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Reminder: MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting – Watercolours with Jeff Eyles, 10th June 2025

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Monthly Demonstration Meeting
with Jeff Eyles, Watercolours
 7.30pm, 10th June 2025

Reminding all that Jeff Eyles will demonstrate for our next monthly meeting on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, at 7:30pm in the Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Centre, Windsor.

Jeff will be sharing his expertise in watercolour painting techniques.

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 Jeff Eyles:

Jeff has always been an artist at heart, spending countless happy weekends creating art while balancing a professional career. After retiring, he undertook formal training at TAFE, allowing him to immerse himself more fully in his artistic journey.

Working primarily in watercolour and oils, Jeff also explores linocut printmaking and etching. A keen en plein air painter, he enjoys working outdoors—capturing scenes directly from nature and urban landscapes—a skill he has refined over many years.

He is especially drawn to the play of light and shadow in his subjects. The focus of his art lies in the illumination that brings each scene to life, as well as the memories and impressions gathered from his many travels. Jeff strives to create artworks that are visually exquisite and is particularly fulfilled when a viewer finds something moving and beautiful in his work.

Jeff is a committed member of the Macquarie Towns Arts Society and was a category prize winner in both 2020 and 2021. Based in the Nepean District of Sydney, at the base of the Blue Mountains, he also serves as Secretary of the Nepean Art Society.

He exhibits regularly with MTAS, Nepean, and other art societies, as well as in group and solo exhibitions throughout Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. His work is held in private collections in Australia, England, and the United States.

Jeff’s artworks are available at Cobbitty Gallery and online via Bluethumb.

You can see more of his works here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeffeylesartist
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeffeylesart/

For enquiries about this demonstration, please phone Functions Officer: Josephine 0411 339 017.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting – Watercolours with Jeff Eyles, 10th June 2025

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Monthly Demonstration Meeting
with Jeff Eyles, Watercolours
 7.30pm, 10th June 2025

We are pleased to have Jeff Eyles demonstrating for our next monthly meeting on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, at 7:30pm in the Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Centre, Windsor.

Jeff will be sharing his expertise in watercolour painting techniques.

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 Jeff Eyles:

Jeff has always been an artist at heart, spending countless happy weekends creating art while balancing a professional career. After retiring, he undertook formal training at TAFE, allowing him to immerse himself more fully in his artistic journey.

Working primarily in watercolour and oils, Jeff also explores linocut printmaking and etching. A keen en plein air painter, he enjoys working outdoors—capturing scenes directly from nature and urban landscapes—a skill he has refined over many years.

He is especially drawn to the play of light and shadow in his subjects. The focus of his art lies in the illumination that brings each scene to life, as well as the memories and impressions gathered from his many travels. Jeff strives to create artworks that are visually exquisite and is particularly fulfilled when a viewer finds something moving and beautiful in his work.

Jeff is a committed member of the Macquarie Towns Arts Society and was a category prize winner in both 2020 and 2021. Based in the Nepean District of Sydney, at the base of the Blue Mountains, he also serves as Secretary of the Nepean Art Society.

He exhibits regularly with MTAS, Nepean, and other art societies, as well as in group and solo exhibitions throughout Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. His work is held in private collections in Australia, England, and the United States.

Jeff’s artworks are available at Cobbitty Gallery and online via Bluethumb.

You can see more of his works here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeffeylesartist
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeffeylesart/

For enquiries about this demonstration, please phone Functions Officer: Josephine 0411 339 017.

Look forward to seeing you there!

#MTAS #MacquarieTownsArtsSociety #JeffEyles #JeffEylesArt #JeffEylesPaintings #AustralianArtist #SydneyArtist #Watercolour #WatercolourPainting #Watercolours #AUartist #MTASDemoMeeting

Reminder: MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting Tonight – Urban Sketching with Dtai Hansathit

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Monthly Demonstration Meeting
with Dtai Hansathit – Urban Sketching
Tonight, 11th June 2024

We are looking forward to having Dtai Hansathit for our monthly meeting tonight, 11th June 2024, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Center Windsor.

In his demonstration, Dtai will be showcasing ‘Urban Sketching’ using watercolours, pen and wash.

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 Dtai Hansathit:

Born in Singburi, Thailand, Dtai relocated to Australia in 1992 as an international student, eventually obtaining Australian citizenship in 2000.

Before his move to Australia, Dtai gained recognition as a talented artist in Thailand. His artistic endeavors garnered acclaim, including representing Thailand as a young sculptor at The 1st Asian Youth Sculptors Workshop and Exhibition in 1989, and receiving the Silpa Bhirasri Silver Medal Award in 1990. He has also participated in art collaborations in both Thailand and Australia.

As an artist, Dtai always carries a small sketchbook and portable watercolour palette with him. He paints and sketches whenever he can to sharpen his observation and visual interpretation skills. He loves both ‘plein air’ (on location) and ‘studio’ painting approaches. He paints what he sees and follows his feelings to capture and express his subjects.

You can find more of his work on his socials:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dhansathit
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dtai_hansathit

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

Look forward to seeing you there!

#MTAS #MacquarieTownsArtsSociety #WatercolourArtist #DtaiHansathit #DemoMeeting #DtaiHansathitDemo #DtaiHansathitArtworks #WatercolourArt #AUartist #MTASDemoMeeting #UrbanSketching

MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting, Urban Sketching with Dtai Hansathit – 11th June 2024

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Monthly Demonstration Meeting
with Dtai Hansathit – Urban Sketching
 7.30pm, 11th June 2024

We are looking forward to having Dtai Hansathit for our monthly meeting on Tuesday, 11th June 2024, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Center Windsor.

In his demonstration, Dtai will be showcasing ‘Urban Sketching’ using watercolours, pen and wash.

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 Dtai Hansathit:

Born in Singburi, Thailand, Dtai relocated to Australia in 1992 as an international student, eventually obtaining Australian citizenship in 2000.

Before his move to Australia, Dtai gained recognition as a talented artist in Thailand. His artistic endeavors garnered acclaim, including representing Thailand as a young sculptor at The 1st Asian Youth Sculptors Workshop and Exhibition in 1989, and receiving the Silpa Bhirasri Silver Medal Award in 1990. He has also participated in art collaborations in both Thailand and Australia.

As an artist, Dtai always carries a small sketchbook and portable watercolour palette with him. He paints and sketches whenever he can to sharpen his observation and visual interpretation skills. He loves both ‘plein air’ (on location) and ‘studio’ painting approaches. He paints what he sees and follows his feelings to capture and express his subjects.

You can find more of his work on his socials:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dhansathit
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dtai_hansathit

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

Look forward to seeing you there!

#MTAS #MacquarieTownsArtsSociety #WatercolourArtist #DtaiHansathit #DemoMeeting #DtaiHansathitDemo #DtaiHansathitArtworks #WatercolourArt #AUartist #MTASDemoMeeting #UrbanSketching

Reminder: MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting – Watercolour with Joachim Lai, 11th April 2023

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Monthly Demonstration Meeting
with Joachim Lai – Watercolour
 7.30pm, 11th April 2023

We’re excited to have Joachim Lai for our April Monthly meeting!

The meeting is next week Tuesday, 11th April, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Center Windsor. Come along to see Joachim’s skillful work in action.

Joachim will be demonstrating watercolour for us. He will paint a half-sheet landscape with sky, distant mountains, middle ground, and foreground. If time permits, he might also do another painting for us.

You can register your attendance by email to  info [@] mtas.com.au .

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.

Joachim Lai

About Joachim Lai:

Joachim Lai is trained as a High School geography teacher and retired in May 2007 after 17 years in a state high school. He completed an American correspondence Fine Art Painting Course from Famous Artists School.

His paintings were in acrylic medium from 1981 to 1987. However, he started painting seriously in watercolour in 1988. (To date he has sold more than 350 paintings).

Joachim has demonstrated his talent for watercolour painting extensively at 6 art societies around Sydney. He has also participated in group exhibitions at Windsor Attic Gallery 3 times.

He was also represented by Dural/ Old Northern Gallery from 1988 to 2008 and has held 3 solo exhibitions at a high school.

Joachim has seldom participated in art competitions but has won numerous awards including 3 First Prizes in art societies, and Highly Commended awards many times. He has also had one of his paintings published in the Australian Artist Magazine.

Joachim’s paintings can be viewed at:
www.flickr.com/photos/joachimsart/albums/
www.castlehillartsociety.org.au/member_pages/

For inquiries about this demonstration phone Satya at 0405 337 652.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting – Watercolour with Joachim Lai, 11th April 2023

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Monthly Demonstration Meeting
with Joachim Lai – Watercolour
 7.30pm, 11th April 2023

We’re excited to have Joachim Lai for our April Monthly meeting!

The meeting is on Tuesday, 11th April, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Center Windsor. Come along to see Joachim’s skillful work in action.

Joachim will be demonstrating watercolour for us. He will paint a half-sheet landscape with sky, distant mountains, middle ground, and foreground. If time permits, he might also do another painting for us.

You can register your attendance by email to  info [@] mtas.com.au .

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.

Joachim Lai

About Joachim Lai:

Joachim Lai is trained as a High School geography teacher and retired in May 2007 after 17 years in a state high school. He completed an American correspondence Fine Art Painting Course from Famous Artists School.

His paintings were in acrylic medium from 1981 to 1987. However, he started painting seriously in watercolour in 1988. (To date he has sold more than 350 paintings).

Joachim has demonstrated his talent for watercolour painting extensively at 6 art societies around Sydney. He has also participated in group exhibitions at Windsor Attic Gallery 3 times.

He was also represented by Dural/ Old Northern Gallery from 1988 to 2008 and has held 3 solo exhibitions at a high school.

Joachim has seldom participated in art competitions but has won numerous awards including 3 First Prizes in art societies, and Highly Commended awards many times. He has also had one of his paintings published in the Australian Artist Magazine.

Joachim’s paintings can be viewed at:
www.flickr.com/photos/joachimsart/albums/
www.castlehillartsociety.org.au/member_pages/

For inquiries about this demonstration phone Satya at 0405 337 652.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder: Danni Liu Workshop This Sunday, 18th April 2021

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Reminder: Danni Liu Workshop – Watercolour
This Sunday, 18th April 2021 – 10am to 4pm

Reminding all that we have a workshop planned with Danni Liu on 18th April 2021 focusing on Danni’s beautiful Watercolour techniques. We still have some places so come join the workshop.

Where: Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.
Workshop date: Sunday, 18th April 2021
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $50 for Members and $55 for Non-members
Light morning tea and Tea & Coffee are provided.
Please bring your own lunch.

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

We will be painting two subjects during this workshop, a cat and a rose, using Danni’s wet in wet techniques for both.

Materials needed:

Watercolour Paints:
The Rose – Scarlet lake, Rose Madder, Terre Verte, Cadmium Yellow and Permanent Violet
The Cat – Neutral tint or grey, Cerulean Blue, Burnt Sienna and Rose Madder.
Don’t worry if it is not the exact same colours, something similar will do just fine.

Good quality watercolour paper, 300g, medium rough, 1/8 or 1/4 sheet. 1 sheet for each painting.

Brushes: Chinese brush or round brush, flat brush and angle brush. Pick brush size based on the size of the paper you use.

Paper towels, 2 cups for water, pencil + eraser, spray bottle, masking tape, boards (to hold the paper, should be reasonably waterproof).

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873
Payment methods:
Option 1 – EFT Deposit to: Macquarie Towns Arts Society Inc
Bendigo Bank BSB: 633000 Acc: 156303562
N.B. Please label your transaction and email to info [@] mtas.com.au that you have paid for the workshop
Option 2 – Mail Cheque with Form to P.O. BOX 1058, RICHMOND NSW 2753
Option 3 – In person to a committee member or Richmond Art Supplies

About Danni Liu:

Danni Liu is a self-taught watercolour artist located in Kariong, NSW, Australia. She has been practising her art more seriously since 2014. She has exhibited frequently with the Central Coast Watercolour Society, the Central Coast Art Society and the Ku-Ring Gai Art Society with places in her sections and public choice awards. Also winning multiple awards in Gosford, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Singleton and Australian Artist Art Prizes Danni’s work will be wonderful to see.

Danni likes to paint a variety of subjects, from flowers to landscapes, and birds to portraits.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy working with a gifted artist to foster greater awareness, expertise and hone existing skills.

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

NOTICE: Danni Liu Workshop Rescheduled to Sun 18th April

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Danni Liu Workshop – Watercolour
Rescheduled to Sunday, 18th April 2021
From 10am to 4pm

We have rescheduled the Danni Liu Watercolour workshop for a new date Sunday, 18th April 2021.

We still have some places so come join the workshop and learn Danni’s beautiful Watercolour techniques.

Where: Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.
Workshop date: Sunday, 18th April 2021
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $50 for Members and $55 for Non-members
Light morning tea and Tea & Coffee are provided.
Please bring your own lunch.

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

We will be painting two subjects during this workshop, a cat and a rose, using Danni’s wet in wet techniques for both. (images on the day may vary from the examples below)

Materials needed:

Watercolour Paints:
The Rose – Scarlet lake, Rose Madder, Terre Verte, Cadmium Yellow and Permanent Violet
The Cat – Neutral tint or grey, Cerulean Blue, Burnt Sienna and Rose Madder.
Don’t worry if it is not the exact same colours, something similar will do just fine.

Good quality watercolour paper, 300g, medium rough, 1/8 or 1/4 sheet. 1 sheet for each painting.

Brushes: Chinese brush or round brush, flat brush and angle brush. Pick brush size based on the size of the paper you use.

Paper towels, 2 cups for water, pencil + eraser, spray bottle, masking tape, boards (to hold the paper, should be reasonably waterproof).

About Danni Liu:

Danni Liu is a self-taught watercolour artist located in Kariong, NSW, Australia. She has been practising her art more seriously since 2014. She has exhibited frequently with the Central Coast Watercolour Society, the Central Coast Art Society and the Ku-Ring Gai Art Society with places in her sections and public choice awards. Also winning multiple awards in Gosford, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Singleton and Australian Artist Art Prizes Danni’s work will be wonderful to see.

Danni likes to paint a variety of subjects, from flowers to landscapes, and birds to portraits.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy working with a gifted artist to foster greater awareness, expertise and hone existing skills.

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

Reminder: Danni Liu Workshop – Watercolour – This Sunday, 21st Mar 2021

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Reminder: Danni Liu Workshop – Watercolour
This Sunday, 21st Mar 2021 – 10am to 4pm

We still have places left on our workshop planned with Danni Liu on 21st March 2021 focusing on Danni’s beautiful Watercolour techniques.

Where: Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.
Workshop date: Sunday, 21st March 2021
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $50 for Members and $55 for Non-members
Light morning tea and Tea & Coffee are provided.
Please bring your own lunch.

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

We will be painting two subjects during this workshop, a cat and a rose, using Danni’s wet in wet techniques for both.

Materials needed:

Watercolour Paints:
The Rose – Scarlet lake, Rose Madder, Terre Verte, Cadmium Yellow and Permanent Violet
The Cat – Neutral tint or grey, Cerulean Blue, Burnt Sienna and Rose Madder.
Don’t worry if it is not the exact same colours, something similar will do just fine.

Good quality watercolour paper, 300g, medium rough, 1/8 or 1/4 sheet. 1 sheet for each painting.

Brushes: Chinese brush or round brush, flat brush and angle brush. Pick brush size based on the size of the paper you use.

Paper towels, 2 cups for water, pencil + eraser, spray bottle, masking tape, boards (to hold the paper, should be reasonably waterproof).

About Danni Liu:

Danni Liu is a self-taught watercolour artist located in Kariong, NSW, Australia. She has been practising her art more seriously since 2014. She has exhibited frequently with the Central Coast Watercolour Society, the Central Coast Art Society and the Ku-Ring Gai Art Society with places in her sections and public choice awards. Also winning multiple awards in Gosford, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Singleton and Australian Artist Art Prizes Danni’s work will be wonderful to see.

Danni likes to paint a variety of subjects, from flowers to landscapes, and birds to portraits.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy working with a gifted artist to foster greater awareness, expertise and hone existing skills.

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting, 9th Feb with Meaghan Potter – Mixed Media

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Monthly Demonstration Meeting
Tuesday, 9th February
Meaghan Potter – Mixed Media

We are delighted to have Meaghan Potter demonstrating Mixed Media – Watercolour, Ink and Conte charcoal on Tuesday, 9th February, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Studio at 300 George st Windsor. Come along or join us online to see Meaghan’s beautiful work being demonstrated.

With Covidsafe practises in place this demo will have a limit of 25 attending so please make sure you register your attendance here: info [@] mtas.com.au

We will also have it on Zoom and our social channels for those who can’t attend the venue. Hopefully, Instagram live and recording to be posted on our Youtube channel. For those who wish to view remotely please see below and follow us.

See links below:

Join Zoom Meeting: MTAS Demonstration Meaghan Potter, 7.30pm 09-02-21: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88149642892

And on our sites:
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



About Meaghan Potter:

Meaghan Potter is an Australian artist residing and working in the Blue Mountains. She has completed an Honours in Fine Arts from the National Art School, Sydney.

Meaghan has exhibited her work through solo and group exhibitions in galleries throughout Sydney and also internationally.

You can also see Meaghan’s work at the moment in her solo exhibition at the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, it is on until 7th Feb 2021.

You can see more of her works here:

Website: www.meaghanpotter.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MeaghanPotterArtist
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meaghanpotter

 

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

Entry is $5 for MTAS members and visitors (includes supper)

Please remember to park outside the car park due to early closure if you are attending in person and don’t forget to register your attendance before the day so we know to expect you. Email   info [@] mtas.com.au

For inquiries about this demonstration phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

Look forward to seeing you there!

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