Just half an hour's drive away is Walsall Art Gallery, where the Walsall Society of Artists are currently exhibiting their work. This is their 74th Annual Exhibition. We were visited recently by one of their members , and soon to be Chair, Steve Woodhams (who did a demo on his Cubist Style ).
If you fancy a break from all things christmas... I can thoroughly recommend the Maurice Wade Exhibition which is currently at Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. The temporary exhibition is showing a wide range of Wade's work spanning his painting years. He works in a very monochromatic style, creating the stark landscape of the potteries.
Our winter exhibition took place on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November. Oddfellows was transformed into an Art Gallery of wonderful artworks displayed beautifully. The cafe was available for drinks and cakes at very affordable prices.
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.
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. ...
Just half an hour's drive away is Walsall Art Gallery, where the Walsall Society of Artists are currently exhibiting their work. This is their 74th Annual Exhibition. We were visited recently by one of their members , and soon to be Chair, Steve Woodhams (who did a demo on his Cubist Style ).
If you fancy a break from all things christmas... I can thoroughly recommend the Maurice Wade Exhibition which is currently at Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. The temporary exhibition is showing a wide range of Wade's work spanning his painting years. He works in a very monochromatic style, creating the stark landscape of the potteries.
Our winter exhibition took place on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November. Oddfellows was transformed into an Art Gallery of wonderful artworks displayed beautifully. The cafe was available for drinks and cakes at very affordable prices.
