2011 Convention

The weather was kind to us on our weekend away at Turners in Orange, four of us travelling together made our way up the mountains towards Orange, where we arrived in plenty of time to check in, joining the rest of the group for a lovely lunch before heading off towards the classroom and our chosen project.


Friday night was market/wine and cheese night where we were able to purchase items from our talented ladies. Of course the Mountains and Rivers stall was open all weekend too, ready on hand for all the forgotten brushes and oddments we need.


Saturday was our six hour workshop; we were served with scrumptious morning and afternoon teas, and another lovely lunch.


Saturday night our big event and a big thanks to the convention committee it was a great night. The theme was “Circus” and we all had to dress up. We had animals of all descriptions, animal trainers, tight rope walkers, clowns, candy floss, and not to forget our fortune teller’s one in particular went around everyone telling there ‘fortune’ (June made up stories) I laughed so much, it was quite funny.


Sunday morning we sobered up quickly, most of us woke to a power cut! The whole valley was out, but not for long. We still managed a cooked breakfast followed by our last workshop before lunch and the always sad farewells before travelling in our different directions home.

We had some great fun with some special ladies, 39 of us all together, just sharing painting time together, all with a love for painting. We had some great teachers available and as always the classes were enjoyable with the guidance of their expert advice. Thanks to Matisse we had some great prizes to give away, also to everyone who donated prizes for the raffle’s on Friday and Saturday night.
A big thanks to Laraine without we would not have had so much fun, and thanks to the rest of the committee who helped throughout the weekend.


 Following are just a few of the photo's I took on the weekend, enjoy! Lyn.