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December

2.00pm–5.00pm

Workshop: “FINISHING OFF”

The last workshop of the year will be devoted to completing your unfinished masterpieces among friends, helped along by mince pies.

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January

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: SALLY MINNS “Abstracting Still Life”

Continuing the theme of Still Life, Sally will show us an alternative way to approach the subject. She will provide objects for us to paint but feel free to bring your own as well. Any medium.

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February

7.45pm – 10.00pm

Demonstration: JONATHAN NEWEY “Modern Landscapes”

Jonathan has progressed from his representational style to a looser one, creating arresting images in doing so.

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February

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: JONATHAN NEWEY “Modern Landscapes”

Jonathan will guide us through his loose style and help us create our own expressive landscapes. Any medium.

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February

2.00lm – 5.00pm

Workshop: MARGIE HASLEWOOD “After Monet”

Following on from her very successful “After Klimt” workshop, Margie moves on to explain how to achieve our own Monet-like masterpieces. Any medium.

6

March

7.45pm – 10.00pm

Demonstration: CLARE WEATHERILL “Animals in the Wild”

Clare recently went on a Safari painting holiday and shares her experiences with us. She has also written about the holiday for the Winter Newsletter. Watercolour.

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March

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: CLARE WEATHERILL “Animals in the Wild”

With Clare’s guidance we will create wild animals. Or, if you prefer, your pet. Watercolour.

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March

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: “Life Model”

We will have access to a life model for the afternoon who will take up a variety of poses for different times. Any medium but pencil/charcoal recommended.

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April

7.45pm – 10.00pm

Demonstration: MARK WARNER “Sunset over the Sea”

Mark shares his love of the sea, taking us through his method of producing a striking sunset using his favourite colour palette. Acrylic.

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April

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: MARK WARNER “Sunset over the Sea”

Mark will help us achieve our own version of last night’s subject. Any medium but preferably acrylic.

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May

7.45pm – 10.00pm

Demonstration: ELLA HAYWARD “Landscape in Collage”

Ella demonstrates her highly individual and fascinating use of collage to create her version of a landscape.

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May

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: ELLA HAYWARD “Landscape in Collage”

Ella will be on hand to guide us through her way with collage. Please feel free to bring your own materials to create a truly individual piece of art.

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May

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: “Birds of Prey”

After 2025’s amazingly popular and succlu workshop we had to invite Jason and Wendy back with their begiling birds. Any medium, including a camera.

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June

7.45pm – 10.00pm

Demonstration: SHARON HURST “A Summer Scene”

Our old friend Sharon returns to give us her take on a summer landscape with bright sunshine and strong shadows – it promises to be a good evening. Watercolour..

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June

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: SHARON HURST “A Summer Scene”

Sharon will help us achieve a summer idyll using the techniques she demonstrated last night. Watercolour, but medium of your choice.

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June

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: MARCIA HUGHES “Summer Flowers”

Marcia, a botanical artist specialising in watercolour, makes a welcome return to guide us through the techniques of flower painting. Flowers will be provided but if you have a favourite, please bring it along. Watercolour, but medium of your choice.

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September

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: MARGIE HASLEWOOD “Wonky Buildings”

Returning from the summer break we start the autumn on a lighthearted theme. Margie shows us how she achieves a popular style of architectural depiction. Any medium.

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October

7.45pm – 10.00pm

Demonstration: SARA VERTIGAN “Snow Scene with Trees”

Sara will use stunning light and shadow effects in a snow scene to remember. Oils.

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October

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: SARA VERTIGAN “Snow Scene with Trees”

Sara will guide us through her techniques to produce a snow scene. You may even want to use it as your Christmas card. Any medium.

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October

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: ELLA HAYWARD “Roots”

Expect the unexpected from Ella! Inspired by the works of Nature, she will be exploring patterns and shapes created by tree roots. She will be bringing her collection of roots for use to work from but if you have your own, feel free to use them.

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November

7.45pm – 10.00pm

Demonstration: HESTER BERRY “Night Scene”

Hester is new to our society and is a landscape artist from Devon who paints in oils. She will take us through her process.

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November

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Workshop: HESTER BERRY “Night Scene”

Following on from the previous evening, Hester will help us achieve our own painting. Medium of your choice.