Visual Arts Society of Yass Inc

19/06/2026

Wow what a day at VASY’S Creative Encounters
… with a soft start and lots of chatter.

We then settled into a welcome from Rose Marin STA and video from one of our guests Kerry McInnis in Sydney! Yes! Sadly unable to be with us. Wishing Mike a quick recovery. Hug.

Gina Fairley shone with her wonderful creative story about Olio Jewellery, her previous life, about change and future thoughts.

Thank you for being with us Gina.

Rose Marin stepped into Kerry's space at short notice and we experienced and laughed our way through her unknown creative side. Something we don't really see day to day as EO of STA.

Gratitude for the CASP grant, to the workings of the STA team, our guests and everyone who brought the day together.

Love the Yass Lawn Tennis Club as a venue. Clean up was quick'ish but we must say a permanent VASY venue would be easier!

Always a privilege to see inside an artist’s process.

Southern Tablelands Arts Create NSW Kerry McInnis Gina Fairley

01/06/2026

We shot a video yesterday with Rose Marin of to promote our upcoming event, Creative Encounters. These are the kinds of lovely fresh ingredients you can expect in our three course lunch at the event, which will be held at the Yass Lawn Tennis Club. Book your spot to hear from our guest speakers Gina Fairley and Kerry McInnis and get to know local artists.
Wednesday 17 June 10am - 2.30pm
Supported by the Country Arts Support Program (CASP)

26/05/2026

Thank you to for being with VASY in Yass to lead your wonderful workshop, The Light Filled Still Life.
Natasha Rushka led a group of us in a weekend workshop painting still life subjects in oils and acrylics. We spent plenty of time with brushes in hand, as well as covering a lot of theory (which she described as ‘drinking from the firehose’) - and watching Natasha demonstrate her process.
Please come back again, Natasha!

You can find more of Natasha's work at www.natasharuschka.com

20/05/2026

We are delighted to invite you to a very special event, "Creative Encounters" with guests Gina Fairley and Kerry McInnis
Inspiring our arts community through conversation and artistic expression. Hear from our two guests while you enjoy a delicious three course lunch

Kerry McInnis
Kerry is a portrait and landscape painter, art teacher and judge. She will share personal stories, challenges and insights about sustaining a creative life and the value of artistic expression, demonstrating her craft, showing techniques, tools and decision-making processes.

Gina Fairley
After 35 years of exhibition management, curating and arts journalism throughout the world, Gina launched OLIO Jewellery in the depths of the Covid pandemic. Unafraid of reinvention after an early career in jewellery making, she will share how embracing change, curiosity and experimentation in the studio can unlock confidence and creative growth.

Wednesday June 17 2026
10am - 2.30 at Yass Lawn Tennis Club
Limited bookings open on Humanitix
Cost $85
https://events.humanitix.com/you-are-invited-to-join-us-for-creative-encounters

This project is supported by the Country Arts Support Program, a devolved funding program administered by Southern Tablelands Arts on behalf of the NSW Government.

22/04/2026

A beautiful autumn morning in the Derringullen Creek garden and studio. Willow weaving, mixed media magpies and collage with tutors Penny, Fiona and Pauline. The ducks kept visiting us and the various bird life were a delight. Thank you Penny Kerr for your generous hosting.

07/04/2026

Create an Obelisk and Cloche
Saturday April 18

Using willow, learn how to create your garden obelisk and cloche for plant support or protection.

Suitable for climbers and vegetables these structures are made from natural willow. This is a small hands-on workshop making your own creation. Take time to wander and immerse yourself in Penny's autumn garden.

Sign up here
https://events.humanitix.com/twist-and-twig-willow

05/04/2026

Putting Meaning Into Your Art
Workshop Saturday April 18
With

It's beautifully painted, but so what? What does the work tell or ask the viewer?

These are some of the questions explored in Pauline's collage workshop. You will explore the small, personalised stories that the artist brings to their art. This is a pathway to understanding how to add a layer of intrigue to your paintings, drawings, sculptures or any media you work in.

Take time to wander and immerse yourself in Penny's autumn garden.

Book via Humanitix, vasyinc.com or link in bio

01/04/2026