There were so many people in the cosy Yass Lawn Tennis Club on Friday night that it was difficult to get from one side of the room to the other.
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It was the opening night of the Yass Lawn Tennis Club art class' exhibition and John McClung estimated that more than 100 people crammed into the resplendent Fifield Lane gallery.
With champagne flowing, guests made their way around the room admiring the work of the 10 local artists.
Their esteemed teacher for the past four years, John McClung, was thrilled for his students, whom he said were "all very pleased with the exhibition".
"In years past I've had to pull work out that hasn't been up to scratch but this year everything was shown," he told the Tribune.
"The aim was to have all of the students represented and they were which is a huge credit to them.
"There was a very good crowd and all their work was well received so I'm really happy for them."
Eight paintings were sold on the night and artist Angela Regan's still life painting won the vote to be crowned as the 'People's Choice'.
The group, which meets every Monday morning at the tennis club, will now begin work on their 2015 masterpieces and Mr McClung will stay at the helm in the foreseeable future.
"I'll continue on for the time being, I've really enjoyed the last four years so we'll work towards the Christmas break and go from there," he said.