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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...
STOP PRESS – Additional demonstration during WSA Exhibition 2021
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'
Friday 16th September – Three Fine Art prizes awarded by WSA
On Friday 16th September the Arts Class of 2020 were able to celebrate Graduation at a ceremony held at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton. The President of the WSA Keith Oram, presented awards to three degree graduates from the University of Wolverhampton School of...
Life Drawing at Newhampton Arts Centre – Wednesday 1st September 2021
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.
STOP PRESS – Wednesday 25th August 2021 sketching and painting – Change of Venue
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Due to continuing Covid regulations it will not be possible for us meet at Cosford Museum. We will instead take the opportunity to return to one of our familiar venues - Wightwick Manor and gardens for our last painting day: Wightwick Manor,...
Wednesday 18th August sketching and painting in Ironbridge
Ironbridge is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.....and a jolly nice painting day venue. The sun struggled to make an appearance however no complaints as it was at least warm and dry. Sitting by the river Severn, watching ducks and people and taking in the...
Wednesday 4th August sketching and painting at Bodenham Arboretum
We had perfect weather for our day at Bodenham Arboretum, a real gem of a venue offering landscapes, lakes and a variety of flora and fauna. Well worth the trip!
Sketching at Witley Court 28th July
Fabulous day painting day at Witley Court despite the odd sharp shower, we even witnessed a marriage proposal while we were there!
Painting at Highley Station
An eventful painting day this week involved a long road diversion. Then, sent on the Shropshire equivalent of off roading by the Satnav included crossing a ford, to finally arrive at Highley Station an hour late. Happily other members also managed the diversions to...
Painting Day at NT Dudmaston 14th July 2021
This was our first Painting Day of the Season. The weather at NT Dudmaston was glorious as our earnest members, carrying paints and easels, strolled out onto the green lawns and surveyed the magnificent views laid out before them. A delightful time was had by all...