The Ballina Art Society
Supporting local artists through classes, exhibitions and community since 1972.
A creative community on the Northern Rivers
Ballina Art Society is a not-for-profit organisation formed by local artists in 1972. For over 50 years we have supported fellow artists and provided opportunities to learn, create and exhibit. Our members come from across the Ballina Shire and the wider Northern Rivers region, united by a love of art and a welcoming, encouraging environment.
We offer regular art classes for adults, run by experienced local tutors across a variety of mediums and styles. Each year we hold a major exhibition to showcase our members’ work to the public. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced artist, there is a place for you at Ballina Art Society.
Upcoming Classes
Explore our upcoming art classes and workshops. A new tutor and subject each month.
Mixed Media and Collage
Ellen Leo
Thursdays: 4, 11, 18, 25 September 2026
This course explores mixed media techniques including collage, layering, texture and found objects. Students will build up complex, visually rich surfaces using a combination of paint, paper, fabric and other materials.
Oil Painting Fundamentals
Tony Leitch
Thursdays: 7, 14, 21, 28 August 2026
This course covers the fundamentals of oil painting including colour theory, mixing, brushwork, composition and painting from life. Ideal for those new to oils or looking to strengthen their foundation.
Acrylics: Bold Colour and Texture
Meg Egglestone
Thursdays: 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2026
This course explores acrylic painting with a focus on bold colour, texture and mixed media techniques. Students will create a series of expressive works using palette knives, gels and unconventional tools.
Pastels: Colour and Light
Cecily Barrack
Thursdays: 3, 10, 17, 24 July 2026
Explore pastel painting with a focus on colour mixing, layering and creating a sense of light. Students will work on coloured paper to build rich, vibrant compositions from still life and landscape references.
Portrait Drawing in Charcoal
Roger Jones
Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22 May 2026
Learn to draw portraits in charcoal. This course covers proportion, facial structure, tonal values and techniques for creating depth and expression. We will work from photographs and live reference.
Watercolour Landscapes
Jane Mitchell
Thursdays: 3, 10, 17, 24 April 2026
This four-week course focuses on watercolour landscape painting. Students will work from photographs and plein air sketches to create expressive, light-filled landscape paintings. Suitable for all levels.
Annual Exhibition
From Our Gallery
A selection of artwork by our talented members.
Bushfire Survivors
Robyn Day
Mixed media
The Markets Nice
Margaret Brown
Pastel
At Sea
Penny Moore
Watercolour
Term 1 Class in Action
Ballina Art Society
Secret Cove Byron
Jann O'Connor
Oil on canvas
The Charge
Lorraine Spring
Acrylic on canvas
Koi Pond
Ray Madeline Van Dinther
Watercolour
Walk with Nature
Tad Sulfinski
Oil on canvas
Boulder Beach
Maria Heaton
Acrylic on canvas
Taking Flight
Cecily Barrack
Pastel on paper
View of the Valley
Meg Egglestone
Watercolour
Winter Snow in Surrey
Roger Jones
Oil on canvas
Our Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors who help make our classes and exhibitions possible.