Christmas Lunch

Congratulations  to all who helped make our 33rd Annual Exhibition a resounding success.  Now it’s time to  celebrate.

 

Come join us for our Christmas Buffet Lunch on Tuesday,   13^th December  12.00pm at Pippy’s at the Beach.

 

The cost is $25.

            

Please send your money by 30^th Nov to the Secretary, P.O. Box 707, Kiama  or ring Robyn on 4237 8054

Kiama Art Society’s Annual Exhibition, held at the Kiama Leagues Club, was a great success, attracting many  well- known artists to participate. The judges were Tim Hardy, President of the Artists' Society of Canberra, and Marijke Gilchrist (Artist)  from Canberra, who complimented the artists on the high standard of entries. Mayor Sandra McCarthy opened the exhibition on Friday night, 14^th October. It was attended by 170 visitors for the presentation of awards, with prize money totalling $9,000. The support by sponsors and by members who helped in staging the exhibition is very much appreciated.  Thank you from the KAS convenors.

1^ST Overall Winner$2,500  Brian Stratton  

2^nd Overall  Winner i$1,000  Colina Grant

3rd Overall Winner $500    Neville Connor

4^th Overall Winner   $300  Ken Tucker

Robert East  Memorial  Award.  John Ryan

People’s Choice : Brett McGrath  “Lyle”

TRADITIONAL

1^st   Philip Miles   2^nd John Downton                                          

KAS Award  Sylvia Hawthorne       

HC: Salwa Woodroffe, David Lake, Ritchey Sealy,

C. Arthur Apanski, Vivien Tanner , Noeline Millar.

CONTEMPORARY / ABSTRACT

1^st   Vivien Tanner.     2^nd   Susan Virtue       

KAS Award: Jo Bailey

HC: Jannette Parkes, Becky Guggisberg.                

C: Pam Edwards , Ritchey Sealy.

WATERCOLOUR

1^st  Diana Deville.    2^nd Catherin McMillan.

KAS Award: Eva Illyes  

HC: Neville Hunt.  C: Ray Barnett

 ILLAWARRA REGION

1^st   Vivien Tanner.      2^nd Gail Rogers Perazzo

KAS Award: Sylvia Hawthorne.  

 HC: John Downton C:Marilyn Hawkes

 STILL LIFE

1^st Grace Paleg   2^nd Doreen Shaw

KAS Award: Margie Chown

HC:Laurie Deville, Susan Virtue. C: Don Ezard.                

 PORTRAIT

1^st   Cheryl Howlett.   2^nd  Cornelia Koeller.

KAS Award: Catherin McMillan.

HC: Toni Cary .C: Lesley Murray, Sylvia Hallam  

 Young Artists :   1^stJesse Willingham. 2^nd Luke Mifsud. 3^rd Isabel Cox.

  Under 14            HC: Magdalena Zerafa. C: Georgina Farrar

Young Artists:    1^st Kristen McLeish. 2^nd Nicola Pentecost.  3^rd Bright Lee.

    14-19                HC: Ella Mundey   C.: Stephanie Beaupark 

Young Artists’ Award: Grace Stoven -Bradford

Encouragement Award :Nicola Badullovich

Class Awards: Tiama Sciacchitano,  Francis Odlum

      

 This year has been a busy one for me. I saw a need within the society for a social group. I had intended to remain with the group for 6 weeks or so and then the group would take over. This wasn’t as easy as it seemed. However, I have enjoyed my Fridays, made friends with some wonderful people and actually managed to produce some of my own art works.

 The Friday Social Group was for those members who would like to meet other like- minded people, for those who would enjoy producing art whilst also enjoying the company of others and as a means for us all to learn from each other. The group began in May this year and has continued over the past 6 months. Friday Group wasn’t intended to be a class and I was keen that it evolved naturally. As it stands, we have an average of around 6 or so members turning up each Friday. Some are there socially; others are keen to use the time to catch up on class work from the Thursday art classes. Sometimes we take the opportunity to enjoy lunch together. On a few occasions I arranged a small lesson. Around midday we look at each other’s work. Often members will bring works in from home to get some feedback from the group.

Those who attend the Friday Social Group pay $5 for the day. The majority of the money collected is used to purchase materials for the group with a small amount going to the Art Society for the upkeep of the facilities. I’m usually there at 10am and the group stays till around 2.30 pm. Being a social group, there is no obligation to come each week; you just turn up when you feel like it.

Our last Friday group for the year will be on 25^th November.

 

Farewell to Rae Clarke

Rae Clarke has been a valued and active member of the art society for the couple of years that she’s been with us.  Rae made the important decision to move back to New Zealand after many years living and working in Australia.

The Friday group has enjoyed Rae’s company over this past year and were sorry to see her go. Rae is settling into her

beautiful little cottage in Raglan overlooking the harbour where she’s been busy checking out the local art groups and organizing a work space.

We all wish her well

                                      Kerry Suttonberg

Friday group members farewell Rae Clarke

 

 There‘ll be some changes for next year on Fridays. The Social Group will continue next year as an afternoon group. Those of you who are interested in coming along next year, the cost will still be $5 and you will be made most welcome.

 Friday mornings will rotate four teachers. Each teacher will spend four Friday mornings at the Coach House. The class will go from 9am till 12 noon and cost $20.

The first class is on 10^th February.

 These classes will be casual In other words, you pay weekly and only attend those classes that interest you. All four teachers,  Kerry Suttonberg, Julie MacLachlan, Paula Gowans and Jeanette Prout, will follow the pattern below -

Lesson 1      Still Life and Interiors

Lesson 2      Landscape and Buildings,

Lesson 3      Figure Compositions and Life                                                    .                     Drawing

Lesson 4      Exploring Method and Media. 

 

Those who attend the morning class can continue working into the afternoon’s social group at no extra cost. Students will provide their own materials most of the time and there will be flexibility as to your choice of media and method.

 First Rotation – Kerry Suttonberg

Week  1 (Still Life and Interiors )

We will be  drawing a tea party. I’ll bring along some cakes and tea pots. If you have an interesting tea-set or milk jug, bring it along.

 Week 2 (Landscape and Buildings)

We’ll visit Bonaira Nature Garden, a reserve close to The Coach House, to do some drawings in the shade. Bring along a drawing book and pencil case and a folding chair would be handy.  

 Week 3     (Figure Composition and Life Drawing.) We will be looking at drapery on a figure. I’ll bring along some charcoals and wash for those of you who would like to give it a go. You’ll need a board and clip to attach your paper.  ..

Week 4     (Methods and Media)

 We’ll do a distorted grid on coloured paper, exploring gouache. I’ll bring along materials required  Could you bring along a fine paint brush if you have one?       

At around 12 noon each week we’ll have a critique. Those members who would like to have some feedback on their work can drop in at 12. Those attending the Friday afternoon Social Group can also roll up round 12 noon.

 There is no obligation to contact me before the commencement date. You’re welcome to simply turn up on the day. However, it would be useful to have some knowledge of numbers. The success of the Friday Social Group and class will of course be reliant on its popularity. If you would like to give the Friday Group a try, please ring me on _

42342120.      Kerry Suttonberg

 

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Details of the summer workshops to be held in January can be found at :   www.asoc.net.au