SGA runs a programme of six workshops per year open to all, representing very good value at £45 per day for SGA members and £50 per day for guests/non members.
Also, from time to time we will arrange life drawing opportunities as and when there is a demand.
NEXT WORKSHOP
Saturday 24 January
Brusho and Watercolour inks with Lucinda Nicholas
Available in a wide range of colours, these concentrated ink powders can be applied in various ways, including sprinkling on wet paper or applying to dry paper and spraying. They can be used for stencilling, decorative arts, or monoprinting. Lucinda will demonstrate the use of Brusho and watercolour Inks. You will see how this medium moves and develops, and can then experiment with them yourselves to see what they can do.
Saturday 28 March
Still Life Beyond the Window (collage), with Jacqui Mair
Compose your own set of still life objects and consider too what might also be seen beyond the window…. Discover a new world of artistic possibility when you draw with papers to produce a still life - flowers, vessels, goblets or dainties, a celebration of material pleasures whatever takes your fancy! By cutting and drawing with your scissors, immerse yourself in paper and glue to create your own new masterpiece. Collage papers vintage and homemade will be provided, or you may have personal papers you would like to use.
Saturday 23 May
Figure Drawing in Pastels with Ella and Katie
Fine artist Katie Munro invites you to explore figure studies and experiment with abstract colour palettes. You’ll learn to simplify shapes, use temperature and non-literal colours, and work with tonal papers to enhance your drawing and painting practice. With guidance to help you to refine your technique using pastels, plus input on figure drawing and colour theory from Ella Kilgour. Suitable for artists of all skill levels, this is a chance to gain fresh insights, valuable tools and new inspiration to apply to your own artwork. All materials provided.
Saturday 25 July
Buildings and Street Scenes with Fiona Forbes
Starting from how to use photos as a reference to achieve a vibrant and impressionistic composition, Fiona will look at the different challenges of depicting buildings and street scenes – from how to simplify brickwork and complicated buildings to different ways of representing foliage. You will explore colour choices and different watercolour techniques, with opportunities to practice different ways to check perspective, add texture and include people, in this comprehensive look at a fascinating subject.
Saturday 19 September
Seascapes using Watercolour with David Webb
David Webb paints loose and fluid watercolours. He has written several artbooks and regularly contributes articles to Leisure Painter magazine. David will look at how to develop an effective plan for a seascape through studies and sketches which consider design, focus, tonal values, colour and hard/soft edges, before demonstrating how quickly he builds up a painting in about three simple transparent washes. Of particular value to anyone wanting to “loosen up”, David’s workshop will be of benefit to all – and the techniques he employs can, of course, be used on any subject matter.
Saturday 28 November
Animals in Movement using Watercolour with Jake Winkle
Inspired by light and movement, Jake's arresting watercolour paintings show a wonderful mastery of both. As well as exhibitions in London and the south of England, he has undertaken many commissions for individuals and organisations including The National Trust. Jake will provide photographic images and tracing sketches for anyone preferring not to draw free hand. Full details will follow nearer the time.
To book:
Workshop fees; Members £45 per day, guests £50
To pay by Bacs;
Salisbury Group of Artists
Sort Code 30 97 41
Account 03627988
ref: workshops
(alternative payment methods available).
All workshops are on Saturdays, 10am-4pm, at Bemerton Methodist Hall, Roman Road, Salisbury, SP2 9BH.
MARTIN WEBSTER
Trees Workshop
Our chairman, Martin Webster provided the final workshop of the year.
There were 17 members out of their comfort zones learning about composition, length and shape of branches and leaves.
Everyone produced great results and the day was thoroughly delightful.
Martin remarked how lovely it was to see everyone talking and encouraging each other with joy.