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Bude Art Society Newsletter

June 2010

The Chairman’s Notes

A great deal of water has flowed under that old bridge since my last notes in March. We have had six more programmed events: Ian Hudson's all-day watercolour workshop, a half-day male model drawing workshop, a memorable "abstract" art evening with Norma Brookhouse et al, Sophie Fordham's all-day printing workshop, Harry McConville painting two watercolour pictures in an Gail Before Dawn, by Leeca Doddsevening, with time to spare, and most recently Richard Meyer ordering us not to use any brush in a day's oil painting. Surely there was something for everyone there! Attendance varied, from only eight for the printing day (which by the was was brilliantly enthusing) to twenty one for Harry's evening. All the events were excellent. Our last two before the summer break are on June 1st and 10th - do try to attend if you can, details are on your membership card.

This being the last newsletter before our Summer Exhibition, I would like to take this opportunity to urge you all to take part in some capacity; exhibitors, helpers, audience and buyers are all needed to make it a success!

As this Newsletter needs to include various bits of paperwork needed for members to exhibit, everyone will receive a hard copy version through the post over the next week or so. If you intend to exhibit cards and/or craft as well as artworks, please phone Gillian for the relevant forms on 356950 as soon as possible.

BudeArt Website – Members Art DisplayWinter Walk, by Trixie James

 

Several members have expressed interest in adding their work to our website, but are having difficulty in providing photographs in the required digital format. To help members get around this problem, Clematis Jackmanii, by June Rogersthey con bring their art work to Thursday afternoonworkshops, where it can be photographed. If any members are interested in taking advantage of this could they please let Ian know on 356950 and he will make the arrangements to attend on that day.

 

Workshops – Every Thursday in the Parkhouse Centre
Due to an increase in costs the committee has had to increase tutored workshop fees to, for members, £10.00 for a whole day and £5.00 for a half day. Non-members £20.00 and £10.00.

Evening Programme – Tuesday evenings are included in the table below.
Our workshops cover a variety of subjects. All workshops are listed below.

Date

Tutor

Subject

Notes

March 11th

Ian Hudson

Watercolour

10.00am
All day

April 6th

Norma Brookhouse

Abstract

7.30pm

April 15th

Sophie Fordham

Printing

10.00am
All day

May 4th

Harry McConville

Landscapes

7.30pm

May 13th

Richard Meyer

Oils

10.00am
All day

June 1st

Lynne Holehouse

Light flowers and Dark Background

7.30pm

June 10th

Janet Brady

Seascapes

10.00am
All day

June 24th

Last workshop before Summer break

 

 

Summer Exhibition
The Castle, Bude, 29th July to 19th August 2010

September 2nd

Workshops start again

 

 

September 7th

Critique and Cream Tea

Members bring along a painting and share ideas on how to improve techniques. Cakes and Tea will be involved.

7.30pm

October 5th

Janet Grant

Still Life in Pastel

7.30pm

October 7th

Janet Grant

Still Life in Pastel

1.30pm – 4.30pm

November 2nd

Lynne Holehouse

Achieving Texture in wood and stone

7.30pm

November 18th

Richard Mabey

Winter Scenes, any medium

All Day

December 7th

Patricia Piggot Award

AND Christmas Nibbles

7.30pm

December 9th

Norma Brookhouse

Abstract

1.30pm – 4.30pm

January 6th 2011

Workshops start again

 

 

February 1st

AGM - 2011

 

 

Please bring your own materials. All levels of artistic experience are very welcome.