The Beginner’s Guide to Painting (Felicity Liebert)
Have you always wanted to draw and paint but don’t know where to begin? You’ll complete projects in landscape, seascape and so much more. You’ll be amazed at what you can do. Don’t let shyness hold you back from something you will really enjoy. Learn to paint with acrylics in structured lessons. You’ll finish six paintings in six weeks. Materials list on enrolment. Students who wish to continue can book into the next course starting in April.
Drawing for Beginners (Felicity Liebert)
This intensive 5 week course will set you on the path to discovering your artistic potential. We cover still life, landscape, flowers, buildings and figures by using charcoal, pastels, pencils and more. This course assumes no previous experience and teaches the observational skills and techniques to draw anything. Materials list on enrolment.
Mixed Choir “Vocally Wild” (Robert Dryden)
Attention all budding singers! Vocally Wild wants you in its ranks! The choir is looking for new members to join in the fun. With an established soprano/alto/baritone harmony line, the choir prides itself on having lots of fun and learning about the art of singing. Choir Master Robert Dryden takes you through the preparation of singing with vocal warm-ups and exercises and then teaches the choir a whole variety of songs, from the Hallelujah Chorus to Bohemian Rhapsody. No audition necessary. The ability to read music is helpful but not essential. Try it – you’ll enjoy the experience!
Meet the Author
Vivienne Ulman – Alzheimer’s: A Love Story
In Alzheimer’s: A Love Story, Vivienne Ulman writes with tender lyricism and searing honesty about the progress of her mother’s alzheimers. She brings vividly to life her grief over the gradual loss of her beloved mother and the way in which her parents’ enduring love for each other sustained them. Vivienne is a journalist and prize-winning short story writer whose heart rendingly beautiful book offers insight to readers of all kinds. Her inspiring Australian story vividly portrays the sandwich generation, squeezed on one side by concerns for their children and on the other by anxiety about their parents. It is about illness, gried and hardship, but it is also about love, determination and joy. Join us for a thought provoking and moving talk as Vivienne Ulman discusses Alzheimer’s: A Love Story.
Wednesday 17 March 7.30 – 8.30 pm $8
Limited places – bookings essential.
Margaret Glass – Sandringham – By the Work of All – Stories of Sandringham, Hampton, Black Rock and Beaumaris
It is always fascinating to learn about the history of the area you live in. Sandringham – By the Work of All tells about the development of Hampton, Sandringham, Black Rock and Beaumaris which comprised the former Municipality of Sandringham. There are many interesting tales to be told, starting with the Boonwerwung, the original Aboriginal inhabitants of the area to the hard-fought battle to separate from the Shire of Moorabbin. The suburbs have gone through many phases, from the holiday resorts loved by the Heidelberg school of painters to teh current suburbs of today’s City of Bayside. Join Margaret Glass and learn more about the suburb you live in.
Thursday 27 May 4.15-5.15pm $8 Limited places – bookings essential.
Friday Afternoon Concerts
All are welcome to join this monthly Friday afternoon musical extravaganza. Visiting performers provide a variety of themes throughout the year. Tickets are available at the door.
| February 12 | Alan Buckley |
| March 12 | Brian and Shelley West |
| April 9 | Hot Flushes |
| May 14 | Brian Sprague |
| June 11 | Renee and Adrian |
| July 9 | High Society Jazz Band |
(Performers may change due to unforeseen circumstances)
3pm-4.30pm Entry Fee: $5 – pay at the door. Afternoon tea provided.