Studio Evenings run from September to June. We meet on the third Monday of the month at 7pm for a 7.30pm start

Monday 21st September 2009

Still Life Drawing

Hosted by members of the Committee. Please bring drawing materials and easel.

Monday October 19th 2009

“Wild about Egypt”

An illustrated talk by Jackie Garner.

"Abydos Hieroglyphs" © Jackie Garner

Explore Egypt via this mixture of art history, new paintings and travelogue. How did the ancient Egyptians make their paints and brushes? Which of their art techniques do we still use to-day, and what does their art tell us about life in ancient Egypt?

Jackie's Website is www.jackiegarner.co.uk

Monday November 16th 2009

“A Bold, Colourful, Floral Watercolour

Demonstration” by Charmaine Williamson

After studying Graphic Design at Gloucester College of Art & Design, Charmaine has spent the last 20 years working as a freelance illustrator for the gift business. Her love of the countryside and all natural forms is central to the theme of her work.

(Please note: this is a change from the original programme)

Monday December 21st 2009

The Christmas Social.

The usual fun and games, plus wine and nibbles. This year, please would you each create a Christmas Stocking in any medium. There will be a packet of sweets and a round of applause for the most inventive, and entries will be added to the raffle prizes, so please don’t expect to take your own creation home with you.

Monday 18 January 2010

Critique Evening

This may be of particular interest to Associate Members considering upgrading to Full Membership. Find out more about the GSA selection process and bring along one or two pictures or sculptures for some constructive (but gentle) criticism. Please tell a Committee member before the meeting if you are planning to bring some of your work.

Monday 15 February 2010

Talk on Contemporary Art with Christina Leach

"Martyr" © Christina Leach

What is art? This is a question that has been asked throughout the centuries but more so now with the inclusion of contemporary artworks into the gallery space. This talk looks at the way art is viewed aesthetically and examines different contemporary art against this.

Christina's Website is www.christinaleach.co.uk

Monday 15 March 2010

Watercolour Demonstration with Ian Cruikshank

"Cotswold Farmstead" © Ian Cruikshank

Mood, space and a sense of timeliness are the qualities that Ian tries to achieve in his paintings, and watercolour, with its wonderful transparent quality is an ideal medium and well suited to his traditional style and approach.

Some of Ian's work can be viewed at beverevivis.com/artists?portfolio=1&artistID=68

Monday 19 April 2010

Portraiture Talk and Pastel Demonstration with Jon Davies

The first part of the evening will include an explanation of how to construct a portrait by way of showing the proportions of the head, i.e. where all the features go. This will be followed by a short talk on composition and after the break there will be a demonstration of a full colour portrait in Pastels from start to finish.

Monday 17 May 2010

HINTS, TIPS AND HELP

Share your best hints and tips to enhance your artwork. Bring along your favourite tools, gadgets, brushes or paints and tell us all about them. If you would like some help with your paintings, come and ask other members for their advice.

Monday 21 June 2010

Hidden Wonders of Korea

Korean works of art are remarkable for their detail, and the techniques used in paintings, metalwork, wood carving and sculpture, often exceed what we are capable of today, even with the aid of modern tools. In this talk, we will examine four of Korea's greatest artworks in these four areas, and watch modern craftsmen attempting to recreate the beauty of Ancient Koryo. Finally, we will take a brief look at how the spirit of Korea's artists has influenced modern industries in Korea. The talk will be accompanied by traditional Korean refreshments, and free literature about the artworks is also available.

SUMMER BREAK

Monday 20 September 2010

Watercolour Talk & Demonstration with David Bellamy

David Bellamy specialises in painting mountain and wild coastal scenes, and is particularly fascinated by the moods of nature in the wild places. A full time artist and author, he has written 13 books illustrated with his paintings and 6 DVD/videos on David's techniques in watercolour have been produced by APV Films.

David's Website is www.davidbellamy.co.uk

Monday 18 October 2010

Practical Evening Oasis Carving with Neil Gow

This will be a fun practical evening exploring simple carving techniques using green oasis (normally used in flower arranging). All materials and tools will be provided.

Monday 22 November 2010

Encaustic Art Demonstration with Elaine Jones

Encaustic Art dates back over 2000 years but these days colourful abstracts, simple landscapes and unique fantasy images are created in no time at all using pigmented beeswax and a small electric iron.

Elaine's Website is www.artbyelaine.co.uk

Monday 20 December 2010

Christmas Social Evening

Please come and join us for our usual evening of fun and frolics. The competition theme this year is a Christmas Decoration. The most imaginative creation in any medium (as voted by yourselves) will win a fabulous prize of a bag of chewy sweets, plus a round of applause. Please do not expect to take your own decoration home with you, as it will be added to the raffle prizes as before. Games, food and drinks will make up the evening. The supper plates will be handed out at the November studio evening.