I popped into Winnies (group) at Crystal Road this morning to check that the paint was flowing freely - (as well as the conversation usually is), reassuringly, they both were! The coffee was delicious - many thanks. Some photos from this group can be seen on your right (along with the previous meeting).
Great to see everyone there.
cdf
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Everyone,
Our next Saturday meeting (the penultimate for this year), will be held from 10am 19th October at Jireh Hall (behind church) 608 Frederick Street, Hastings. This will be a get-together of prospective members, guests, and the usual keen artists who are looking for a chat with some artistic stimulation.
November 16th will be our final meet for the year 2024 as the date in December (21st) is too near Christmas. We will skip the January meeting, and next meet again 15th February 2025 - (Art Deco weekend) for a very quick Annual Meeting to be followed by Club-Day.
We were indeed fortunate to have Ian Thompson tutor us on composition and using one’s brain (instead of copying from photos etc.) last month. Thanks so much Ian. On our behalf, Julie is continuing to search for a likely Tutor - but this seems unlikely this month, hopefully November?
HAG were not permitted to be part of the upcoming Art Trail 2nd/3rd & 9/10 November, as our clubrooms are not available to the public on Sundays. However, we have applied to have an exhibition/sale at “Arts Inc”, Russell St, Hastings, early next year. So, get those paintbrushes in action! More information (date/cost etc.) to follow….
Bring your lunch on the 19th - or buy from the local shops. Diane and Dawn are sure to be attending to our other inner needs with tea, coffee, biscuits on the day…. Also bring and paintings you may have completed - or need help with.
Look forward to seeing you all.
cdf
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Long before the clever electronic devices that are so popular today, pencil, paper and the human mind (plus of course, the hand), recorded any visualisations that needed to be documented - and so it was today at HAG’s September meeting!
Co-Founder of HAG. Life-Member, and award winning water-colourist Ian Thompson, shared some of his many hard-earned art skills to 17 keen members who proceeded to put their newly gained knowledge onto paper, via a pencil.
Instruction: draw four different bridges, four different trees, four people - and choose one of each to combine into a scene.
In Ian’s view, to copy off a picture/photo is too easy, and he compelled us to create a picture by sketching what is in our mind. Some succeeded, some didn’t, but all appreciated the different point of view.
Thank you Ian, for your time and expertise so willingly shared.
cdf
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OIL Artists - Here you go!
Just to advise, our Club is hosting an oil painting workshop on 27th October from 10am-2pm with Professional full time artist Nick Hayter.
He is willing to take beginners through to professionals.
The cost is $40 per person - non-refundable and payable prior to the workshop - if people cannot attend on the day we are asking that they find a replacement.
There are a few things to bring:
paints/brushes and palette knife/oil paint solvent/rags/canvas or board/gloves(optional)
I have a few spots still open if any of your members might like to attend.
Can they please register with me (email: jandrhay@gmail.com or phone/text 0276044616)
regards
Joan Hay
President, Napier Arts Club
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*HASTINGS ARTISTS GROUP*
*Monthly Club Day: 10am - 4pm every THIRD Saturday in the month, at Jireha Hall (church hall), St John’s Church, 608 Frederick Street W, Mahora, Hastings. Next meeting Saturday 21st September 2024. (Contact Margaret, Secretary)
*Watercolours/Pastels: This group meets 1pm - 3pm every two weeks at the Mezzanine floor, Hastings memorial Library. Next meeting, August 6th 2024. Contact - Ian Thompson - email (see Contacts)
*Oils and Acrylics: meet 10am - 12.30pm Tuesday and Wednesdays each week at Winnie Doevendans (Crystal Road) - email (see contacts).
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Last updated, Wednesday 9th October 2024
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