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Explore workshops, artwork, exhibitions and creative moments from our members.



Vida was the winner of the 2024 Winter Challenge.
It was to create a painting in whatever medium; representative, or abstract, and repeat it as a different season.…

Patt Schrivener showed us her step-by-step process for creating simplified figures
using scraping techniques and negative painting, She developed further interest and patterns using stencils and collage.


Rich Williams on Composition Rules
He gave us a thorough presentation of Edgar Payne’s many Rules of Composition by discussing a variety of paintings,…

Christmas Party 2023
We had a good turnout to meet, chat, eat amd have fun with a few games run by Liz.…

Our Self Portrait Challenge turned out to be quite popular.
With 15 entries, it proved difficult to pick a winner however, Laurie Zuvich garnered the most votes to win.…

Watercolour Christmas Cards –
Patty had us create a snow scene with sheep from a youtube tutorial by Karen Rice; Rosina helped us…