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Spreading the love of Art at Merridale School
During the Autumn term we are continuing to donate inspirational art books to schools, begining with a visit to Merridale Primary school in Aspen Way. Headteacher, Simon Lane was most welcoming and highly delighted with the collection of books we were able to present...
Spreading the love of Art at Claregate Primary School
Last term we visited Claregate Primary School to deliver a set of promised books. The headteacher, Mick Murphy welcomed us and took us to an area that was covered in paintings produced by the pupils, showing how important art is to a rounded education. We met and...
The Drawings of John Fullwood – Presentation by Norm Keech
Norm started his presentation by setting the scene with a view of Wolverhampton in the 1800s. Wolverhampton experienced amazing changes at this time with the impact of the Industrial Revolution which along with riches for the few also brought with it the most dreadful...
University of Wolverhampton – WSA Graduate Prizes
Three Fine Art prizes awarded by Wolverhampton Society of Artists (WSA) On Monday 16 September the prestigious Graduation Award Ceremony of the University of Wolverhampton was held at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton. The President of the WSA, Keith Oram, presented...
Spreading the love of Art continues at Castlecroft School
Our books for schools programme is part of the process of spreading a love of art and providing sources of inspiration for pupils and students of all ages to encourage them to make art, study art, but much more importantly, enjoy Art. Students enjoyed the opportunity...
Note to Members – Guest Speaker Nights Start Soon
September sees the start of our new Guest Speaker Programme which runs every month until June 2020. We have a variety of talks and art presentations on offer which include the drawings John Fullwood, Art and the large Hadron Collider based at CERN, the Pre...
A taste of Summer Painting Days
Thanks to the owners and custodians of Billy Wilson's Horse Sanctuary, Davenport House, The Wodehouse, Stanley Hall, Daniel's Mill, Ruckley Grange, Boscobel House and National Trust Wightwick Manor we have enjoyed a full Summer of painting and sketching. With an...
New Member’s Exhibition
The Society’s first "New Member’s" exhibition was also the first exhibition to be held in the new gallery space in lovely Victorian Newhampton Arts Centre. Our private view offered the opportunity to meet some of the new members and discuss the art on display. The...
Summer painting
The day did not start well in Wolverhampton with rain, rain, rain. In Bridgnorth the clouds parted and the sun shone for us at Daniels Mill.
Book Launch
The WSA’s Member’s Commemorative Book Launch at The Mayor’s Parlour in Wolverhampton on August 19th was a great success. Thank you to all who supported it. The Right Worshipful Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Claire Darke and The Mayor’s Consort Dr Paul Darke, were...
Spreading the love of art in schools
Following a visit to Oak Meadow School we were pleased to receive such positive feedback.
Guest Speaker Evening 19th June 2019
President’s Talk - A Guide to Understanding Art – Keith Oram The overriding message from the presentation by Keith on Wednesday night was that appraising Art is not about whether you like a piece of work or not, your personal opinion is not required. It is about...