Oliver's lovley sessions end, Stephanie's begin

Oliver Lovley

Do check out our gallery of work to see what we've been up to with Oliver Lovley.  It was a brilliant opportunity for us to work diligently with one artist and learn how to expand our repertoire, while being brave and "having a go" at using a variety of implements and techniques.  Oliver encouraged us to to keep a sketch pad with us at home, or out and about, and to practise drawing quick sketches.  He has helped us to think beyond our perceived limitations, and to use different methods to represent objects and materials.

Stephanie Glenn Morris

Stephanie is another of our regular tutors, and so it is with real relish that we look forward to practising our Chinese brush strokes with her over the next three weeks, from 3rd to 17th July 2013. Her plan is to teach us how to draw a variety of fruit, culminating in a studied piece describing a fruit basket.  Having seen the programme she has devised earlier today, I'm eager to see what we can achieve this coming Wednesday!  Do come and join us for these sessions, and be assured that Stephanie is a proficient teacher and enabler, so even if you have never attempted Chinese painting before, you will discover - with her expert help - how to create beautiful art work.


Alli Bennett

Teaching bonanza this half term!

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

Sad news about our good friend Veronica Boorman

Dear Friends,

It is with great sadness that I pass on the news of Veronica's death on Saturday 25 May.  She was an inspiring tutor and artist, and her passion for her faith was clearly brought into her artwork.  She was involved with many different events and activities to do with faith and art and will be very sadly missed.  Her son, Peter, and his fiancee Joanne, were at her bedside when she died.


Her brother, Andrew, is has sent the details regarding her funeral which I will place here for your information. 

Friday 14th June

12.30pm — Cremation Service at Bramcote Crematorium (anyone who wishes to attend is welcome to do so).

Followed by:

2.00pm — Thanksgiving service, at Christchurch Chilwell.

The thanksgiving service will be followed by refreshments and a chance to view a display of Veronica’s paintings.  There will also be an opportunity for family and friends to acquire paintings — possibly in return for a donation (that’s yet to be decided).

Family flowers only please.