Stafford Art Group       

Coming Shortly - Stafford Art Group Winter Exhibition - Oddfellows Hall - 22nd and 23rd November 

A Busy Programme For October/ November

Stafford Art Group welcomes new members from the absolute beginner to the most accomplished.

figure drawing- urban sketching- still life - projected images

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WhatsApp The group uses WhatsApp community, to communicate and has a number of groups within the community. Contact Grant Parker to be added on to the members group


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This evening, 8th November , we were treated to a presentation by local artist Steve Woodhams. Steve originates from Bloxwich and is soon to be the Chair at the Walsall Artists Group - a well established group of artists for over 70 years.

Following on from our recent presentation on Urban Sketching, I was able to participate in an Urban Sketchers meet this morning. One of our local groups is the Stoke branch who hold sketching events fortnightly. Todays meet was in Victoria Park Stafford.

What a spendid way to spend a Saturday! Carole and Shiela once again delivered an inspiring and informative workshop on using alcohol inks. Starting with a thorough explanation and demonstration of the materials - which were new to many of the attendees, we were quickly encouraged to have a go. All art materials were provided, although we all had...

On Tuesday 8th October, SAG was treated to another illustrative presentation from our very own Keith Potts. Keith shared his love of sketching outdoors, often in urban areas , aiming to capture a moment in time of the places he visits. An assortment of Keith's sketch books were passed around for members to see first hand what can be achieved...

An art exhibition by local professional artists has recently opened at the Museum of Cannock Chase.

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This evening, 8th November , we were treated to a presentation by local artist Steve Woodhams. Steve originates from Bloxwich and is soon to be the Chair at the Walsall Artists Group - a well established group of artists for over 70 years.

Following on from our recent presentation on Urban Sketching, I was able to participate in an Urban Sketchers meet this morning. One of our local groups is the Stoke branch who hold sketching events fortnightly. Todays meet was in Victoria Park Stafford.

What a spendid way to spend a Saturday! Carole and Shiela once again delivered an inspiring and informative workshop on using alcohol inks. Starting with a thorough explanation and demonstration of the materials - which were new to many of the attendees, we were quickly encouraged to have a go. All art materials were provided, although we all had...

On Tuesday 8th October, SAG was treated to another illustrative presentation from our very own Keith Potts. Keith shared his love of sketching outdoors, often in urban areas , aiming to capture a moment in time of the places he visits. An assortment of Keith's sketch books were passed around for members to see first hand what can be achieved...


Bee Breaths

29/07/2024

Here's a little exercise to help reduce stress, using a calming "bee breath".

Many times in our lives we have to deal with uncertainty but when we are anxious we can over-estimate the danger and the chances of bad things happening.

Urban Sketchers - The official zine of Urban Sketchers

A bit late... but better late than never! The most recent zine for the Urban Sketchers is now available

https://urbansketchers.org/2024/09/01/drawing-attention-september-2024/?mc_cid=3c173ca127&mc_eid=0ad458210e

Check out the articles to see how sketchers all over the world are recording their 'moments in time' from a wide variety of countries. 

This is a companion to Keith presentation recently on Urban Sketching. Please give it a view. You wont be disappointed- so much to learn !

Stoke Urban Sketchers.

Urban Sketchers feature in the Artist Magazine


JustGiving - Sponsor me now!


This button links you to JustGiving which will send your donation to the charity. The current charity is Katherine House Hospice in Stafford. You can edit the amount to donate from £1 up.

We have now reached £874 in donations to Katherine House Hospice in Stafford...... well done