CHANGE TO DIGITAL PRESENCE

Dear Painting Friends,

Please note that this site is no longer being updated, as we have moved our digital presence to Facebook.  Further information on https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decorative-Folk-Artists-of-Queensland/261684367218168 

Our next workshop will be a rose with Tracey Sims on Saturday 1st August at the Arthur Scurr Rooms, Mt Gravatt Showground.  Look out for further information on the facebook site.

July meeting and Annual General Meeting - Saturday 4th July, 2015.

The next meeting of the Decorative Folk Artists of Queensland will be held over lunch at the Southern Cross Sports Club, Cnr Logan and Klumpp Roads, Upper Mt Gravatt (entry via Klumpp road).  Arrival time, 11.30am to 12 noon.

RESCHEDULED FROM MAY TO JUNE

Workshop with Margaret Kirman - Saturday 6th June 2015.

Margaret Kirman will be teaching an Art Deco Lady on a canvas.  This projects uses a limited palette to achieve an older, sepia look.

The workshop will be held in the Arthur Scurr Rooms, Mt Gravatt Showground, from 9 - 2.30pm on Saturday 6th June.  For any questions, or if you would like to attend, please email the DFAQ at dfaqinc@gmail.com to register.  Please note - this is the ONLY way to register for this workshop and be sent the preparation instructions and requirements list.

The DFAQ will supply its usual scrumptions morning tea, and tea and coffee will be available before the workshop and throughout the day.

The cost is $20 for non-members and free for DFAQ members.

All welcome.

Vale Penny Morgan

It is with deepest sorrow that we advise that our beloved president, Penny Morgan, lost her battle with cancer on 29th March, 2015.  Whether you knew her in person by attending DFAQ meetings or workshops, or through her Penny's Pen and the Newsletter, I am sure you knew what a wonderful and creative person Penny was, and how strongly she felt about the continuation of our association.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

I am sure you will join with us in sending your condolances to Penny's family.

Workshops with Karen Brouwer, 11th and 12th April, 2015

18 people enjoyed the Seadragon workshop with Karen on Saturday. Below is a photo of the participants with their finished works. Trish Harris (extreme left) was very adventurous and did it on an extremely large canvas!

We have been very fortunate to secure renown Melbourne artist Karen Brouwer who will be teaching two workshops in April, the first workshop on Saturday 11th will be a sea dragon (there is a choice of projects with one sea dragon or two), and a beautiful tulip on Sunday 12th.  Workshops commence at 9am at the Arthur Scurr Room, Mt Gravatt Showground, Mt Gravatt Central and will conclude around 3.30pm.  

Both projects incorporate mother of pearl which Karen will supply for a cost of between $5 and $10 depending on the project.  Paints will be supplied, but participants should bring their own canvas - 12" x 24" canvas for the two sea dragons and the tulip and 12" x 16" if you wish to complete Saturday's project with one sea dragon.  Tea, coffee and morning tea will be provided, but please bring you own lunch.  Cost is $20/workshop for non members, and free for DFAQ members.

If you are interested in completing one or both workshops or require further information, please contact dfaqinc@gmail.com

Step Sheets for Lindy Clarkson Workshop

"Autumn Road" project taught by Lindy Clarkson at the February workshop.  The first photo is the finished piece, and the other photos are Steps 1 - 4.