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WELCOME!

Welcome to our website!

BAVA are a group of artists ranging from beginners, intermediate to professional . . . focusing on supporting and developing the talents of local artists to benefit the cultural community of the Banana Shire.


We organize and co-ordinate various workshops through the year and are active participants in cultural events such as the annual Brigalow Arts Festival, Callide Valley Show and individual and combined exhibitions through out the Banana Shire.


We provide information on our calendar of events including workshops, art competitions and Flying Arts details.


Please feel free to leave any comments! We are happy to answer any questions you may have. If you are an artist or aiming to take up some creative pursuits ... please JOIN US! We are eager to hear from you.

Art news from other art groups are also most welcome!



Monday, 1 August 2011

REMINDER - BAVA STUDIO TIME

6TH August · 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Location- Redeemer Primary School
Collard Street, Biloela

Studio Time is for all (members and non members) ... a chance to get together to share ideas, work on creations or just talk 'art' in a relaxed, fun environment. Come along and bring a friend.
Cost $5 covers hire of art room. Tea & coffee provided. No RSVP Required.

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Life Drawing One Day Workshop ...

Life Drawing
2nd July
at the Community Arts on Gondoon Centre 

with Irene Sparks tutoring and our professional model Naomi modelling
PLEASE BOOK BY 18th June
at Gladstone Picture Framing
$75 for the day - includes tutoring, model, lunch and tea/coffees

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Hayley Ridden

Gladstone Picture Framing
59 Central Lane
Gladstone, QLD 4680
Tel/Fax: (07) 4972 2493
Email: gladstonepictureframers@gmail.com

Sunday, 10 April 2011

Michele Lyons (Briggs) Mixed Media Workshop 10 April 2011 ... Success!!!

Looks like a wonderful workshop if the results of the artworks is any indication ... Wow!!! Great effort by the students & a big thank you to our BAVA member Michele for sharing your knowledge and experience!!!



 









Saturday, 19 March 2011

Tracey Hewitt Scarf-making Workshop!

Tracey demonstrating how the start a scarf
 Helen & Glenda working on their scarves with Sarah's in the foreground
Tracey demonstrating sewing the scarf
 Millie Matha's scarf pinning ready for sewing
Judy Vande Have's scarf preparation
Browynne Bates' finished scarf
Gail Van Itallie's finished scarf
Sarah Larsen's scarf nearly ready to sew
Glenda's Scarf
Kym Simms sewing her scarf
The happy group!

Another great workshops on the weekend .... making FABULOUS individual scarves! Congrats to Tracey and all the talented students!