Participants are mentored by experienced artists from the Broken River Painters group in mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel and drawing in both traditional and abstract techniques. “We paint or draw at our own pace and in whatever medium we choose. Some art materials are free to use at the workshop for anyone just wanting to give art a try”.
U3A members who choose to become full members of Broken River Painters are encouraged to exhibit at the Benalla Hospital, Bouwmeesters’ Bakery and regional art shows. They are currently on a steep learning curve as they begin to enter upcoming exhibitions and art shows, including the King Valley Art Show 28th to 30th October, Benalla Festival’s Tatong Art Show 29/30th October and 5/6th November, the Broken River Painters’ own art show from 29th October to 6th November, the Benalla Air Show Market at the aerodrome on Saturday 5 November and the group’s ‘Day in the Gardens’ art show in the Botanical gardens from 9am to 2.30pm on 6th November.
The Broken River Painters group is organizing a bus trip to the opening night of the King Valley Art Show on Friday 28th October. if you are interested, please contact Mike O'Connor 0408 325 024.
Carol Perry and Josephine Donges