What's On
EVENT INFORMATION
Most events are on Mondays and run from 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, and finish at 9.30pm. Visitors welcome – £10 admission.
We meet in The Gantry, part of The Edge at the rear of Alderbrook School, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1SN.
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.
Events for 2023 / 2024
September 11th
John Hopkins will demonstrate painting a Venetian scene in watercolour
September 25th
Jan Gay
Critical Appraisal - bring along 1 or 2 pieces for appraisal
October 9th
Sketching evening - still life and/or figure drawing
October 23rd
A demonstration of linocut printing with Alix Almond
November 6th
Annual General Meeting
November 20th
David (DJ) Johnson - demonstration - a winter mountain snow scene in oils
December 4th
Edith Buckle - loose watercolours - followed by festive food
January 8th
Sketching evening - still life and/or figure drawing
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
April 15th
Heather Wilson - 'Mad Hats and Artwork' an entertaining talk
April 29th
Caroline Griffin - demonstration - a landscape in oils
May 20th
Sketching evening - still life and/or figure drawing
Summer Painting Days
SSA Summer Painting Days are over for this year. Watch this space for next years programme, 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!
All start at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm. Bring a packed lunch.
A toilet is available at each venue
Any queries contact Janet Scott . janetscott@live.co.uk. 07823509600
Programme for 2024 to be announced.
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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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