Hi folks!
What a choc-a-bloc half term we have for you right now! Oliver Lovley is joining us the first three sessions, and Stephanie Morris the last three weeks - we're delighted! It's been such a good year for the group that we decided to treat ourselves to expert tuition for the whole six week block.
Last week, Oliver had us experimenting with techniques, media and style - in 20 minute blocks. The project was to draw four different trees in the session using whatever came to hand - bearing in mind we have a plethora of materials (latterly, courtesy of Eric Kerry who, sadly, is no longer a councillor). At first, a little stymied by the idea of painting something in just 20 minutes, and dazzled by the array of equipment, we got stuck in. Those who don't talk nineteen-to-the-dozen managed to accomplish far more than the required number of paintings! We thoroughly enjoyed it :) And produced some pretty amazing work - I don't know why that always seems surprising, I really should EXPECT this level of amazing :) - but what we learnt from the whole process was to be more free in our styles, to explore different marks made by various implements, and to do it all much quicker, with less nervousness.
A thoroughly entertaining and educational session was had by all - thank you, Oliver.
You can see Oliver at the Open Studios in Sherwood this weekend.
Stephanie runs a Chinese painting class at "The Other Space" as well. It's on Tuesdays on Chilwell High Road, Beeston (next to the Fabric Place). Really looking forward to learning more about her craft from 3rd - 17th July.
Come and join us, we have new folks every term :)
Best wishes,
Alli Bennett
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