ARCHIVE: 2024 news
ARCHIVE: 2024 news
* 12 dec 2024: art has the power to convey emotions, capture memories, and inspire creativity, making it a deeply personal gift that can resonate with the recipient on many levels. unlike more conventional presents, art is timeless and can be cherished for years to come. It reflects thoughtfulness and an understanding of the recipient's tastes and interests, making it a highly personalised gift. additionally, supporting artists by purchasing their work contributes to the creative community, adding an extra layer of meaning to your gift. whether it's a painting, sculpture, or a beautifully crafted piece of pottery, art can transform a living space and serve as a lasting reminder of the special bond between the giver and the recipient.
come to victorian artists society and have a look at VAS CHRISTMAS SALON 2024. eto YA* studio is showing a couple of linocut prints and greetings cards (artworks can also be purchased online):
DATES: 12 dec 2024 - 6 jan 2025
VENUE: gato gallery, victorian artists society (430 albert st, east melbourne)
WEBSITE: https://vasgallery.org.au/vas-christmas-salon-2024~80615
* 28 nov 2024: took my felted objects and paintings to an exhibition in bolin bolin gallery. it will run 30 nov 2024 - 27 jan 2025. lots of beautiful ceramic and textile art, sculptures, lovely things for your garden, a great selection of plants in the nursery. a delightful place to visit! all items for sale.
ADDRESS: bolin bolin gallery at bulleen art & garden (6 manningham rd west bulleen)
FIND THEM AT: www.gallery.baag.com.au | www.facebook.com/BolinBolinGallery | www.instagram.com/bolingallery
* 22 nov 2024: do you like vincent van gogh's art? come along to this immersive experience and paint like van gogh! have a look classes and workshops for details.
REGISTRATION AND FURTHER INFO: www.events.humanitix.com/van-gogh
it was proudly arranged in collaboration with flowwa, the not-for-profit arts organisation for social change. flowwa runs art x wellness workshops, nature retreats and peer-support for violence survivors. it is rooted in our love for flowers and the specific japanese belief about nature - that humans are equal residents of this planet alongside all living things. it's in the name "flow-wa" - 'wa' in Japanese means 'harmony' and 'community'. lastly, 'wa' is the sound of amazement, joy, wonders and appreciation.
like all kinds of flowers in nature, everyone's journeys of healing and growing is unique and everyone has an important role to play in our community. Survivors' stories give so much insights and drive to make the world safer, healthier and kinder.
WEBSITE: www.flowwa.org
INSTAGRAM: @flowwa__japanese_art_therapy
EMAIL: info@flowwa.org
* 21 nov 2024: TACAS (textile arts community art space) market runs every last sunday of the month. check out unique works created by local textile artists. we will be selling scarves, jewellery, art prints, original art greeting cards and cute crocheted baskets.
DATE: sun 24 nov, 11am - 4pm
ADDRESS: 26 orthla avenue, heidelberg west VIC 3084
WEBSITE: www.textileartcommunityartspace.com
* 19 nov 2024: very excited to teach a workshop 'design & paint your own nesting doll (matryoshka)' on sat 30 Nov 2024 in geelong, victoria. please check out classes and workshops for details.
REGISTRATION AND FURTHER INFO: www.events.humanitix.com/nesting-dolls
it was proudly arranged in collaboration with flowwa, the not-for-profit arts organisation for social change. flowwa runs art x wellness workshops, nature retreats and peer-support for violence survivors. it is rooted in our love for flowers and the specific japanese belief about nature - that humans are equal residents of this planet alongside all living things. it's in the name "flow-wa" - 'wa' in Japanese means 'harmony' and 'community'. lastly, 'wa' is the sound of amazement, joy, wonders and appreciation.
like all kinds of flowers in nature, everyone's journeys of healing and growing is unique and everyone has an important role to play in our community. Survivors' stories give so much insights and drive to make the world safer, healthier and kinder.
WEBSITE: www.flowwa.org
INSTAGRAM: @flowwa__japanese_art_therapy
EMAIL: info@flowwa.org
* 29 oct 2024: looking forward to exhibiting work with diamond valley arts society on Sat 9 - Sun 10 Nov. there will be stalls with pottery, jewellery, art prints, greeting cards and other gifts created by members. it could be a really lovely outing for your family and kids. edendale community farm is a fabulous and fun place with lots of animals, activities and gardens. there is a nice cafe onsite. we hope to see you there!
DATES/TIMES: sat 9 - sun 10 Nov 2024, 10am - 4pm
ADDRESS: edendale community environment farm (30 gastons rd, eltham)
WEBSITE: www.dvartsociety.com.au, www.edendale.vic.gov.au
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dvartsociety/
* 25 oct 2024: TACAS (textile arts community art group) market runs every last sunday of the month. christmas is on the horizon, take this lovely opportunity to find that handmade, unique, affordable gift!
DATE: sun 27 oct, 11am - 4pm
ADDRESS: 26 orthla avenue, heidelberg west VIC 3084
WEBSITE: www.textileartcommunityartspace.com
* 19 sep 2024: very excited for the next art class that will run on sat 21 sept - ‘the amazing story of van gogh: create an artwork in vincent van gogh style’. if you are interested in joining, please email contact@etoya.studio. what we will do:
- we will start with a quick introductory chat about vincent van gogh’s artistic practice, his struggles and achievements, and how it evolved over the years
- we will discuss his painting ‘the starry night’ in detail, when and where it was created, what van gogh himself wrote about the inspiration for this amazing work
- we will look at the website of MoMA (the museum of modern art), the world-famous museum in new york where the artwork is displayed
- i will demonstrate, and the students will follow the instructions to re-create the starry night in a way that simplifies and breaks it down to small comprehensive steps
this will be a wonderful immersion into a world-famous work by a genius artist so hopefully it will be a very special experience.
* 3 sep 2024: eto YA* studio is proud to have been accepted to VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION at victorian artists society
DATES: 6 - 23 sept 2024
VENUE: victorian artist society (430 albert st, east melbourne)
FURTHER INFO: www.vasgallery.org.au
* 16 aug 2024: another workshop run by eto YA* studio is 'the amazing story of van gogh: create an artwork in vincent van gogh style' (sat 21 sep, 10am - 2pm). come and celebrate vincent van gogh’s genius with us! we will look at his early works, explore how his artistic practice developed over time, and investigate the aspects of his late artworks such as composition, brushwork, colours in an easy and comprehensive format. you will learn the story of his world-famous “the starry night”, when and where it was made, and what inspired vincent. you will have a go at creating a simplified version of the painting. it will be a step-by-step process that will allow you to combine your own artistic knowledge and skills with van vogh’s techniques. after this workshop, you will have a better understanding of what made his work special and how to create more art inspired by van gogh. please see classes and workshops for more info
* 15 aug 2024: eto YA* studio is proud to join the fabulous HURSTBRIDGE WATTLE FESTIVAL
DATE: sun 25 aug 2024
TIME: 10am - 4pm
LOCATION: hurstbridge, vic
WEBSITE: www.wattlefestival.org.au
selling original artwork, art prints, hand-made scarves, hand-knit baskets and baby blankets, jewellery, greeting cards and plants
* 8 aug 2024: eto YA* studio is offering a workshop 'create a succulents and cacti artwork in mixed media' on sat 24 aug, 10am - 2pm. please see classes and workshops for more info
* 28 july 2024: new exciting workshops and classes are coming in aug - dec 2024, we are starting to release them at our classes and workshops page! check them out and contact us if you want to sign up
* 10 july 2024: 9x5 VAS EXHIBITION 2024
eto YA* studio is proud to participate in 9x5 exhibition at victorian artists society
FROM VAS WEBSITE: A homage to the original 1889 9x5 impressionism exhibitions of small works painted on cigar box lids. The original iconic impressionism exhibition in 1889 was organised and featured paintings by VAS artists Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts and Charles Conder, who painted on cigar box lids 9 by 5 inches in size.
EXHIBITION DATES: 5 july – 5 aug 2024, view the exhibition online from 15 July
VENUE: cato gallery & mackley members' room, victorian artist society (430 albert st, east melbourne)
FURTHER INFO: www.vasgallery.org.au
www.vasgallery.org.au/VAS-9x5-Exhibition-2024~64382
* 3 july 2024: please check out eto YA* studio's bluethumb account, lovely paintings and drawings for sale - www.bluethumb.com.au/anna-madyarova
* 20 june 2024: eto YA* studio is proud to have been selected to exhibit at CAMBERWELL ART SHOW 2024
DATES: 22 – 30 june 2024
VENUE: advanced technologies centre, swinburne university (427 burwood road hawthorn VIC)
FURTHER INFO: www.camberwellartshow.org.au
* 4 june 2024: eto YA* studio is honoured to collaborate with Flowwa and run exciting art classes in 2024! Flowwa is a non-for-profit organisation in melbourne. it runs art and wellness workshops and concentrates on mental health and healing, particularly for violence survivors. the healing power of art is well-known, and our workshops will promote the spirit of inclusiveness, relaxation and enjoyment.
WORKSHOP: draw and design a nesting doll in 2D
DATE/TIME: tues 18 june 2024, 6.30 - 8pm
VENUE: Flowwa at cafe court (536 lonsdale st, melbourne VIC 3000, australia)
DESCRIPTION:
an exciting class where you will draw and design a nesting doll on paper. we will discuss the history of a nesting doll and the picture of the very first one ever made, talk about its inspiration and the symbolism of the ‘nesting idea’, look at nesting dolls in modern times and see great new designs and cheeky interpretations. you will follow simple step-by-step instructions to draw your own doll and colour it with paints. join this class, have fun and expand your cultural horizons!
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/artist-discovery-event-nesting-doll
FLOWWA WEBSITE: www.flowwa.org
* 2 june 2024: eto YA* studio's portrait of goat 'vivaldi' continues its journey across melbourne, he has been accepted into camberwell art show 2024. the show will present over 1200 paintings from some of australia's best artists
DATES: 22 - 30 June 2024
TIMES: 10am - 6pm (plus 6pm to 9pm on weekdays)
OPENING AND AWARD NIGHT: 21 June 2024
VENUE: Advanced Technologies Centre, Swinburne University
427 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Victoria, 3122, Australia
WEBSITE: www.camberwellartshow.org.au
DEMONSTRATIONS: www.camberwellartshow.org.au/demonstration-program
* 21 may 2024: as the winter is about to sneak into Melbourne, we are getting ready for markets to sell our lovely chunky scarves. please keep an eye on our social media. hurstbridge wattle festival will run on sun 25 august, it's always a wonderful family event. we will be selling scarves, hand-knit baby blankets, jewellery, greeting cards and original art. more info to come
* 1 may 2024: eto YA* studio portrait of goat Vivaldi is now on display at the victorian artists society, part of 'monochrome' exhibition
EXHIBITION DATES: 1 - 31 may 2024
VENUE: victorian artists society foyer (430 albert street, east melbourne VIC 3002)
MORE INFO: www.vasgallery.org.au/vas-monochrome-exhibition~88572
* 14 april 2024: eto YA* studio artwork Hanging Rock 51 has been accepted to VAS AUTUMN SELECT EXHIBITION at the victorian artists society. the exhibition is a wonderful showcase of high-quality art. please check out their website.
DATES: 12 - 29 april 2024
VENUE: victorian artists society (430 albert street, east melbourne)
OFFICIAL OPENING: cocktail event on sat 13 april, 7pm
MORE INFO: www.vasgallery.org.au/vas-autumn-select-exhibition-2024~76550
* 5 april 2024: looking forward to exhibiting and doing a demonstration at diamond valley arts society autumn 2024 art display. we would love to see you there!
DATES: sat 13 - sun 14 april 2024
TIME: 10am - 4pm
VENUE: mummery room, edendale community environment farm (30 gastons rd eltham vic 3095)
* 22 March 2024: as always, MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW was a wonderful! huge thanks to everyone who bought artworks at the show! looking forward to 2025 show!
* 19 march 2024: 2024 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW eto YA* studio is proud to present artworks at 2024 melbourne international flower and garden show
DATES: wed 20 march - sun 24 march 2024
VENUE: gallery precinct (balcony), royal exhibition building in carlton, victoria
MORE INFO: www.melbflowershow.com.au
all artworks for sale
* 1 march 2024: eto YA* studio is proud to participate in A4 art australia 2024 exhibition run by the contemporary art society of victoria in march - april 2024 (see website for dates). this exhibition is part of herring island summer arts festival. online sales will continue till june 2024.
www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au/exhibitions/a4-art-australia
www.herringislandfestival.org.au
visiting herring island is a wonderful family day trip in melbourne!
* 22 feb 2024: eto YA* studio has been invited to be part of an exhibition "impressed - prints from grampianarts workshops" in port fairy. it will showcase the artworks of participants of grampianarts printmaking workshops with basil hall (summer brushes 2023 and 2024) and gary shinfield (grampians brushes 2023).
DATES: 7 - 31 march 2024
VENUE: glyph gallery and creative space (38 bank street, port fairy vic 3284)
OFFICIAL OPENING: thurs 7 march, 6pm
MORE INFO: www.swmakers.com.au/activities
* 13 feb 2024: it's coming, it's coming, it's coming!!! 2024 melbourne international flower and garden show will run between wed 20 and sun 24 march 2024 in carlton gardens and the royal exhibition building. eto YA* studio will have a display together with art societies and independent artists. we will present a lot of new artworks, all for sale. it's a fabulous event and we can't wait. we hope to see you there!
* 11 jan 2024: eto YA* studio is again heading to 2024 summer brushes run by grampianarts, a wonderful series of 5-day art workshops near horsham in regional victoria. i will attend a workshop 'colour + pencil' run by tutor julie payne. can't wait for this amazing experience! for information about grampiansarts please have a look at https://www.grampianarts.com.au/
* 10 jan 2024: new and exciting classes and workshops are coming in 2024! please see them at classes and workshops