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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.
KIDS CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
Membership OfferSat, 21 DecBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room21 Dec 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, AustraliaOver two hours, talented tutor and primary school teacher, Alison Powell will guide students in using fundamental watercolour techniques to create original, hand-made Christmas themed gift tags and cards. Suitable for children from primary to early teens.
Membership OfferMon, 23 DecBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room23 Dec 2024, 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 your own hanging Christmas pendant. After decorating our own collage paper, we’ll cut out and arrange a colourful Christmas pendant to hang for the festive season. Suitable for children from primary to early teens.
Membership OfferMon, 23 DecBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room23 Dec 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmBeaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, AustraliaOver two hours, talented tutor Angharad Neal-Williams will guide her students to create a pop up Christmas scene. After decorating our own paper with patterns and textures, we’ll cut out trees, stars, flowers and birds and slot them together to create a Christmas tableau. 6-13 years.
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 Jess 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 OfferSun, 19 JanAmbrose Ave Studio19 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 319219 Jan 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.
Membership OfferSat, 01 FebAmbrose Avenue Studio01 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pmAmbrose Avenue Studio, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
Membership OfferSun, 02 FebAmbrose Ave Studio02 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pmAmbrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
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.
KIDS WORKSHOPS
14-23 JAN
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
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, AustraliaOver two hours, talented tutor Olivia Wolstoncroft 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, 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, 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, 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.
MORE KIDS WORKSHOPS WILL BE ADDED VERY SOON
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