We were happy to see Clive Tyler visit us briefly at our workshop this past Tuesday. He looks well and coping with his difficult situation. We will continue to pray for Clive's and Lilian's wellbeing.
PAST EVENTS :
The previous coloured pencil workshop by Fiona was well attended and was enjoyed by all.
We had 12 people who enjoyed the paint out at The Range which is off Spaanschemacht Road. We gathered around the stone church to capture the beautiful surroundings. We also welcomed a visitor from STAG ... Simon’s Town Art Group. We are truly blessed, living in beautiful Cape Town.
Our AGM went off smoothly and the quiz proved to be a huge success. Karen Davel won First prize and Els Dorat, second prize.
Our Life Drawing Workshop this past Tuesday was an event sadly missed by many members, We had 8 or 9 folk enjoying their opportunity to draw our model Thola who exuded confidence and beauty.
John gave us valuable advice on drawing with pencil. He takes drawing extremely seriously and certainly is passionate about us doing the right thing.
Thank you Fiona for arranging another successful and highly enjoyable Life Drawing Workshop,
And Thola, we look forward to seeing you again !
FORTHCOMING EVENTS :
Our Paint out to Rondevlei on Tuesday 21st March was cancelled because it fell on Human Rights Day. But we will be visiting there shortly.
Wednesday 22nd March : Yvonne Ankerman will be presenting her work and speak about her recent trip to the Antarctic. Please do not miss this one ! It promises to be extremely exciting and interesting ! Bring you friends and relatives: They will not be sorry,
Let us show Yvonne that we are a society which believes in the adventure of art.
Also please read our latest update of our Events Calendar and note the events you should all be participating in.
Any suggestions from you are always welcome. Your input is valuable to our Art Society.
The Drawing Competition is on 24th May and we trust that you ALL are drawing away, Let’s have a record number of entries this year !
GENERAL :
Almost two years ago the South Peninsula Gallery opened in Kommetjie. If you have not paid them a visit, we urge you to do so.
A variety of artists have their work on display and it is in our interest to collaborate and participate in other art ventures such as this. Let’s broaden our vista and learn about displaying one’s work and gathering useful information we as artists require to survive in this competitive art form.
Don’t forget that Jacqui’s Framers supply acid free backing boards for artists who prefer that way of mounting their work.
The Write Shoppe at Longbeach Mall offer 10% discount on all purchased over R200.
Also note that Write Shoppe has a small branch in the Sun Valley mall. They carry a limited stock but their branch at Steenberg has a comprehensive range of product, similar to Longbeach Mall. We will check to see if these branches will honour the 10% discount.
Rob discovered a workshop in Obsevatory called Made by Hand. They do framing and also offer old frames to be refurbished.
They are willing to offer art societies their services and so we shall be in touch with them to see what terms and discounts they would offer us. They appear to have a dedicated team who are proud of their product. We have the owner's contact details and further information will be passed on to you.
We are finding that more and more folk are discovering the world of Google.
Because we have the tools available to us, we should be going online more and more to enlarge our borders and discover a wealth of art in our “office / home / smart phone.
We often ask questions about certain topics and forget that the answer lies in our bag / pocket / laptop / desktop. The answer is a click away. We hardly need a newspaper any more.
Framers: Jacqui’s Framery, Main Rd, FH, tel: 021 782 7324
John Steer, Silverglades, tel: 0832631798
Frame 4 U, Marlene, tel: 082749652
Art Supplies: The Write Shoppe, Long Beach Mall, tel: 021 785 7614
The Deckle Edge, www.deckleedge.co.za, Constantia Village,
tel: 021 794 8995 or Brickfield Road, Salt River, tel: 021 180 4442
The Italian Artshop: www.italianartshop.co.za tel: 021 685 1877
Riverside Mall, Rondebosch
Printing: Art Assist, specialized printing, artassist@cybersmart.co.za
tel: 082 257 4896
Lam it All, repro printing cards etc lamitall@vodamail.co.za.
Recreation Rd, FH, tel: 021 782 7397
FISH HOEK ART SOCIETY – 2017 EVENTS CALENDAR
Workshops
2nd Tuesday 2 pm
Paint outs
3rd Tues 9.30 am
DEMOS
4th Wednesday
MARCH
14
LIFE DRAWING
FIONA
21
RONDEVLEI
Cancelled due to public holiday
22
SHIP TRAVELS
AN ARTIST’S VIEW
YVONNE
ANKERMAN
APRIL
11
PowerPoint presentation and sketching workshop
BARBARA MOORE
18
RONDEVLEI
26
DEMO
RONNIE BICCARD
MAY
9
Tips on handling perspectives
JOHN S *
16
NOVA CONSTANTIA OR
24
DRAWING COMPETITION
NO THEME
JUNE
13
CLAY WORKSHOP
JOHN S***
20
ALEX
12 Dabchick Quay
Eastlake Island
Marina da Gama
28
DVD
JULY
11
Painting negative spaces
INGE SEMPLE
18
ANN
1 Fynbos Rise off
Pass Road Fish Hoek
26
AUG
8
USEFUL COLOUR MIXES
15
23
HUGH MURDOCH TROPHY
THEMED
SEPT
12
19
27
OCT
10
17
25
Demo
INGE SEMPLE
NOV
14
21
22
ALMA BYNG
COMPETITION
* FOR THE PERSPECTIVE WORKSHOP PLEASE BRING SOME KIND OF BOARD, DRAWING PINS, STRING AND SHIRRING ELASTIC IF YOU HAVE
*** FOR THE CLAY WORKSHOP - CLAY WILL BE PROVIDED AT A MINIMAL CHARGE. BRING NEWSPAPER, A BOARD TO WORK ON, SCULPTING TOOLS OR SIMILAR
