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TAS member Hazel Morrell was selected to exhibit one of her works in the Artist and Leisure Painter magazine exhibition at the Patchings art centre in Nottingham (https://www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk/)

As Hazel explains

The exhibition is run through the Artist and Leisure Painter magazine and I entered the Leisure Painter section with three pictures of which one was selected for exhibition. I named it “Freedom” for obvious reasons!.

Many congratulations to Hazel for getting accepted in to the exhibition.

Planning your 2022 get away? Then maybe this help you decide where to go.

Whilst we are experiencing a mini heatwave this week here in the UK, it might inspire you to start thinking about escaping to warmer climes next year. Liz Jennings who organises Greek Island Painting Trips has already got some dates organised with some of our fabulous tutors for 2022. Each trip is a 7 night break and is organised by Liz and her husband on the beautiful island of Kalymnos.

If you have any questions or queries or would like to make a booking, please take a look at the website www.greekislandpaintingtrips.com

Or contact Liz directly on greekislandpaintingtrips@hotmail.com

Sketching Day – Wednesday 29 September

The first sketching day for this summer is in Tiverton between 2pm and 4pm on Wednesday 29th September at No.18 St Peters Street (EX16 6NU).

The property has interesting bay windows. The garden slopes down to the river, and exotic planting throughout.

Tea and cake will be organised by Gillian on the day.

Sketching Day – Wednesday 13 October

The second sketching day is at Knightshayes, 2pm till 4pm. Meet in front of the entrance office (by the bench).

If you are not familiar with Knightshayes, lots to sketch from gardens, parkland, woodland and buildings.

Knightshayes café is also now open to the public.

Great news, the 2021 Weekly Art Groups are re-starting as from September.

Dates and times can be found over on the Weekly Art Groups Page. We are still deciding how much to charge, but this is dependant on the numbers that attend. However, we don’t anticipate it being much more than previous years.

These groups are a great way to get out, create some art in a no pressure atmosphere, have a catch up with friends, drink some tea or coffee. Generally have a social where you get to create some art, learn some new tips and tricks and make new friends.

Celia’s popular fortnightly watercolour art classes will be starting again on Thursday 23^rd September 2021.

These classes are aimed towards those who feel they already have some watercolour experience and want to expand it.

Dates: 23^rd September, 7^th, 21^st October, 4^th, 18^th November, 2^nd December.

Time: 10.30am to 1pm.

Cost: 6 x 2½-hoursessions @ £15 per session = £90. You pay £60 when registering to make sure the course can go ahead and then £5 each time you attend a session. This includes coffee, tea and biscuits.

As it is not known at the moment which way Covid-19 infections will be going, numbers will be limited and we will follow sensible guidelines (like wearing masks when we’re moving about the hall) to protect ourselves and each other.

I will send a list of recommended painting materials and directions to Broadwoodkelly, if you require them, when I acknowledge receipt of your booking and payment.

https://www.celiaolssonartist.co.uk/index.html

Broadwoodkelly Village Hall with Celia Olsson

Celia will be starting a new watercolour art class on Thursday 30^th September 2021. This short course is aimed towards those who are completely new to watercolour and those who haven’t done any watercolour for a long time.

Dates: 16^th, 30^th September, 14^th, 28^th October, 11^th, 25^th November.

Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Cost: 6 x 2-hoursessions @ £15 per session = £90. You pay £60 when registering to make sure the course can go ahead and then £5 each time you attend a session. This includes coffee, tea and biscuits and your first supply of paint and paper.

The first sessions will cover:

• learning how to mix colours and how they work together
• painting with a minimal palette of colours
• how to paint washes
• the different marks a brush can make
• how to create a scene with minimum detail
• learning what to leave out, what to move, and what to add
• interpreting and sketching from photographs
• adding people and animals simply

In each class there will be demonstrations, exercises to practise a method and time for you to experiment before starting on the main painting. Topics for paintings will include: Dartmoor, woodlands, rivers and lakes.

In all my classes I aim to encourage participants so they gain confidence to develop their own unique style.

A booking form is attached for you to send with your cheque.

As it is not known at the moment which way Covid-19 infections will be going, numbers will be limited and we will follow sensible guidelines (like wearing masks when we’re moving about the hall) to protect ourselves and each other.

I have a small shop which I bring to each class when you can purchase materials or order for delivery at the next class. I will send a list of recommended painting materials and directions to Broadwoodkelly, if you require them, when I acknowledge receipt of your booking and payment.

https://www.celiaolssonartist.co.uk/index.html

Sara and Simon and warmly invite you to their Open Studio weekend 7th/8th August at Brindiwell Farm EX17 4HR. They will be showing a selection of work including Simon’s latest prints from his Venue’s series together with some of Sara’s new work produced for Sara’s recent group show Alkemi together with some Scottish landscapes. 

Preview on Friday 6th between 6pm-9pm please join us for a drink.

12 noon – 5pm Saturday and Sunday

tel Sara 07815 989820 or Simon 07710 225435

Paintings, prints and cards and much more

Website: https://sarabor.co.uk/

Mike Skidmore (Professional Portrait Painter) has kindly sent us a link to a free 1 hour online tutorial that he has posted on his website.

If you would like to know more about Mike and the courses and workshops that he can provide, you can find more information on his website: https://www.mikeskidmoreonline.com/

We hope you find this tutorial useful. Let us know in the comments below.

(Please note this is NOT a TAS workshop).
Another great opportunity for a weekend workshop is now available.

There will be opportunity to paint from life or from photos (one of Mark’s stock images or students can bring their own). Mark will offer 2 classes on both days but those that would rather relax/walk in the gardens in the afternoons are welcome to. There is also an opportunity to do an early morning yoga class for the early risers.

Classes will be held by Mark Entwisle who last year won The Sunday Times watercolour exhibition and he began teaching after being asked to join the National Portrait Gallery’s summer workshops as a guest. Since then he has run workshops across London and in the first lockdown last year he started offering zoom classes with people joining from all over the world (including Ashley Court Tiverton!).

You can find examples of Marks work on Instagram (@markentwisle)

To book and for enquires call Mark on 07891 943671 or email markentwisle@btinternet.com