Our member Philip Hickin had organised a follow-up session to the talk last week about Tiffany windows. He had provided books, photos and many copies of Tiffany windows in black and white for members to colour in according to their choice. In addition there were bookmarks where we could slide in finished small pictures. We were soon so absorbed in our work that you could have heard a pin drop.
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Tiffany windows
Last week the HAS enjoyed an illustrated talk on Tiffany by Douglas Jackson. However, though Tiffany’s famous lamps and table decorations were mentioned, the emphasis was on stained glass windows by Tiffany which was new for most members.
Douglas showed on screen many stunning examples. They featured three-dimensional-looking figures and objects, many of them placed in landscapes that seem to recede in space. He gave St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Troy, New York, USA as one example of where you can admire amazing Tiffany windows.
New Syllabus
Our new syllabus for July to September is now available.
Recycled surfaces
Linda had prepared thoroughly our Recycle Workshop. On display was a book about Toulouse Lautrec who already worked successfully with recycled materials. Lynda had even found a recent winner in a painting competition who said that painting on packaging material often creates surprising results. Lynda had brought many diverse images to pick from and during the workshop the silence proved that people really enjoyed working on cardboard, brown paper etc.
Grandad Wheels talk
Last Friday a lot of members came to listen to our guest speaker Brian Abram. He gave a very interesting and moving illustrated talk on how he came to write 6 books in the series ‘Grandad Wheels’. Brian goes to many primary schools reading out of his books and talking to the children, thus breaking down prejudices about people in wheelchairs.
Many of us had seen him recently on TV on the One Show or read about him at the website www.grandadwheels.com
After the break, with cake baked by our member Jenny, Lynne Hickin explained in fascinating details how she went about illustrating the books.
The books are being sold for £6.90. All proceeds go to two charities that offer support to people who have suffered a spinal injury – the ‘Spinal Injuries Association ‘and ‘Back Up’.
