Ann Silas (1936 - 2009) The Remaining Works

From: 17 Dec - 16 Jan

Paintings by the late Anne Silas. A selection of the last remaining pieces from the collections of family & friends. A celebration of Anne’s long association with the Workshop Arts Centre.

"Anne was so famous for ripping things up and thinking they were terrible, therefore that’s why there are only 23 left when there should have been a few hundred!” Kate Silas

Opening, celebratory drinks with Anne's family & friends, Thursday 17 December, 3.00pm

Gallery closed 24 December - 3 January

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Hirer's Exhibition

Workshop Arts Centre Studio Hirer's Exhibition

From: 13 Nov - 12 Dec

Works from hirer's across painting & drawing, print, ceramics and sculpture studios.

Opening, drinks with the artists Friday 13 November, 6.00pm

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Small Paintings, Sculpture & Jewellery

Workshop Arts Centre Student Exhibition

From: 23 Oct - 07 Nov

Works from the painting, sculpture and jewellery studios.

Opening, drinks with the artists Friday 23 October, 6.00pm

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Workshop Arts Centre Children's Exhibition

From: 26 Sep - 17 Oct

Opening Saturday 26 September, 3.00pm

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Market Day 2009 & Open Studios Weekend

Workshop Arts Centre

From: 19 Sep - 20 Sep

Market Day - Saturday 19 September, 9am – 4pm

Come to our annual Market Day & buy a bargain!

Affordable, original paintings, prints, drawings, ceramics, art materials & books.

Art auction & fantastic raffle prizes. Great atmosphere with live jazz, delicious coffee & food.

Open Studios Weekend - Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September, 10am - 4pm

See the studios at work, and make some art for yourselves.

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Open Studios Weekend & Market Day 2009

Workshop Arts Centre & Willoughby Artists

From: 19 Sep - 20 Sep

See the studios at work, and make some art for yourselves.

Artists Studios, gardens, carports and community arts spaces open.

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STAR

Workshop Arts Centre Themed Exhibition

From: 21 Aug - 16 Sep

Opening, drinks with artists Friday 21 August, 6.00pm

2009 is the International Year Of Astronomy. This themed exhibition is open to students, members, teachers and staff, with works from across all studios.

Exhibition closes Wednesday 16 September, midday.

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Australian Society of Miniature Art (NSW) Inc. National Awards Exhibition 2009

Australian Society of Miniature Art (NSW) Inc

From: 31 Jul - 15 Aug

Opening, drinks with the artists Friday 31 July 2009 at 6.30 pm. The exhibition will be opened by Lou Klepac OAM

Major sponsors: Art Spectrum, ASMA (NSW) Inc, ASMA Founder Members, Suzanne Bravery, Derivan, Eckersley’s PTY Ltd, Faber Castell, North Shore Art Supplies, Oxford Art Supplies, The Art Scene

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Ruth Downes: Tea Party In The Mayoral Garden

Ruth Downes

From: 17 Jul - 25 Jul

Opening, drinks with the artist Friday 17 July, 6.00pm. To be opened by Sarah Johnson, Curator & Programs Coordinator, Manly Art Gallery & Museum.

Ruth is joining the WAC as a sculpture teacher. We are pleased to introduce her and her mixed media sculptural installation to the Ewart Gallery.

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Heart Print: Fresco Rock Art

Bronwen Wade Leeuwen, Trish Wade Quinn & Workshop Participants

From: 03 Jul - 11 Jul

Frescoes based on ancient rock art.

To be opened by Professor Andrew Lo, President, Australian Chinese Painting Association. Friday 3 July, 6.00pm - 8.00pm.

Artists’ floor talk on Saturday 11 July, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

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Art Fair 2009

Artists of the Workshop Arts Centre

From: 28 Jun - 28 Jun

Sunday 28 June 10.00am - 4.00pm

Annual one day sale of quality, original artworks.

Twenty four of our own artists are combining quality with affordability at Art Fair 2009. Art lovers can feast their eyes on an array of art: drawings, watercolours, fine art prints, large contemporary canvases, ceramics, sculpture and fine jewellery. This is your chance to own an original artwork at an affordable price. EFTPOS and delicious coffee available.

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Print and Great Big Pots

Workshop Arts Centre Student Exhibition

From: 12 Jun - 26 Jun

Opening, drinks with artists Friday 12 June, 6.00pm

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Ewart Art Prize

Workshop Arts Centre Members' Exhibition

From: 22 May - 06 Jun

Workshop Arts Centre Members’ Exhibition

Prize giving, musicians and celebratory drinks Friday 22 May, 6.00pm

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Windows On Pain

Pain Management Research Institute Fundraising Exhibition

From: 12 May - 18 May

To be officially opened by Simon Marnie from 702 ABC Sydney. Opening, drinks Tuesday 12 May, 6.30pm

Thirty leading and emerging artists will interpret pain in a variety of mediums, taking pain beyond familiar stereotypes.

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Ink & Clay

William Ashton, Douglas Little, Leena Lyytinen Elliott & Lana Wilding

From: 17 Apr - 06 May

With two materials, four makers offer up sometimes heroic, sometimes didactic, sometimes whimsical & sometimes beautiful images.

Opening by Renee Goossens and drinks with the artists Friday 17 April, 6.00pm. Meet the artist’s at 1.00pm each Saturday.

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Drawing on Anything

Workshop Arts Centre Student Exhibition

From: 20 Mar - 03 Apr

Explores traditional & contemporary drawing techniques, using a variety of mediums on a range of supports. Opening, drinks with artists Friday 20 March, 6.00pm

Public programme:
Saturday 28 March, 9.30am - 12.30pm.

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Big Paintings Small Pots

Workshop Arts Centre Student Exhibition

From: 25 Feb - 14 Mar

A group exhibition of the potters and painters at the Workshop Arts Centre.

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Top Marks

Workshop Arts Centre Teacher's Exhibition

From: 04 Feb - 21 Feb

exhibition opening night wednesday 4 february 2009 exhibition hours. mon - fri 9.30am - 4.30pm sat 10.00am - 3.00pm sun closed

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