Reminder: MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting – Nature Drawings with Patrick Shirvington, 11th February 2025

Monthly Demonstration Meeting
with Patrick Shirvington – Nature Drawings
 7.30pm, 11th February 2025

Reminder: Our first monthly meeting of 2025 with Patrick Shirvington will be held on February 11th at 7:30 PM in the Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Centre, Windsor. We look forward to seeing you all there!

In his demonstration, Patrick will share his expertise and techniques for creating captivating and intricate nature drawings.

Both members and non-members are welcome to join our meetings to view an inspirational artist at work each month, as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.

Cost is $5 at the door. Supper is provided and please remember to park outside due to early car park closure.

About Patrick Shirvington:

Patrick Shirvington is an artist and illustrator born in Sydney, who began painting at the age of 14. Influenced by cartoonist Brodie Mack and artist Lloyd Rees, Patrick travelled to Paris in the early 1970s, where he attended drawing classes and exhibited his work in London.

Since then, he has dedicated himself to being a full-time artist, using drawing as a tool for exploration and inspiration in his creative process. He has illustrated six books and contributed to several art publications.

Throughout his career, Patrick has been invited to present at drawing conferences in Australia, London, and New York. His work is held in permanent collections including Macquarie University, the NSW State Library, the Kedumba Drawing Collection, the Edogawa Museum in Osaka, Japan, the Arthur Boyd Bundanon Collection, New Frontier Publishing in London, and the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery.

For enquiries about this demonstration, please phone Leigh at 0401 228 624.

Look forward to seeing you there!

#MTAS #MacquarieTownsArtsSociety #PatrickShirvington #DemoMeeting #PatrickShirvingtonDemo #Patrick ShirvingtonArtworks #AUartist #MTASDemoMeeting

Reminder: The First MTAS Portrait Group of the Year is on Saturday, 8th Feb 2025

First MTAS Portrait Group of the Year
Saturday, 8th February 2025
From 1pm – 4pm

Reminding all that we will have our first portrait group of the year with a live model on Saturday, 8th February 2025.

The Portrait Group is held every second Saturday of the month from 1pm – 4pm at the Richmond Art Supplies Shop 1, 328 Windsor St, Richmond.

Cost is $15.00. If anyone would like to come along please text or call Deidre on 0412 979 731.

Model, easels & afternoon tea provided.
BYO Painting/Drawing materials.

We also need a model each month, so if anyone is interested in sitting for a portrait (fully clothed) or would like to suggest a sitter, please phone Deidre on 0412 979 731.

We look forward to seeing you there!

www.mtas.com.au

Reminder: First MTAS Art Group of the Year – Wed, 5th February 2025

MTAS Art Group
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
Hawkesbury Showground
10am – 4pm

Reminding all that the first Art Group of the year will be on Wednesday, 5th February 2025 from 10am to 4pm at the Horse Judges Hut, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon.

Come enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts, and bring a project, art, craft, or any hobby.

Members and guests are welcome. Please bring your own food. We supply tea and coffee.

Upcoming Art Group meetings: 19th February, 5th & 19th March 2025.

To get to the Horse Judges Hut at the Hawkesbury Showground you can enter by Gate 4 (the carpark gate) and drive in taking the 3rd road on the right to take you to the far side of the show ring. The hut is a separate building on the right with some gravel parking. It has a shady verandah with chairs and nearby toilets.

Inside there is air conditioning, fridge, sink, kettle, microwave, tables and chairs.
The HDAA are kindly allowing us to attend for $2 per person.

Look forward to seeing you there!

For more news about MTAS, you can follow us on our channels:
MTAS blog: www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram: www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

MTAS February 2025 Newsletter

Hi MTAS Members,

We hope everyone had a happy and festive holiday!

We have your first Newsletter for the year ready. 

Please use this link to view your February Newsletter:
MTAS February 2025 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-blog
Facebookwww.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagramwww.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

The First MTAS Portrait Group of the Year is on Saturday, 8th Feb 2025

First MTAS Portrait Group of the Year
Saturday, 8th February 2025
From 1pm – 4pm

We will have our first portrait group of the year with a live model on Saturday, 8th February 2025.

The Portrait Group is held every second Saturday of the month from 1pm – 4pm at the Richmond Art Supplies Shop 1, 328 Windsor St, Richmond.

Cost is $15.00. If anyone would like to come along please text or call Deidre on 0412 979 731.

Model, easels & afternoon tea provided.
BYO Painting/Drawing materials.

We also need a model each month, so if anyone is interested in sitting for a portrait (fully clothed) or would like to suggest a sitter, please phone Deidre on 0412 979 731.

We look forward to seeing you there!

www.mtas.com.au

First MTAS Art Group of the Year – Wed, 5th February 2025

MTAS Art Group
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
Hawkesbury Showground
10am – 4pm

Our first Art Group of the year will be on Wednesday, 5th February 2025 from 10am to 4pm at the Horse Judges Hut, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon.

Come enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts, and bring a project, art, craft, or any hobby.

Members and guests are welcome. Please bring your own food. We supply tea and coffee.

Upcoming Art Group meetings: 19th February, 5th & 19th March 2025.

To get to the Horse Judges Hut at the Hawkesbury Showground you can enter by Gate 4 (the carpark gate) and drive in taking the 3rd road on the right to take you to the far side of the show ring. The hut is a separate building on the right with some gravel parking. It has a shady verandah with chairs and nearby toilets.

Inside there is air conditioning, fridge, sink, kettle, microwave, tables and chairs.
The HDAA are kindly allowing us to attend for $2 per person.

Look forward to seeing you there!

For more news about MTAS, you can follow us on our channels:
MTAS blog: www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram: www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

Reminder: Our MTAS Kids Holiday Workshops are coming up very soon! 20th – 31st January 2025

MTAS School Holiday Art & Crafts Program
20th – 31st January 2025

Reminder: The MTAS Kids Holiday Workshops are happening soon!
Enroll your child in our fun and creative kids’ workshops for the new year!
From 20th – 31st January 2025.
For 5-15yr olds.
Cost: $15 per workshop per child; all equipment supplied.
Location: Richmond Art Supplies, Shop 1, 328 Windsor St, Richmond NSW 2753
Bookings Essential: phone Deidre 0412 979 731 or 02 4578 3555

Here are the classes we have:

For more news about MTAS, you can follow us on our channels:
MTAS blog
 www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety/
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

Entries Close for Royal Easter Show Art Exhib – Wednesday, 5th Feb 2025

 Royal Easter Show Art Exhibition
Entries Close – 5th February 2025

The annual Royal Easter Show will be on 11th – 22nd April 2025!

Join the event as a celebration of Australian culture. It provides an amazing and unique experience for everyone.

Entries for the art section will close on Wednesday, 5th February 2025.

Please check the 2025 Schedule PDF to know more about the class criteria, entry fees, closing dates, where to deliver your entry, conditions of entry, prizes and many more.

Download the PDF:
Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts 2025 Schedule

To enter the 2025 Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Show, go to www.rasnsw.com.au/competitions

For more info about the Show, visit www.eastershow.com.au

Look forward to seeing you there!

MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting – Nature Drawings with Patrick Shirvington, 11th February 2025

Monthly Demonstration Meeting
with Patrick Shirvington – Nature Drawings
 7.30pm, 11th February 2025

We are looking forward to welcoming Patrick Shirvington for our first monthly meeting of 2025 on February 11th, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Center Windsor.

In his demonstration, Patrick will share his expertise and techniques for creating captivating and intricate nature drawings.

Both members and non-members are welcome to join our meetings to view an inspirational artist at work each month, as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.

Cost is $5 at the door. Supper is provided and please remember to park outside due to early car park closure.

About Patrick Shirvington:

Patrick Shirvington is an artist and illustrator born in Sydney, who began painting at the age of 14. Influenced by cartoonist Brodie Mack and artist Lloyd Rees, Patrick travelled to Paris in the early 1970s, where he attended drawing classes and exhibited his work in London.

Since then, he has dedicated himself to being a full-time artist, using drawing as a tool for exploration and inspiration in his creative process. He has illustrated six books and contributed to several art publications.

Throughout his career, Patrick has been invited to present at drawing conferences in Australia, London, and New York. His work is held in permanent collections including Macquarie University, the NSW State Library, the Kedumba Drawing Collection, the Edogawa Museum in Osaka, Japan, the Arthur Boyd Bundanon Collection, New Frontier Publishing in London, and the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery.

For enquiries about this demonstration, please phone Leigh at 0401 228 624.

Look forward to seeing you there!

#MTAS #MacquarieTownsArtsSociety #PatrickShirvington #DemoMeeting #PatrickShirvingtonDemo #Patrick ShirvingtonArtworks #AUartist #MTASDemoMeeting

Reminder: Our MTAS Kids Holiday Workshops are on again, 20th – 31st January 2025

MTAS School Holiday Art & Crafts Program
20th – 31st January 2025

Reminding all that our Kids School Holiday Workshops are on again!
Enroll your child in our fun and creative kids’ workshops for the new year!
From 20th – 31st January 2025.
For 5-15yr olds.
Cost: $15 per workshop per child; all equipment supplied.
Bookings Essential: phone Deidre 0412 979 731 or 02 4578 3555

Here are the classes we have:

For more news about MTAS, you can follow us on our channels:
MTAS blog
 www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety/
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

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