Welcome to Macquarie Towns Arts Society
We are dedicated to promoting and encouraging the advancement of the arts and crafts throughout the Hawkesbury region, celebrating creativity in all its forms and fostering a vibrant cultural community. From visual arts and craftwork to creative workshops and exhibitions, MTAS exists to nurture artistic expression and support initiatives that enrich the cultural life of the local area. Our commitment to this ideal underpins everything we do, whether that’s hosting demonstrations, coordinating field painting days, offering children’s art classes, or staging community exhibitions.
By supporting projects that align with this mission, we help provide opportunities for both established and emerging artists to share their work, build connections, and deepen their creative practice. Through collaboration, education and exhibition, MTAS plays a central role in connecting artists with the wider community, encouraging exploration of diverse artistic styles and fostering a welcoming environment where creativity can flourish. Read more…
MTAS School Holiday Art & Crafts Program
From 7th – 17th April 2026
Our Children’s School Holiday Workshops are on again!
Held at Richmond Art Supplies: Shop 1, 328 Windsor St, Richmond NSW 2753
For 5-15yr olds.
Cost: $15 per workshop per child; All equipment supplied.
Bookings Essential: phone Deidre 0412 979 731
Classes we have include:
April 2026
| 10am – 12nn | 1pm – 3pm | |
| Tues, 7th | Make Your Own Dragon | Decorate Treasure Boxes |
| Wed, 8th | Origami | Paint Rocks |
| Thurs, 9th | Draw Manga Cartoons | Make Little Dinosaurs |
| Fri, 10th | Paint Watercolours | Make Slime |
| Mon, 13th | Make Mini Fun Food | Acrylic Pouring |
| Tues, 14th | Make Jewellery | Make Pottery |
| Wed, 15th | Make Friendship Bracelets | Make a Creative Journal |
| Thurs, 16th | Paint a Landscape | Tie Dye a T-Shirt (BYO T-Shirt) |
| Fri, 17th | Make Fairy Garden Ornaments | Draw Fantasy Creatures |
| 10am – 12nn | 1pm – 3pm | |
| Tues, 7th | Make Your Own Dragon, 10am – 12nn | Decorate Treasure Boxes, 1pm – 3pm |
| Wed, 8th | Origami, 10am – 12nn | Paint Rocks, 1pm – 3pm |
| Thurs, 9th | Draw Manga Cartoons , 10am – 12nn | Make Little Dinosaurs, 1pm – 3pm |
| Fri, 10th | Paint Watercolours, 10am – 12nn | Make Slime, 1pm – 3pm |
| Mon, 13th | Make Mini Fun Food, 10am – 12nn | Acrylic Pouring, 1pm – 3pm |
| Tues, 14th | Make Jewellery, 10am – 12nn | Make Pottery, 1pm – 3pm |
| Wed, 15th | Make Friendship Bracelets, 10am – 12nn | Make a Creative Journal, 1pm – 3pm |
| Thurs, 16th | Paint a Landscape, 10am – 12nn | Tie Dye a T-Shirt (BYO T-Shirt), 1pm – 3pm |
| Fri, 17th | Make Fairy Garden Ornaments, 10am – 12nn | Draw Fantasy Creatures, 10am – 12nn |
MTAS Latest News
- One Day Open Studio- Little River Art Studios 12th April – One Day Open Studio – Little River Art Studios 12th April This Sunday 12th April 10am – 4pm, Little River Art Studios is open for a special viewing of works by Jeanette Starr and a display of pieces by her students. Call in for a cuppa and have a look through the gallery. All artworks […]
- Reminder: MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting – Monotype Art with Mellissa Read-Devine, 14th April 2026 – Reminder: Monthly Demonstration Meeting Monotype Art with Mellissa Read-DevineTuesday, 14th April 2026 A reminder to all that our next monthly demonstration meeting will be on Tuesday, 14th April, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Centre, Windsor. Mellissa will demonstrate techniques in monotype art. Both members and non-members are welcome to join our meetings to […]
- MTAS April 2026 Newsletter – Hi MTAS Members, Here is your April 2026 Newsletter. Please use this link to view your April Newsletter:MTAS April 2026 Newsletter You can find past newsletters on this page of MTAS website:www.mtas.com.au/mtas-newsletters Stay creative everyone! Many regards,The MTAS Committee For more news about MTAS, you can follow us on our channels:MTAS Blog: www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blogFacebook: www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSocietyInstagram: www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety/Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw
What’s On
- April 2026
- 1st April, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 2nd – 13th April, Royal Easter Show
- 7th – 17th April, MTAS School Holiday Workshops – Richmond Art Supplies
- 8th April, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 11th April, MTAS Portrait Group at Richmond Art Supplies, 1pm – 4pm
- 14th April, Demonstration Meeting, 7.30pm Windsor (Artist TBA)
- 15th April, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 17th – 18th April, Royal Easter Show – Pick up Artworks
- 24th – 26th April, Hawkesbury Show
- 27th & 29th April, After School Children’s Art Classes begin Term 2, 4.30pm – 5pm
- May 2026
- 1st May, Take in for Craft for MTAS Autumn Exhibition, 9am – 12nn
- 1st May, Opening Night of MTAS Autumn Exhibition, 7pm
- 2nd & 3rd May, MTAS Autumn Exhibition – Richmond School of Arts, 10am – 4pm
- 6th May, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 9th May, MTAS Portrait Group at Richmond Art Supplies, 1pm – 4pm
- 12th May, Demonstration Meeting, 7.30pm Windsor (Artist TBA)
- 20th May, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- June 2026
- 3rd June, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 9th June, Demonstration Meeting, 7.30pm Windsor (Artist TBA)
- 13th June, MTAS Portrait Group at Richmond Art Supplies, 1pm – 4pm
- 17th June, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- July 2026
- 6th – 17th July, MTAS School Holiday Workshops – Richmond Art Supplies
- 1st July, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 14th July, Demonstration Meeting, 7.30pm Windsor (Artist TBA)
- 11th July, MTAS Portrait Group at Richmond Art Supplies, 1pm – 4pm
- 15th July, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- August 2026
- 1st August, Entries close for Richmond Marketplace Display & Sale of Work
- 2nd August, Hawkesbury Fest (TBC)
- 5th August, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 8th August, MTAS Portrait Group at Richmond Art Supplies, 1pm – 4pm
- 11th August, Demonstration Meeting, 7.30pm Windsor (Artist TBA)
- 13th – 16th August, Richmond Marketplace Display & Sale of Works
- 19th August, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- September 2026
- 2nd September, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 8th September, Annual General Meeting, 7:30pm, Deerubbin Centre, Windsor
- 11th September, Demonstration Meeting, 7.30pm Windsor (Artist TBA)
- 12th September, MTAS Portrait Group at Richmond Art Supplies, 1pm – 4pm
- 16th September, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 28th September – 9th October, MTAS School Holiday Workshops – Richmond Art Supplies
- October 2026
- 1st October, Entries Close for MTAS Spring Exhibition
- 7th October, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 10th October, MTAS Portrait Group at Richmond Art Supplies, 1pm – 4pm
- 13th October, Demonstration Meeting, 7.30pm Windsor (Artist TBA)
- 22nd October, Take in for Artworks for Spring Exhibition, 9am – 11am
- 23rd October, Opening Night for Spring Exhibition, 7pm
- 24th & 25th October, Spring Exhibition – Richmond School of Arts, 10am – 4pm
- 19th & 21st October, After School Children’s Art Classes begin Term 4 at 4pm – 5.30pm
- 21st October, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- November 2026
- 4th November, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 10th November, Demonstration Meeting, 7.30pm Windsor (Artist TBA)
- 14th November, MTAS Portrait Group at Richmond Art Supplies, 1pm – 4pm
- 18th November, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- December 2026
- 2nd December, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm
- 9th December, Christmas Meeting and End of Year Celebration, 7.30pm, Windsor
- 12th December, MTAS Portrait Group at Richmond Art Supplies, 1pm – 4pm
- 16th December, MTAS Art Group at Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 4pm