Come, Listen, Talk
27 February 1.30pm
Watercolour on canvas
Demonstrated by Judith Hoste
Current News
2019 February Paintouts
Current News, PaintoutsPaint out Locations February 2019
Map references are taken from the Gregory’s Central Coast Suburban Street Directory: 289.
February
5th Patonga Jetty M37
12th Shelly Beach Road Public Wharf, Empire Bay. NEW LOCATION Please read instructions as it can be easily missed.F37
19th Hastings Wharf, Bensville F/G38
26th Wagstaffe Jetty, at the end of Mulhall St. Wagstaffe D41
March
5th Berrima Crescent, Umina Beach. A42
The location for Empire Bay is a new location which offers an open view across the water to Davistown and the Broadwater.
Follow Shelly Beach Road around past the tennis courts. There is a small park on the left, just past the S bend in the road. Park on the road and walk through to the waterfront.
Toilets are back at the tennis courts.
Other locations listed are all old favourites. It is sometime since we have painted at the Berrima Crescent location.
Toilets are in the car park. Please note that there is not much shade so bring your hat or umbrella. Suggestions for new locations are always appreciated. Bring your choice of painting gear or sketching gear and come along and join us. There are no starting or finishing times, come and go as you please. Non members of the Society and visitors are welcomed to join us.
Rose Bickley. Paintout Co-Ordinator
Mobile: 0428439180
2019 February Workshops with Marlene Palagyi
Current News, WorkshopsWednesday 6th and Wednesday 20th Watercolour Painting with Marlene Palagyi.
Over the 2 sessions we will be painting wet-on-wet to create dramatic skies with different atmospheres in our landscapes a favourite subject of mine, so come along and join in the fun.
Materials you will need:
Paper:
I will be using Arches 300gsm rough (¼ sheet)
Brushes:
A variety of sizes of Watercolour brushes, including a large
mop brush, a fine rigger brush and anything in between.
Paints: suggested colours are: raw sienna, cadmium yellow,
alizarin crimson, cadmium red, burnt sienna, ultramarine
blue, cobalt blue, cerulean, phthalo blue (bring what you
have)
Other:
a backing board, masking tape, spray bottle, tissues,
2B pencil, soft rubber towel or tea towel, water container.
I will provide reference material and step-by-step instructions.
You will just need your enthusiasm and whatever watercolour products you have.
See you there in February.
Cheers, Marlene Palagyi
About Workshops in general:
Start at 9.30-12.30pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday. each month in Studio 2, Gosford Arts Centre. Cost: $25.00 per week includes guest tutor and morning tea.
Visitors are welcome.
2019 Combined Art Societies of Sydney’s ‘Art of Sydney’ exhibition
Community Art News, Current NewsCongratulations to the 9 members who were selected into the Combined Art Societies of Sydney’s ‘Art of Sydney’ exhibition held at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, late January.
At the presentation of Awards on Saturday, Coleen received her Honour Certificate as recognition for her dedication to CCAS since 1990 and has held the position of Publicity Officer since 1992.
CCAS was very well represented throughout the exhibition processes, from delivering works, to the rostered day at the exhibition.

2019 Calendar of Events
Art Events, Art Exhibitions, Central Coast, Community Art News, Current NewsHappy New Year!
We are excited to bring to you an exciting year ahead for 2019.
Download our calendar of events to check out what is happening throughout the year.
> CCAS 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTSCCAS 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2019 – Paintouts – January
Current News, PaintoutsPaint out Locations January 2019
Map references are taken from the Gregory’s Central Coast Suburban Street Directory: 289.
January 22nd Wamberal Lagoon, Remembrance Drive, Wamberal N30
January 29th Swadling Reserve, Toowoon Bay S23
February 5th Patonga Jetty Q32
Please note that there will be a short break over the Christmas/ New Year holiday period.
It is a busy time on the Central Coast with an influx of tourists for the holiday season. These locations are all old favourites that we have enjoyed many times over the years.
Suggestions for new locations are always welcomed.
At Toowoon Bay, you have the choice of staying up in the top car park or driving down to the bottom car park near the Surf Life Saving Club/Cafe.
If you haven’t been to our paint out mornings before, bring your choice of painting/sketching gear and come along and join in. There is no starting or finishing times, come and go as you please. Morning tea is at 10am and lunch at 12Noon.
Non members of the Society are welcomed to join us.
Rose Bickley. Paint out Co-Ordinator
Mobile: 0428 439180
Email: davidbickley@bigpond.com
2019 Workshops – February with Marlene Palagyi
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Our workshop programme for 2019 will kickstart with Watercolour Painting with Marlene Palagyi.
Wednesday 6th and Wednesday 20th February
Over the 2 sessions we will be painting wet-on-wet to create dramatic skies with different atmospheres in our landscapes a favourite subject of mine, so come along and join in the fun.
Materials you will need:
Paper:
I will be using Arches 300gsm rough (¼ sheet)
Brushes:
A variety of sizes of Watercolour brushes, including a large
mop brush, a fine rigger brush and anything in between.
Paints: suggested colours are: raw sienna, cadmium yellow,
alizarin crimson, cadmium red, burnt sienna, ultramarine
blue, cobalt blue, cerulean, phthalo blue (bring what you
have)
Other:
a backing board, masking tape, spray bottle, tissues,
2B pencil, soft rubber towel or tea towel, water container.
I will provide reference material and step-by-step instructions.
You will just need your enthusiasm and whatever watercolour products you have.
See you there in February.
Cheers, Marlene Palagyi
http://www.marlenepalagyi.com/
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About Workshops in general:
Start at 9.30-12.30pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday. each month in Studio 2, Gosford Arts Centre. Cost: $25.00 per week includes guest tutor and morning tea.
Visitors are welcome.
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Drawing Fundamentals: From Outline to Finished Drawing – Workshop Booking Form
Current News, WorkshopsDrawing Fundamentals: From Outline to Finished Drawing
Tutors: Tutors: Lorraine Best and Richard Sakurovs
When: Sunday February 17, Sunday March 17, Sunday May 19, 2019. Time 10-4pm
Where: Studio 2, Gosford Regional Art Centre, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford
Cost: $150.00 for series of 3 Classes
To book in for this class please click below to download the booking form, details are on the form.
>Download the CCAS Workshop Booking Form-May2019
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CCAS Summer Exhibition 18th – 23rd January 2019
Art Events, Central Coast, Current News, Exhibitions
Calling all financial members our Summer Exhibition 2019 is now open for entries.
Closing date for entry: 3 January 2019
Delivery of artwork: to the Community Gallery,
38 Webb Street, East Gosford, 9.30am – 11.00am,
17 January 2019
Official Opening: Friday 18 January 2019, 6.00 – 8.00 pm
To enter simply go along to our online exhibition form or download it [button link=”https://www.artcentralcoast.asn.au/ccas-summer-exhibition-2019/” type=”big” color=”teal”] Go to the entry form[/button]
Art in Action 2019
Art Events, Community Art News, Current NewsArt in Action is running again in 2019.
Below are the details where you can find out more information.
Download the flyer
CASS Web: http://combinedartsocieties.com/art-in-action/
Art In Action Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Combinedsocieties/
CASS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/combined.art.societies.of.sydney/
