Fundamentals in Drawing Di Bell
Tutorial 15th November 2025
Di will bring some items for the class to draw.
She will teach the fundamentals, such as those in Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards.
We will be using Charcoal and pencils for our drawings. Venue location Norma's Kitchen at the Lismore Show grounds.
Art Supplies to bring
Reasonable quality smooth drawing paper or the same in a Sketchbook
Willow Charcoal and Charcoal Pencils in black and white
Kneadable Eraser
Regular drawing supplies, your choice, Pencils, sharpeners, erasers.
Tutorials cost $35 for members and $55 for visitors/non-members. ALL WELCOME
- 9am for 9.30am start with finish generally 2.30pm
- Tea and Coffee is included but bring your lunch
All levels of experience welcomed. We are all of us learners!
Di Bell
Di Bell is a passionate student of the arts whose creative journey began in Central Queensland in 1998 with the Rolleston Painting Group.
She developed her early practice through Flying Arts workshops, and went on to serve as a regional representative, participating in standout sessions such as the 2005 Magnetic Island workshop.
In 2000, she attended McGregor Summer School at the University of Toowoomba, studying under Sharon Muir. This foundational experience cemented her commitment to the visual arts. She later joined Maranoa Artists Inc. in Roma, actively engaging in workshops and annual Easter Art Competitions.
A pivotal moment came in 2006 with an art tour and workshop in Italy led by Gold Coast teacher Lucja Ray—an experience that broadened her artistic perspective. After relocating to Ballina in 2005, she continued her development under the guidance of respected regional tutors.
She remains deeply committed to lifelong learning, regularly attending tutorials with the Lismore Art Club and Byron School of Arts. Her work celebrates life through creative expression, and she finds great joy in sharing her artistic passion with others.
All levels of experience welcomed. We are all of us learners!
Art club venues - always plenty of room
Venue: Lismore Show Grounds Norma's Kitchen
Via the lower entry to Show Grounds (market will be on the left), straight ahead, the Elders sign is on the Norma's Kitchen building. Entry is to the right hand side, unload and then find a park.
Venue: Tullera Hall
682 Dunoon Rd Tullera 2480
The hall is approximately a 10-minute drive from Lismore, along Dunoon Road. The hall also has a fridge & microwave, toilets on site, wheelchair accessible and there is plenty of parking.
Venue: Flourish Gallery
15 Casino St, South Lismore (next to Southside Pharmacy)
gallery, tutorial and workshop spaces with wheelchair access
in the future
Suggestions?
We are planning workshops, painting day outs & holiday workshops.
Do you have any suggestions?
- Single day, two-day, weekly lessons or week-long workshops?
- Where? Indoor, outdoor. Your art group, a gallery you know, Norfolk Island, Bali?
- Drawing, sketching, watercolour, oils, portraits, still life?
email lismoreartclub@gmail.com with your thoughts
Greeting cards for 2025
Fun Greeting Card painting days
We create greeting cards (good to practice our painting skills) to promote and make a bit of money for the Club.
- Friday mornings
- Venue Flourish Gallery 15 Casino St South Lismore
- Most Friday mornings 10am to 12 noon
- Bring your materials e.g. paint, brushes
- This is a free event to have fun, chat & paint
The Club can supply blank cards for painting however you may prefer to bring your own watercolour paper. Cards are sold at our annual Exhibition and at Sheila Turner’s Framing shop, The Strand Arcade. Molesworth St Lismore
and Flourish Gallery south Lismore..
Harry's workshops
2025
Harry is teaching oil painting workshops next term, catering for beginners and advanced. Please note that most of the establishments below have not yet updated for all of next terms workshops.
- Byron Community College, 22 & 29 Mar https://byroncollege.org.au/course-category/visual-arts/
- Cowper Gallery & Studio, 3 & 10 May http://cowperartgallery.com/index.php/workshops/
- Lismore Art Club, 19 July