Castle Hill Art Society

Castle Hill Art Society members’ exhibition at Winston Hills shopping centre, everyday until Sunday 3rd of May.

UPDATE : Next workshop at CHAS: MORRIS YANG : Landscapes in Oils & Acrylics
Sunday 21st June 2026 - 10am - 4pm. $90.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced painter, this intensive session will transform how you create landscapes.You’ll learn the
secrets of brushwork as a personal language, discover how edges give your painting rhythm and focus, and master the balance of warm and cool colours to evoke mood and depth. Learn how to simplify the shape with broad brushworks.
Please send a message to Luce on0419 496 621 to register your place.

Next demo : Janelle Hatherly « Portrait using Zorn Palette »
Wed. 6th May at 7pm.

Janelle Hatherly will give a talk and demonstration on two useful techniques for simplifying the process of painting portraits in oils: the limited palette using only four colours as createdby Anders Zorn, and the Asaro Head: a useful 3D model for understanding overall planes of
the head and the effects of light on faces. Very interesting for all our portrait artists !
All welcome : members $5, visitors $7.

Next demo : Hiren Patel : « Painting a Street Scene » in oils.
Saturday 6th June @ 1.30pm
Hiren will explain his process of layering paint to achieve a finished painting that is expressive, with mood and atmosphere. He will also show how to use the refrence image to create your own style of painting.
All welcome : members $5, visitors $7.

Next demo : Jan Cristaudo “Nature Inspired Abstracts”
Wednesday 4th March at 7pm
All welcome, members $5, visitors $7.
Published in the Hills to Hawkesbury magazine.

Art of Sydney
Online Exhibition is now open.

First demo of the year: RUHULLAH NAQSHBANDI
”Portrait from Life in Oils » on Wed 4th February at 7pm.

Ruhullah will show how to paint a portrait from life from beginning to end, revealing his skilful technique and thoughtful colour palette choice. He is known for his expressive portraits that beautifully capture
personality and spirit. A must to watch!
All welcome: members $5, visitors $7.

Happy New Year to all our members, let it be a very creative year, full of art, inspiration to paint and beautiful exhibitions !

To start the year, please be informed that the 34th Art of Sydney Awards organised by the Combined Art Societies of Sydney (CASS) is happening in a few days time at the St George Motor Boat Club at Sans Souci.
The Opening night is on Tuesday 3rd February 6pm, all welcome. Several members of Castle Hill Art Society have artworks in this award.
Please let all your friends and family know about it.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our members, their family and friends! Looking forward to reconnecting in 2026 with many happy creative moments in our groups, our demos, workshops, exhibitions etc… See you then ! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄