The Hobsons Bay Arts Society promotes and encourages the arts in our community through classes, workshops ​and exhibitions.
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Artists
For nearly 2 hours Craig mesmerised us as we watched a beautiful impressionist landscape emerge, while enjoying his energy and humour.
Six talented artists from HBAS volunteered to paint 5 large panels for the newly renovated Seabrook Community Centre.
Events
HBAS organises and hosts a number of different events at Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre in Altona, Newport Community and Education Centre, Wood Street Arts Space in Laverton, and on location during Plein Air sessions.
Activity nights are free for all members and occur on the 4th Monday of each month. They are hosted by skilled artists and range from guided and interactive demonstrations to presentations outlining the history or social impact of the artform. There is no need to pre-register; come down to the Louis Joel Community Center and join in the fun.
Tutored Art Groups offer a series of guided lessons and come in a variety of styles unique to each of our amazing tutors. They follow a specific curriculum and run on a weekly basis over each school term.
Untutored Art Groups create a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Here you can work on your own artistic projects while in the company of other like-minded dabblers.
Weekend Workshops are one off sessions hosted by highly skilled artists to demonstrate a specific skill or medium. They are generally held at Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton and run from 10-4pm on a Saturday or Sunday. A fee is charged to cover some of the costs and pre-registrations are essential.
Members are invited to submit their art to a number of Exhibitions that occur throughout the year.
Art Groups
Ted loves watercolour and enjoys demonstrating during every class showing his students the planning and technique required as he follows his motto "keep it simple".
From a graphic design background, Bill is also a member of the Victorian Artists Society and the Pastel Society of Victoria, and has won many awards for his artworks and particularly enjoys portraiture and life drawing.
Let’s get together for a 6-week course where we can collaborate and sharpen our skills as a group.
Ted loves watercolour and enjoys demonstrating during every class showing his students the planning and technique required as he follows his motto "keep it simple".
From a graphic design background, Bill is also a member of the Victorian Artists Society and the Pastel Society of Victoria, and has won many awards for his artworks and particularly enjoys portraiture and life drawing.
Let’s get together for a 6-week course where we can collaborate and sharpen our skills as a group.
Ted loves watercolour and enjoys demonstrating during every class showing his students the planning and technique required as he follows his motto "keep it simple".
From a graphic design background, Bill is also a member of the Victorian Artists Society and the Pastel Society of Victoria, and has won many awards for his artworks and particularly enjoys portraiture and life drawing.
A friendly untutored Social Painting Group meets at the Louis Joel to create together. BYO materials for any medium. Create and have a cuppa!
Come to create and be inspired in a friendly, supportive group atmosphere. You can paint, draw, do textile or paper craft or try something new - the choice is yours!
A friendly untutored Social Painting Group meets at the Louis Joel to create together. BYO materials for any medium. Create and have a cuppa!
Come to create and be inspired in a friendly, supportive group atmosphere. You can paint, draw, do textile or paper craft or try something new - the choice is yours!
A friendly untutored Social Painting Group meets at the Louis Joel to create together. BYO materials for any medium. Create and have a cuppa!
Come to create and be inspired in a friendly, supportive group atmosphere. You can paint, draw, do textile or paper craft or try something new - the choice is yours!
A friendly untutored Social Painting Group meets at the Louis Joel to create together. BYO materials for any medium. Create and have a cuppa!
Come to create and be inspired in a friendly, supportive group atmosphere. You can paint, draw, do textile or paper craft or try something new - the choice is yours!
Workshops & Activity Nights
Drawing Activity with Nancy
Bring any materials you like and come along to draw with simple challenges for artists at any level.
Hobson’s Bay Arts Society - Activity Night
4th Monday of the month except for Dec, Jan and Aug.
Exhibitions
This Exhibition celebrates artworks created in our regular/weekly classes, social groups, and workshops over the year.