Events and Workshops
Exhibition: A Bit Further North
Exhibition: A Bit Further North.
Featuring paintings and drawings by Rhett Brewer, Chris Langlois, Steve Lopes, Ron McBurnie and Tim Allen.
Close to Home: Colleen Heathwood James
In this exhibition of recent paintings, local artist Colleen Heathwood James draws inspiration from her immediate home surrounds. Colourful birds, foliage and flowers from surrounding gardens and the Eungella rainforests feature alongside landscapes that hold special meaning. Together, these works speak to the importance of the natural environment for Colleen, in particular its role in shaping her sense of self.
Opening Night
6:30pm | Friday 14th May, 2021
88 Milton Street,
Mackay 4740
(07) 4951 1623
Block Printing Workshop with Brigitte Zimmerman
This workshop is not associated with Milton House Gallery and is posted on behalf of the artist / host. Please contact Sue Gee for more info.
Fun and colourful Block printing Workshop with Brigitte Zimmermann. Brigitte has over thirty years
teaching art practice and is a member of Printbank Mackay and Mackay Art Society. Friends say she has teaches half of Mackay in printmaking.
Cost: $ 120 members $140 non members (membership till July 1st is only $25 for seniors $30 others and workshops all year)
Where: The Mackay Art Society Building Beaconsfield
When: 20th, 21st March, 8.30 for 9am start - 4pm Saturday , and 9am-3.00pm Sunday.
Watercolours with Susan Riley Gee
This event is not associated or hosted by Milton House Gallery. It is being shared on behalf of the host and artist.
COST: $ 60
DATES: Thurs. 18th FEBRUARY, 4th MARCH, 18th MARCH
TIME: 9.30am - 12:00pm
Learn to sketch; ‘washes’ blending colours; and using colour to create distance’
LOCATION: Artists Studio Canelands
Includes materials if you are a beginner, and coffee or tea from Jamaica Blue.
Restart Mackay Art Exhibition + Prize
Brought to you by Woollam and Milton Picture Framers & Milton House Gallery, RestArt Mackay aims to connect, invigorate and sustain the local arts community, with all profits going to Crossroad Arts Inc.
Christmas Exhibition: A Celebration of Local Talent
Join us for a night of celebrating the great artists who we have had the privilege of working with over the past year. This event is free to attend and all are welcome.
Art Exhibition by Catherine Clark Dowden
Capturing Movement Spirit Emotion. See the exhibit throughout August at Milton House Gallery.
Lyn Laver-Ahmat Art Exhibition
These works are painterly landscapes that focus on the coastline and inlet where Lyn walks every morning. She captures how the beauty of light creates the spirit of time, place and mood.
Acrylic Workshop for Beginners - with Susan Riley Gee
In this workshop, Sue will teach:
- How to do a quick sketch
- How to start a painting
- What strokes to use to get the affect needed
- How to mix colours
Tim Allen Plein Air Workshop: Landscapes, fast and loose
Blue Mountain's artist Tim Allen will be back in Mackay, teaching Plein Air skills, Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd April. Be quick to book in to learn loose techniques from this experienced artist.