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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AUGUST 2021 Monthly Meeting

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NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2021
FENCIBLE LOUNGE, UXBRIDGE RD, HOWICK (NEXT TO THE HOWICK LIBRARY).

 

President’s Letter

Hello members,

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, 25th August in the Fencible Lounge with yours truly demonstrating the art of book making. There’s been a lot of interest by members of how I make my books so thought I’d share the love. Bookmaking artisans are popping up all over the globe and there are some amazingly creative people out there producing truly unique items.

Our next exhibition will be at Bruce McLaren on Chapel Rd. This will begin with an opening cocktail evening on Friday, 1st October and finishing on Sunday afternoon. All exhibiting artists are to bring their own display easel. There are a few spare easels, so if you don’t have an easel, but would like to exhibit, please let me know. Also, there will be a duty roster so if you want to exhibit, you will need to do a duty. There is no registration fee needed. 10% of sales goes to Bruce McLaren for their designated charity.
Bruce McLaren also suggested that someone from the group might like to donate a painting which could be auctioned off and proceeds going to charity. Please let me know if you would like to donate a painting.

Elise De Silva

 

Our current 2021 committee members are:

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

Off committee member is:
Website & Library – Wendy Oey