This design is one of the options we have. It would cost approximately $200,000 to build. It is a steel construction with a colour bond roof and it would have laser lighting down both sides of the double building. One is 6m X 12m, the other 4.8m by 12m, all timber lined. The smaller one has a mezanine floor for storage and the ground floor underneath could easily be heated. There would be a kitchen and amenities area at the back and a set of bi-fold doors between the buildings for concerts, dances and plays. A four door entrance and large timber veranda out the front. This prominent design will look aesthetically pleasing with the existing buildings with view over the park. The council will act with us to ask for a government grant. We will need to raise half. The price does not include demolition and removal of existing building. All we need is to dig deep and get it off the ground.
Editors Note
There are certainly some exiting times ahead of us for the BMCAC. This is one of a few designs we have looked at. If you would like to have an imput into our new building please come along to the monthly committee meeting at 7.30 on the first Thursday of each month - this month will be 4th June. Come along and see what is happening and have your say!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Potters and Gallery Report
Potters Report
As many of us were away and there was no urgent business to discuss the April meeting of the potters was cancelled. Our RAKU firing date has been put forward to 5th & 6th of June. Of course this has nothing to do with the rumour that nobody had any pots made!
Jan
Gallery Report
Business has been slow lately. There are still a number of visitors but not many are buying. We have some fantastic new cards in at very reasonable prices. These are quite
unique and fit all occasions. With the price of commercial cards it is a great idea to pop in and stock up on a few, maybe some of our pretty earrings too. Jan
Hosted by Nepean Potters Society Inc. - for the Cancer Council of NSW
Where: Jan Needham’s
When:
May 27th 10.30am
Salad Server Competition! .........Bring along a pair of salad servers
- most unusual or most useless!
As many of us were away and there was no urgent business to discuss the April meeting of the potters was cancelled. Our RAKU firing date has been put forward to 5th & 6th of June. Of course this has nothing to do with the rumour that nobody had any pots made!
Jan
Gallery Report
Business has been slow lately. There are still a number of visitors but not many are buying. We have some fantastic new cards in at very reasonable prices. These are quite
unique and fit all occasions. With the price of commercial cards it is a great idea to pop in and stock up on a few, maybe some of our pretty earrings too. Jan
Hosted by Nepean Potters Society Inc. - for the Cancer Council of NSW
Where: Jan Needham’s
When:
May 27th 10.30am
Salad Server Competition! .........Bring along a pair of salad servers
- most unusual or most useless!
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Come along and raise money for the CANCER COUNCIL. Its in Lyndel’s
front yard. Stop by and have a cuppa for a good cause!!!
When: Sunday 6th June Time: 10.30 - 1pm
Wear a silly hat - any hat - cool, mad or warm!
front yard. Stop by and have a cuppa for a good cause!!!
When: Sunday 6th June Time: 10.30 - 1pm
Wear a silly hat - any hat - cool, mad or warm!
Life Drawing
Our members have been down since I last reported but the last few weeks we’ve picked up. There were four new people last week who expressed a desire to join our Centre.
As a group we need to begin planning for our Annual Exhibition soon. Last year I believe was our most successful
exhibition, but there is no need to continue doing things the same way each year. If you have any new ideas please pass them on to us.
Congratulations to the new people who were willing to step up and be available to attend the centre’s meetings and do their bit. I find it encouraging that five of our committee members began as Life Drawers! Joy
As a group we need to begin planning for our Annual Exhibition soon. Last year I believe was our most successful
exhibition, but there is no need to continue doing things the same way each year. If you have any new ideas please pass them on to us.
Congratulations to the new people who were willing to step up and be available to attend the centre’s meetings and do their bit. I find it encouraging that five of our committee members began as Life Drawers! Joy
Classes and Workshops Report
We had a rather slow enrollment for our second term this year. Some classes have only just held numbers and
others have not run due to lack of numbers. We welcome back Joanna Jenson, who is taking a children's "Fun Art" Class on Monday afternoons. The timetable for Term 3 is in progress and
will be posted on the website shortly. Also look for it in the next Creations. Enrollment Day for Term 3 is Saturday 24th July. Many of the workshops offered have not gone ahead due to lack of numbers as well. So here's another plea to all of you members out there. Come along and support the BMCAC before it disappears altogether! It's always fun to get together and learn a new skill or just gather with like-minded folk and have a day of creativity. A special call for numbers for the Batik workshop coming up on the 13th June. You'll go home with some great new goodies too. Just ring Vicki to book your spot, or send an email to
bmcac.mail@gmail.com
Ingrid
others have not run due to lack of numbers. We welcome back Joanna Jenson, who is taking a children's "Fun Art" Class on Monday afternoons. The timetable for Term 3 is in progress and
will be posted on the website shortly. Also look for it in the next Creations. Enrollment Day for Term 3 is Saturday 24th July. Many of the workshops offered have not gone ahead due to lack of numbers as well. So here's another plea to all of you members out there. Come along and support the BMCAC before it disappears altogether! It's always fun to get together and learn a new skill or just gather with like-minded folk and have a day of creativity. A special call for numbers for the Batik workshop coming up on the 13th June. You'll go home with some great new goodies too. Just ring Vicki to book your spot, or send an email to
bmcac.mail@gmail.com
Ingrid
Raku Firing
For all those interested in witnessing a spectacular dis- play, the Potters group are having a RAKU firing day
on Saturday 5th June. (Weather pending- ringJan 4735 4747, it may be on
Sunday if weather is bad on Saturday). Raku pottery is created with a specific ceramic firing
process that uses both fire and smoke to create unique patterns and designs. The raku firing process requires a special raku kiln that is fueled by propane and reaches temperatures of about 982°C.
The day usually begins early and there should be some beautiful pots to see around 10am.
We are still communicating with the Blue Mountains City Council about the different grants we can apply for.
They have been absolutely marvelous with their help for our group. A building grant is something we are looking closely at. There are also other grants available for Art and Cultural collaborations. We will keep you our members as closely updated as we can. If you would like to know more, please come along to the monthly committee meetings.
on Saturday 5th June. (Weather pending- ringJan 4735 4747, it may be on
Sunday if weather is bad on Saturday). Raku pottery is created with a specific ceramic firing
process that uses both fire and smoke to create unique patterns and designs. The raku firing process requires a special raku kiln that is fueled by propane and reaches temperatures of about 982°C.
The day usually begins early and there should be some beautiful pots to see around 10am.
We are still communicating with the Blue Mountains City Council about the different grants we can apply for.
They have been absolutely marvelous with their help for our group. A building grant is something we are looking closely at. There are also other grants available for Art and Cultural collaborations. We will keep you our members as closely updated as we can. If you would like to know more, please come along to the monthly committee meetings.
Batik Workshop with Sally Grant
Sally will be holding a batik Workshop on Sunday 13th June at the BMCAC studio.
Explore the styles and history of traditional and contemporary batik in this unique workshop. Students will
go home with a batik art bag or artwork on fabric & some test pieces on fabric.
The cost of this workshop is $80 and it starts at 10:00 and finishes at 4:00. Bring your lunch, apron or shirt to protect clothing (the fabric dyes will stain clothing), also any visual stimulus such as images you like, organic forms such as shells, seed pods, fruit, etc. All other materials will be supplied. Cost of materials per student is $10.50
Batik is a process of using hot wax and dyes. Experiment with batik application and dying processes to create stunning artworks on fabric. Using a var- iety of forms and images as stimulus Sally will guide you through the batik techniques, and help develop and extend your understanding of colour relationships and pattern making.
This class is suitable for complete beginners and more experienced students. This workshop is
primarily for adults but if you have a child 14+ thatwouldliketoparticipatetheyare more than welcome.
You can book a place on line by emailing your details to bmcac.mail@gmail.com or ring Vicki on (02) 4739 5891 or Ingrid on (02) 4739 1118.
Explore the styles and history of traditional and contemporary batik in this unique workshop. Students will
go home with a batik art bag or artwork on fabric & some test pieces on fabric.
The cost of this workshop is $80 and it starts at 10:00 and finishes at 4:00. Bring your lunch, apron or shirt to protect clothing (the fabric dyes will stain clothing), also any visual stimulus such as images you like, organic forms such as shells, seed pods, fruit, etc. All other materials will be supplied. Cost of materials per student is $10.50
Batik is a process of using hot wax and dyes. Experiment with batik application and dying processes to create stunning artworks on fabric. Using a var- iety of forms and images as stimulus Sally will guide you through the batik techniques, and help develop and extend your understanding of colour relationships and pattern making.
This class is suitable for complete beginners and more experienced students. This workshop is
primarily for adults but if you have a child 14+ thatwouldliketoparticipatetheyare more than welcome.
You can book a place on line by emailing your details to bmcac.mail@gmail.com or ring Vicki on (02) 4739 5891 or Ingrid on (02) 4739 1118.
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