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 evening, 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 Display

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, they 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.

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