What's On
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EVENT INFORMATION
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Most events are on Mondays and run from 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, and finish at 9.30pm. Visitors welcome – £5 admission.
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We meet in The Gantry, part of The Edge at the rear of Alderbrook School, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1SN.
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Our main Programme runs from September to June. However we run day art classes and events throughout the year. Please check the Easel Newsletter for these events or email us directly. Some of these are available to members only.
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Events for 2024
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Monday meetings
January 22nd
Sally Roundell
Critical Appraisal
February 5th
Terence Clarke - a demonstration of a mediterranean landscape in acrylics
February 19th
Linda Winnett
The Life and Works of David Hockney - a talk and slideshow
March 4th
Roger Griffiths - demonstration - abstracted landscape in acrylics
March 18th
Fiona Payne
Critical appraisal
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April 15th
Heather Wilson - 'Mad Hats and Artwork' an entertaining talk
April 29th
John Maule-ffinch demonstration, a landscape in watercolour
May 20th
Sketching evening - still life and/or figure drawing
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Winter Workshops
These are held in The Gantry at Alderbrook School, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SN from 10:30am - 3:30pm
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Saturday 20th January - Assembling a composition in any medium, with Janet Scott
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Saturday 17th February - Painting a moorland scene in watercolour, with Kathryn Wickson
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Saturday 16th March - Painting flowers in watercolour
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For details or to book, contact Janet Scott janetscott@live.co.uk 07823 509600
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Summer Painting Days
We have announced the first of our Summer painting days, details below - watch this space for further events, which will give members a chance at some plein air painting. Come along and enjoy the fresh air and chat, as well as some good weather!
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Friday 10th May, 10:30am at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Entry fees £6.75 under 65 and £5.85 over 65. Bring a packed lunch or eat in the restaurant.
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All start at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm.
A toilet is available at each venue
Any queries contact Janet Scott . janetscott@live.co.uk. 07823 509600
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AFFILIATION FEE
Your membership includes an affiliation fee to the Solihull Society of Arts.
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Enjoy exclusive access to our annual programme of demonstrations, talks and critical appraisal events.
VISITORS AND DAY PASSES
Members are welcome to bring non-members along to our events. Simply purchase a visitors pass at the door. Also available are Day Painting
CALL 01564777185.
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