Felted Soap Workshop
Marg Lynn held an introduction to felting workshop to teach a felting techniques. Participants learnt how to felt a layer of wool around the soap encasing it completely and then how to decorate the felted soap. When one rubs the felted soap between running water and one's hand it generates a lovely lather. The uses are very beneficial, better than a washcloth, gentle exfoliation, and last longer than non felted soap.
Marg Lynn held an introduction to felting workshop to teach a felting techniques. Participants learnt how to felt a layer of wool around the soap encasing it completely and then how to decorate the felted soap. When one rubs the felted soap between running water and one's hand it generates a lovely lather. The uses are very beneficial, better than a washcloth, gentle exfoliation, and last longer than non felted soap.
Visit to Hannaflower art's studio and home
On a mild sunny spring day. Friends of the Gallery visited the studio and home of @hannaflowerart.
Our eyes were very busy, every single corner has got some pretty details to grab our attention, from her creative interior decoration to her artwork in different mediums: Traditional Chinese paintings, water colour, pastel, oil painting, painting on clay, pencil drawing, super delicate painted fans.
Morning tea was special with the home-made moon cake. As three days later, it will be the second import Chinese festival Mid-Autumn festival. After everybody introduce themselves during the tea time, Hannah gave us another tour with more back stories about her collections and artworks. With great ability to intigration, her house has been decorated in an east and west fusion style, elegant and hormonious.
Then we have some fun and challenge. Painting snow bamboo on a delicate fan. Hannah demostrated in about 10mins, her gentle approch made things looked so easy. While she was away as a master chef to prepare the lunch for us, we were painting and chatting, everybody ended up with a unique fan with their own style. We will not be too hot this summer, as we all have a painted fan! Lunch time is always a highlight! With her magic creation, the table had been beautifully presented with hot and sour soup, dumplings, fried rice, salad...We were very spoiled and contented.
10am to 2pm, four hours happy time seemed have passed fast. When we say thankyou and goodbye to Hannah, we were all inspired in various ways...
On a mild sunny spring day. Friends of the Gallery visited the studio and home of @hannaflowerart.
Our eyes were very busy, every single corner has got some pretty details to grab our attention, from her creative interior decoration to her artwork in different mediums: Traditional Chinese paintings, water colour, pastel, oil painting, painting on clay, pencil drawing, super delicate painted fans.
Morning tea was special with the home-made moon cake. As three days later, it will be the second import Chinese festival Mid-Autumn festival. After everybody introduce themselves during the tea time, Hannah gave us another tour with more back stories about her collections and artworks. With great ability to intigration, her house has been decorated in an east and west fusion style, elegant and hormonious.
Then we have some fun and challenge. Painting snow bamboo on a delicate fan. Hannah demostrated in about 10mins, her gentle approch made things looked so easy. While she was away as a master chef to prepare the lunch for us, we were painting and chatting, everybody ended up with a unique fan with their own style. We will not be too hot this summer, as we all have a painted fan! Lunch time is always a highlight! With her magic creation, the table had been beautifully presented with hot and sour soup, dumplings, fried rice, salad...We were very spoiled and contented.
10am to 2pm, four hours happy time seemed have passed fast. When we say thankyou and goodbye to Hannah, we were all inspired in various ways...
SALA 2023
The theme for the Gallery's 2023 SALA exhibition was Pink and Hope. The newly painted exhibition room was filled with pink and positivity. The opening event including stories and a singalong was enjoyed by all who attended.
The theme for the Gallery's 2023 SALA exhibition was Pink and Hope. The newly painted exhibition room was filled with pink and positivity. The opening event including stories and a singalong was enjoyed by all who attended.
Card Making workshop
The 2022 Card making workshop was lead by our artists Annette, Gerri and Flora. Participants had a wonderful time and produced some beautiful hand made cards
The 2022 Card making workshop was lead by our artists Annette, Gerri and Flora. Participants had a wonderful time and produced some beautiful hand made cards
SALA 2022
As part of the SALA Festival the Regional Gallery presented an exhibition of local artists' works inspired by the Heysen Trail. The exhibition included paintings, wood sculpture, clay and glass.
Exhibition dates 1 - 31 August. The exhibition opening was held on Sunday August 7 with live music, poetry reading, a quiz and entertaining stories about walking the Heysen Trail.
As part of the SALA Festival the Regional Gallery presented an exhibition of local artists' works inspired by the Heysen Trail. The exhibition included paintings, wood sculpture, clay and glass.
Exhibition dates 1 - 31 August. The exhibition opening was held on Sunday August 7 with live music, poetry reading, a quiz and entertaining stories about walking the Heysen Trail.
Bus Tour to the Hills
On a cloudy warm day winters day, a group of artists and Friends of the Gallery had a delightful tour of through the beautiful hills. They visited Mclaren Vale's visitor centre viewing a joint exhibition, the Fleurieu Arthouse, and the Dairy Studio/Gallery of artist Julie Garrard who gave a watercolour demonstration of her sophisticated watercolour technique. After lunch at the newly renovated Beerenberg centre the group were taken on guided tour of Hans Heysen's home and studio The Cedars. They were all amazed by his art studio's architecture, high ceiling, massive windows and natural light without any shadow. The guide Mary certainly knew so much history of the place, her passionate story telling add a lot more interest to the visit. The trip home was full of conversation as the group enjoyed the glowing country view under the golden sunset light...
On a cloudy warm day winters day, a group of artists and Friends of the Gallery had a delightful tour of through the beautiful hills. They visited Mclaren Vale's visitor centre viewing a joint exhibition, the Fleurieu Arthouse, and the Dairy Studio/Gallery of artist Julie Garrard who gave a watercolour demonstration of her sophisticated watercolour technique. After lunch at the newly renovated Beerenberg centre the group were taken on guided tour of Hans Heysen's home and studio The Cedars. They were all amazed by his art studio's architecture, high ceiling, massive windows and natural light without any shadow. The guide Mary certainly knew so much history of the place, her passionate story telling add a lot more interest to the visit. The trip home was full of conversation as the group enjoyed the glowing country view under the golden sunset light...
Wood Carving Workshop
Friends of the Gallery had a woodcarving workshop with our wood sculptor Chris Ried. Participants enjoyed the mild autumn weather as Chris taught the basics skills of relief carving. Everybody designed their own favourite pattern: butterfly, mushroom, leaves and seascape...
Friends of the Gallery had a woodcarving workshop with our wood sculptor Chris Ried. Participants enjoyed the mild autumn weather as Chris taught the basics skills of relief carving. Everybody designed their own favourite pattern: butterfly, mushroom, leaves and seascape...
Fused Glass Christmas Decoration Workshop
Our glass artist Kate held a workshop in her studio. Participants made 3 Christmas decorations using different techniques. It was lovely to see everyone express their creativity with a new medium.
Our glass artist Kate held a workshop in her studio. Participants made 3 Christmas decorations using different techniques. It was lovely to see everyone express their creativity with a new medium.
Christmas Card Painting Workshop
Artists Wendy Jennings and Flora Huang held a Christmas card painting workshop in November. Participants made a range of cards featuring Christmas trees, Gum trees and chooks! Everybody had a wonderful time painting, chatting and laughing. Most importantly, everyone was inspired to make more cards at home.
Artists Wendy Jennings and Flora Huang held a Christmas card painting workshop in November. Participants made a range of cards featuring Christmas trees, Gum trees and chooks! Everybody had a wonderful time painting, chatting and laughing. Most importantly, everyone was inspired to make more cards at home.
Mosaic Workshop
Our mosaic artist Cheryl taught participants the skills and techniques to make their own mosaic projects. After a very enjoyable workshop everyone went home with two coasters they had made.
Our mosaic artist Cheryl taught participants the skills and techniques to make their own mosaic projects. After a very enjoyable workshop everyone went home with two coasters they had made.
Night of Art: "The Joy of a Journey in Art"
Friends of the Gallery members heard from artist Margaret McEntee and shared their favourite artist and own art journey. Everyone enjoyed an evening of interesting conversation, tea and cake in an intimate warm atmosphere.
Friends of the Gallery members heard from artist Margaret McEntee and shared their favourite artist and own art journey. Everyone enjoyed an evening of interesting conversation, tea and cake in an intimate warm atmosphere.
Light Emerging from Darkness
16 September 2021 7:30 to 9:30pm
A light painting artistic medium demonstration by Chris Pine. Chris demonstrated how to easily create a photographic artwork using light in an interactive exhibition including music and poetry. Participants took part in creating a collaborative lightpainting artwork and Chris created light painting portraits.
16 September 2021 7:30 to 9:30pm
A light painting artistic medium demonstration by Chris Pine. Chris demonstrated how to easily create a photographic artwork using light in an interactive exhibition including music and poetry. Participants took part in creating a collaborative lightpainting artwork and Chris created light painting portraits.
SALA 2021 Exhibition Closing Ceremony
29 August 2021
We had a wonderful afternoon with the Friends of the Gallery at the closing of our SALA exhibition. In keeping with the bird theme, we heard members stunning bird stories, announced the winner of the count the bird competition and were entertained with bird themed songs by the VH Ukulele group erupting into a spontaneous singalong joined by people arriving on the SteamRanger
29 August 2021
We had a wonderful afternoon with the Friends of the Gallery at the closing of our SALA exhibition. In keeping with the bird theme, we heard members stunning bird stories, announced the winner of the count the bird competition and were entertained with bird themed songs by the VH Ukulele group erupting into a spontaneous singalong joined by people arriving on the SteamRanger
SALA 2021 Exhibition "Birds of McCracken and Other Artworks"
1 - 31 August 2021
Part of the South Australian Living Artists Festival the exhibition included painting, textiles, felt, wood sculpture, glass and a series of felted birds found at McCracken and surrounds. Enter our competition to count the number of birds in the artworks in the gallery.
1 - 31 August 2021
Part of the South Australian Living Artists Festival the exhibition included painting, textiles, felt, wood sculpture, glass and a series of felted birds found at McCracken and surrounds. Enter our competition to count the number of birds in the artworks in the gallery.
Friends of the Gallery Opening Event
25 June 2021 3:30pm-5:30pm
The Friends of the Gallery group was launched at an opening event held at the gallery. The new Friends of the Gallery members were welcomed and got to know each other.
A short artist’s talk was given by Wendy Jennings.
“Friends of the Gallery” is proudly sponsored by the City of Victor Harbor
25 June 2021 3:30pm-5:30pm
The Friends of the Gallery group was launched at an opening event held at the gallery. The new Friends of the Gallery members were welcomed and got to know each other.
A short artist’s talk was given by Wendy Jennings.
“Friends of the Gallery” is proudly sponsored by the City of Victor Harbor
