13 December 2013

Ann finished off the rural scene I sketched a rather sheepish looking tiger. The craft group excelled themselves with Christmas decorations from natures bounty. Even their "cake" looked good enough to eat. Dave painted an arched gateway which you can see in the video.

8th Nov 2013

Low turnout today just 4 for craft. One almost completed Bear painted by Mary as captured in this photo.
No craft to photo.

13 September

Quite a few works in progress but only Mary's Teddy bear was worth photographing. The craft group soon produced this bright flower display

9th August

12 Of us today despite an increase of 50% in the fee now £1.50 which for 2 hours including free tea and biscuit is good value. The craft had nothing to show this month and just three from the art side of the room. Pat worked on her owls while Mary painted a small oldie water mill. I did a water colour but it was terrible so amused myself by sketching fellow artists not much like them though.

Down to eleven today. The craft group were very creative with their cards. Must remember next time to stand with back to the window to get the right light.
Pat painted a natural looking squirrel. Henry a little splash. I'm told that is an in joke. My attempt at copying an impressionist wasn't that successful.

14th June 2013

Nice afternoon after a cloudy start, 14 of us altogether David worked on his winter countryside scene with what looked like an icy stream but not so, it will when finished be running water. Ann tried a quick painting exercise from the art book and it looks a success. Mary's painting was of garden flowers. My effort apart from an  unsuccessful attempt in acrylic to paint an evening scene was a sketch of a young girl. The craft group turned out some fine decorated cards

10 May 2013

Only 13 of us today 9 on the art side and 4 craft. Very quiet for some reason was it the absence of Dave and Bridget?  Never brought in my camera as the battery was flat so only our photos today. A young Asian girl and a small child on the beach while Joan's two paintings from previous time are botanically inspired.

12th April

Fourteen of us today. The craft group worked on something called Bargello most to be completed next month. Dave's painting in monochrome was a work in progress of a church looked very good. Mary worked on the horse picture while Henry tried a very different picture to normal an effective street scene.

CRAFT GROUP

Materials required for the April meeting to make a needle case in Bargello Tapestry are:- Tapestry canvas if you have it, or can be supplied. Tapestry wool or double knitting wool in several colours. (not acrylic) Needle with large eye. Scissors etc. To finish off the project, felt or other material for lining and materials to sew all together. This project is likely to take two sessions to complete.

8th March

18 of us today, the craft made decorative wrist bands. Amongst the art group Mary painted the landscape, Dave the portrait of a brightly dressed woman Jean finished off the family beach scene and my attempt at capturing the face showing the ravages of age.

8th February

Fourteen of us today Pat finished her tree scene. Sue her bear and pig painting and I drew a picture of the man who ruined many pensioners of their expected pension payouts. Not a good likeness though. The craft designed decorative envelopes.

11 th January 2013

Combined sixteen members today on a really sunny one as well. The craft group did various artistic novelties and planned for the next 4 months. Mary almost finished the bear picture while Joan completed the display of flowers while I did a youthful Obama