Members are invited to join us for coffee and cake at 10am in the Gallery café prior to the meeting. Afterwards enjoy the opportunity to view Perspectives 2012.

Remember, early bird registration of $45 is still available until the day of the AGM, after that it will revert to the normal $50 membership fee.   Become a member or renew now!

NB: Only financial members are able to vote at an AGM.

All positions on the Executive Committee are open and we invite nominations for the positions of:

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

4 ordinary members

Please forward your nomination to Michelle Morris at Michelle.Morris2det@det.wa.edu.au

PRIMARY VISUAL ART NETWORK MEETINGS – TERM 4

For all Art Teachers and interested Classroom Teachers throughout the metropolitan area.

SHOW AND TELL – come and spend a relaxing afternoon with like minded friends and share one successful project. Bring a sample and if possible a brief outline of the process involved to share.

NB: 2012 Early Bird Membership of $45 is available from November 1^st. Have a friend or colleague that was thinking of joining up next year? Why not bring them along and they can join up on the day!

WHERE & WHEN

To cater for as many teachers as possible the PD is going to be held in four different locations. All you need to do is choose the location closest to you, reply by the given date to the appropriate hostess and turn up with your fantastic ideas to share. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Cost   – No Cost for Art Ed members $5.00 for non members.

HILLS

Forestfield Primary 45 Susex Road  Forestfield. TERM 4 Week 2, Wednesday 26th October

Afternoon Tea 3.45    4.00 Show and Tell

RSVP: Jeanette Lyons  E-mail jlyons@jwacs.wa.edu.au

NORTH

Mt Lawley Primary School Week 3 Tuesday 1^st November 4.00 – 6.00

Micador Demonstration  – goodie bag s valued over $65.00 available for purchase at $55.56+gst.(7 Micador products) Let Jennie know when you reply as bags need to be ordered.

92 Second avenue Mount Lawley

Carparking is on Third Avenue just before Beaufort St heading East.

RSVP Jennie Downie- School  - 93702170 Mobile 0418847192

Art Blast Exhibition

When: Wednesday 2 November, 2011 –  4.30 to 6.45pm. NB: The exhibition remains open to the public until 7.00pm.

Where: at the Fremantle Town Hall.NB: The exhibition remains open to the public until 7.00pm. Where: at the Fremantle Town Hall

What: Art Blast is the Education Week showcase for the South Metro Education Region featuring art work from 28 Primary and Secondary schools, in the main exhibition; a Digital Art and Photography display and a Wearable Art display.

Cost: Free to ArtEd members and teachers at Exhibiting Schools. $5 for non members.

How: Sign in anytime from 4.30pm – some delicious nibbles and drinks for refreshments included, then time to browse by yourself and get a feel for the depth and breadth of the exhibition. Bring your cameras, notebooks and whatever else to help you start planning your next year’s program. 5.00pm gather for an informal tour to enable the sharing of ideas and knowledge until 6.30pm, then time to continue browsing until 7.00pm, before heading off to dinner at Istanbul if interested.

NORTH

Greenwood Primary School Week 4 Tuesday 8^th November 3.45- 5.30. hosted by Lindel Young

12 Merivale Way Greenwood

RSVP  Lindel Young   Phone: 92431143  Fax: 92433379  4.00 – 6.00

SOUTH.

An introduction to New Zealand and Pacific Islander Culture/Art with Cheryl Bromell.

Where: Singleton Primary School Art Room, Naval Avenue, Singleton

Week 8, Term 4, 2011, Monday 5th December, 4pm-6pm

RSVP: 95373199 or email kerry.adams@det.wa.edu.au

Attendance records and Certificates of participation as proof for WACOT are provided. Please forward this notice to any other teachers you think might be interested. You do not need to be a member of the Art Association to attend. Looking forward to catching up with you all.

When: Wednesday 2 November, 2011 –  4.30 to 6.45pm.

NB: The exhibition remains open to the public until 7.00pm.

Where: at the Fremantle Town Hall

What: Art Blast is the Education Week showcase for the South Metro Education Region featuring art work from 28 Primary and Secondary schools, in the main exhibition; a Digital Art and Photography display and a Wearable Art display.

Cost: Free to ArtEd members and teachers at Exhibiting Schools

$5 for non members

How: Sign in anytime from 4.30pm – some delicious nibbles and drinks for refreshments included, then time to browse by yourself and get a feel for the depth and breadth of the exhibition. Bring your cameras, notebooks and whatever else to help you start planning your next year’s program. 5.00pm gather for an informal tour to enable the sharing of ideas and knowledge until 6.30pm, then time to continue browsing until 7.00pm, before heading off to dinner if interested.

EXTRA???: There is an opportunity for anyone interested to gather afterwards for dinner somewhere in Fremantle after the exhibition closes at 7.00pm. Let me know as you RSVP if you are interested – more details as we find out numbers. Dinner would be at your own cost of course – most likely the same as last year at the Istanbul where they do great pides.

RSVP: by Monday 31 October to Pauline O’Brien at obees@upnaway.com

See flyer to print off for your whiteboard for any other interested staff members.

Fun, Food, Felting, Fellowship and a Fantastic exploration of symbols across a variety of Cultures. Add to that the song of birds, glorious springtime weather and a bubbling Avon River as it tumbled over rocks – the only way the weekend could have been any better was if we had one more day to work on all of the activities so generously shared by the participants. Maybe next year!

See below for a few photos which might give you a glimpse of the ideas shared, works generated and the environment in which we were spoiled by Greg’s catering.  Photos by Pauline O’Brien – permission granted by all participants.

Jack and Friends by Tanaye, Courtney & Jenna

The Mummy by Samantha

This is the story of my life… by Elton, Will & Ethan

Held annually (previously under the Access Asia umbrella) and booked out every year for the last 13 years.

When: after school Friday 9 Sept. (arrive any time before 8pm) until 11am Sunday (and be home in time for lunch).

Where: Top Gate Farm, a private sprawling residence on the banks of the Avon River in a beautiful setting in West Toodyay. The property is approximately 15km on the Perth side of Toodyay, about 45 minutes from Midland. Details sent to participants prior to the weekend.

Who: Open to all educators with an interest in the visual arts. Limited to 10 participants plus Greg Harper, our cook & dishwasher extraordinaire. Currently 1 participant has pre- registered to attend; i.e., effectively 9 placements available.

Theme: Focus on Asia

Bring along your own

What:

• Mutual demonstrations (optional) and assistance or do your own thing. A possible Asian focus; details later once participants are confirmed.
• Some limited art materials provided; please bring your own favourite things
• All meals including simple meal on arrival (with wines/OJ) provided and endless tea, coffee and snacks
• Picnic lunch Saturday
• Large creative space to work in and a huge log fire
• Comfortable accommodation and outdoors areas
• 10 hour professional development certificate recognized by WACOT

Cost:

$175 all inclusive. Most participants in the past have had part or all of their costs paid for by their school.  ArtEd will handle payment and receipting.

Greg will email maps and details closer to the date. Enquiries to Pauline O’Brien (obees@upnaway.com). Participants with special food allergies or requirements should contact Greg at Greg.Harper@det.wa.edu.au

To cater for as many teachers as possible the PD is going to be held in four different locations. All you need to do is choose the location closest to you, reply by the given date to the appropriate hostess and turn up with your fantastic ideas to share. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Cost – No Cost for Art Ed members $5.00 for non members.

HILLS:

Gooseberry Hill Primary School, Ledger Road. Gooseberry Hill.

TERM 3 Monday 1^st August Afternoon Tea 3.45

4.00 Corporate Express 5.00 Show and Tell

RSVP: Barbara Mitchell – School Phone 92932777 or Jeanette Lyons  E-mail jlyons@jwacs.wa.edu.au

EAST:

Bayswater Primary School – Murray Street, Bayswater

TERM 3 Wednesday 3rd August

3.45 Afternoon Tea 4.00– 6.00 – Show and Tell

RSVP: Lynda Radford – nradford@iinet.net.au School Phone 93702465

CENTRAL:

Mt Hawthorn PS, 1 Killarney Street, Mt Hawthorn.

TERM 3 Tuesday 9^th August 3.45 Afternoon Tea  4.00

Guest Speaker – Rosie O’Keefe – Indigenous Art – Alcho Island 4.00-  Show and Tell 5.00

RSVP: Rosie Edmiston by Friday 5^th August

rozee54@hotmail.com mobile 04174560 school phone 92423677

NORTH:

Quinns Rocks Primary School, Rees Drive, Quinns Rocks.

TERM 3 Tuesday 16^th August

3.45  Afternoon Tea  4.00 Educational Arts Van 5.00 Show and Tell.

RSVP: Jacquie.Csikor@det.wa.edu.au School Phone 93051500

DEEP SOUTH:

Singleton Primary School, Naval Ave, Singleton

TERM 3    Tuesday 16th August
3.45  Afternoon Tea  4.00Presentation by Cheryl Bromell who has taught Visual Art in New Zealand.

Topic: An Introduction to Maori and Pacific Island Culture/Art.

RSVP: kerry.adams@det.wa.edu.au Phone: 95373199

Attendance records and Certificates of participation as proof for WACOT are provided. Please forward this notice to any other teachers you think might be interested. You do not need to be a member of the Art Association to attend.

A General meeting will be held at Wesley College on Friday 5 August, commencing at 4.00pm. Drinks and nibbles provided.

The Guest Artist will be Abdul Abdullah
See flyer for details.

See attached map to find your way to the meeting venue.

The Minutes of each meeting will then be added to this page as they come to hand.

Thursday 14th April – week 11, term 1  -  Record of Meeting

Monday 16th May – week 3, term 2 – Record of meeting
Thursday 16th June – week 7, term 2 – cancelled
Monday 1st August – week 2, term 3 -
Thursday 14th September – week 8, term 3 -  Record of Meeting
Monday 17th October  – week 1, term 4 -  Record of Meeting
Thursday 17th November – week 5, term 4
Monday 5th December – week 8, term 4