In April 1974, nineteen interested art students met at “Tomintoul” the home of Jean Hill who had been asked to start an art class for the Nowra Technical College in Milton. At first they set up residence using the lounge room of Jean’s home. This group raised money for all essential equipment needed for art students.
These students had to move from home to home for some time, eventually along with the Potters, they were given the keys of the “Millhouse” in Ulladulla. This house was situated opposite the harbour in the grounds of the Civic Centre. From there the artists practised and established themselves as “Artists in Residence”. The art students held their first exhibition in the Millhouse and opened their rooms during the holiday times for visitors and locals to view and many sales were made.
