Enough about the kitchen………

I know this newsletter comes hot on the heals of February’s, but that one went out a bit late and we had a few things we wanted to tell you………..sorry he made me do it.

Start Drawing
Nigel has started a drawing group on Wednesday evenings 7.00 to 9.00, aimed at beginners and improvers. It is run on a drop in basis and costs £10 per session. Each week he will set up a subject or theme and offer guidance and tuition – as well as tea, coffee and bickies. If you would like to join in and haven’t been before, just give us a call and let us know you’re coming. 01255 242930. In spite of the fact that we haven’t really publicized the group, the first two have been well attended, with as many men as women – a first in the studio!

Hazel Lale

For those of you who subscribe to the SAA’s Paint Magazine, I’d like to point you in the direction of an interesting article in the March edition by Hazel. In it she discusses the thought processes and methods which lead her away from purely representational interpretations of her subjects, towards a more personal and emotional response. In the article she uses animals as the example, but her subjects range from portraits, to buildings, to landscape. All are approached in the same way, a manipulation of line, colour and shape to find exciting patterns and compositions.A painting by Hazel adorns the front cover of our 2017 Art Programme and fits very nicely with the theme of her workshop with us in May – Boats and Harbours.

Best wishes
Bev