The Workshop with Robert Cheesmond was well attended. Robert brought lots of resources ,which offered the opportunity for participants to choose from a range of collage as well as paint and different mediums to apply to the slate. We were all provided with a large and small reclaimed slate to work on and Robert began the workshop by sharing a range of slates that he had made and talked us through the process.
Everyone was inspired to create and Robert offered advice and help throughout the session. The paint we were advised to use on the slates was acrylic and he also brought in some air drying clay to add a demential effect for those wishing to experiment.
Collage was something that a number of members hadn’t tried before and at the end of the session the feedback was positive. The collage consisted of beach combing finds including drift wood , shells and sea glass. There was also small pieces of pottery and broken jewellery, which everyone used in different ways. I was surprised by how well the acrylic paint covered the slate . I was also impressed by the atmosphere I was able to create working on the grey slate, which lent itself to the study I had made of Anne Bronte to include in my piece. it definitely lends itself to “moody landscapes”.
The club provided some nibbles, including mince pies and a few crackers to get us into the Christmas spirit as it was our last session before the club closed for the holidays.
Liz was presented with flowers at the end of the Workshop to mark her new status as an Honorary Member of Beverley and District Art Club .
UPDATE TO PREVIOUS CALENDAR
Members have been informed via email that the club will resume on Friday 19th January as the Rugby Club will not be able to accommodate us on the 12th January.
Catherine has organised a number of tutors/Work shops as part of our programme:
*12th January 2024 Watercolour Landscape CANCELLED New date to be confirmed Artist Louise Evans
26th January Watercolour Landscape Artist Louise Evans
February. Watercolour Artist. Richard Burton
March Oil Painting Artist Graham Johnson
April Using other things than brushes to create Art Artist. Larry Malkin
April. Figure Drawing , model Arthur Douglas, charcoal/pencil. Artist. Robin Horspool
May. Acrylics Artist. Geoff Hewitt
Details for each artist and any resources special instructions will be sent out before each event as usual.
During July and August there will be plein air sessions organised for those wishing to participate.
The club will still be open for those who prefer to continue to work on their projects in the Rugby Club as usual.
Robin will continue to visit to offer advice and support to individuals who would welcome critique or have any art related questions
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