News
Looking forward to our next Exhibition in Wolverhampton this October 2022
Once again the Society is holding an exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery which will open on October 29th this year. An exhibition celebrating one hundred and three years of art may seem a little odd but it is quite natural in the context of the years since our...
School children learn the art of creativity through inspired learning packs
School children and college students across the West Midlands have been benefiting from a University of Wolverhampton, Arts Connect and British Art Show 9 (BAS9) inspired Learning Programme. The Programme has been assisted by philanthropic support from charitable...
Saturday 14th May – Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park
As we set off to see Portrait Artist of the Year: The Exhibition, the coach was buzzing. It was lovely to see members of the Society catching up after the missed months of Covid and it was great to talk with friendly faces we hadn’t seen in a while. The Exhibition did...
Wednesday 16th March 2022 – Guest Speaker Night with Jenny O’leary
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...
Wednesday 16th February 2022 – Watercolour Demonstration by John Maule-ffinch
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...
Wednesday 19th January 2022 – Dr Simon Harris
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...
Wednesday 17th November – Miniature art with James Gosling
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...
Wednesday 17th November Visit by the Arts Society Wolverhampton
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,...
Saturday, 30th October, Exhibition Demonstrations by Chris Manley and Ed Isaacs
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...
Saturday 23rd October, The President’s Exhibition Review
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...
WSA Exhibition “From Darkness into Light”- Opening Event Saturday, 16th October 2021
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,...
Life Drawing Session – Wednesday 6th October 2021
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...