21st February 2025 – Sue ran a ‘How to start a Nature Journal’ workshop. Sue brought in many examples of her work, research and advice which was very interesting.
Sue CORDINGLEY – Nature Journals
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Nicola SUTCLIFFE – Talk and Workshop on Fashion Illustration
31st January 2025 – Nicola is a fashion illustrator and brought in her stunning artwork, Chanel books she illustrated, fashion magazines, photos and lots of tools for members to use as part of her workshop. We started by practising drawing the human frame and encouraged to use a loose painting style. We then did quick 5 minute sketches of Nicola in different poses followed by creating our own artwork using an image from one of the magazines/photos. It was a challenging and thoroughly enjoyable morning.
Drawing with DUST – workshop led by Carol POPE
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.
Buildings of HALIFAX
8th November 2024 – Lynda brought in a lot of black and white photographs, taken by David Williams at the Calderdale Industrial Museum, that depicted some of the many beautiful buildings around Halifax town centre. Members enjoyed the challenge of recreating the very intricate and interesting details of the buildings.
Annie Harrison – Ebb and Flow talk and workshop
6th September 2024 – In this workshop, Annie gave a super talk about her ebb and flow project. Members had a go at creating their own little watercolour paintings.
Halifax Art Society 