Decorative Folk Artists of Queensland Inc

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Editor — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:21:32 +0000

As from the 5th September, 2009 we are moving our meetings and Brush in a Rush days to The Mt Gravatt Show Grounds, 1644 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt. We are now close to bus’s and have easy access to the freeway and gateway. Street directory map 201 E4.

Meetings & Brush in a Rush Days

Editor — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:35:12 +0000

The D.F.A.Q. meets on the first Saturday of every alternate month at The Mount Gravatt Show Grounds 1644 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt. Our next Meeting - Paint, Plan and Parlez ( PPP ) Day - is to be held on Saturday 2nd October, 2010. The managment meeting starts at 9am, and the general meeting starts at 11am. On the first Saturday of the alternate month is a Brush in a Rush Day - next workshop is 4th September, 2010. See Brush in a Rush/Workshops page for details of projects and requirements or check out the Calendar for dates of future meetings and events.

Paint In Convention - 2010

Editor — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:09:14 +0000

Our annual Paint In Convention is to be held at the Central Bardon Conference Centre in Brisbane http://www.centralvenues.com.au/central-venues-conference/bardon/index.htm. We have a racing theme for this year and will hold a “Fashions on the field” competition for Saturday nights dinner. The following gives all information and the workshops available for the Convention. Late entries will be accepted, subject to class availability, up till the 1st June, 2010. Click on a photo below to enlarge.

Christmas Lunch 28th November, 2009

Editor — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:02:46 +0000

Our annual Christmas Lunch was held at 433 Logan Road. Spotlight, Mt Gravatt very generously donated an Elna Sewing machine to give away at the function. Jean Peterson was the lucky lady and was estatic at her good fortune. The annual John Bostock Memorial Challenge winner, chosen by his wife Rita, was Penny Morgan who painted a beautiful Santa plaque.

CRAFT & QUILT SHOW - Brisbane - October 21st- 26th, 2009

Editor — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:58:28 +0000

The Craft & Quilt Fair Brisbane held at Brisbane Exhibition Centre, Southbank from Wednesday 21st to Sunday 26th October, 2009 was very successful. Our Guild Stand display at the show had a Christmas theme which proved very popular with visitors.

LIBRARY

Editor — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:31:56 +0000

Our extensive Library has been catalogued by Heather McVea so if you are looking for that ellusive book or pattern check the Library

PAINT IN CONVENTION - 2009

Editor — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:06 +0000

Our annual Paint In Convention for 2009 held at the beautiful Crown Plaza Resort, Pelican Waters on the Sunshine Coast was a huge success. Delegates came from all parts of Australia and everyone entered into the spirit of the “Paint by the Sea” theme. Old friendships were renewed and new ones cultivated. The night time activities of hilarious laughs, wonderful exchange gifts, raffle winners are just a few of the weekend’s frivolity that took place.

GOLD COAST CRAFTFEST

Editor — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:58:53 +0000

27th 28th & 29th March 2009

Venue:- Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Time:- 10 am - 5 pm

An exciting new event for the D.F.A.Q. and working together with the F.D.A.A. to promote Decorative Art.

Each day there will be a large canvas ( 2.1 x 3 metre) for the public to paint on for a small fee of a gold coin donation and there will also be a book for them to sign. This will then be presented to Ronald McDonald charities. Our members will man the stand each day and assist the public with painting the piece.

Annual Paint In Convention 2008

Editor — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:12:08 +0000

Our annual Convention was held at the beautiful Crown Plaze Resort, Pelican Waters on the Sunshine Coast. Attendees came from as far away as New Zealand, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and far north Queensland. It w as a great weekend and this year an art exhibition organised by Vicki Mullins, an award winning artist from Brisbane, was held in conjunction with the Convention. The very successful exhibition had 400 entries by 70 artists and offered an avenue for our members to display and sell their work. A silent auction was held with donations from several famous painters with proceeds going to Kids With Cancer. Keeping with the “Jungle Fever” theme a lot of effort went into costumes.

Christmas Lunch 6th December,2008

Editor — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:22:30 +0000

The annual Christmas Lunch for members was held on 6th December at the Greenslopes Bowls Club after our general meeting. Members enjoyed a hot or cold buffet lunch in a joyful and friendly atmosphere.