21st March 2025 – Esther described how she makes different materials to create her abstract landscape collages. She talked through all the items she brought in, explaining the methods she uses to paint on various types of tissue paper and how using Mica powder creates an illuminating effect on paint. We all had a go at making our own pieces/designs. Esther will be back next week to talk through assembling the different pieces to create our own abstract landscape.
24th January 2025 – Carol gave a short demonstration of her technique of drawing with dust, using fine graphite, a piece of tissue and a putty rubber. She brought in some of her completed artwork which are amazing. Members had an enjoyable afternoon practising this unique style of drawing.
17th January 2025 – Having been delayed by a week due to the snow and ice, we were pleased to welcome back Jane who gave us so many hints, ideas and methods for painting skies and trees.
15th November 2024 – Louis talked about places where he studied, how he met his hero and mentor, Ralph Steadman, and explained his thought process in the production of a short animated film we watched. We all had a go using ink, bamboo sticks and brushes trying out his technique of splashing ink/water on paper and letting our imagination run free to create an image. Thank you to Moira and Louis for an enjoyable morning.
23rd August 2024 – As part of our Abstract themed August, Dean Clough artist Claire Murray came to show us some techniques for abstracting landscapes. So many methods, equipment and ideas that she brought had made this an amazing workshop, members were all so inspired.
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