In Series 3 Episode 1 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, as in the previous two series, listeners will be treated to interludes of bird song locally recorded from our backyards integral to our local surroundings. Followed by host Hadijah Munting chatting with Chris Beard, president of the Hornsby Art Society, the start of spring and all that blooms as inspiration to artists and the plein air groups. Special guest from the Hornsby Art Society artist Nel Davis talking about the wonderful world of painting with watercolours and how this all came about for her. Hadijah also talks with the talented Harriet Bennett about her challenging juggling act as a student, barista and musician. You will have the pleasure of listening to her mesmerising songs in this episode and subsequent episodes.

In Series 3 Episode 1 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, as in the previous two series, listeners will be treated to interludes of bird song locally recorded from our backyards integral to our local surroundings. Followed by host Hadijah Munting chatting with Chris Beard, president of the Hornsby Art Society, the start of spring and all that blooms as inspiration to artists and the plein air groups. Special guest from the Hornsby Art Society artist Nel Davis talking about the wonderful world of painting with watercolours and how this all came about for her. Hadijah also talks with the talented Harriet Bennett about her challenging juggling act as a student, barista and musician. You will have the pleasure of listening to her mesmerising songs in this episode and subsequent episodes.

Art is not only for culture, education and communication; art also has healing powers. Recent challenges of Covid have placed additional strains on mental health, but artistic practices, including both visual art and music, have much potential to contribute to positive mental health in our local community. This program draws attention to local artists who can inspire others to find out more or join in themselves. Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society (HAS) aims to promote Visual Arts in the local Hornsby community.

Art is not only for culture, education and communication; art also has healing powers. Recent challenges of Covid have placed additional strains on mental health, but artistic practices, including both visual art and music, have much potential to contribute to positive mental health in our local community. This program draws attention to local artists who can inspire others to find out more or join in themselves. Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society (HAS) aims to promote Visual Arts in the local Hornsby community.

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Art Layers Series 3 Ep 1

In Episode 4 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Leonie Fischer, secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about being a volunteer for the Hornsby art Society.
In this episode, listeners will be treated to bird song from Kalkari track Mt Colah.
Chatting with Environmentalist Beverley Gwatkin. Listeners learn more of her career in Pharmaceuticals plus the significant and interesting details of St Ives Wildflower gardens and the numerous volunteer groups.
Due to popular demand Kane Stewart returns playing an original composition.
Followed by a special guest Paul Sorell talking about how career, family and island-hopping
opportunities have come his way. This will also include Paul’s time in PNG working for Shell.

In Episode 4 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Leonie Fischer, secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about being a volunteer for the Hornsby art Society. In this episode, listeners will be treated to bird song from Kalkari track Mt Colah. Chatting with Environmentalist Beverley Gwatkin. Listeners learn more of her career in Pharmaceuticals plus the significant and interesting details of St Ives Wildflower gardens and the numerous volunteer groups. Due to popular demand Kane Stewart returns playing an original composition. Followed by a special guest Paul Sorell talking about how career, family and island-hopping opportunities have come his way. This will also include Paul’s time in PNG working for Shell.

Art Layers Series 4 Ep 4

In Episode 3 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Leonie Fischer, secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about the many painting group opportunities available.
As in previous episodes, listeners will be treated to bird song from Songs of Disappearance, an album of Australian bird calls created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.
Hadijah also talks with the diversely talented Di Bowls about her challenging juggling act with family, career and being a volunteer at ‘The Cottage Brooklyn’. Listeners hear how being part of The Cottage Community art gallery has empowered the community.
Harriett Bennet returns with another one of her original and captivating songs.
Hadijah also interviews Roz Cameron. Listeners will perceive how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious educators are. In general, you will hear details of Roz’s life growing up on a farm in Yenda.

In Episode 3 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Leonie Fischer, secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about the many painting group opportunities available. As in previous episodes, listeners will be treated to bird song from Songs of Disappearance, an album of Australian bird calls created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds. Hadijah also talks with the diversely talented Di Bowls about her challenging juggling act with family, career and being a volunteer at ‘The Cottage Brooklyn’. Listeners hear how being part of The Cottage Community art gallery has empowered the community. Harriett Bennet returns with another one of her original and captivating songs. Hadijah also interviews Roz Cameron. Listeners will perceive how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious educators are. In general, you will hear details of Roz’s life growing up on a farm in Yenda.

Art Layers Series 4 Ep 3

In Episode 2 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host local artist Hadijah Munting has another chat with the secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, Leonie Fisher, on insights into the varied and interesting experiences that the Hornsby Art Society offers its members.
In this episode, listeners will be treated to bird song from Oberon, morning chatter by our avian friends.
Hadijah also interviews Dr John Giblin, in general you will be able to hear particular details of John’s personal life--growing up, schooling--and his remarkable achievements.
Musician, Kane Stewart, returns with his performance of another amazing and thought-provoking original song.

In Episode 2 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host local artist Hadijah Munting has another chat with the secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, Leonie Fisher, on insights into the varied and interesting experiences that the Hornsby Art Society offers its members. In this episode, listeners will be treated to bird song from Oberon, morning chatter by our avian friends. Hadijah also interviews Dr John Giblin, in general you will be able to hear particular details of John’s personal life--growing up, schooling--and his remarkable achievements. Musician, Kane Stewart, returns with his performance of another amazing and thought-provoking original song.

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