Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our classes, membership and exhibition below.

Classes and Workshops

What classes do you offer?

We offer art classes for adults covering a wide range of mediums and styles, including watercolour, oils, pastels, acrylics and mixed media. A different tutor teaches each monthly block, bringing a fresh approach and varied perspective.

Classes are held on Thursdays from 9am to 2.30pm at the Scout Hall, Canal Road, Ballina. Class dates are only in school terms. Arrive at 9am to set up. BYO lunch.

Each block runs for four weeks (four consecutive Thursdays), with a different tutor and subject each month.
Each four-week block costs $100. You must be a current financial member of Ballina Art Society to enrol. Membership is $40 per year.
Not at all. Our classes are suitable for beginners, emerging artists and experienced painters. Our tutors cater to all skill levels.
You can book directly through our website. Select an upcoming class, complete the booking form and you will receive a confirmation email with bank transfer details for payment.
Each class has 20 places available. This keeps the group small enough for tutors to give individual attention to every student.
When a class has only a few spots remaining, the booking button will change to Join Waitlist. You can still complete your booking, but you will be placed on a waitlist rather than confirmed into the class straight away. If a place becomes available, we will contact you.

When all places and waitlist spots have been taken, the class will show as full on the website. You can contact our Secretary at ballinartsecretary@outlook.com to be added to the waitlist manually. If someone cancels, we will offer the place to the next person on the list.

When you join the waitlist through the website, you will receive an email with bank transfer details. Due to high demand we can only confirm a spot on the waiting list by making payment. If you have paid and a place does not become available, a full refund will be provided.

Payment is by bank transfer (direct deposit) only. You will receive our bank details in your booking confirmation email. Please include your surname and the tutor’s initials in the transfer reference.

Membership

How do I become a member?

Membership is by application. Contact our Secretary or use the contact form on our website. We recommend calling us first so we can tell you more about the Society and make sure it is the right fit.
Annual membership is $40, running from January to December. New members are welcome at any time during the year.
Members can access our art classes, participate in social events, vote at the AGM, and exhibit at our annual exhibition (provided you have attended at least one full term of classes that year).
We encourage you to give us a call first to talk about what we offer. Contact our President Cecily on 0435 835 102 to find out more.

Exhibition

When is the annual exhibition?

The exhibition is held each year, usually in November. Exact dates and venue details are published on our Exhibitions page and sent to members by email.
Only current financial members who have attended at least one full term of art classes during that year are eligible to exhibit.
Details about entry requirements and any associated costs are communicated to members when the exhibition dates are confirmed.