Monthly Meetings
Glenfield War Memorial Hall, Glenfield Auckland.
2nd Monday of each month. 12.30 to 3pm.
Please join us for our upcoming monthly watercolour painting workshop and challenge in Glenfield, Auckland. Bring your painting based on the list of monthly painting challenges. If you are unable to attend, you can email a copy of your work for everyone to enjoy. After the challenge there is a workshop class. The meeting is a great opportunity to see everyone's unique interpretation of the subject.
Experienced members will provide critiques of the artworks, offering helpful and encouraging feedback.
There is a refreshment break for you to chat with fellow painters before taking part in a hands-on workshop.
We look forward to seeing you and your artwork at the next meeting.
Guests can attend 1-2 meetings before they become a member.
Plein Air
“For me painting on the streets was my main turning point in my career. I give you an analogy of sports cars- in the studio I was driving a Fiat 600. When I went to paint on the streets, I jumped into a Formula One car, as far as catching up and learning and becoming an artist.”
Alvaro Castagnet
Watercolour is ideal for open air painting. It's a chance to practice spontaneity and speed. You will need an easel, paints with a tray for mixing, a water bottle, a cloth, brushes and maybe a seat. Remember the idea is to travel light.
Check out our programme and come along. You may love it.
The sessions are held around Auckland with locations carefully decided on to provide a wide range of subject matter.
Meet up approx 9.45am last Saturday of the month. There is an enthusiastic group of regulars. All levels of experience are welcome.
Exhibitions
We currently have two member exhibitions a year - Our annual Merit Awards exhibition and a Cash and Carry exhibition. Both are held at the Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa.
The Merit Awards are open to all members There are 3 main prizes including one for New to Watercolour and 4 merit awards. This exhibition is held in the latter half of the year.
The Cash and Carry exhibition is earlier in the year. Members can include any of their own paintings.
Weekend Workshops
We aim run several weekend workshops for those who have to work during the week. It’s a chance to relax and enjoy your creativity. The weekend workshops cater to different skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced you will find something to suit.
"In watercolor, if you are not in trouble,
then you’re in trouble."
- Selma Blackburn
