This Autumn we have a workshop by Laura Donaldson. Laura’s woodland
scenes are bright and lively, see her website . For the first time we have had
to unfortunately cancel two of our Autumn workshops September and
November (for different reasons), but you can be reassured we have found
another artist Nick Gear for November . Details of workshops below.
Maureen Scott
*AN INCREASE IN SUBSCRIPTION FROM 1st September 2024. NOW
£20. Please alter any Standing Orders and payments , from £15 to £20.
Subscriptions can be paid at the AGM on Sat. 9th November to the
Membership Secretary Gwynneth Johnson.
*WORKSHOPS*
Workshops are held at Bramcote Memorial Hall from 10am to 4pm (please
arrive by 9.45am to help set up), usually on a Saturday unless otherwise
stated.
**Saturday 19th October, 2024
Laura Donaldson – Woodland Landscape – Acrylics
This is opportunity to produce a Woodland Landscape in a bright modern style
either from your own Photographs or pictures or from Laura’s examples. She will
demonstrate 2 paintings throughout the day and people are welome to do 1 or 2
paintings themselves. She uses canvas board, around 12×16” and a tabletop
easle, but can work on whatever background you wish. She uses permanent
marker pens sometimes, so bring some along if you want to try. Also scrapers, old
credit cards and some bubble wrap feature in her work. She will have some spare
but if people have some it will be handy.
www.lauradonaldson.co.
**Saturday 16th November, 2024
Unfortunately Jenny Mckenzie has had to cancel this workshop for personal
reasons. Artist Nick Gear has agreed to do the workshop for us. He is an
inspirational contemporary abstract artist, whose work often
demonstrates his connection to nature through his walking. Something
completely different for us. More details to follow.
For those who had already booked and paid you can transfer the payment to
Nick Gear’s workshop or to a future workshop. You may want to wait until you
see Nick’s workshop details, but then please email Janet :
janetwaters32@gmail.com with your request. (If necessary a refund can be
made).
2025
** Saturday 11th January 2025
MEMBERS CLUB DAY Bring along anything you want to paint, draw, etc.,
there is no tutor, so only £10 for the day to cover the cost of the room hire.
This is the time to finish that painting you planned to do. A nice social time,
with like minded people, discussing art, asking others advise on media and
techniques etc…
** Saturday 15th February
Ju Smith – Abstract Collage
Ju is a degree trained artist from the University of Nottingham, a member of
KITH Artist Collective and a member of the Spotted Dog Art Group. Her work
has intrigued us, and she kindly agreed to show her unique way of working
with collage. It will sure to be an enjoyable day with new and different ideas.
More details to come.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 9th November, 2024 at Bramcote
Memorial Hall in the small front room. 10am to 12 noon.
Everyone is welcome. Find out what your Spotted Dog Art Group does, have
your say. You can pay your subscription for the year – £20. Tea/coffee and
biscuits.