Carol led the workshop on 7th April, where members created artwork based on the theme of Spring. Carol brought in photographs, gardening books and some flowers picked from her own garden. Here are some pictures of work in progress.
Spring time!
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Speedy portraits
On 31st March, Lynda led a workshop on fast portaits. It involved sketching portraits of each other, using only fine-line pens, each one being done in less than 20 minutes. Pens and paper were provided. At the end of the morning a ‘Rogues Gallery’ was set up. This was a challenging but really fun day, with members producing some lovely work.
Inspired by chess
The shape and colour workshop led by Lynne was about black and white chess pieces. Lynne provided many examples of other artists works and different chess objects which helped to inspire members to produce some stunning work.
Drawing peacock feathers
The workshop was led by Janet, who brought along some peacock feather drawings, information on how to paint one as well as many lovely examples she had painted herself. This inspired members to produce some amazing pictures.
Art Activist Barbie
At the beginning of March, Dr. Sarah Williamson illustrated talk with ‘Art Activist Barbie’ on creative subversion in galleries and museums.
Dr. Sarah Williamson from the University of Huddersfield, with the help of a Barbie doll, is on a mission to highlight the lack of female artists represented in our galleries and museums.
Barbie, with the aid of a fabulous wardrobe and armed with mini placards is cleverly photographed in front of various paintings and statues, protesting at the way that women are portrayed as scantily clad/naked maids and sirens throughout history. ArtActivistBarbie has a world-wide following on Twitter and has even been to Westminster to highlight her campaign to ministers.
Sarah’s talk sparked a lot of lively discussion with members. She was thanked by Lynda who presented Sarah with a new Barbie to help her with future campaigns.
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