Michael Harvey, artist from Hawks Nest is running tactile art lessons FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - January 13, 2015 Those interested in trying their hand at texture painting can do so at a set of new classes being run by Hawks Nest resident Michael Harvey. The Galleries in the Gardens artist will be giving three art classes this month on texture painting using impasto paste, modelling clay, collage and other
Tea Gardens Artists exhibition called ‘Summer Cooler’ FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - January 8, 2015January 7, 2015 The artists of Galleries in the Gardens at Tea Gardens will be holding their summer art exhibition, call the Summer Cooler, over the weekend of January 16 to January 18. There will be an opening night function on Friday January 16 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm with complimentary nibbles and beverages. The exhibition will continue over
Hook Rug Making at the Arts and Craft Centre Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - December 24, 2014 Yet another successful workshop was held at the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre recently. The Thursday Braided Rug Makers tried their hand at Hook Rug Making. Under the guidance of Ruth Spence a fibre artist from Newcastle, members worked their hessian in a variety of fabrics and patterns. It is a slow process
21 Years for Myall Arts & Craft Art Shows FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - November 28, 2014November 26, 2014 Next year the Myall Arts and Craft Centre will celebrate 21 years of Art and Craft Shows. January 9, 10 and 11 will see the 2015 Annual Art and Craft Show for the Centre. Susan Truscott from the Centre said that Event Organiser, Fran Nicols, has called on her willing band of
Myall U3A Art Show demonstrated high local talent FEATURED Photo Gallery Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 Luke Boyd, Hawks Nest resident, recently attended the Myall U3A Art Show and filed this report. "I attended the U3A Art Open Day on 10th November and thought you may be able to use the information and photographs for the readers of the Myall Coast Nota. The U3A Art group held their very
Bulahdelah School Musical ‘Hairspray’, a popular production Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED Photo Gallery by NOTA - November 6, 2014November 5, 2014 After nearly two terms of rehearsals, hours and hours of practice, lunchtimes, sport-time, after school and holiday paint workshops, the long awaited school musical ‘Hairspray’ was recently on stage at Bulahdelah Central School. Teacher Vanessa Shultz coordinated an absolutely amazing production for the staff, students, parents and local community overall. Ms Shultz said,
Meg Simmons leaves Tea Gardens, Art Centre wish her well FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - November 5, 2014 The American Braided Rug Group, from the Myall Community Arts and Crafts Centre, said farewell to their fellow rug maker, Meg Simmons. “Meg has been a fixture at the Centre for many years and has been a resident of the Tea Gardens area for a very long time,” said Susan Truscott
Myall U3A Art Workshop Open Day for Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest community Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - October 29, 2014 BOOSTED by the success of the recent Art Show, Myall U3A Art Workshop will open its doors to the public on Monday the 10th November 2014. Maggie Buchanan from U3A said, “Art enthusiasts and prospective members are welcome to walk around and watch workshop members at work.” “They are also encouraged to
Salvation Army Christmas Appeal for Tea Gardens starts now FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - October 7, 2014 Every year the Myall Community Arts and Crafts Centre, the Lioness Club and the Wednesday Craft Group contribute presents to the Annual Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. It began in December 1996 when it was known as the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal. During this appeal the local community are actively encouraged to donate gifts. A
Victoria Baumann speaks at the Myall Arts & Craft Centre Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - September 25, 2014September 25, 2014 CLASSES at the Myall Community Arts and Crafts Centre are designed to untap every bodies hidden creative potential. For five days a week you can learn a new craft or pursue the love of an old craft with the ultimate outcome being something you find beautiful because you “made it”. At the