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Building on tradition – Batik on tissue, paper and fabric, a mixed media approach Jenny O’leary set out (using the enormous table of work, samples and sketchbooks before her) to talk about but also to demonstrate her passion for Batik.  In the process, this...

On Wednesday night we were thankfully back in the Tractor Shed to be treated to a watercolour demonstration by our long standing WSA member John Maule-ffinch. John started his watercolour painting after retiring. Yes it seems unbelievable!  His talent is natural and...

Our last Guest speaker night was accessed by Zoom where our members enjoyed a thoughtful presentation regarding the ideas and work processes of Dr Simon Harris who,alongside his work as Fine Art Course Leader at the University of Wolverhampton, is also a practising...

Miniature art has been with us for over 2500 years and James’s knowledge led us along a journey through its history. I was particularly drawn to the wonderful miniature paintings that were produced in medieval times, when gorgeous and beautiful illuminated manuscripts...

On Wednesday 17th November we were very pleased to be joined by a gathering of art appreciation aficionados in the form of members of the Arts Society Wolverhampton. The Art Society had taken up an invitation to hear the Wolverhampton Society of Artists President,...

For our first Saturday Demonstration in the  Exhibition Programme we welcomed Ed Isaacs and Chris Manley to shine a light on their respective topics.                     In his ‘Sketching interiors - Mastering Perspective’ demonstration Ed Issacs gave us a detailed...

It was fascinating listening to President, Keith Oram's review on some of the work now showing in the Society's exhibition in the City Gallery. It is always tempting to take in a whole exhibition in one session,  taking the time to revisit and look at just a few works...

After nearly two years of lockdowns, stops and starts, Saturday October 16th 2021 was a true red-letter day for the Society, the day we opened our exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Enjoying the day with us was the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Cllr Greg Brackenridge,...

The calendar is full of activity and preparations for Open Studios Weekend 9th /10th October and the launch of our Exhibition at Wolverhampton City Gallery on Saturday 16th  October.  So it was a pleasure to unwind and relax into our Life Drawing Session in the new...

Dear Members Please note the E-Flyer has been updated to show an additional demonstration on Saturday, 20th November 2021. John Malue-Ffinch  will be demonstrating on the subject of 'Impressionist painting in watercolour and mixed media'

A happy return to life drawing in the studio block at Newhampton Arts Centre.  Our first session in this superb square space.  After three five minute testing poses our model settled into a long pose.