Monthly Meetings & Demonstrations
We hold our monthly meetings on the FIRST Monday of the month at 7:30pm from February to December – except November due to it being the Melbourne Cup Weekend
at ‘The Lounge, Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley VIC.
In the months where we have demonstrations advertised, we also hold our meeting online via Zoom. This enables our country & interstate members, as well as those who are unable to attend in person, to join us.
We welcome both members & non-members to our meetings. A small entry fee applies – $5 for Members and $10 for non-members. Zoom meetings are free for Members and $5 for Non-Members.
Program for 2025
| Dates of PSVA Meetings | 2025 Events | Medium - Demonstration and/or workshop or paint-out | Tickets can be purchased online | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 3 | Monthly Meeting & Demonstration with Peter Smales |  | Demo - VENUE: The Lounge, Mt Waverley Community Centre + Zoom | BUY TICKETS | 3 Feb 2025 |
| February 9 | Free Pastel Workshops with Regina Hona |  | Workshop - only for people who are completely new to the medium of Soft Pastel VENUE: Senior Art Supplies, Malvern | SOLD OUT Information & how to register on our Workshops webpage |
| February 13 | en Plein Air | PAINT OUT |  | VENUE: Churchill Island | go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information |
| February 22 | Free Pastel Workshop with Regina Hona | | Workshop - only for people who are completely new to the medium of Soft Pastel VENUE: Senior Art Supplies, Malvern | SOLD OUT Information & how to register on our Workshops webpage |
| February 28, March 1 & 2 | PAINT AWAY |  | Queenscliff Retreat 9:30am - 4:00pm each day | ONLY a few spots left Information & how to register on our Workshops webpage |
| March 3 | ONLINE ONLY Monthly Meeting & Demonstration with international guest, Tony Alain |  | Demo - in Pastel ZOOM ONLY | Members have been sent an email with the FREE Registration Link. Email workshop@vicpastel.com.au for further information. For non-Financial members of the PSVA, BUY TICKETS | 3 Mar 2025 |
| March 14 | en Plein Air | PAINT OUT |  | VENUE: Ricketts Point, Beaumaris | Information about when & where we meet on our Paint Outs webpage - go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information |
| April 7 | Monthly Meeting & Demonstration with Maxwell Wilks |  | Demo - in Pastel VENUE: The Lounge, Mt Waverley Community Centre + Zoom | Ticket details tba |
| April 24 | en Plein Air | PAINT OUT |  | VENUE: Yarrawood Winery | go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information |
| May 3 & 4 | WORKSHOP with Maxwell Wilks |  | Workshop - Pastel VENUE: Ferntree Gully Community Centre, Ferntree Gully VIC 3160 | Ticket details tba |
| May 5 | Monthly Meeting & Demonstration with Caroline Lewallen |  | Demo - Pastel VENUE: The Lounge, Mt Waverley Community Centre + Zoom | Ticket details tba |
| May 8 | en Plein Air | PAINT OUT |  | VENUE: Williamstown | go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information |
| May 31 & June 1 | WORKSHOP with Stephie Clark |  | Workshop - Florals in Pastel VENUE: Ferntree Gully Community Centre, Ferntree Gully VIC 3160 | Ticket details tba |
| June 2 | Monthly Meeting & Demonstration with Stephie Clark |  | Demo - Florals in Pastel VENUE: The Lounge, Mt Waverley Community Centre + Zoom | Ticket details tba |
| June | date tba | Indoor Portrait Session in lieu of en Plein Air | PAINT OUT | VENUE: tba | go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information | |
| July 7 | ||||
| July | date tba | Indoor Portrait Session in lieu of en Plein Air | PAINT OUT | VENUE: tba | go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information | |
| August 4 | Monthly Meeting & Demonstration with | Demo - VENUE: Mt Waverley Community Centre + Zoom | ||
| August 9 | Plein Air | PAINT OUT |  | VENUE: Warrandyte | go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information |
| September 1 | Monthly Meeting & Demonstration with | Demo - VENUE: The Lounge, Mt Waverley Community Centre + Zoom | ||
| September 7 & 8 | WORKSHOP for John Withers Scholarship Members & Emerging Artists with Lyn Mellady & Linda Finch | Workshop - Unlocking the Mysteries of Pastel VENUE: Ferntree Gully Community Centre, Ferntree Gully VIC 3160 | REGISTER & BUY TICKETS | Unlocking the Mysteries of Pastel | |
| September 11 | Plein Air | PAINT OUT |  | VENUE: Alowyn Gardens, Yarra Glen | go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information |
| October 6 | AGM | AGM & Presentation + Zoom | This event is free to attend for members and non-members | |
| October 11 | Plein Air | PAINT OUT |  | VENUE: Ripponlea, Elternwick | go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information |
| November 3 | NO Meeting Melbourne Cup holiday | |||
| November 6 | Plein Air | PAINT OUT |  | VENUE: Fairfield Boathouse, Fairfield | go to our Paint Outs webpage for more information |
| October/November | 38th Annual Exhibition Dates tba | VENUE : Sherbrooke Art Gallery, 62 Monbulk Rd, Belgrave VIC 3160 | All welcome | |
| 38th Annual Exhibition OPENING CEREMONY at 2pm |  | VENUE : Sherbrooke Art Gallery, 62 Monbulk Rd, Belgrave VIC 3160 | All welcome | |
| December 1 | Christmas Party for Members |  | Let's get in the spirit of the season VENUE: The Lounge, Mt Waverley Community Centre | This event is an 'in-person' event (not on Zoom) & free to attend for members |
Paint-Outs
We hold regular monthly en Plein Air painting sessions for members and friends. Go to our Paint-Outs webpage for further information
Workshops
Workshops will be added as the year progresses. Go to our Workshops webpage for further information about each workshop.
General Enquiries : Roz Long (President) e president@vicpastel.com.au
Workshops : Kerrie Carter e workshop@vicpastel.com.au
Paint Outs | en Plein Air : Pamela Pretty e paintout@vicpastel.com.au