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Here’s what has happened in the lastmonth and what’s to come!The gallery is really buzzing atthe moment...maybe it’s ourway of keeping warm!!June saw our society continueto grow with 13 newmembers...welcome to the fold.A reminder that MembershipRenewals are due by the endof July.https://www.toukleyartgallery.com.au/renewals-2025-2026/Both our hanging art andgiftware are selling well, andwe continue to add more noveland unique items to ourdisplays.The Create Your FutureExhibition opens at the end ofJuly. Come and create yourfuture. An exciting opportunityto explore your hidden talentsand showcase futurepossibilities. Our new Social Groups are allorganised and ready to go fromthe start of July. Come alongand share in the joy of beingcreative. The inaugural calendar project- Creative Seasons Art Prizewinners - is ready to launch.We are very excited that thisidea has come to fruition andthat our members artworks willbe immortalised in print.Thanks to Donna Gilbertson forall her hard work in bringingthis together.Our society raised well over thepredicted amount for theCancer Council BiggestMorning Tea. Thanks to thegenerosity of our members, weraised $1,132 for a worthy cause.Coming up we have theCouncil’s Creative Journey ArtTrail on July 19 & 20 ; thelaunch of the Creative Seasons2026 Calendar; Fab Fakes andYoung Coasties ArtCompetition...more busy timesat the gallery. Why don’t youpop in and say g’day?th thNEWSLETTERMembershipJ U L Y 20 2 5CommitteeThe society membershipcontinues to grow. Presently,we have 228 members, and wewould like to welcome ourmost recent members:·Colleen PenningtonGloria SkyJanice WadeDawn SextonLinda TurnbullTheresa GlassGretchen MillerMichael JacobsIrish GrattidgeSusan LagatsShirley WalkerSharee Hayley-XerriTrish Mckensey Message
Weekly Social Art & Creative GroupsSTARTING JULY 2025Commencing in July, Toukley Art Gallery willrun various Social Art groups every weekday.Each class will run for a duration of 3 hours andwill be mentored by experienced artists. Youcan join in at any time, work your own pace andwork on the project you want to do. Our SocialGroups will be a wonderful way for creativepeople to get together and have fun. Learn newart forms, create something new and have a lotof laughs along the way.Cost is $10 for members…not a member?You can attend 2 lessons to try-it-out butwhy not join up and benefit from ourGallery’s many events and happenings. Mondays 12-3pm Acrylics for EveryoneWe meet every Monday to create and learnfrom each other. Bring along an acrylic projectyou wish to work on or need advice with. Bringall your usual painting gear and have fun. Youcan cruise along at your own pace and someweeks we will concentrate on a specifictechnique that you may like to learn. Tuesdays 9.30-12.30 Drawing & Works onPaperJoin anytime with this lively group and learnthe building blocks for art. Many areas arecovered from pencils to charcoal, colouredpencils to pastels. This is always a busy class sobook ahead. Wednesdays 9.30-12.30 Anything Goes-any medium welcomePaint the morning away with your latest project,this is a general painting group with participantsworking in oils, acrylics, watercolours and mixedmedia. Bring your painting supplies and worksurface and have funThursdays 9.30-12.30 Creative Crafts Be a part of our craft group where our mentorsare multi-talented and can cover a vast array ofcraft applications. All you need is the project youare working on and all your supplies to do thetask. We also offer some weeks where we willfocus on specific types of craft for you to learnsomething new. Fridays 12-3pm Wonderful WatercoloursSuch a popular medium and we have created agroup just for you. Each Friday you can spendtime with like-minded painters and share ideas,tips and advice. Our experienced mentors arethere to guide you through anything tricky.Bring your watercolour supplies and get going!
MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITEhttps://www.toukleyartgallery.com.au/social-art-craft-gatherings/including all Sunday Workshops for 2025Phone: 4392 4666CreatingMONTHLYWORKSHOPMONTHLY PLANNERSUNDAY JULY 20THBeaded Brilliancewith Leonie Loewe10a.m.-3p.m.https://www.toukleyartgallery.com.au/education/day-classes/WEEKLY SOCIALGROUPSMondays 12-3pm Acrylics for EveryoneTuesdays 9.30-12.30 Drawing & Works on PaperWednesdays 9.30-12.30 Anything GoesThursdays 9.30-12.30 Creative Crafts Fridays 12-3pm Wonderful Watercolours
Scan QR Code toenroll in anyWorkshopORPhone the gallery4392 4666Check our website formore information andmaterials list for eachWorkshopwww.toukleyartgallery.com.auMay 4Leonie Loewe - BeadedBrillianceParticipants will learn thefundamental techniques fromstringing beads to securing closures.They will have the freedom to chooseprojects that resonate with theirpersonal style. This class is inclusiveand aimed at all skill levels. There isno better feeling than craftingsomething beautiful with your ownhands. Discover the joy of creatingjewellery that is as unique andindividual as you are. Guaranteedsuccess! Denise Painter - MixedMedia & CollageAttendees will learn how todesign the layout of their work,the colours and texturesto be used, design techniquessuch as shatter etc. Attendeeswill be encouraged tothink outside the square tocreate a unique work usingmixed media including paperssuch as tissue along withacrylics.Judith Hoste -Working withPastelsWorking from aphotograph, participantswill be working with softchalk pastels mainly andusing hard chalk pastelsfor the finer details.Sunday Workshops July 20September 21August 17Art of Felting withTracey ScheitelStudents will be introduced tothe Art of felting and be guidedin the different processesinvolved in creating a piece offelted material. The students willlearn about the history of feltingand how it was discovered , thentry their hands at placement ofthe wool fibres to build upthickness and colourcombinations. Then studentswill be guided on the wetprocess of felting in smallincrements. Dry felting will alsobe exploredOctober 19
May 4Upcoming Events at TADASCREATIVE SEASONS2026 Calendar LaunchAugust 9 @ 2pmthCCC Creative JourneyThe Central Coast Council is holding an ArtStudio Trail called Creative Journeys on theweekend of 19/20 July for professional andemerging artists on the Central Coast. Thisis where local artists open their home orcommercial studios to talk, demonstrate,and hopefully sell artworks to the public. Our gallery is on the trail!! We will have artists and craftersdemonstrating ALL WEEKEND
More Upcoming Events at TADASYoung Coasties Art CompetitionLaunchOctober 26th @ 2pmFab Fakes 2025LaunchSeptember 27th @ 6pm
NEXT EXHIBITION: Create Your FutureOur Create Your Future Exhibition is starting atthe end of July. So don't forget to check out thedetails on our website about the entry details.The exhibition is for our members to exhibittheir talent so don't forget to submit your work.Can't wait to see your new works!Don't forget to ring and book a time todrop your entered artwork off and to pickup your current artwork, if beingexhibited.We are very pleased to announce that Handcrafted Giftware items will now stay in thegallery for up to 6 months. You can sign out items if needed. So, no bi-monthly changeoverwhich will make life a lot easier for Jenny and her wonderful team. The shelves will be re-arranged monthly, and you will be able to re-stock when convenient.Just get the office staff to check that your tags match the information written in the greenfolder.First time exhibitors of any Handcrafted Giftware will need to liaise with Jenny Rogers prior toexhibiting.The maximum number of giftware items on display will remain at 25 and be at Jenny’sdiscretion. Payments to exhibitors for sold items will take place bi-monthly.If you have any questions regarding this new system, please email the gallery and mark itAttention: Jenny Rogers.This new system only applies to Handcrafted Giftware, Cards and Unframed - Hanging artand sculpture will remain with the changeover system. CHANGES TO OUR HANDCRAFTED GIFTWARE
Renewals 2025-2026 - Toukley Art GalleryMembership Fees for 2025/2026Due by July 31When you renew your membership to our wonderful society, you will be issued with aMembership card. This will ensure that you are eligible to receive a discount in any of ourpopular Workshops and you can attend any of our Social Groups for just $10 a session.Please ensure that when you arrive to participate in any of our activities that you showour office helpers your Membership card.You can also get a discount at Eckersley’s @ Erina when you show your card. Flash it to get it!!!
Renowned Landscape artist Peter Tassellis the respected elder of our society. Hehas been a painter and mentor for over 50years. Peter first learned the signwritingtrade at the well-known firm of HenryRousel Art Studios, in Sydney, whereartists were employed. After finishing his five-year trade coursePeter continued working at the HenryRousel Art Studios for another two years,then moving out to the suburbs findingwork with Sinclair Signs and gainingfurther experience. In 1970 Peter established his ownsignwriting business, eventually beingable to also continue with his artwork.Meeting up with fellow artist andsignwriter John Perkins, Peter wasfortunate to then be able to further studythe Art of Oil Painting. Eventually Petertravelled to many parts of the country,sharing his creative talents with manyothers. TADAS welcomed Peter as a member in May2000. He has been a mentor and a highlyrespected tutor at local art societies on theCentral Coast and with the gallery’s SocialArt Group on Wednesdays bringing his skillsand knowledge of painting with oils. Stories of Art: Member ProfilePETER TASSELLFor all information, timetables and forms, our website is the go-to place. Make sureyou are linked to our Facebook page and Instagram, to ensure you get up-to-dateinformation on current events - www.toukleyartgallery.com.auStay InformedExamples of Peter’s work
Upcoming events around the areaLots of opportunities for our members to participate in various competitions &shows in the area. Have a go!Winter ExhibitionSingleton Art PrizeGosford Art PrizeMAC yapang Art PrizeCentral CoastWatercolour Society
Tuggerah Lakes Art Society TOUKLEY ART GALLERY4392 4666www.toukleyartgallery.com.auWallarah RoadGorokan NSW 2263Central Coast Creative CollectiveCentral Coast Art SocietyThank you for reading!Red Tree TheatreCentral Coast Watercolour SocietyPlease click on the links to each member of the collective to findinformation on events that are taking place around the Coast.