This is an opportunity to learn Chinese calligraphy from the president of the Australian Oriental Calligraphy Society. 1. Basic understanding of Chinese philosophy Ying+Yang= Universe=Way, 4 Immeasurabl 2. Table of Ying & Yang: Dispersion of Qi=death, synthesis of Qi=life 3. Origins of writing: picture 4. Way of writing: Beautiful writing=calligraphy 5. 5 stages /script of…
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A visit to the home of Frank Hodgkinson in Kenthurst, which will be hosted by his widow, Kate Hodgkinson, is planned for 18 September, the cost will be $25 each. More details and booking info will be posted soon. www.frankhodgkinson.com/
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A fresh approach to a much loved subject – an oil painting workshop that explores the endless possibilities a sky can offer to the modern painter. In this workshop we will look at some different skies and what makes them a good subject for a painting. Participants are also encouraged to bring images of their…
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St Ives Shopping Centre, 29 October -10 November 2013 Our long awaited Exhibition opened on Tuesday 29 October in our new home on the pedestrian ramp thanks to our wonderful hosts in St Ives Shopping Village, our partners in establishing The Gallery. Ku-ring-gai Council have also contributed a significant Arts and Cultural Grant of $5000…
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Chan Dissanayake was born in Sri Lanka to an artistic family, his father an internationally acclaimed film director and his mother an art teacher. He migrated with his family to Australia in 1986. A talent for drawing was recognised in pre-school days and a passion for art, especially for watercolours, kept him actively involved. He…
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Joseph Bezzina (FRAS) is a multi awarded Sydney based acrylic artist. He holds an Advanced Creative Fine Arts Certificate and Statement of Attainment in Skills and Practices in Fine Arts. While studying for his certificate Joseph received the Highest Achievement Award and five Distinctions. Joseph is also a Fellow of the Royal Art Society NSW …
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Pamela has worked in mixed media and experimentation for over 35 years and her philosophy is based on “play”. As a teacher she previously taught in high schools and at Cromehurst Special School, Lindfield where she became involved with Art as Therapy for special needs children from age 5 – 20. This was enormously rewarding…
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David’s love of art began at the age of 6, when his mother gave him a Reeves Watercolour Box. This precious gift had such a profound affect on him, that 46 years later, out of respect and appreciation, he presented her with a hand bound book of his paintings…one for every day of her life.…
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