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Respecting the past.
Creating a bright future for BAG.
Construction is now underway for the $4.6m refurbishment and additions to our original modernist studio. It has been co-designed in consultation with the Beaumaris Arts Group Committee, architects, heritage and accessibility advisors and arborists. Works are scheduled for completion by early 2025. In the meantime, classes and workshops will continue in 2 separate locations.
HALF DAY ADULT WORKSHOPS
JAN/FEB 2025
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
Membership OfferTue, 14 JanAmbrose Ave Studio14 Jan 2025, 9:30 am – 2:00 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 319214 Jan 2025, 9:30 am – 2:00 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192Join us for a colourful acrylic painting workshop where participants will focus on capturing a beach or water and sky scene, exploring various abstract painting techniques, guided by artist Belinda Stone. All materials are supplied. BEGINNERS WELCOME.
Membership OfferWed, 15 JanAmbrose Ave Studio15 Jan 2025, 11:30 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 319215 Jan 2025, 11:30 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192Join us for a guided workshop combining meditation and an introduction to watercolour painting techniques as a powerful practice to unwind and relax. Led by talented artist and designer, Christina Darras. All materials are supplied. BEGINNERS WELCOME.
Membership OfferThu, 16 JanAmbrose Ave Studio16 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 319216 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192Learn to free up your landscape and urban paintings by adding palette knives to your brushwork. Explore underpainting, composition and colour planning. Led by talented artist Jesslyn Murphy. All materials are supplied. BEGINNERS WELCOME.
Membership OfferFri, 17 JanAmbrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham17 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmAmbrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham17 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmAmbrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, CheltenhamJoin celebrated artist Clive Sinclair for a masterclass in modern watercolour. Explore techniques for painting with lots of free brush strokes, large shapes and colour. Large mop brushes and hakes will be used to create large colour tones through the works - no small brushes! 18+ only.
Membership OfferSat, 18 JanAmbrose Ave Studio18 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 319218 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192Over a half-day workshop, explore how to paint Australian natives using granulating watercolours with Natalie Fernandes. She will guide you on how to achieve the best results, providing advice on which paints and techniques deliver the best results. Beginners are welcome.
Membership OfferSat, 01 FebAmbrose Avenue Studio01 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Avenue Studio, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham01 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Avenue Studio, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, CheltenhamIn this immersive session, participants will explore various abstract and geometrical painting techniques and composition, guided by artist Belinda Stone. All materials are supplied. BEGINNERS WELCOME.
Membership OfferSun, 02 FebAmbrose Ave Studio02 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 319202 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192This 3-hour workshop is designed to equip everyone from absolute beginners to artists of any medium, with key tools that will help their creative process flow and unlock their potential. BEGINNERS WELCOME.
Membership OfferTue, 04 FebAmbrose Avenue Studio04 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmAmbrose Avenue Studio, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
Membership OfferWed, 05 FebAmbrose Ave Studio05 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Membership OfferThu, 06 FebAmbrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham06 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
Membership OfferSat, 08 FebAmbrose Avenue Studio08 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmAmbrose Avenue Studio, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 319208 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmAmbrose Avenue Studio, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192In this half day workshop, Doug Moran and Archibald Prize finalist, Daniel Butterworth will guide you on ways to free up your painting style, explore immediacy, paint mixing and composition discussions. Please bring your own preferred paints.
Membership OfferSun, 09 FebAmbrose Ave Studio09 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 319209 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192Learn to make a handmade journal or artist's sketchbook using a single sheet stitch that allows the book to lay completely flat, perfect for drawing and painting. Led by talented artist Belinda Lopez. All materials are supplied. BEGINNERS WELCOME. 6 hours duration.
Membership OfferSun, 16 FebAmbrose Ave Studio16 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 319216 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192Master the art of image transfer. An image transfer is basically a process of lifting the toner of a printed image—the ink—and applying it to another surface. This technical method is broken down step by step with guaranteed results, using both magazines and photocopies. BEGINNERS WELCOME.
KIDS WORKSHOPS
14-23 JAN
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
Membership OfferTue, 14 JanBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room14 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia14 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, AustraliaOver two hours, talented tutor Angharad Neal-Williams will guide you in creating an original paper portrait of your pet or favourite animal. Suitable for children from primary to early teens.
Membership OfferTue, 14 JanBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room14 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
Membership OfferThu, 16 JanBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room16 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia16 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, AustraliaOver two hours, talented tutor Olivia Winfield will guide you in designing and constructing your own aquatic underwater scene! Be inspired by your Summer beach adventures and get creative. Suitable for children from primary to early teens.
Membership OfferThu, 16 JanBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room16 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia16 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, AustraliaOver two hours, celebrate the summer sunshine by weaving your own wall hanging. Get crafty and create pom poms and tassels to decorate your sun! Suitable for children from primary to early teens.
Membership OfferTue, 21 JanBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room21 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia21 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, AustraliaLet’s explore the wonderful world of crystals in this fun workshop. First we will delve into the colour wheel and learn about warm and cool colours. We will create a beautiful crystal geode using mixed media and a 3D crystal gemstone that’s designed to stand out.
Membership OfferTue, 21 JanBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room21 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia21 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, AustraliaIn this workshop we will create two special reptile pieces - a vibrant sea turtle and gecko applying the skills of drawing, outlining and painting, using the wet on dry technique. We will also learn about negative space.
Membership OfferThu, 23 JanBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room23 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia23 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, AustraliaThis 2 hour workshop will explore the themes of the ocean. We will observe & study shapes of Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary fish and sea shells and will incorporate our observations into our seascape painting.
Membership OfferThu, 23 JanBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room23 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia23 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, AustraliaThis workshop will explore the themes of the ocean using collage techniques. We will observe and study shapes of Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary fish and sea shells and will incorporate our observations into our seascape collages by cutting & pasting our drawings and images from recycled magazines.
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