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Message Here’s what has happened in the lastmonth and what’s to come!Wow! It is almost halfwaythrough 2025! Our wintersolstice - our shortest day - isJune 21. Let’s enjoy and reflectthe beauty of an Australianwinter.We are tracking well with ourhanging art sales for ourcurrent exhibition - CreativeSeasons. The HandcraftedGiftware offerings continue tobe very popular with locals andvisitors alike.Besides the hard work of our15-hour volunteers, we wouldlike to acknowledge the role ofour Artist on Duty volunteers.Walking into our gallery andbeing welcomed with a smileand the opportunity to see artbeing created in the moment,is fairly unique and makes ourgallery a warm and inspiringplace to visit.Donna (Education) has beenworking tirelessly to explorethe interest of artists, far andwide, in coming to TADAS in2026 and running sessions forour members and community.Keep an eye out for someexciting announcements!Our two weekly classes forAcrylics and Watercolourscontinue to be well attendedand our two social groups groweach week. Big thanks to allfour teachers/mentors for theirinput.If there is something you wouldlike to see taught at TADASplease contact Donna via emailtoukleyartgallery@gmail.com Attention: Donna Gilbertson NEWSLETTERMembershipM A Y 202 5CommitteeThe society membershipcontinues to grow. Presently,we have 206 members, and wewould like to welcome ourmost recent members:Daniela De Pol - CostellaHelene JacobsBeverly HeywoodJohn MartinElena MendozaSuzanne FergusonWinter Solstice ExhibitionKate Sinclair
TADAS & Brand Property As the major sponsor of our Creative Seasons Exhibition, Brand Property has continued theirrelationship with our society by including two of our artist’s works in their new promotionalmaterial.The society was approached by Brand with a proposition to help display our region and, at thesame time, establishing a link with local artists. Two well-respected and long-standingmembers of our society, whose artworks are a reflection of our beautiful area, will now have theirwork on display across our community. Noeline Miller’s and Donna Gilbertson’s art will adornBrand Property’s placards, banners and other materials across the region.On Saturday, April 26 , the new promotional material was unveiled. Donna and Noeline wereboth praised for their talent and ability in capturing the essence of our natural world.Congratulations to them both. We are proud that you both get the recognition you deserve.thOriginal artworks arenow on display in thegallery.
MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITEwww.toukleyartgallery.com.au/education/including all Sunday Workshops for 2025Phone: 4392 4666Social Group:Drawing 10am - 12pmSocial Group:Painting9:30am - 12pmCreatingMONTHLYWORKSHOPWorking with AcrylicsClass12pm - 3pmWEEKLYWatercolour Class12pm - 3pmFRIDAYMONTHLY PLANNERMONDAYMONTH:NOTE:TUESDAYWEDNESDAYSUNDAY JUNE 8THDepicting Flowers inColour Mediumwith Molly Gill10a.m.-3p.m.https://www.toukleyartgallery.com.au/education/day-classes/WEEKLYCLASSES
Scan QR Code toenroll in anyWorkshopORPhone the gallery4392 4666Check our website for moreinformation and materialslist for each Workshopwww.toukleyartgallery.com.auMay 4June 8Molly Gill - Flowers inColour MediumsYou will learn about the 4-whorl flower template and theparts associated with eachwhorl. You will also learn aboutthe arrangement of flowersand leaves on the stem anddrawing flowers in perspective.You will have an opportunity todraw and paint a flower(s) incolour pencil or watercolour.Leonie 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 - Workingwith PastelsWorking from a photograph,participants will be working withsoft chalk pastels mainly andusing hard chalk pastels for thefiner details.Sunday Workshops June 8July 20September 21August 17
ENTRY FORMS & T&Chttps://www.toukleyartgallery.com.au/exhibitions-calendar/ ENTRY CLOSES: 4pm MAY 26 THENTRIES TO BE DELIVERED BETWEEN 12pm and 3pmThursday, May 29thPLEASE CONTACT THE GALLERY FOR DELIVERY TIMENEXT EXHIBITION: Winter SolsticeOur Winter Solstice Exhibition is starting at the end of month. So don't forget tocheck out the details on our website about the entry details. The exhibition is for ourmembers to exhibit their talent so don't forget to submit your work. Can't wait to seeyour new works!Don't forget to ring and book a time to drop your entered artwork off and to pick upyour current artwork, if being exhibited.Community EventsOur next fundraising activity will be our Cancer CouncilBiggest Afternoon Tea, to be held at our June 4thMember's meeting. LET’S SEE HOW MUCH WE CAN RAISE FOR THISWORTHY CAUSEMember’s Afternoon TeaAlso, we will be joined by a representative of theBikers Hand Charity to discuss the role they play insupporting the needy in our community. We will besupporting this charity for our Christmas Toy Drivelater this year.
Rebecca Griffiths, a recent member ofToukley Art Society, has been working andtravelling around Australia for the last 15years, but primarily calls the Central Coasthome. She’s inspired by all things creative,constantly distracted by the coast’sabundant nature, ocean life, and allaspects of Australian coastal living.Beck is a self-taught artist, creatingprimarily with pyrography (wood burning)and acrylic paints. She’s passionate aboutbringing recycled objects to a new life,turning scrap wood, live edge timber, andskate decks into quirky pieces of art -always learning and adapting her style asshe goes.She has been exhibiting her work in localshows since July 2024, winning awards inthe Mental Health Exhibit in Gosford andFab Fakes in Tuggerah Lakes Art Society.She is also hosting pyrography workshopslater in the year to inspire other creativesto give wood burning a goBeck will be running a Wood Burningworkshop on November 2nd.Stories of Art: Member ProfileREBECCA GRIFFITHSFor 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 Rebecca’s work
Linda Malone, Life Member of TADAS,passed away last week in hospitalsurrounded by her family.Linda joined TADAS in 2016 and soonjoined our committee continuing asArt Director until 2022 despite thechallenges of ill health. She was a visionary and dedicated ArtDirector for our Society, establishingour first competitions, presentingwonderful exhibitions and creatingour current logo. Linda was alwaysdiplomatic and very gentle in setting ahigh standard for our artwork.Linda's time as Art Director wasimpacted by the challenges of COVIDclosures and her longstandingmedical condition. She was supportedby her good friend and deputyChristine St Flour, delivering ourexhibitions with creativity and care.The painting shown here was sent outto members in our March 2020Newsletter, encouraging all to sharetheir artwork and celebrate ourcreativity despite lockdowns.Linda's family have invited membersto a celebration ceremony onWednesday 14th May at 2.30pm atLakes Church, 6 Pioneer Ave,TuggerahVALE: Linda Malone
Upcoming events around the areaLots of opportunities for our members to participate in various competitions &shows in the area. Have a go!Art Entry form linkCraft Entry form linkLink for informationArtZine linkWangi LionsGwandalan Lions
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.