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For our first Saturday Demonstration in the  Exhibition Programme we welcomed Ed Isaacs and Chris Manley to shine a light on their respective topics.                     In his ‘Sketching interiors - Mastering Perspective’ demonstration Ed Issacs gave us a detailed...

It was fascinating listening to President, Keith Oram's review on some of the work now showing in the Society's exhibition in the City Gallery. It is always tempting to take in a whole exhibition in one session,  taking the time to revisit and look at just a few works...

After nearly two years of lockdowns, stops and starts, Saturday October 16th 2021 was a true red-letter day for the Society, the day we opened our exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Enjoying the day with us was the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Cllr Greg Brackenridge,...

The calendar is full of activity and preparations for Open Studios Weekend 9th /10th October and the launch of our Exhibition at Wolverhampton City Gallery on Saturday 16th  October.  So it was a pleasure to unwind and relax into our Life Drawing Session in the new...

Dear Members Please note the E-Flyer has been updated to show an additional demonstration on Saturday, 20th November 2021. John Malue-Ffinch  will be demonstrating on the subject of 'Impressionist painting in watercolour and mixed media'

A happy return to life drawing in the studio block at Newhampton Arts Centre.  Our first session in this superb square space.  After three five minute testing poses our model settled into a long pose.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Due to continuing Covid regulations it will not be possible for us meet at Cosford Museum.  We will instead take the opportunity to return to one of our familiar venues - Wightwick Manor and gardens for our last painting day: Wightwick Manor,...

Ironbridge is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.....and a jolly nice painting day venue. The sun struggled to make an appearance however no complaints as it was at least warm and dry. Sitting by the river Severn, watching ducks and people and taking in the...

We had perfect weather for our day at Bodenham Arboretum, a real gem of a venue offering landscapes, lakes and a variety of flora and fauna. Well worth the trip!  

Fabulous day painting day at Witley Court despite the odd sharp shower, we even witnessed a marriage proposal while we were there!

An eventful painting day this week involved a long road diversion.  Then, sent on the Shropshire equivalent of off roading by the Satnav included crossing a ford, to finally arrive at Highley Station an hour late. Happily other members also managed the diversions to...