Stafford Art Group       

Highlights in the coming week - Tuesday 15th Figure Drawing with live model - Saturday 19th one day workshop 

A Busy Programme For October


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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ANNOUNCING 

Creative Inspiration

Special one day experimental workshop exploring the use of alcohol inks to create stunning images 

Saturday 19th October at Littleworth Community Centre 10am to 4pm 

Just £15  non members welcome

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Stunning results - creating art with alcohol ink 


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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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.

The Annual Three Counties Exhibition is now drawing to a close. Held at the majestic Burslem School of Art, 98 pieces of work from artists across the 3 counties on Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire were chosen from a total of about 260 submissions. Artists exhibiting ranged from amateur to professional, demonstrating a wide range of media...

A mostly sunny but also very blustery afternoon was had by the members who attended the Burston Village sketching afternoon. Burston is a pretty little village just a short walk from the Greyhound Inn car-park. The village is centred around a large pond, fringed with scenic houses and a historic old church tucked away behind them. Members scattered...

The sun shone on the park in all it's glory! and the sketchers found either shady or sunny spots to sit and draw one of the towns most beautiful features, Plenty to choose from with an assortment of trees, flower beds, the river and its striking bridges, as well as some lovely statues. A great day was had by all to meet , chat and draw. ...

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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.

The Annual Three Counties Exhibition is now drawing to a close. Held at the majestic Burslem School of Art, 98 pieces of work from artists across the 3 counties on Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire were chosen from a total of about 260 submissions. Artists exhibiting ranged from amateur to professional, demonstrating a wide range of media...

A mostly sunny but also very blustery afternoon was had by the members who attended the Burston Village sketching afternoon. Burston is a pretty little village just a short walk from the Greyhound Inn car-park. The village is centred around a large pond, fringed with scenic houses and a historic old church tucked away behind them. Members scattered...


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