Teachers Exhibition

From: 01 Dec - 05 Feb

Opening & Christmas Party for teachers, students & members on Wednesday 1 December, 6.30pm. Christmas drinks, food & fun.

gallery hours. mon-fri 9.30am – 4.30pm (closed 24 december to 3 january) gallery closed. sat, sun & public holidays

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Ruth Faerber & Students

From: 19 Nov - 27 Nov

opening floor talk by Ruth Faerber & drinks with the artists Saturday 20 November, 2 - 4pm

gallery hours. mon-fri 9.30am – 4.30pm, sat 10.00am – 3.00pm, sun closed

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Printmaking

Student Exhibition

From: 04 Nov - 13 Nov

opening & drinks with the artists on Thursday 4 November, 6 - 8pm

gallery hours. mon-fri 9.30am – 4.30pm, sat 10.00am – 3.00pm, sun closed

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Valerie Aked - Tidal Wonder

From: 19 Oct - 31 Oct

Silver objects, sculpture and jewellery by silversmith Valerie Aked – an exhibition of new work exploring her love of silver and the sea.

Opening: Tuesday 19 October, 6.30 - 8.30pm by Christine Erratt, Australian silver researcher and author

Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sat 10.00am - 3.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 2.00pm

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melt down: enamels in motion

featuring leading Australian and New Zealand enamellers

From: 02 Oct - 15 Oct

opening night Friday 1 October, 6 - 8pm enamelling demonstrations 5 October to 15 October, 11am - 2pm gallery hours. mon-fri 9.30am – 4.30pm, sat 10.00am – 3.00pm, sun closed

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Market Day 2010 & Open Studios Weekend

From: 25 Sep - 26 Sep

Market Day - Saturday 25 September, 9am - 3pm Come to our annual Market Day & buy a bargain! Affordable, original paintings, prints, drawings, ceramics, art materials, books & cakes. Art auction & fantastic raffle prizes. Great atmosphere with live jazz, delicious coffee & food.

Open Studios - Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September, 10am - 4pm This popular annual event is part of Willoughby City Council’s Spring Festival. This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to become art tourists and meet the artistic talent of Willoughby. See the studios at work, and make some art for yourselves.

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Art After Dark

From: 08 Sep - 08 Sep

History tour & open studios. Wednesday 8 September, 6pm - 9pm

Enjoy the industry to arts guided tour of the Workshop Arts Centre. Draw, paint or make a small sculpture of Mayor Pat Reilly! Professional Artists Painting Studio - See top Australian artists show you how you can give your paintings flair and individuality. Demonstrations of a range of painting techniques incorporating acrylic paints and mediums supplied by Chroma.

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Drawing on Anything

Member & Student work from across all studios.

From: 03 Sep - 18 Sep

opening & drinks with the artists on Friday 3 September, 6 - 8pm

gallery hours. mon-fri 9.30am – 4.30pm, sat 10.00am – 3.00pm, sun closed

come drawing workshop saturday 18 september, 10am - 3.30pm with Sally Aplin. cost $55 includes some materials. book & pay at the office.

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The Spirit Of The Pen - A New Generation

Australian Society of Calligraphers

From: 13 Aug - 28 Aug

This group exhibition will showcase works by many Australian calligraphers of all styles and levels of experience.

Opening by Timothy Noad, calligrapher, illuminator and heraldic artist for Her Majesty’s College of Arms, Friday 13 August, 6pm, with a talk and presentation.

Floor Talks: Saturday 21 August, 1pm & Saturday 28 August, 11am.

Exhibition Hours: Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sat 10am - 3pm

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Children's Exhibition

An exhibition of the fantastic works bering made in our children's classes

From: 03 Aug - 07 Aug

To be opened by Treena Allen, Childrens Services Manager, Willoughby City Council on Wednesday 4 august, 5.30pm refreshments provided

gallery hours. mon-fri 9.30am – 4.30pm, sat 10.00am – 3.00pm, sun closed

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Australian Society of Miniature Art (NSW) Inc. National Awards Exhibition 2010

From: 16 Jul - 31 Jul

The exhibition will be opened by Michael Kempson, Senior Lecturer, Printmedia at COFA, UNSW & Director of Cicada Press. Opening and drinks with the artists Friday 16 July at 6.30pm.

Exhibition continues until Saturday 31 July

Opening hours:Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm, Saturday 10.00am – 3.00pm

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

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An Afternoon of Constructive Critique & Food for Thought with Bernard Ollis

From: 01 Jul - 01 Jul

Member of the Ewart Art Prize 2010 judging panel, Bernard Ollis will lead an open critique in the Ewart Gallery. Bernard Ollis has held over 60 solo exhibitions and his work is in permanent collections of many state and regional galleries and The National Gallery, Canberra. A visiting lecturer at art schools across the world, he has been a head of Painting and Drawing at universities in Victoria, Darwin and Sydney. He recently stepped down after 11 years as the Director of the National Art School Sydney. Throughout his long and distinguished career in Art Education, Bernard has consistently critiqued students on their own work in seminar, tutorial and formal review situations. This is a unique opportunity to participate in this Master Class at the Arts Centre with other students, peers and friends.

When - Thursday 1 July, 3.00pm – 6.00pm Where - Ewart Gallery, Workshop Arts Centre 33 Laurel St Willoughby Cost $57 for artists presenting 3-5 works for critique. (Bookings Essential) Cost $20 for observers (non presenting participants)

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Art Fair 2010

art lovers immerse your senses!

From: 26 Jun - 27 Jun

10.00am - 3.00pm

view, meet and buy direct from the artists, take it home and enjoy it immediately. 28 exhibiting artists; painters, printmakers, ceramicists, jewellers, sculptors and photographers.

high quality artwork from $50 - $1,000 credit card and EFTPOS facility available - 'real' coffee and delicious cakes

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Ewart Art Prize 2010

annual workshop arts centre members' exhibition

From: 04 Jun - 19 Jun

judges. John Cheeseman, Bernard Ollis & Jane Watters

prize giving, musicians, delicious food & celebratory drinks, Friday 4 June, 6.00pm $10 entry

gallery hours. mon-fri 9.30am-4.30pm, sat 10.00am - 3.00pm, sun closed

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abstract expressionism

exhibition of paintings by Tony Tozer's students

From: 14 May - 25 May

to be officially opened by Ms Gladys Berejilklian MP, Member for Willoughby and Shadow Minister for Transport, friday 14 May, 6.00pm

gallery hours. mon - fri 9.30am - 4.30pm, sat 10am - 3pm, sun closed

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Renata de Lambert: Pottery Past & Present

From: 09 Apr - 24 Apr

Renata de Lambert has been a teacher of Ceramics at the Workshop Arts Centre for over 30 years. This exhibition shows her work from her early days up until the present.

Opening night, Friday 9 April, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Gallery Hours. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sat 10.00am - 3.00pm

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Portraits

WAC members & students

From: 19 Mar - 01 Apr

Portraits in any form from across all studios

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without notice

From: 05 Mar - 13 Mar

student work from Jo Bertini's drawing & painting classes at the workshop arts centre.

opening, drinks with the artists, friday 5 march, 6.00pm

gallery hours. mon-fri 9.30am - 4.30pm, sat 10.00am - 3.00pm gallery closed. sun

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Kate Swan

Supported by Hope Healthcare Community Options Program

From: 12 Feb - 27 Feb

Paintings by Kate Swan.

To be opened by Wendy Morris, Director of Community Services, Hope Healthcare on Friday 12 February, 6.00pm

Gallery Hours. Mon - Fri 9.30 - 4.30, Sat 10.00am - 3.00pm, Sun closed

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SYNCOPATE

Lynda Gibbins & Ingrid Hawke

From: 22 Jan - 06 Feb

The Workshop Arts Centre and the Ewart Gallery are proud to present the winners of 2009 Ewart Art Prize.

You are invited to meet the artists at the opening 6pm – 8pm 22nd January, 2010

Gallery Hours. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sat 10.00am - 3.00pm Gallery Closed. Sundays & Australia Day 26 January

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