Wednesday 1st December 2021
An oil art workshop was hosted by artist Ben McLeod. Members were encouraged to build their painting up in layers and learnt some useful techniques regarding choosing the correct aspect ratio, paint application and using light and dark for best effect. Here are some of the works achieved in just a few hours. |
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Wednesday 24th November 2021
This week the Art Group members were challenged to use a restricted palette of black, white and one other colour, in a subject of their choice. Here are the results!
This week the Art Group members were challenged to use a restricted palette of black, white and one other colour, in a subject of their choice. Here are the results!
Wednesday 10th November 2021
Our acrylic workshop today was led by artist Graham Lowe, who guided through our own interpretations of a painting by Edward Seago. Below is a slideshow of the groups work.
Our acrylic workshop today was led by artist Graham Lowe, who guided through our own interpretations of a painting by Edward Seago. Below is a slideshow of the groups work.
Wednesday 27th October 2021
Renowned local artist Catherine MacDiarmid led a workshop on line drawing today. Here are some of the members work.
Renowned local artist Catherine MacDiarmid led a workshop on line drawing today. Here are some of the members work.
Wednesday 20th October 2021 Members choice session.
In response to the Group's request for a different layout of tables, this new layout was trialled in the hall today. The layout will be tweaked in the future so that members wishing to work on their own, have that choice.
In response to the Group's request for a different layout of tables, this new layout was trialled in the hall today. The layout will be tweaked in the future so that members wishing to work on their own, have that choice.
AGM Wednesday 13th October 2021 at 2pm WI Village Hall, Orchard Road, Arnside.
Subscriptions of £25 due for the year to run till next October 2022.
An excellent attendance of over 30 members were welcomed to the AGM. After the meeting, members formed groups to discuss the future needs of the group and pool ideas.
Subscriptions of £25 due for the year to run till next October 2022.
An excellent attendance of over 30 members were welcomed to the AGM. After the meeting, members formed groups to discuss the future needs of the group and pool ideas.
Wednesday 6th October 2021 - Autumn inspiration.
Brenda Garsden led a member's workshop using Autumn leaves for inspiration. Here are some of the artworks in progress.
Brenda Garsden led a member's workshop using Autumn leaves for inspiration. Here are some of the artworks in progress.
Wednesday 22nd September 2021 - Portrait sketches.
Kay Duff encouraged all members to partner up to draw 10 minute portraits of each other using pencil or charcoal. After some instruction on techniques, everyone produced some recognizable drawings, with the added bonus of meeting other members, as they sat for them.
Kay Duff encouraged all members to partner up to draw 10 minute portraits of each other using pencil or charcoal. After some instruction on techniques, everyone produced some recognizable drawings, with the added bonus of meeting other members, as they sat for them.
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