Do you remember the joy arts and crafts brought you as a child?
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Think back to when you learnt how to use scissors for the first time, the novelty of getting your hands dirty with paint, the instant mess and the instant fun.
Remember the fun-filled art experiences you shared with your friends? Comparing each others work, learning from others and striving to create something better each time?
You can bring the art back close to your heart with help from the Montague Arts and Crafts Society (MACS).
Anyone can relive their childhood fun by getting crafty and socialising at the same time.
Whether you're an arty whiz or complete beginner, the MACS group welcome the experienced and encourage those with none to give it a go.
"Everyone is welcome, it is not just women or men, kids and all ages are welcome," MACS member Kris Macauley said.
MACs has been part of the community for more than 40 years. There are six groups which continue to grow - mosaics, textiles, en plein air, life drawing, pottery and drawing and painting.
Member Judy Glover is a paint enthusiast with plenty of skills behind her.
"The plein air group loves to go outside and paint in the fresh air, it's such a great group thing for meeting people," she said.
Last week, Narooma News popped in to the MACS studio to see what all the fuss was about.
Members of the mosaic group were busy chipping away at their shiny puzzle-like pieces. Everyone agreed the studio was a place where creativity flowed and friendships blossomed.
For Susan, her involvement in the society has proven to be a huge part of her life.
"You can always find someone to talk to when you need, there is always someone to encourage you with your art and what you are doing to extend yourself," she said.
"It is such a nice place to come and meet people, to talk and be supported in your life - it's a bit like the hen's shed, the opposite of the men's shed," she laughed.
MACS look forward to gaining the full run of their studio in October, when their co-tenants, Narooma Men's Shed, is due to move to spanking new workshops near the scout hall.
"It will be great; we have plans to revamp the place and run workshops seven days a week," Ms Glover said.
MACS has more than 180 members, whose works have been exhibited at community festivals, such as Boats Afloat, the Narooma Oyster Festival, River of Art Festival and Rotary Markets.
For more information, or to become a member, head over to the Visitor Information Centre or pop in to the studio on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings at 24 Glasshouse Rocks Road, Narooma.
Email: macsartnarooma@gmail.com.