by Annette Hughes | Jun 2, 2022 | Member News
Once again the Society is holding an exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery which will open on October 29th this year. An exhibition celebrating one hundred and three years of art may seem a little odd but it is quite natural in the context of the years since our...
by Annette Hughes | May 21, 2022 | Member News
As we set off to see Portrait Artist of the Year: The Exhibition, the coach was buzzing. It was lovely to see members of the Society catching up after the missed months of Covid and it was great to talk with friendly faces we hadn’t seen in a while. The Exhibition did...
by Annette Hughes | Mar 22, 2022 | Member News
Building on tradition – Batik on tissue, paper and fabric, a mixed media approach Jenny O’leary set out (using the enormous table of work, samples and sketchbooks before her) to talk about but also to demonstrate her passion for Batik. In the process, this...
by Annette Hughes | Feb 19, 2022 | Member News
On Wednesday night we were thankfully back in the Tractor Shed to be treated to a watercolour demonstration by our long standing WSA member John Maule-ffinch. John started his watercolour painting after retiring. Yes it seems unbelievable! His talent is natural and...
by Annette Hughes | Feb 4, 2022 | Member News
Our last Guest speaker night was accessed by Zoom where our members enjoyed a thoughtful presentation regarding the ideas and work processes of Dr Simon Harris who,alongside his work as Fine Art Course Leader at the University of Wolverhampton, is also a practising...
by Annette Hughes | Nov 22, 2021 | Member News
Miniature art has been with us for over 2500 years and James’s knowledge led us along a journey through its history. I was particularly drawn to the wonderful miniature paintings that were produced in medieval times, when gorgeous and beautiful illuminated manuscripts...