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Three Sketch Club outings. Join us!

Shropshire Art Society — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:53:10 +0000

In May the Sketch Club spent a day at the Old Hall in the village of Cressage. There has been a dwelling on this site for hundreds of years, and some of its history could be traced in the various architectural styles, making it particularly interesting to sketch. Sixteen members came in spite of it …

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Sketch Club starts season in sun at the Ironwork Centre

Shropshire Art Society — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 23:22:27 +0000

This was the first visit of the Sketch Club season, and we went to the Ironwork Centre near Oswestry. We had 17 members turn up on a superb day. The sun shone, the weather was warm and the Ironwork Centre was all clean and sparkling. There were lots of new animals around, shining in their …

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A ‘first’ for the Sketch Club as they visit power station

Shropshire Art Society — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:37:18 +0000

A Sketch Club visit to a power station was a ‘first’ for the group. We had a most interesting day and members of staff that we met were all very kind and attentive. We were grateful for the amount of time they gave to show us round and point out the various places we could …

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Sketch Club visit beautiful Broseley garden

Shropshire Art Society — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:34:58 +0000

We had a very warm welcome from artist Maggie Humphry when the group met at her home in Broseley. Maggie’s garden is a little gem with beautiful, naturalistic planting presided over by a friendly and clever little Robin, who even chose his favourite painting! (see photo posted by Maureen Gray). Some members walked round Broseley …

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Sketch Club enjoys country retreat, May 2015

Shropshire Art Society — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:02:52 +0000

A country house set in beautiful surroundings, was the venue for the Sketch Club’s May outing. Thank you Alison Williamson for the lovely photos included in the collage below. It has a lovely garden, untouched old farm buildings, and its own little wood. A cold wind was blowing to start the day, but 15 hardy …

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Sketch Club enjoys sunny start to season in Ludlow

Shropshire Art Society — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:38:29 +0000

Our Sketch Club 2015 season started with a visit to the attractive South Shropshire town of Ludlow. We met at the Harley Centre where Ludlow Art Society (LAS) were holding their Exhibition. The LAS members were very hospitable, making tea and coffee for us on arrival. We enjoyed meeting them, looking at their work and …

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Sketch Club 2013 concludes at Snailbeach Mine

Shropshire Art Society — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 16:17:24 +0000

Sketch Club Extra-Mural Studies at Snailbeach Mine, was a fitting end to the season. This historic site provided plenty of challenging views; particularly of BRICKS. Thank you to Catherine and Jo for organising this, and all other places we have been fortunate enough to visit this year. It was fun! Words by Alison Clarke. Thanks …

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Sketch Club members enjoy August outing to Upton Cressett Hall

Shropshire Art Society — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:32:37 +0000

On August 15th the Shropshire Art Society had a marvellous visit to Upton Cressett Hall (uptoncressetthall.co.uk), with its interesting Gatehouse and Norman Church. The setting was splendid and there were many challenging views to draw and paint. A great day out was enjoyed by all.

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Sketch Club enjoy May flowers at Benthall Hall

Shropshire Art Society — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:16:47 +0000

Our outing to Benthall Hall (nationaltrust.org.uk/benthall-hall) on 22nd May was for intrepid enthusiasts. A blustery, cold wind made for challenging conditions, but there was so much to draw! Some photos by Alison Williamson give a flavour of the day. We hope to see you at a future Sketch Club day out, the next will be on …

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Sketch Club starts new season at Hundred House Hotel

Shropshire Art Society — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:21:47 +0000

Our April outing (the first of the Shropshire Art Society Summer Sketch Club season) to the Hundred House Hotel (www.hundredhouse.co.uk) and Norton village was a successful event. The weather in the morning was overcast, with a blustery, cold wind, brightening up later in the day. There were plenty of interesting views to draw, including old brick & …

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