What we’re about
Our offer to you
Painting pictures is enjoyable, satisfying, therapeutic, good for the soul, great for your social life, combats social isolation, and helps the brain fight against depression and dementia.
Let our expert tutors show you how it's done because expressing yourself through art is about the best way to be happy and fulfilled.
We cover all styles for all levels.
Our history
The Box Hill Art Group Inc. was established in 1952 and since then it has nurtured many thousands of budding artists, as well as stretching the skills of experienced and exhibiting artists.
Moreover, we cater for water colours, oils, acrylics, pastels, drawing, life drawings and mixed media.
We also offer our member's access to lessons, paint outs, art demonstrations, competitions, exhibitions and arts awards.
The Box Hill Art Group will open up a whole new colourful world for you to enjoy.
Our membership
Membership is open to anyone between 16 and 116 years of age. Whether you are just starting out in painting or drawing or have been doing it for years you will love being a part of this group, meeting with like minded people to express yourself visually. Visit our website for further details about Membership and enrollment.
For further information see www.boxhillartgroup.com.au
Who's attending
Approximately 5 more people than those listed to attend on Meetup will be at each session.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- All Media with Tessa JoyBox Hill Community Art Centre , Box Hill
Full of ideas and not sure how to make them reality? Stuck on an artwork and unable to progress? If you feel confident starting an artwork on your own and enjoy a cooperative learning environment, the Saturday class is for you.
All media can mean a lot of things; drawing in pencil, pastel, charcoal and ink or painting in watercolour, acrylic and oils. It could even involve collage, image transfer of a mix of techniques. What would you like to try? Tessa Joy will help you progress with your artwork in a friendly environment with individual attention and weekly visual arts tutorials. Come join the Saturday group in the beautiful Box Hill studios.
BYO art materials and a new project or unfinished project.
Table and easel provided.
Find out more info about the class here.In addition to RSVP here, you MUST also prebook and prepay via our website:
https://boxhillartgroup.com.au/membership-and-enrolment/
The cost is $184 per 8 week term or $28 per session.
- Life Drawing - SaturdayBox Hill Community Art Centre , Box Hill
At Box Hill Art Group we hold monthly sessions to draw nude models in changing poses i.e. Life Drawing. We alternate between male and female professional models. Our untutored life drawing sessions cater for both beginning and accomplished artists.
Life drawing is taught to many budding artists as an introduction into the world of art, even artists that don’t primarily want to specialise in the human form. The human body is a complex object, which allows an artist to learn about a variety of essential techniques. Observing and interpreting the shape of the human body trains an artist to see almost every form of curve, line, and the subtle undulation found in nature.
The two hour sessions begin with five 2-minute poses in quick succession, then two 5-minute sessions. These help the artist with the process of looking and then capturing the pose with simple lines and marks. We then have some ten-minute poses and finish with one twenty minute pose.
There are regular short breaks after every 20 minutes. Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided.The cost for each 2 hour session is $20 with tables, boards and easels, supplied. Artists must provide their own paper, charcoal or other drawing mediums.
Those in attendance must prebook and pay in advance. Please book online at the link: https://boxhillartgroup.weteachme.com/classes/1040653-book-for-life-drawing-saturday
Non-members are also welcome.
Sessions are held once a month on Saturday 1:30pm – 3:30pm on the dates below.Questions to Christine 0481 396319.
24 February 2024
16 March 2024
20 April 2024
18 May 2024
15 June 2024
20 July 2024
17 August 2024
21 September 2024
19 October 2024
16 November 2024 - Sketch TogetherNeeds location
Sketching outdoors (inside in the winter) in pleasant surroundings in good company is a great way to spend a Sunday morning, followed by lunch with like minded people. It’s good for the soul, good for the mind, good for the practice of art and extremely low cost.
You will meet some interesting people and see some different ways of interpreting things which might lead you in a whole new direction.
Sketching Together plus lunch held monthly on a Sunday morning at 10:00am (usually the last Sunday of the month).
BYO art materials, stool, coat, hat, and picnic lunch or money to purchase lunch depending on where we go.
Non-members are welcome.
Cost is a gold coin donation.
New locations will be added closer to each date.
##### Coming events:
25 February 2024 – Fairfield Boathouse
17 March 2024 – Dights Falls
28 April 2024
26 May 2024
30 June 2024
28 July 2024
25 August 2024
22 September 2024
27 October 2024
24 November 2024See our website to view the venues we’ve attended and the fun that we’ve had.
- All Media - Monday mornings with Farimah EshraghiBox Hill Community Art Centre , Box Hill
Farimah is a highly experienced and skilled artist and tutor. She is proficient in all media and can help just as she has helped so many others to grow as an artist.
You work on your own artwork in a class of all levels of experience and Farimah will guide you to help you make it into an artwork you can be proud of.
Come along to this friendly class and start your week with an inspirational art experience.
What do I bring? Bring along your own paints/pastels/pencils, brushes and paper/canvas (new or unfinished project) – whatever materials you have.
Find out more information about the classes and dates here.
Term bookings $184 for 8 weeks
Single sessions $28.In addition to RSVP here you must also prebook and pay via the link below.
Book at https://boxhillartgroup.com.au/membership-and-enrolment/