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Gallery | MEAC classes awaken inner Picassos

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Drawn to it: Brenda Broughton creates portraits using a variety of mediums. Photo by Taylah Baker

If the expression a picture paints 1000 words rings true, then the attendees of the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre art classes have canvassed novels worth of stories.

In a newly renovated classroom, participants hone their skills and expand their collections by creating one masterpiece after another.

Local artist and MEAC volunteer Carol Evans conducts the classes and, more importantly, gives her students the confidence to exhibit and sell their work.

“All the passage-way and this (main foyer area inside MEAC) displays our artwork,” she said.

“There’s also a craft store – everything has been handmade by our craft group, and they’re all for sale.”

News journalist Taylah Baker went to the exhibition and attended Thursday morning’s art class to capture the budding Basquiats and Monets in the making.

If you wish to attend a MEAC class or see the centre’s exhibition, visit the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre, 23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna.

Meet the artists: The art exhibition in MEAC’s main foyer includes the work of Lynne Pike, Kim Blake, Jan Hauley and Brenda Broughton. Photo by Taylah Baker
Bear necessities: The crafts made at Monday’s art classes are available for purchase in MEAC’s main foyer. Photo by Taylah Baker
Artistic triumph: Brenda Broughton was the first in her group to sell a piece in this exhibition. Photo by Taylah Baker
Get the picture: Artist Brenda Broughton has two artworks currently on display at MEAC that are available for purchase. Photo by Taylah Baker
Mirror image: Kim Blake draws realistic portraits during MEAC’s Thursday morning art class. Photo by Taylah Baker