8th March 2024 – This workshop was organised by Lynne and Philip Hickin who sourced and produced images for members to create their own illuminated letters. Everyone really enjoyed the process.
Illuminations using watercolour, ink and gold paint
Tag: drawing
Daffodils and Kyffin Williams for St. David’s Day
1st March 2024 – As it was St David’s Day, Janet and Lynne led a Welsh-themed workshop featuring paintings by the Welsh artist, Kyffin Williams, and the national flower of Wales, the daffodil. Photographs of the Welsh landscape and daffodils were provided which helped to inspire members to produce some lovely and varied paintings.
Dorothy Simister – Art, Music and Kandinsky
23rd February 2024 – Dorothy Ann Simister, an artist from Hebden Bridge, organised and presented today’s workshop based on Kandinsky and his synaesthesia – seeing colours in response to the world around him. We listened to a variety of music and drew the shapes and colours we felt the sounds represented. It was a really enjoyable experience.
Artwork for Godfrey Road Allotments Calendar 2025
16th February 2024 – We have been asked to provide artwork for the Godfrey Road Allotments 2025 Calendar. Ilona brought in their current and previous calendars for reference and inspiration. Using sketches and many photographs from our visits members enjoyed the first of our allotment workshops.
Line and Wash
9th February 2024 – Following John Harrison’s excellent demonstration last week, everyone felt inspired to create their own picture using the techniques and tips he gave.
Halifax Art Society 