Paint and Sketch Days at Melbourne Zoo, Parkville

Starting Saturday 3rd March 2012 and first Saturday of each following month, not December.
Meet inside Melbourne Zoo. 10am at the coffee kiosk inside the Elliott Ave. front gate.
FOTZ members enjoy free admittance otherwise usual zoo admittance fee applies.
Bring light to carry gear : sketchbook, min. art materials, weather gear, stool.
Travel to Melb. Zoo: Tram no. 55 (West Coburg)
Train Upfield line, get off at Royal Park station
You can go by foot or bike or drive and park. Parking is 5 hours for $2.
BYO lunch or buy at Zoo.       If you are mislaid phone 0413 767 925

March 13th 2012 Tuesday at 8pm

The brief formal proceeding of our Annual General Meeting was followed by an entertaining talk by a volunteer from Friend of the Zoo (FOTZ) who spoke about animal breeding programs at the Melbourne zoos.

May 8th 2012 Tuesday at 8pm
Scratchboard demonstration – Leigh Rust

Scratchboard art is a new term for engraving and this form of the art has colour and tone. The media has been revitalized and honed a lot in the last few years by creative artists and has now become a worldwide fine art form. Come with your questions and curiosity to see how it’s done. BYO guest – supper provided.

July 10th 2012 Tuesday 8pm
Art Appraisal

This popular evening will both entertain and inform. Bring along two of your artworks to present, anonymously if you prefer. Hearing an informed critique by renowned artist Lyn Mellady about the artworks presented helps all of us to learn. It is always an evening filled with gentle laughter and sounds of "ah – now I understand". In the past the people who came along to listen without bringing an artwork, have said “I wish I’d brought something. It’s easy and fun. Next time I will!“
So be brave and have a go.
Supper provided. BYO artwork, friend or family member.

September 11th 2012 Tuesday at 8pm
Composition and Perspective

Our speaker is an experienced professional artist of high-standing amongst his piers and with many years of experience. Alan’s style of involving the audience in discussion will help us all. To learn and refresh knowledge of this sometimes tricky part of wildlife art is always welcome. Supper provided – byo guest.