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PORCELAIN ARTISTS OF WA 2024 EXHIBITION
PAWA (formerly WA Guild) will celebrate their 60th Anniversary of foundation by holding a special exhibition from 3rd to 5th May, 2024. Opening on Friday 3rd May from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, it will continue on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May between 9:30am to 4:00pm. The venue is The Palms Community Centre in Subiaco.
The theme for the exhibition is 'Imaginality', and besides the exhibition pieces there will also be a cash and carry section featuring pieces painted between 1964 and 2024. It is anticipated that several hundred pieces of unique hand painted porcelain, both traditional and contemporary designs, will be on display.
For further information about the Porcelain Artists of WA please phone their secretary Jill on 9330 4909 or visit their Facebook page.
DEE CREDARO WORKSHOP
ALBANY 21st, 22nd & 23rd May
Following the very successful three-day workshop with South Australian artist Trixie Emery, the Albany Porcelain Art Group are now taking bookings for Dee Credaro's three-day workshop.
To be held on 21st, 22nd & 23rd May, Busselton artist Dee Credaro will hold a dual subject workshop. The first subject covered will be 'Two Step Heron' using china painting techniques. The second titled Pen Tangles uses pens and paper. The china painting workshop will be conducted first followed by Pen Tangles. The venue will be the Albany Veteran Car Club just outside Albany, please phone Barbara from the Albany Porcelain Art Group on 08 9844 4882 to book or for additional information.
The Albany Porcelain Art Group will hold it's last workshop for 2024 in September with artist Anne Blake. To be held on 10th, 11th and 12th September at the Albany Veteran Car Club, the subject of this workshop is 'Designing for a Divided Background'.
By using a full length design feature to divide the background of a plate or tile, the background is effectively split into two sections. The sections will then be treated separately using contrasting finishes one of which will be a 'brocade' finish.
Please contact Barbara from the Albany Porcelain Art Group on 08 9844 4882 to book or for further details.
APAT 2024 AUSTRALASIAN EXHIBITION & CONVENTION
Preparations are underway for the 'Fired Up' 2024 Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers Exhibition and Convention hosted by APAT NSW. The convention will take place from 23rd and 26th October 2024 in Cronulla at the Rydges Cronulla Beachside Hotel. 
APAT NSW have launched a website exclusively dedicated to the 2024 Australasian Porcelain Art Convention. The website is easy to navigate with details about Guest and Featured Artists, mini-workshops, demonstrations and other events plus booking details - follow the link below:
www.apatconvention.com
The latest edition of 'Fired Up' - Open Medium Magazine was distributed to members in March. Any WA members who did not received their magazine, please contact us.
VALE - BETTY SCHRECK
It is with sadness we report the recent passing of Betty Schreck. Betty was a Life Member of APAT-WA, joining the organisation in 1994. She held several positions over the years including President. She received Life Membership in 2010.
Betty passed away at home following a spell in hospital for a fall which had broken her hip.
Our sincere condolences and thoughts go out to Betty’s family.
'BLING WORKSHOP' with CONNIE RISBEY
APAT WA held a three-day workshop in February with artist and APAT member Connie Risbey. Titled 'The Bling Workshop' it was held across three days in February. 
Connie shared her considerable expertise to show students various ways to decorate jewellery and small porcelain pieces. Many techniques were demonstrated including the application of lustre, piping raised past to created line effects, application of decals, use of gold on design, as well as painting and various relief work. Some pieces were to be finished with glued on decorations.
Despite the hot weather, students enjoyed three industrious days producing some diverse and intricate pieces.
Many thanks go to Connie for sharing her considerable knowledge. Also a thank you to APAT WA for organising the successful event!
shown at top - Connie demonstrating;
below - students at class with their work;
also shown - various porcelain pieces painted by Connie Risbey
'CONNECTIONS' - PAWA EXHIBIITON MAY 2023
The Porcelain Artists of WA (formerly the WA Guild of China Painters) held its annual exhibition and sale of work at the Palms Community Centre, Subiaco on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May. The theme for the 2023 exhibition was ‘Connections’.
A large number of hand painted porcelain pieces were on display, both traditional and modern designs, with a wide variety of subject matter. Artists from both Metro and Country areas participated including many APAT members. Despite competition from HM King Charles III and the weather, the exhibition received many visitors.
Members were invited to paint a collection of up to ten pieces interpreting the Connections theme. This year PAWA introduced a special award for the best collection in the Exhibition section. The winning award went to 'Fantasy' A collection by Irena Kopec. There was also a special display of vintage pieces called ‘Collectors’ Corner’ - the display featured pieces painted prior to 2015.
Shown above right: exhibition pieces painted by Lucy Bertilone
Congratulations to the President and Committee of PAWA for a beautiful display and exhibition! For more information about PAWA contact their Secretary on 9330 4909 or find them on Facebook.
More photos and commentary is available on the website of Anne Blake visit - www.anneblake.com.
2023 ALBANY PORCELAIN ART WORKSHOP
The Albany Porcelain Art Workshop group held their 2023 three-day workshop on Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd March, 2023 at the clubhouse of the Albany Veteran Car Club in Albany. Two classes ran concurrently, teachers and their subjects are as follows:
Dee Credaro – Busselton
Marsupial Animals – Kangaroos, Quokkas or student's choice
Anne Blake – Perth
Aussie Bush Huts - monochrome design featuring penwork & techniques
Congratulations and thanks goes to President Brenda Caelli and all the Albany Committee for yet another well organised and successful event. Classes were well attended and students completed some excellent work and most importantly all seemed to enjoy the experience.
To read a longer in-depth article with additional photos from the workshop visit Anne's website at www.anneblake.com or contact us.
Shown above right Dee Credaro and 'Kelly' preparing for class; above left Bush Hut plate hand painted by Anne Blake finished using speckled metallic grounding.
CHANGES TO APAT-WA MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
At the February AGM members voted to change the membership categories of APAT-WA. Full membership i.e. members actively teaching remains unchanged. The categories of Associate Member and Friend of APAT have been discontinued and replaced by Affiliate Membership.
To read more or to download applications forms visit the About Us page.