Vase: "Dwellers of the Reef", Anne Blake.
Plate: "Tulips", Betty Richardson.
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News MINI EXHIBITION - COTTESLOE CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE - FEBRUARY 2012 The Guild Will be holding a mini exhibition and sale of work at the Cottesloe Central Shopping Centre from the 15th to the 18th February. The display will be manned between 10.00am and 4.00pm daily. A mini exhibition will be staged with some work being available for sale, there will also be daily demonstrations of china painting. The Cottesloe Central Shopping Centre is located at 460 Stirling Highway, Cottesloe For more information contact us.
GUILD ANNUAL EXHIBITION - MAY 2012
The West Australian Guild of China Painters is celebrating this fine art at its annual exhibition of members work to take place at the historic Guildford Town Hall, corner James and Meadow Streets, Guildford on Saturday 5th May and Sunday 6th May between 10:00am and 4:30pm. To push the boundaries of china painting a little further and inspire innovation and some fascinating artistic interpretations, all artists have been given the theme 'In a new light'. The exhibition will feature over 500 pieces of porcelain. Entry is free and escorted tours are offered to the public at 11:00am and 2:00pm daily. Work will be available for sale. The Guild has been promoting the art of China Painting in Western Australia since 1964 and its annual exhibition displays work from artists around the state. The Exhibition is also an opportunity to view the Guild's 'Collectables', a porcelain art collection which reflects trends in china painting over the last 40 years. For more information phone Kaye MacLean on 9315 3550 or contact us.
The Guild held its annual Christmas Party at St Patrick's Church Hall in Mount Lawley on Saturday 3rd December.
It was a warm Saturday afternoon and many members attended the final meeting of the year enjoying a deliciously, festive afternoon tea. Several prizes were donated by members and these were raffled during the afternoon. Donations of non-perishable festive foods were collected and the resulting hamper was this year donated to the Uniting Aid Christmas appeal. After what has been a very busy year, the members departed to enjoy their Christmas break.
Members enjoying the festivities
On the 19th October, 2011 the Guild commenced its three day workshop with Walpole artist Marilyn Barrington painting the beautiful Splendid Blue Wren, one of the State's most recognised and beautiful birds.
The workshop gave students the choice of painting the wrens with a naturalistic background of forest floor and foliage or a more modern, crisp design of gum leaves and birds on a white background. Each student put together a different design under the expert guidance of Marilyn. The final results were most pleasing with no two pieces the same and the smiles on the students' faces telling the whole story. The Guild extends its sincere thanks to Marilyn Barrington for making the trip to Perth from her home in Walpole and sharing with us her wonderful painting skills and knowledge of this beautiful little wren!
Blue Wrens Plate
by Marilyn Barrington
Group photo - students with Marilyn
Blue Wrens painted by Marilyn Barrington
     
Modern Style Vase
by Marilyn Barrington
Joy Pettigrove & Yvoone Ward at the opening
Five W.A. porcelain artists and members of the Guild, Lucy Bertilone, Anne Blake, Brenda Henderson, Gloria Paxman and Heather Tailor once again joined forces to present an exhibition. Titled 'Art From the Kiln' the exhibition was held at the Guildford Village Potters Gallery during July.
Far Left: Plate by Gloria Paxman
Centre Left: Platter by Heather Tailor Left: Jug by Anne Blake
An informal opening was held on Saturday 9th July when the five artists were on hand to welcome and answer any questions from those present. The event was well supported by china painting enthusiasts, family and friends.
A great variety of work was on show and the exhibition proved an opportunity to see the latest work from these five West Australian china painters!
Brenda, Anne, Gloria, Heather & Lucy
     
Far Left: Dish by Lucy Bertilone
Left: Plate by Brenda Henderson
GUILD ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2011 
Exhibiton Hall
Artists from around Western Australia and South-East Asia exhibited and there were over five hundred pieces of beautifully hand painted porcelain on display. Subject matter and styles varied, classical and contemporary. Exotic flowers, wildflowers, fauna, landscape, abstract, portraits were just some of the subject matter represented, something for all tastes! The exhibition also had on show the 'Guild's Collectables' (see Gallery 1). For almost a quarter century the Guild has progressively acquired, by both donation and purchase, significant items of porcelain art. The collection known as the 'Guild Collectables' represents decorative styles, techniques and subject matter by a range of skilled artists over many years. The 2011 Exhibition Theme was 'MOVEMENT' and awards were presented for the best theme displays. The 2011 Award Winners were: Best First Time Exhibitor Corinna Siu - 'Forward'  
Time Movement by Anne Blake
Heavenly Musicians by Corinna Siu
Sense & Sensibility by Sylvia Chua
Photos of all the prize winning entries can be seen in Gallery Two of our Web Gallery. ALBANY PORCELAIN ART CAMP 2011 - 25th ANNIVERSARY YEAR! 
Penguins by Trixie Emery
Sadly it was announced at the Camp that this year would be the last Albany Camp, at least in its present format. Trixie Emery on behalf of the students present eloquently congratulated the Camp Committee for what has been a truly remarkable event and for the achievement in reaching their 25th Anniversary year. There followed many reminiscences and congratulations for the organising Committee with not too many dry eyes in the room! This year's selection of tutors and subjects was, as in previous years a painter's delight. The four tutors for this camp were Marilyn Barrington from Walpole, Brenda Caelli from Ravensthorpe, Trixie Emery from Queensland and Judith Standing from Perth. Marilyn Barrington's class painted Pigmy Possums on Red Gum Blossoms. These beautiful little creatures nestled amongst the red gum blossoms were a delight to paint under Marilyn's expert tuition. The student's work was inspired by a variety of backgrounds from graduated metallic finishes to dark nocturnal shadows, all of which framed the beautiful possums to best advantage.  
Parrot by Brenda Caelli
Anniversary Cake by Irena Kopec
Brenda Caelli returned this year to teach at the Albany Camp and delighted her students with the subject of Purple Crowned Lorikeets. Interesting backgrounds were achieved by using an array of coloured feathers. Again some beautiful work was produced in just a few lessons.  
Possums by Marilyn Barrington
Calla Lilies
by Judith Standing This year Trixie Emery brought Penguins to the Albany Camp. What an absolute joy Trixie is, so talented and so ready to share her vast knowledge. Numerous stunning pieces were produced featuring several different species of Penguins each with a modern, exciting background. Judith Standing's class painted Calla Lilies in a variety of colours. A band of the student's choice was worked through the background with some outstanding results produced in just a few firings. The subject matter was beautifully rendered in a natural style to a high standard. Congratulations must go to Brenda Caelli (President) and the Albany Porcelain Art Camp Committee for the marvellous way the Camp was conducted and for the wonderful days of painting, friendship and great fun. It can only be hoped that sometime in the not too distant future the opportunity to paint in Albany with our fellow china painters from all around the State will occur again.
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This unique event which celebrated its 25th Anniversary this year was held at the beautiful Camp Quaranup near Albany between 4th and 7th April. The China Painting Camp has been a great favourite with Guild members for many, many years and numerous members make the trip down to Albany each year to rekindle friendships with other china painters from all around Western Australia.