Evans Arts Council
Evans Arts Council Inc is a group of like minded arts and crafts people in the Bathurst Region. We meet monthly and hold regular art and craft workshops. Evans Arts Council also conducts an annual Art Competition and Sale, as well as a Craft Competition and Sale.
Watercolour Workshop
Between Monday 2 May 2022 and Monday 17 October 2022
Learn how to use water colours to create a range of artworks. Class held first Monday each month.
Evans Shire Council Building
Christmas Ornaments
Saturday 15 October 2022
In this workshop you will learn how to create no- sew quilted ornaments, angels made with ribbon and simple embroidered ornaments.
A materials fee of $20 is payable to the tutor on the day of the workshop.
More information can be downloaded from https://www.dropbox.com/s/f9rcri9oyuihvz9/christmas%20ornaments.pdf?dl=0
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Oil Painting
Between Wednesday 2 March 2022 and Wednesday 12 October 2022
This is a weekly workshop run every Wednesday. You will learn mixing colours, composition, atmospheric and distance perception.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
More information available for download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/zao1f6yivb50cb2/oil%20painting.pdf?dl=0
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Minced Fabric
Saturday 8 October 2022
Layer scraps of fabric, ribbons, etc to create a one of a kind fabric. More details at https://www.dropbox.com/s/h09bw61nwfqb17q/minced%20fabric.pdf?dl=0
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3D Felting Workshop
Sunday 25 September 2022
In this workshop you will have the option of felting a bag, hat or 3D object (eg vase). If you prefer, you can instead work on fibre art. For more information, download the course flyer through the following link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r6e70nqylxcemtu/sept%20felting.pdf?dl=0
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Nuno Felting Workshop
Between Saturday 14 May 2022 and Saturday 24 September 2022
In this workshop we will be creating a nuno felted merino wool scarf. Nuno felting is felting onto natural fibre, generally silk. You will have the opportunity to make 2 scarves and microwave dye silk. This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced felters. More information is available at https://www.dropbox.com/s/v5gr6j1nqdisjhk/nuno%20felting.pdf?dl=0
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The Art of Fabric Manipulation
Between Saturday 16 July 2022 and Saturday 17 September 2022
In this workshop you will be working with layers of fabric to create interesting designs. More information can be downloaded from https://www.dropbox.com/s/m13it6z40q7epd4/fabric%20manipulation.pdf?dl=0
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Art Classes Hints, Tips and Techniques
Between Monday 7 March 2022 and Monday 12 September 2022
This structured art class will take you through colour theory, mixing colours, and a range of skills and techniques. Classes are small so you will be provided with individual attention. More information can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/s/g4ewulinicgh49a/Jenni%20art.pdf?dl=0
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Polymer clay surface techniques
Saturday 10 September 2022
About the workshop
During this workshop you will learn how to use:
Silk screens
Metal leaf and alcohol ink
Surface texture
You will then be able to create earrings, pendants, buttons etc.
A materials fee of $20 is payable to the tutor on the day which will cover all materials.
More information can be downloaded from https://www.dropbox.com/s/eov30w6p0km0aee/polymer%20clay.pdf?dl=0
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Freehand Machine Embroidery
Between Saturday 21 May 2022 and Saturday 3 September 2022
Learn how to use your sewing machine to create freehand embroidery. You will be able to make a variety of embellishments which can be added to existing or new creations.
More details and booking information is available at https://www.dropbox.com/s/o2sx1fwg8umm86l/freehand%20machine.pdf?dl=0
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Know your sewing machine
Saturday 27 August 2022
In this workshop you will learn about the different functions of your sewing machine. You will learn how to change feet and needles, the different stitches and how to create different stitches.
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Felted Hat or Bag
Between Sunday 24 April 2022 and Sunday 21 August 2022
Spend the day creating your own felted hat or bag. No felting experience necessary. More information can be downloaded from https://www.dropbox.com/s/35qyvnfhd0okf26/felt%20hat%20or%20bag.pdf?dl=0
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Felted Jewellery
Saturday 20 August 2022
About the workshop:
Learn how to create:
Felted beads, flowers, spikes and rope using wet felting techniques.
If you have a special bead or cabochon, you will also learn how to encase it in felt.
A materials fee of $15is payable to the tutor on the day which will cover all materials.
More information can be downloaded from https://www.dropbox.com/s/yec75ddrxnr3wui/felted%20jewellery.pdf?dl=0
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Annual Art Show Entries
Friday 5 August 2022
You are able to submit payment for your entries through this site. You will still need to submit paperwork for entries.
Entry Form and Fees must reach Evans Arts Council, PO Box 1067, Bathurst 2795,
or email to secretayeac@outlook.com or wendylouct@gmail.com
Entries close Friday 22 July 2022.
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Hexagonal Patchwork
Between Saturday 28 May 2022 and Saturday 30 July 2022
Make your own “Grandmothers’ Flower Garden”. This workshop is suitable for beginners.
The workshop will cover:
The use of English Paper Piecing, the basting of the fabric onto cardboard and hand sewing the pieces together.
More information is available for download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/7imbi51tbizzqly/22-05-28%20Hexagonal%20patchwork.docx?dl=0
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Fibre Art
Tuesday 12 July 2022
In this workshop you will create a picture from merino wool and silk.
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Macrame Wall Hanging
Tuesday 5 July 2022
Create a macrame wall hanging using 2 main knots.
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Drawing with Robert Keen
Between Saturday 4 June 2022 and Saturday 25 June 2022
Suitable for beginners and experienced artists
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Freehand Machine Embroidery
Friday 24 June 2022
Learn how to use your sewing machine to create freehand embroidery. You will be able to make a variety of embellishments which can be added to existing or new creations.
Evans Shire Council Building
Oil Painting - Sundays
Between Sunday 8 May 2022 and Sunday 19 June 2022
This is a Sunday workshop. You will learn mixing colours, composition, atmospheric and distance perception.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
More information available for download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/jftkvocno3ixy7j/Sunday%20Oil%20Painting%20-%20Grahame%20Martin.doc?dl=0
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Lino Printing
Saturday 18 June 2022
Learn how to design an image suitable for printing. You will then carve a lino block then use it to print.
More information and booking information available for download through https://www.dropbox.com/s/jvd9ikr5b4iri32/22-06-18%20Lino%20Printing.pdf?dl=0
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Oil Painting - Sundays
Sunday 1 May 2022
This is a Sunday workshop. You will learn mixing colours, composition, atmospheric and distance perception.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
More information available for download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/jftkvocno3ixy7j/Sunday%20Oil%20Painting%20-%20Grahame%20Martin.doc?dl=0
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Hand Painted Porcelain
Saturday 26 March 2022
Hand Painted Porcelain hibiscus on a pre-fired frosted metallic plate with lustre and enamel
Suitable for Beginners & Experienced Painters
(Group limited to 7
Studio 29
