Celebrating the games

Judith Hoste and her art students celebrated recently with Marie Kearns, grandmother of swimmer Leisel Jones, following her recent Commonwealth Games success.

Marie Kearns is an art student of Judith Hoste.

"Marie has been attending oil painting classes since 1987 and is an accomplished artist," Ms Hoste said.

"Marie attended the Commonwealth Games to watch Leisel swim and returned to her art class after the games were finished."

Judith and the students surprised Marie welcoming her back by celebrating with champagne and cake and a special medal presentation.

They also decorated the studio with green and gold streamers and balloons with "Advance Australia Fair" playing in the background.

Press release, April 1 Judith Hoste