Art Workshops Gallery Space ...exciting news!

Now you can see why it's been so long since our last newsletter...so much has been happening in the Studio and now we can welcome you into our new Gallery space. What better way than to showcase a wealth of local and interstate talent!

The Art Workshops Gallery is one of the Sunshine Coasts newest and uplifting spaces nestled in the picturesque hinterland township of Montville. It is our hidden secret with its dynamic and vibrant Arts Precinct. The gallery welcomes those wishing to showcase their inspired and emerging talent, both young and not so young, to create dynamic and invigorating creative collaborations. Under the guidance of curator Janine Delgos, who brings over 30 years experience as a Visual Art Consultant and educator, Art Workshops Gallery wishes to promote artistic well-being and creative mentorship.

'Mamma Mia'
Amei and Mia Richards

Watercolour, pastels, gouache, pencils and charcoal. Soy candles.

16th August- 1st September 2024

Opening Event : August 18th 4pm

Introducing Amei Richards , a Sunshine Coast artist, who uses a variety of media to capture positivity and emotive reflections of her environment. She has a love of plants, the ocean, animals and loves living on the Sunshine Coast.

Her passion for art is infectious and her personality reflects this passion within her subject matter. Whether its a flick of a pastel to create a feathered effect or intricate detail with coloured pencils, her hand is speaking from her heart! Come along and share her creative energy and experience for yourself an enthusiasm that will captivate your soul!

Mia shares her Mum's passion for art and has begun her journey with soy candles of a unique kind! Her focus is on the afternoon high tea and what she loves ....desserts that look so good you could just eat them! Treat yourself to the sweetest display of non edible delights.

'Fragile Fingerprints and Lilies'

Helen Heathwood

Ceramic Underglaze Sgraffito and Raku firing

September 14th - 26th
Opening : Saturday September 14th 2pm -3pm

Helen has been a potter, both hand building and throwing on the pottery wheel, since studying at college in the 70's.
"Under the guidance of Australian Ceramic Artist Peter Travis I developed a fascination with creating pinched forms as well as wheel throwing" says Helen.
Presently, her creative space is the ceramics studio at the Hazelhurst Gallery in Sydney. Many of her thrown forms have aquatic images etched into them using underglazes and the sgraffito technique. All things aquatic representing sustenance in relation to the ebb and flow of life. On a physical level, human beings maintain a relationship with earth and water to survive. Her present works of water lilies and aquatic life signify her own hope amid the struggles of life. Symbolically water lilies are said to represent resilience in overcoming adversity as they emerge from the bottom of a muddy or stagnant pond, floating on top, perfectly formed and untouched by the quagmire.
Be assured this exhibition is an experience of beautiful tactile and visual impact and one that should not be missed!

Refreshments and nibbles on arrival.

Sun Moon Art Exhibition

Margaret Christianson Janine Delgos

Watercolour, ink and acrylics.

Opening: Saturday September 14th 2-3pm>

A unique collaboration and celebration of painting ,watercolour and ink reflecting techniques and skills that have been taught, learnt and honed over time by two friends.

Many suns and moons ago, Melbourne based artist, Margaret Christianson, met Janine at college back in the 80's, marking the beginning of an exciting artistic journey that has continued to this day. The SUN symbolises the light of discovery, while the MOON reflects our achievements and what is yet to come.

Creating art has been a constant companion of Margaret's, always guiding her to new places for inspiration, which she then interprets into colourful artworks and memories. Travel is also an essential part of her life. In recent times, Queensland has become her winter escape from Melbourne, a dedicated time to paint in the warmth of the SUN. The light is distinctly different from that of Melbourne, with colours bouncing vividly off the canvas.

One of the greatest joys of these escapes has been reconnecting with Janine after so many years and creating art together again. She is the MOON, and Margaret is the SUN, and we now proudly present their collaborative exhibition for you all to enjoy.

Refreshments and nibbles on arrival

To coincide with the exhibition, Margaret and Janine will be providing an insight into their techniques with workshops on the weekend following the opening.

'Paint the Scape' Acrylics Workshop
September 22nd
'Watercolours and Ink' Workshop
September 21st

Workshops for Adults and Kids

We have an ongoing list of art and ceramic workshops to inspire the novice through to the experienced, young or old, and hope to see you make the Studio your happy place!

                                 
Verandah moments are what the Studio is about....take time to breathe in the mountain air and do what you love! Let us know when you can can make time to come in, chill on the pottery wheel, create a portrait or just drop in and see what's happening in the Studio...

You will be seeing my face and hands much more in the coming snippets on Instagram and Facebook so its probably time to put a face to the name!
I'm Janine Delgos, with a passion for sharing my 35 years of knowledge as a visual art teacher,  and although my business, Art Workshops, has been running for over 10 years, the studio is now the home and a creative hub for all workshops, classes and artworks.   
Thank you for all the support and enthusiasm shared in workshops over the last 3 years and I hope I can continue to be a part of your creative journeys to come!

And if you'd like to discuss a project or exhibition we are open to new and exciting proposals that ignite the creative spirit so contact AW Gallery here!
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