Our thoroughly enjoyable Autumn season of Saturday workshops has drawn to a close. Over the past four months guided by the creativity and inspiration of SAS members Lynne Morgan and Mick Krupa, we have had the opportunity to explore and respond to the work of a range of art and artists.
Floral art was our first focus. The large upper floor studio of the English Bridge workshop was transformed with a rich variety of colourful blooms brought in by participants. The Impressionists, Van Gogh and Shirley Trevena, amongst others, were the stimulus for floral paintings in different styles. Maggie Hambling’s portraits and seascapes were our next challenge. Mick Krupa modelled, dressed for the part, enabling us to practise painting the figure from life. Maggie’s distinctive approach invited members to take risks in their painting with some interesting results. The bold colours of Raoul Duffy’s seascapes and still life provided vibrant material for members in November. Whilst at our final session this month, another of our members, Emma Roberts, kindly posed to allow us to respond to the work of Gustav Klimt.
Members value these sessions as opportunities to tackle new challenges with others in a supportive environment. This year for the first time in November, the results of Saturday sessions provided an exciting one day exhibition in the English Bridge Workshop Gallery. Sessions resume in the New Year. Thanks to Lynne and Mick for their organisation and input and to all participants for attending and engaging so positively with our programme.