Paintings from Piggery artists Kym Morris, Sharron Whittington and Malcolm Robertson that are on display at the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery until the end of November
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
HAWKESBURY NOW 2025
Hawkesbury Now 2025
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery’s annual exhibition and art fair, Hawkesbury Now, is back for another year
showcasing local talent from art organisations and societies within the Hawkesbury Region.
From 24 October – 30 November, the gallery walls will be filled with vibrant artworks spanning mediums
such as painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewellery and more.
The exhibiting artists will represent local organisations and art societies
Monday, August 11, 2025
Hawkesbury Artists Trail 2025
the annual Hawkesbury Artists Trail is on again on last weekend of this month the 30th &31st August.
Our Piggery Lane Studios will be open both days 10am -4pm and the artists will be there to meet and talk to, we are hoping to have a musical jam session on the Saturday if anyone turns up with instruments.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Open days and jam sessions
It was at the end of 2019 that we decided to make our Piggery Lane Studios first Saturday of the month 'Open Days into 'Live at the Piggery' days, when we intended to have some hands on art and finish up with a musical jam session. Unfortunately something called Covid 19 started at the same time and everything came to a stop after just two months!
Now 5 years later our open days have resumed as a regular monthly happening, and we would like to give the musical jam sessions a chance again. there are just two of us with guitars at the moment... but anyone is welcome to come and join in... all instruments welcome!
we will start around 3 pm and we will go to 4, 5 or 6pm depending on how things are going
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Charcoal Figure Drawing Workshop
Jenny's Introduction to Figure Drawing with Charcoal workshop on Saturday was the last in a series of 5 FREE workshops that the Piggery Lane Studios Artists have been conducting in conjunction with our Earthcare Neighbours.
Unveiling the Figure, A Beginners Workshop
FREE EVENT
Sat 9 March 2024 10-12pm
Charcoal Chronicles: Unveiling the Figure - A Beginner's Art Workshop where we'll teach you the basics of figure drawing using charcoal in a fun and relaxed setting.
Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre, Corner Science Road & Campus Drive, Richmond, 2753 (use Vines Drive entry)
Bookings: click on the link or contact Amanda Argent on 0409 513 337 or secretary@earthcare.org.au
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../charcoal-chronicles...
This activity is supported by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), as part of Australian Government’s response to the 2022 floods. Wentworth Healthcare is the provider of NBMPH.
Zentangle and Neurographic Drawing Workshop
FREE EVENT
Tangled Minds: Explore Zentangle and Neurographic Drawing
Sat 17 Feb 2024 10am-12pm
Hawkesbury
EarthCare Centre, Richmond
A journey of artistic exploration creating beautiful greeting cards with unique structured patterns called tangles of dots, lines & curves
Discover the Joy of Zentangle and Unleash Your Creativity in our Relaxing Workshop!
Are you ready to embark on a journey of artistic exploration and relaxation? Join us for an unforgettable experience at "Let's Zentangle" – a one-of-a-kind workshop where you'll dive into the mesmerizing world of Zentangle art!
What is Zentangle, you ask? It's a beautiful art form that combines structured patterns, called "tangles," to create stunning works of art. In our workshop, you'll learn how to create intricate designs using simple dots, lines, and curves. With expert guidance and plenty of hands-on practice, you'll soon master this therapeutic technique and unlock your inner artist.
But that's not all – Zentangle isn't just about creating art; it's also about relaxation and mindfulness. As you immerse yourself in the process of tangling, you'll find yourself entering a state of calm and focus, relieving stress and anxiety along the way. It's like meditation with a creative twist!
And the best part? You'll leave our workshop not only feeling refreshed and rejuvenated but also with a set of beautiful greeting cards adorned with your own unique Zentangle designs. Whether you're sending them to loved ones or framing them as miniature works of art, these cards will be a true reflection of your creativity and skill.
So why wait? Treat yourself to an experience like no other and join us for a Let's Zentangle workshop. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone in this fun and relaxing session.
Book your spot now.. and get ready to unleash your creativity in the most delightful way possible!
Bookings via Eventbrite link OR Call Amanda on 0409 513 337
Materials provided: ensuring a seamless and enriching experience as you revel in the beauty of creation.
Light refreshments: generously provided by Piggery Lane Studios
Venue: Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre, Campus Drive, Richmond
This activity is supported by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), as part of Australian Government’s response to the 2022 floods. Wentworth Healthcare is the provider of NBMPH.
Walk And Draw Workshop
FREE EVENT
Immerse Yourself in Nature's Palette:
A Guided Journey of Walking & Drawing
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 10am-12:00pm
Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre, Campus Drive, Richmond
Embark on a sensory odyssey with Kym Morris of Piggery Lane Studios, blending the enchantment of walking, observing & sketching
About this event:Engage your senses as you traverse the tranquil pathways, tuning in to the subtle whispers of the natural world around you. With sketchbook in hand, immerse yourself in the intricate details of flora and fauna, capturing fleeting moments on paper with each stroke of your pencil or brush.
Under Kym's expert tutelage, delve into the realm of creative expression, infusing your sketches with bursts of colour, texture, and depth through the artful incorporation of collage and vibrant hues.
Allow your imagination to roam freely as you weave elements of the natural world into your artwork creating a tapestry of emotions and impressions that reflect your unique connection with nature.
This harmonious fusion of walking, observing, and drawing serves not only as a means of artistic expression but as a gateway to mindfulness, relaxation and profound connection with the natural world.
Indulge in this enriching and rejuvenating morning in the garden, where creativity blossoms and the spirit of nature dances through every stroke.
Bookings via Eventbrite link OR Call Amanda on 0409 513 337 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/immerse-yourself-in-natures-palette-a-guided-journey-of-walking-drawing-tickets-824742626397?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdssh
Materials provided: ensuring a seamless and enriching experience as you revel in the beauty of creation.
Light refreshments: generously provided by Piggery Lane Studios.
About our facilitator:
Kym is a passionate mixed media artist with a keen interest in patterns, colour, and design. Holding a Master of Visual Arts Practice degree, her educational background reflects a commitment to honing her artistic skills and understanding the nuances of visual expression. Kym has exhibited in many group exhibitions, contributed to the local art scene and collaborated with diverse artistic communities.
This activity is supported by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), as part of Australian Government’s response to the 2022 floods. Wentworth Healthcare is the provider of NBMPH. Open to residents in the Hawkesbury and Penrith areas.
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Art in the Garden Workshop - Sketching Nature with Pencil and Paper
from a Hawkesbury Earthcare facebook post
On 2 December 2023, Art in the Garden Workshop - Sketching Nature with Pencil and Paper was facilitated by Malcolm Robertson of Piggery Lane Studios.
This was the first of five Art in the Garden workshop series. Watch this space for upcoming workshop dates.
This activity is supported by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), as part of Australian Government’s response to the 2022 floods. Wentworth Healthcare is the provider of NBMPHN.
We (Henry Doubleday Association of Australia- HDRAA) are so grateful to be able to deliver this programme
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
FREE WORKSHOP - SATURDAY 2 DEC 2023 - 10-12noon
Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre Richmond NSW
Places are limited.
Henry Doubleday Research Association of Australia (HDRAA) are collaborating with Piggery Lane Studio and Gallery, resident artists located at Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre, Richmond. Each of the five workshops will be facilitated by one or more of the resident artist’s in a variety of modalities (eg. landscapes, portraits, abstract, expressing emotions through art, etc) in the garden.
Art in the Garden is designed to uplift people and foster a sense of well-being following a natural disaster.
This workshop is supported by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), as part of Australian Government's response to the 2022 floods. Wentworth HealthCare is the provider of NBMPHN.
Bookings:
Enquiries:
Amanda Argent 0409 513 337 secretary@earthcare.org.au
FREE EVENT - Saturday 2 December 2023 - 10am - FREE EVENT
BOOK THROUGH EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW
Art in the Garden Workshop - Sketching Nature with Pencil and Paper with Malcolm Robertson of Piggery Lane Studios
Join
us for a fun and creative morning at the beautiful Hawkesbury EarthCare
Centre in Richmond, NSW, Australia. Immerse yourself in the wonders of
nature as you learn the art of sketching using pencil and paper. This
workshop is perfect for art enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Drawing
is like learning or practising a new language. Exercising your
creativity can help you express complex thoughts or emotions that you
may not be able to find the words for. Developing this visual language
helps you better understand yourself and your own personal thoughts,
feelings, and desires. Through this, it may also help benefit the way
you communicate with the world around you.
Drawing
is an act of meditation and promotes mindfulness Taking the time to
focus on a sketch allows you to be more mindful of the world around you.
An appreciation of beauty and truth, self inquiry through perceiving,
it can help you find a sense of balance in your day to day life.
An
article in 'Realism Today' quotes Artist, Patricia Watwood on drawing
as a mindfulness practice, which she says she uses it "to help nurture
my individual voice, develop some calm and focus in this really hectic
world, and use drawing as a way to continually renew my commitment to my
creative path."
Our
experienced instructor will guide you every step of the way, providing
tips and techniques to enhance your artistic abilities. Don't miss this
opportunity to connect with nature and unleash your creativity.
This
activity is supported by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network
(NBMPHN), as part of Australian Government’s response to the 2022
floods. Wentworth Healthcare is the provider of NBMPH. Open to residents
in the Hawkesbury and Penrith areas.
Sign up for this FREE workshop NOW - Limited spaces
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Last Open Day of the Year
Saturday 2nd December is the last of our open Saturday's for 2023, as well as the Sketching Nature Workshop in the morning from 10am -12, we are making it an open invitation for members of the Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop as well as the public to drop in and celebrate the end of the year with afternoon tea... We were going to make it and afternoon/evening event, but 'Light Up Windsor' is also on in the evening from 5-9pm and some would like to be involved in that as well.
Art in the Garden Sketching Nature Workshop
We share our corner block of Campus drive (Piggery Lane) with our Earthcare neighbours, and they have asked the Piggery Artists to do a series of Art Workshops in the Gardens. and I have volunteered to to the first one also on the morning of 2nd December from 10am-12. It will be 'Sketching Nature' using graphite pencils on paper … basically just plein air sketching with an emphasis on just enjoying the experience, if anyone is interested in joining in just contact me... Earthcare are providing lunch with it.
ART IN THE GARDEN WORKSHOP
SKETCHING NATURE WITH PENCIL AND PAPER
THERE IS HAPPINESS IN THE MAKING OF ART.
Art tends towards BALANCE, ORDER, JUDGEMENT, of RELATIVE VALUES, LAWS of
GROWTH, the ECONOMY OF LIVING. (Robert Henri)
Drawing enhances your creativity and activates your brainDrawing actively opens your brain to creative thinking. Developing a sense of imagination helps
stimulate the brain, creating new pathways allowing you to process new ideas and engage in
creative problem-solving. This practice can help you not only create something beautiful but also
apply that same imaginative power and critical thinking skills to your everyday situations.
Drawing is an act of meditation and promotes mindfulnessTaking the time to focus on a sketch allows you to be more mindful of the world around you. an
appreciation of beauty and truth, self inquiry through perceiving, it can help you find a sense ofbalance in your day to day.
Doodling can help you get your mind off of things
Doodling can help induce what scientists call the “flow” state. During the process, you become
fully engaged with the project at hand. This increased concentration can help push away anydistractions or negative thoughts that you may be experiencing
Drawing allows you to communicate better and develop a visual language
Drawing is like learning or practising a new language. Exercising your creativity can help you
express complex thoughts or emotions that you may not be able to find the words for. Developing
this visual language helps you better understand yourself and your own personal thoughts, feelings,
and desires. Through this, it may also help benefit the way you communicate with the world around
you.
Art is therapeutic and an effective form of stress relief
Drawing — and other forms of art — can help you release stress and anxiety. You can draw at
home to boost your imagination and creativity, be more mindful and grounded, and relieve anxious
thoughts.
Don't try to make a good Picture, it is about having an interest in the subject and what makes it
interesting to you.The Artist is learning to See, to Understand, to enjoy
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Hawkesbury Now 2023
It used to be called the 'Hawkesbury Art Fair' but now in its 10th year it has been renamed "Hawkesbury Now' 2023, at the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, the Deerubbin Centre in Windsor. It was officialy opened by deputy Mayor Barry Calvert and will be open daily until 3rd December.
The Piggery participated again and was represented by
Jenny Lloyd,
Kym Morris
Malcolm Robertson
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Hawkesbury Earthcare teacher training
The Hawkesbury Earthcare centre has been running a teacher training course all week, some of them dropped in to the Piggery for a visit yesterday.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Viewing the Piggery
Some neighbours accross the road taking a great interest in whats going on at the Piggery.
The Piggery Lane Studios are open every first Saturday of the Month 10am - 4pm
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Bus trip
on Tuesday 12th September we had a bus visit to the Piggery, arranged by Nomad Bus Tours, it was a 'Mystery Bus Trip' for about 50 Probus members. I think it was a long day for them as they went to Tizzana Winery, Ebenezer Church, a long lunch at Panthers, a visit to the Secret Garden and then the Piggery. We had a number of enthusiastic visitors... and the Earthcare Centre had people on hand for anyone that wanted to wander through the gardens as well, which has been a popular addition in the past.
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Hawkesbury Artists Trail Weekend
The Hawkesbury Artists Trail Weekend this year was a very enjoyable
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Hawkesbury Artists Trail
This year's Hawkesbury Art and Artisans Trail is coming up again at the end of August
This year as well as having the six resident artists at the Piggery we will be joined by some of the artists from the Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop with their pottery and other crafts. We plan to have displays inside and outside the Piggery.
Our Neighbours at the Hawkesbury Earthcare Centre have been working hard on getting their grounds and gardens in good shape for spring and will be open for visitors as well.
Sunday, September 25, 2022
HAWKESBURY ART FAIR
The Hawkesbury Art Fair is on again. The annual event for displaying and selling art by local artists was opened on Friday night 23rd September and will run until 23rd October. It is professionally curated and superbly hung and as usual it looks fabulous!
The Piggery was represented by works from Kym Morris, Sharron Whittington and Malcolm Robertson.
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