Cowra Art Group

Visit Cowra's local art & craft hub at The Work Room attached to the Visitors’ Information Centre, with the entrance from the covered walkway on the eastern side of the building. On a regular basis the room is open to the public for purchase of hand made items.

History

The group of visual and textile artists began in 1962 with the main emphasis at that time on visual art. Soon after other arts were included such as china painting, spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, embroidery and recently quilting and patchwork. China painting is not presently active.

Group Activities

Throughout the year various workshops are held, one of these during Seniors Week, but mostly members meet in a friendly environment and assist one another.  Although the main object of the group is to promote and encourage textile and fine arts within the district of Cowra, the group is constantly involved in community projects.

Currently ongoing projects are:

• a biennial art exhibition in the Cowra Regional Gallery and periodic exhibitions in the adjacent Visitor’s Information Centre
• making items for either sale, raffle or general exhibition with some proceeds going to local charities and also for specific charitable needs
• sponsorship of sections in the Cowra Show
• Christmas gifts for Cowra Family Support

Please Note: Meeting arrangements, use of facilities and Sales of Handicraft may be affected by any current health restrictions.

Facilities include:

• extensive arts and craft library for the use of members
• tea & coffee making, microwave, refrigerator
• air conditioning
• area for display of members’ craft/artworks for sale

Membership

New members are welcome.
Fees are as follows:

• Annual membership fee of $20 for 2020/21.
• Weekly attendance fee of $5.
• Additional $1 for any extra days.

General meetings are held monthly on the 4th Tuesday in the Work Room at 1 pm, except December.

You may contact us for general enquiries using the following 2020/21 board member contact details.

• President: Lorna Smith 0432 510 766
• Vice President:  Diane Walsh  6342 6562
• Secretary: Sheryl Worth 6345 0367

Art Groups: weekly timetable

The various groups meet weekly, on different days.

Visual Art

The visual artists are mostly enthusiastic amateurs who enjoy meeting to paint and draw in their preferred mediums

Monday Social Art : On Monday all day from 10am members meet in a friendly  studio environment to paint, draw and inspire one another.
Enquiries: Mary Ford  6345 1829

Wednesdays:  Art Classes are held periodically, but most Wednesdays are open for members who are beginners or experienced artists who are welcome to share ideas or do their own ‘thing’. Some materials available for trial use.
Enquiries: Ariel Piccles 6341 1105.

Other classes are held from time to time.

Textile Art

This field of the arts has grown rapidly over the last several years and now involves members who Knit, Crochet, Embroider, Spin, Patch work and Quilt. There are no regular tutors, but members with years of experience in their chosen technique will readily help other members.

Workshops are run on a needs basis.

Knitters, Crocheters, embroiderers:  Tuesday from 10am members interested in tapestry, embroidery, knitting, crochet and sewing etc. meet in a friendly environment.
Enquiries:  Ann Bush    6342 1485

Spinners: Thursday from 10 am. The group comprises both enthusiastic beginners and spinners with experience.
Enquiries: Pam Whitty 0428 448 250

Quilting and Patchwork: Tuesday evenings  7-10pm  and Fridays 9.30 -3pm. Quilters, using both hand and machine techniques, meet and passionately encourage one another.
Enquiries:   Betty Stokes   6342 5767

Note that due to the current pandemic the Tuesday nights have not recommenced.