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10 April, 2025
Brush up local art
The Woodford Art Group is inviting all artists, art enthusiasts and locals looking for a new hobby to join their Open Day on April 16, from 10 am to 12 pm, to see their artists at work and also have a crack at painting themselves at 109 Archer Street, Woodford.
Watercolour will be of special interest, with member Diane giving some helpful tips.
Anyone not able to attend the Open Day but still interested in painting tips can join a beginner’s workshop on April 23, led by Sunshine Coast artist Don Milner.
The ‘Back to Basics’ workshop, which is subsidised by Moreton Bay Council, will offer attendees a chance to learn basic drawing skills, the basics of colour use and colour mixing, and the different mediums available for those looking to create art, serving as a great beginner or refresher course.
The workshop costs $20 for group members and $50 for non-members, with all the money covering material costs and going back towards the community group.
This comes as the 32-year-old group’s membership year started on April 1, providing any locals from the Woodford and surrounds areas a chance to join.
Members meet every first Wednesday of the month at 10 am, getting together to paint, draw and express their creativity, also having a chance to display and sell their artwork at their gallery, which is open for the public. Art displayed is swapped over every three months, ensuring everyone has a chance to showcase and sell their various work.
On October 2 the group will also hold its annual special members exhibition that includes a $2,000 prize money contributed by Moreton Bay Council, with eight categories being judged by independent judges.
Being a community group, they rely heavily on volunteers, which, according to treasurer Ellen Adriaansen, are who make the group so great.
“It’s all very local and the quality of the group is dependent on the people that volunteer and participate,” she said.
Memberships cost $30 per year, with members also having to volunteer at least once a month for four hours to help run the gallery.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/artonwoodford or https://woodfordartgroup.com.au/
