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Black and white historical photo of woman holding clay mug in Beaumaris Art Group building

CREATING AND CELEBRATING ART, DESIGN & COMMUNITY

GOING STRONG

SINCE 1953

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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

  • DESIGN + CREATE CHRISTMAS GIFT TAGS IN WATERCOLOUR (6-13 YEARS)
    DESIGN + CREATE CHRISTMAS GIFT TAGS IN WATERCOLOUR (6-13 YEARS)
    Membership Offer
    Sat, 21 Dec
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room
    21 Dec 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
    Over 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.
  • CUT AND PASTE TREE PENDANTS (6-13 YEARS)
    CUT AND PASTE TREE PENDANTS (6-13 YEARS)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, 23 Dec
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room
    23 Dec 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
    Over 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.
  • CREATE YOUR OWN POP UP CHRISTMAS SCENE (6-13 YEARS)
    CREATE YOUR OWN POP UP CHRISTMAS SCENE (6-13 YEARS)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, 23 Dec
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room
    23 Dec 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
    Over 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

  • ABSTRACT WATER AND SKY WITH BELINDA STONE
    ABSTRACT WATER AND SKY WITH BELINDA STONE
    Membership Offer
    Tue, 14 Jan
    Ambrose Ave Studio
    14 Jan 2025, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    14 Jan 2025, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    Join 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.
  • MEDITATION & WATERCOLOUR WITH CHRISTINA DARRAS
    MEDITATION & WATERCOLOUR WITH CHRISTINA DARRAS
    Membership Offer
    Wed, 15 Jan
    Ambrose Ave Studio
    15 Jan 2025, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    15 Jan 2025, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    Join 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.
  • INCORPORATING PALETTE KNIVES INTO YOUR PAINTING WITH JESS MURPHY
    INCORPORATING PALETTE KNIVES INTO YOUR PAINTING WITH JESS MURPHY
    Membership Offer
    Thu, 16 Jan
    Ambrose Ave Studio
    16 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    16 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    Learn 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.
  • MASTERCLASS IN WATERCOLOUR WITH CLIVE SINCLAIR
    MASTERCLASS IN WATERCOLOUR WITH CLIVE SINCLAIR
    Membership Offer
    Fri, 17 Jan
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham
    17 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
    17 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
    Join 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.
  • PAINTING AUSTRALIAN NATIVES USING GRANULATED WATERCOLOURS WITH NATALIE FERNANDES
    PAINTING AUSTRALIAN NATIVES USING GRANULATED WATERCOLOURS WITH NATALIE FERNANDES
    Membership Offer
    Sat, 18 Jan
    Ambrose Ave Studio
    18 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    18 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    Over 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.
  • MASTER THE ART OF IMAGE TRANSFER WITH NATALIE FERNANDES
    MASTER THE ART OF IMAGE TRANSFER WITH NATALIE FERNANDES
    Membership Offer
    Sun, 19 Jan
    Ambrose Ave Studio
    19 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    19 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    Master 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.
  • EXPLORING ABSTRACT AND GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION WITH BELINDA STONE
    EXPLORING ABSTRACT AND GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION WITH BELINDA STONE
    Membership Offer
    Sat, 01 Feb
    Ambrose Avenue Studio
    01 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
    01 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
    In this immersive session, participants will explore various abstract and geometrical painting techniques and composition, guided by artist Belinda Stone. All materials are supplied.
  • CLAY, MEDITATION AND UNLOCKING CREATIVITY WITH FEDERICA PELIZZARI
    CLAY, MEDITATION AND UNLOCKING CREATIVITY WITH FEDERICA PELIZZARI
    Membership Offer
    Sun, 02 Feb
    Ambrose Ave Studio
    02 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    02 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    This 3-hour workshop is designed to equip everyone from absolute beginners to artists of any medium, with key tools that will help their creative process flow and unlock their potential.
  • WATERCOLOUR FOR BEGINNERS WITH ANNE CONOMY
    WATERCOLOUR FOR BEGINNERS WITH ANNE CONOMY
    Membership Offer
    Tue, 04 Feb
    Ambrose Avenue Studio
    04 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
    04 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
    Discover the fundamentals of watercolour in this 2 hour workshop. Completing this workshop will enable you to join the 'Beyond Beginners' Watercolour' Term classes at the Beaumaris Art Group.
  • PRINTMAKING LINOCUT WITH CHRISTINA DARRAS
    PRINTMAKING LINOCUT WITH CHRISTINA DARRAS
    Membership Offer
    Wed, 05 Feb
    Ambrose Ave Studio
    05 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    05 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    Join us for a guided workshop to learn how to carve a lino surface and handprint on paper. Led by talented artist and designer, Christina Darras. Most materials are supplied. BEGINNERS WELCOME.
  • PALETTE KNIFE LANDSCAPES FOR INTERMEDIATES / ADVANCED WITH JESS MURPHY
    PALETTE KNIFE LANDSCAPES FOR INTERMEDIATES / ADVANCED WITH JESS MURPHY
    Membership Offer
    Thu, 06 Feb
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham
    06 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
    06 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, Cheltenham, Room 29, First Floor, 33 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham
    Join us for this half-day, fun filled workshop for those with prior experience of palette knife painting using acrylic paints. All materials are supplied. 18+ only.
  • FREE UP YOUR PAINTING, WITH DANIEL BUTTERWORTH
    FREE UP YOUR PAINTING, WITH DANIEL BUTTERWORTH
    Membership Offer
    Sat, 08 Feb
    Ambrose Avenue Studio
    08 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    08 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Ambrose Avenue Studio, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    In 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.
  • HANDMADE SKETCHBOOK WORKSHOP WITH BELINDA LOPEZ
    HANDMADE SKETCHBOOK WORKSHOP WITH BELINDA LOPEZ
    Membership Offer
    Sun, 09 Feb
    Ambrose Ave Studio
    09 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    09 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Ambrose Ave Studio, Studio 29, 33 Ambrose Ave, Cheltenham VIC 3192
    Learn 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

  • CRAFT A CORAL REEF
    CRAFT A CORAL REEF
    Membership Offer
    Thu, 16 Jan
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room
    16 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
    Over 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.
  • WEAVE A WALL HANGING
    WEAVE A WALL HANGING
    Membership Offer
    Thu, 16 Jan
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room
    16 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
    Over 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.
  • WATERCOLOUR CRYSTALS AND GEODES
    WATERCOLOUR CRYSTALS AND GEODES
    Membership Offer
    Tue, 21 Jan
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room
    21 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
    Let’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.
  • SEA TURTLE AND GECKO WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
    SEA TURTLE AND GECKO WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
    Membership Offer
    Tue, 21 Jan
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room
    21 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Beaumaris Library - Multi Function Room, 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
    In 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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