Workshops and classes

Wednesday Classes, Saturday Workshops and Printing Workshops for members take place from September to March. Experienced tutors are engaged for a series of three Wednesday Classes and teach on a variety of topics: the classes provide a great opportunity for our artists to learn new techniques, push their boundaries into different subjects or media, and be inspired by excellent tutors and their peers. The Saturday Workshops run once a month and offer the chance to work ‘in the style of’ a well-known artist or in a particular genre, in order to infuse our work with fresh elements; the workshops are challenging, exciting and fun. Our Printing Workshops offer you the opportunity to explore new techniques and media in a friendly supportive environment.

Wednesday Classes Programme 2018/2019

September: 5th, 12th, 19th
Tutor: Pip Jones:
“Enjoy the freedom and spontaneity of water based medium.”

October: 3rd, 10th, 17th
Tutor: Lynne Morgan:
“Drawing and painting Shropshire’s romantic ruins.”

October: 31st, November: 7th, 14th
Tutor: Euryl Stevens:
“From studies of landscape line drawings to colourful expressive paintings.”

February: 6th, 13th, 20th
Tutor: Wilf Langford:
“Pastel Impressions. Illuminate your vision, explore your creativity.”

March: 6th, 13th, 20th
Tutor: Di Purser:
“Developing ideas and structure, using design elements and mixed media.”

Saturday Workshops Programme 2018/2019

Sep 1st Oliver Akers Douglas – dramatic interpretations of the English landscape
Oct 6th The drawings of Henry Moore and Paul Nash – Meaning and Symbol
Nov 3rd Pisarro’s people – impressionist portraiture
Nov 24th Percy Kelly – Cumbrian landscapes/townscapes – a troubled soul
Jan 5th The art of the Celts – not just a load of spirals
Feb 2nd Falcon Hildred and David Brameld – recording passing times
Feb 23rd The Canadian Group of Seven (Algonquin School) – Canadian landscapes
Mar 23rd William Wray – urban/industrial landscapes

There will be clothed models arranged for some of these sessions, and still life where appropriate.

Printing Workshops Programme 2018/2019

Drop in (for members) printing workshops will be held from 10am to 4pm, English Bridge Workshop:
September 26th … October 24th… November 21st… January 23rd… February 27th

Members of the Society receive information about these programmes each year and are advised to register their interest early as the classes and workshops tend to be very popular and are often over-subscribed. All classes and workshops are held at the English Bridge Workshop, Shrewsbury.