Community
19 September, 2025
New group adds splash of colour
RETIRED men with an interest in art will soon have a place to meet, bond and share their experiences and stories.
Local artist Rod Cameron is the mastermind behind the recently formed ‘Retired Men’s Get Together’ group and he is calling on all like-minded men to gather on a regular basis in the heart of Warrnambool.
“My aim of this group, which will hold its first gathering next Friday afternoon, September 26, is to provide an outlet for retired men to once again pick up a paintbrush or pencil and have a go,” he said.
“It will be very much a social group; a welcoming space where retired men who were painters or drawers at school can have the opportunity to again explore and enjoy art.”
With no experience needed, and no pressure on participants to produce high-standard work, artists will be on hand at each meeting to provide helpful tips and encouragement.
“And if there are also some retired men who enjoy and appreciate art but would prefer to just sit and watch that’s fine too,” Rod said.
“They are all most welcome to come along and have a cuppa and a chat. Our first get-together next week will be just to get some ideas on what is required, what the group would like to do and how it will all work.”
Participants are welcome to take along paints, pencils, watercolours, crayons, pastels and anything else they wish.
“The only requirement to join our get together is that participants are retired men.”
A small yearly membership fee will apply to cover the cost of insurance, along with a $2 fee per session to cover coffee and biscuits.
It is anticipated that each session will be held on Fridays from 1pm-3.30pm at the home of the Warrnambool and District Artists Society in Coramba Court Warrnambool.
Anyone wanting further information can contact Rod on 0407 537 082.
