Regular Classes and Groups

Schedule for weekly classes & open studio sessions available in 2024 Notes: - Costs are for current E.A.S. members - visit the About Membership page for details on becoming a member. - When paying on the day of a class, please bring correct money. - Participants should check the specific dates for their particular class or group with their Teacher or Coordinator as they may vary. CLASS TEACHER/COORDINATOR TIME COST PER TERM/SESSION Life Group^ Robyn Kamoda Tuesday 10am-12 Members – $20 (pre-booked). Non-members / Casual attendance  – $25 paid on the day. Watercolour Antoinette Blyth Tuesday 1pm - 3.30pm Members pre-booked $120/term or $30/class Non-members $160/term or $40/class Open Studio^ (evening) Russell Simpson Wednesday 7pm-9pm casual $3 Open Studio^ (morning) Judi Roberts Thursday 9.30-11.30am casual $3 Leadlight Lindsay Dyer Monday 2pm-4pm $115/term Oil Painting Wendy Lindrea Friday 10.30-12.30 Members - $25/class Non-members - $35/class ^ No formal tuition Queries may be sent by email to: info@emeraldartssociety.com.au

For decades, the Emerald Arts Society has housed a leadlight room, where students have created a variety of art works including windows, mirrors, lampshades, jewellery boxes, terrariums and mobiles. Under the expert guidance of Lindsay Dyer, students quickly learn techniques to overcome any fears they may have of cutting and working with glass. Glass grinders also allow students to make complex pieces from the first project. Classes predominately uses lead cane, not copper foil for finishing, as this tends to produce a better finished product. Students are free to choose any project they wish to work on, be it something small, large or even mending an existing broken item. THE TEACHER: Lindsay has been teaching leadlight classes at EAS since 1984 and has been creating glass works of art for many years prior to this. Lindsay enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge of this medium with new students. TIME: Mondays 2pm–4pm LOCATION: EAS Studio, Cnr Church & Anne Sts COST: $115 per term PROVIDED: All tools are provided and some glass. Students to purchase own glass dependent on project they choose to undertake. BRING: Paper and pen to sketch ideas and take notes, wear closed-toe shoes. BOOK YOUR PLACE now! Maximum 6 students info@emeraldartssociety.com.au OR PHONE LINDSAY ON 5968 3618

One of the Society’s most popular weekly classes with students of all levels attending. In a comfortable and warm atmosphere participants draw from a posed life model in any medium they desire – most choosing charcoal or pastel. This is a non-tutored class, however everyone is made to feel welcome and can be given guidance by more experienced fellow students. A variety of models are used throughout the term. CASUAL – WEEKLY WHEN: 10am–12pm every Tuesday (except school holidays) LOCATION: EAS Studio, cnr Church & Anne Sts COST: Members - $20. Non-members - $25 paid on the day. Please bring correct money! PROVIDED: Life model, easels, boards, tea, coffee, biscuits BRING: BYO medium of choice, paper and Bulldog clips for easel. (Paper can be purchased at small cost) For more information/bookings, please contact Robyn on 0481 082 122

Within the course we will cover basic oil painting techniques with a special emphasis on the use of colour and the importance of brushwork. These classes are open to Advanced as well as Beginner Artists. As such each student will be assigned tasks which are best suited to their abilities. There will be short demos throughout the course to enhance the learning experience. TIME: Fridays 10.30 am – 12.30pm LOCATION: EAS Studio, Cnr Church & Anne Sts LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced COST: Per class fee: $25 members / $35 non-members BRING: Oil paints, brushes, palette, primed canvas or board, shirt or smock BOOK YOUR PLACE now! info@emeraldartssociety.com.au OR PHONE WENDY ON 0408 553 325 THE TEACHER: Wendy Lindrea has a BA (Mon.) majoring in Visual Arts and has attended courses at Tafe in Drawing, Painting and Design. She has years of teaching experience and enjoys sharing her knowledge and love of art with aspiring artists of all ages.  

Working in the watercolour medium, as challenging as it is, presents excitement, creative possibilities, and frustration, all in one go. It is not without the need for perseverance and persistence, but with this, plus a desire to achieve, you will succeed!! The aim of classes is to pass on the skills needed to proceed, to encourage individuality, creativity, and to enjoy the process! THE TEACHER: Antoinette Blyth is an artist and tutor residing in Melbourne, Australia. Trained in the art of oil painting, she moved on to Watercolour and has been painting in this medium for over 30 years. As well as judging Exhibitions, she continues to teach to pass on her knowledge to others. She was a past Vice President of AGRA, the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, is a member of AGRA still and the Victorian Artists Society, Watercolour Society of Victoria, Whitehorse Arts Association, and member and past President of Sherbrooke Art Society. Over the years, Antoinette has won numerous awards for her watercolours and her work is found in private collections around Australia, New Zealand & Europe. “As an artist and teacher, I feel privileged to be able to impart skills of painting to others in a manner that encourages confidence, individuality and determination to succeed. To watch the development and passion of a painter grow, is exciting and rewarding. The connection over the years with “lovers of Watercolour” has been a means of exchanging thoughts, encouragement, and learning. In overview I am happy that I foster the heritage and appreciation of art passed on from my parents. I hope to continue the journey!” WHEN: 1st term classes : Tuesdays 1.00 to 3.30pm LOCATION: EAS Studio, Cnr Church & Anne Sts COST: Payments can be made in advance. $120 or $30 per class. Non members are required to pay $160 or $40 per class. Cash is acceptable but correct money is required as no change may be available on the day. BRING:  A requirements list will be made available once booking is received. BOOK YOUR PLACE now! info@emeraldartssociety.com.au

If you love to be creative but are unable to attend our day sessions, you will be pleased to know that we are now running our Open Studios in the evening. Every Wednesday during the term, 7–9 pm, $3 members $10 non members. Please bring along your current art project and work alongside others in a warm and friendly environment. One of the benefits of being a member of the Emerald Arts Society is utilising the great studio space. You may not have an area large enough at home to do art or you might just like an excuse to get out and be around other artists to feel inspired. Whatever it is, all members are welcome to come along to each Open Studio session to spread out and get creative! If you are a print maker our print room is available to members during this time. Previous knowledge and confidence using the presses is required. Regular basics/safety workshops will be run for those interested in trying this great art form. WHEN: Wednesdays 7pm–9pm LOCATION: EAS Studio, Cnr Church & Anne Sts COST: $3 per member PROVIDED: Studio space with use of tables or easels, print room for those who have prior experience, tea, coffee, biscuits BRING: Whatever supplies you need to do the art you want JUST TURN UP ON THE DAY For more information, email info@emeraldartssociety.com.au

One of the benefits of being a member of the Emerald Arts Society is utilising the great studio space. You may not have an area large enough at home to do art or you might just like an excuse to get out and be around other artists to feel inspired. Whatever it is, all members are welcome to come along each Thursday to spread out and get creative! If you are a print maker our print room is available to members during this time. Previous knowledge and confidence using the presses is required. Regular basics/safety workshops will be run for those interested in trying this great art form. WHEN: Thursdays 9.30am–11.30am LOCATION: EAS Studio, Cnr Church & Anne Sts COST: $3 per member PROVIDED: Studio space with use of tables or easels, print room for those who have prior experience, tea, coffee, biscuits BRING: Whatever supplies you need to do the art you want JUST TURN UP ON THE DAY For more information, email info@emeraldartssociety.com.au