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

September 29, 2023 · Workshops

Mark making youtube workshop by Jennine Close

Very ably presented by Patty McRory.

September 23, 2023 · Challenges

Vi Wawrykow was the winner of the summer sketchbook challenge,

which was to use at least three pre-prepared pages when working outside.

August 3, 2023 · Plein Air

Plein Air Summer 2023

May 26, 2023 · Workshops

A kick in the creative with Joanne Barwise

She led us step by step in being inspired by the great painters before us. We did a page…

April 28, 2023 · Workshops

Painting a bird with Judith Madsen

The idea was to create feathers using a palette knife to show the black canvas below.

April 14, 2023 · Challenges

Spring Art Challenge – Connections – any medium and our choice of subject matter.

Barbara Dressler won over everyone’s hearts with her lovely painting of her grandson connecting with a monkey through their…

April 1, 2023 · Workshops

Mixed Media Workshop with Janice Hofman

Janice brought stencils, stamps, PAPER and lots and lots of collage items. Most of us used her materials and…

March 10, 2023 · Workshops

Rich Williams Prize Contest

Liz Astill was the final winner in a highly contested vote of many excellent paintings from his workshop. There…

March 3, 2023 · Workshops

Rich Williams Workshop on Quilted Trees

Rich handed out a couple of small sample sketches for us to use or we could use one of…

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