BArtS Newsletter – February Update

Crikey, it’s halfway through February already, can you believe it? Hopefully, you are settling into the year, considering your goals and finding your rhythm. At BArtS we are starting the year slowly and deliberately to consolidate and plan for a lot of action in Term Two. We’ll be putting workshops and classes up on the website as these get locked in, so check check for updates. Meanwhile, here’s what’s recently happened and what’s coming up at BArtS to assist you to live your best creative life.

Workshops & Studio News

We recently held two very successful drawing workshops with our new tutor Alex Snellgrove. We’re thrilled to have Alex on board — she will also be teaching a new term class on Friday afternoons from 2–5pm.

Lisa Forrest returned this summer for another hugely popular lino print workshop. New printmakers can continue building their skills at our Friday Morning Studio Group (10am–12pm).

Meanwhile, in the Clay Shed, Jo Chipperfield, Lori Flesker and Jen Hardwick led the installation of our new tiled splashback, made up of over 200 hand-made and decorated tiles created by members of the clay studio group. It’s a true community artwork and looks incredible.

Members Drinks & Printmaking Pop-Up Exhibition

Friday Feb 20 | 5–7pm

Our first Members Drinks for the year is on this Friday. Drink, snack and chat while you peruse a Printmaking Pop-Up Exhibition, including a talk from our printmakers. Hope to see you there.

Please email to RSVP and let us know if you can bring a plate of food info@blackheathart.com.

Plein Air Studio Group

Instigated by Ann Lemon, our new Plein Air Studio Group has launched. The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at a stunning mountain location.

If you’d like to join the WhatsApp group or receive the yearly schedule, please contact: info@blackheathart.com

Members Only Easter Exhibition

We’re excited to announce details for this year’s exhibition:

• Early Bird entries open Feb 17
• Two entries per person
• 2D and 3D prizes:
 – $1,000 each (Winners)
 – $500 each (Second prizes)
• Judged by Rilke Oakley (Artistic Program Leader BMCC) and Rae Bolotin (Artistic Director BigCi)

Running this exhibition takes many generous volunteer hours. We’ll need help with:

– Set up and pack down
– Hanging works
– Distributing flyers
– Sitting the exhibition
– Catering for the prize giving
– Signage

Please volunteer to lend a hand, if you can. Just email us at info@blackheathart.com and let us know how you’d like to contribute.

Thank you

Big shout-out to all the volunteers working behind the scenes. Your generous efforts make BArtS a vibrant, creative community supporting connection. Here’s cheers to you all, good people. 

Hope to see you all at Members Drinks this Friday from 5–7pm.

Warmly,

The BArtS Team