Howick Art Group

Howick Art Group Inc

Email: howickartgroup@gmail.com
Howick Art Group Inc.
PO Box 38-388,
Howick, Auckland,
New Zealand.

Monthly meetings at the Fencible Lounge

Club meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Fencible Lounge, Uxbridge Road, Howick next to the Howick Library. They are well attended by both Associate and Working Members who are keen to share the passion they have for their craft or to learn the techniques of the variety of mediums available to the artist today.

Demonstrations are done by mainly local artists but occasionally a visitor will come from further afield. All are willing to pass on their tips and information learned over many years. A workshop is often offered by the artist within the following two weeks and are very popular.

These are very enjoyable and interesting evenings ending with light refreshments and supper, an opportunity to peruse the demonstration up close and to ask more questions of the demonstrator. A library is also available on the night to borrow art DVD’s, books and magazines for one month at a small cost.

Our monthly meetings are also a chance to get to know other artists in our local area and to make some lifelong friends. Many members have taken up painting as a hobby in later years, some are self taught, while others are learned in this area and/or are currently taking lessons or are professionals and have painted since their childhood. Howick Art Group is a group for all ages and levels and where everyone is welcome.

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SEPTEMBER 2022 Monthly Meeting

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NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2022
FENCIBLE LOUNGE, UXBRIDGE RD, HOWICK (NEXT TO THE HOWICK LIBRARY).

Demonstrating Artist: Karen Symons

President’s Letter

Hello members,

Our next club night will be held on Wednesday, 28th September with Karen Symons demonstrating her charcoal drawing technique. “It has been said that you can take a woman out of Africa, but you can’t take Africa out of the woman. I don’t set out to produce art about one subject or another, but I often end up painting something that reminds me of the land of my birth – South Africa. I have fond memories of the sights, the sounds, the smells and the vibrant colours.” You can learn more about Karen’s art on her website www.karensymonsart.co.nz.

Members and guests had a great time painting at the Plein Air Paintout at Whitford Village Green earlier this month. Thank you to Merv and Amanda for arranging this.

Dates for the Diary

Sunday, 25th September – Changeover at the Cottage Gallery

Sunday, 9th October – Oil Pastel and Gouache Workshop with John Heywood 10am to 3:30pm Uxbridge Art and Culture Centre, Studio 3
Registration form is at the cottage or please email Jennie Henry at jennieh458@gmail.com to secure your spot. Cost is $60. Please ensure those registering for this pay by Wednesday, 5th October.

Saturday, 12th November – Exhibition for members at Howick Information Centre during village
market. Set up will be the Friday afternoon before.

Wednesday, 23rd November – AGM and End of Year Party

Friday 2nd-Sunday 4th December – Exhibition for members at Bruce McLaren Village.
Friday, 2nd will be an opening cocktail night for artists and residents of the village.
Saturday and Sunday will be open to the public from 10am-3pm.

In other business, I am looking for someone competent in Word or Google Docs to take over formulating the newsletter each month. Maybe this could be something one of our newer members would like to help out with. Please let me know if you’re keen. I’d really appreciate the support.

Stay safe, and happy painting.

Elise De Silva

 

Our current 2022 committee members are:

President – Elise De Silva
Vice President – Merv Appleton
Secretary – Carina Sim-Smith
Treasurer – Liz Payne
Membership – Amanda Gleason
Art Programme – Jennie Henry
Gallery & Library – Janice Skinner

Off committee member is:
Website & Library – Wendy Oey