MADAG endeavours to provide a variety of art & craft workshops
and demonstrations for the benefit of its members & friends
and demonstrations for the benefit of its members & friends
MADAG members and guests were entertained on Saturday10th August by Kathryn Hede as she demonstrated Gel Pressing.
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With senses stimulated by eucalyptus leaves and the sound of birds singing, a group of keen artists recently attended a workshop capturing the Australian bush headed by Victoria Collins. Victoria took her students on a journey through the layers laid down over years of growth degeneration and regrowth along with the creatures that give the bush its sights, sounds and feel.
Keeping colour theory and composition in mind, they were guided through the painting building similar layers. In order to leave background undisturbed, placement of trees was identified by tape offering a sense of excitement when finally revealed. The addition of ticks of light and flicks of colour represented the birds and insects buzzing around and specks of sunlight a final touch. Victoria's message was to have fun while connecting with the subject.
Keeping colour theory and composition in mind, they were guided through the painting building similar layers. In order to leave background undisturbed, placement of trees was identified by tape offering a sense of excitement when finally revealed. The addition of ticks of light and flicks of colour represented the birds and insects buzzing around and specks of sunlight a final touch. Victoria's message was to have fun while connecting with the subject.
The winners of each category in the 2024 Annual Exhibition were announced on Opening night - see photos of their work in Portfolios page
At the March '24 get together Leona from S & S Art Supplies showcased a variety of new products for members to experiment with.
All enjoyed some wonderful new soft pastels and vibrant watercolour inks. There was also a great range of drawing materials including oil and charcoal pencil.
All enjoyed some wonderful new soft pastels and vibrant watercolour inks. There was also a great range of drawing materials including oil and charcoal pencil.
Nicki Hall's pastels workshop
Eleven very enthusiastic MADAG members recently attended this two day workshop. Nicki demonstrated the process emphasizing the importance of preparation; the application of darks leading to lights and most importantly, value in colours. As usual, Nicki was very generous with her knowledge and assistance to all attendees. The first day was spent with a demo by her followed by each artist working on that same subject. The following day with the use of their own subject matter and substrate, each artist was guided individually. See the results....
NICKI HALL DEMONSTRATES PAINTING WITH PASTELS ON COLOURFIX ART SPECTRUM PAPER
Demonstration by Canberra based artist Victoria Collins
Victoria will be holding a two day workshop 27th and 28th June 2024
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Braving the elements as local artist Glenn Morton demonstrates painting
en plein air at Merimbula's Spencer Park
en plein air at Merimbula's Spencer Park
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Glenn Morton also gave a demonstration in Oils at the monthly
gathering in May 
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Camaraderie and creativity at Pambula Surf Club. The sun shone through the large windows overlooking the beach giving the artists plenty of natural light to work by and offering a very enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
Local artist Nicki Hall gave a demonstration at a recent get together
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Our member Trish Collins demonstrated her screen printing skills at the August get together |
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Members & guests who attended the July meeting enjoyed a demonstration by local well renowned watercolourist Di Hocking
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Eco Dyeing workshop with Ros Owen
ANNUAL EXHIBITION WINNERS AND WINNING WORKS plus other works from the 2022 show
ROS OWEN DEMONSTRATES ECO DYEING
Fabric Art by Suzie Dietrich
Exhibition at Club Sapphire Merimbula
Acrylic Pouring Demonstration
Nicki Halls Acrylic workshops
Group Activities