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| "Reflex Drawing" | ||
| An interactive talk, with sketchbook examples by Marie Blake SGFA ATC. Drawing is an activity of the eye for which the hand is just a tool. If you bring a small notebook and biro you will experience this spontaneous sketching method and, with further practise, discover the energy and inspirational input of your own drawing. | ||
| All ages but children must be accompanied | ||
| Wed 1 October, 12noon - 1.30pm | ||
| No admission charge Event: Free |
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| "Coloured Pencils" | ||
| Roger Lewis , SGFA, UKCPS. Coloured pencils have come a long way since my childhood. The vastly improved pigments, quality and range of colours means that the humble coloured pencil has 'come of age'. They are fully controllable, clean and versatile,one colour layering over another to create different tones and shades. I will demonstrate their great qualities in different subjects. | ||
| All ages but children must be accompanied | ||
| Wed 1 October, 10.30am - 12noon | ||
| No admission charge Event: Free |
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| "Flowers in Ink" | ||
| Demonstration by Margaret Eggleton SGFA SWA SBA. Margaret will demonstrate the use of bamboo pens and watercolour inks to draw and paint fresh autumn flowers. There wil be an opportunity for you to use all the materials supplied to create your own work of art. | ||
| All ages but children must be accompanied | ||
| Tues 7 October, 11.30 am - 1.30 pm | ||
| No admission charge Event: Free |
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| "Scraperboard Demonstration" | ||
| Hosted by Jean Canter ARMS, Hon PPSGFA, UKCPS. Jean will produce a landscape by drawing on Scraperboard, which is a form of sgraffito that results in a white drawing on a black background. Small pieces of board with some scrapernibs and holders will be available for anyone to try this fascinating medium. | ||
| All ages but children must be accompanied | ||
| Tue 7 October, 11.30am - 1.30pm | ||
| No admission charge Event: Free |
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| "Exploring Mixed Media" | ||
| Demonstration by Christine Hopkins ASGFA. Old newspapers, giftwrap, tissue paper, junk mail. Just a collection of rubbish, or the ingredients for dynamic graphic paintings? These and many other discarded pieces form the collage base for colourful interpretations of the landscape. Committed to drawing - the foundation to all her work. Christine will show how she records the world around her. | ||
| All ages, but children must be accompanied | ||
| 11 October, 11.30 am - 1 .00 pm & 2.00 -3.30 pm | ||
| No admission charge Event: Free |
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| "Frottage Demonstration" | ||
| Join Jo Hall SGFA AOI. Frottage is French for rubbing and, by this method, Jo will take imprints off textured surfaces with graphite, wax crayon or pencil . This technique stimulates the imagination and adds texture and pattern to a drawing. Alongside work in progress you will see finished examples and even have a chance to make your own. | ||
| All ages, but children must be accompanied | ||
| Sat 11 October, 11.30am - 1pm & 2 - 3.30pm | ||
| No admission charge Event: Free |
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