Art Palette
Fellow Art Group Members,
Richard has asked me to write this week’s submission while he’s away.
31st August was the 32nd anniversary of the inaugural meeting of the Art Group chaired by Samuel Bieber. We have come a long way since its inception. I have decided to compile a short history of the Art Group with Keith Tottem’s help before the details get lost in the mists of time. Keith was Chair for ten years or so before I took over. If you have information you think would be useful, please email artgroup@roehamptonclub.co.uk
Art Classes are more popular than ever before, and many classes are now full. We have capped the numbers in the beginners class to allow Kathy to give more individual help to newcomers.
There is a new simplified entry process to lectures which will reduce queues and delay. From now on any member of the Club who wishes to attend must also be a member of the Art Group. If not already on our Art Group Member list, you will be able to sign up at the door. You can continue to bring guests who are not members of the Club and pay at the door as before.
Art Group Membership:
From September 2023, Club members wishing to attend lectures or attend Art classes must be Art Group Members.
For those joining the Art Group this autumn, the cost for the remainder of the year is £10, reverting to £20 for 2023. For six lectures, this represents the best value in the Club!
Next Art Lecture – Dazzling Dufy: invitation to a luminous feast with Raul Dufy
Lecture by Mary Alexander
8pm, Tuesday 19th September
Raoul Dufy (1877–1953) was a polymath and key player in twentieth century art, design, literary and musical circles in Paris. His charismatic personality, wit and curiosity about the world was infectious. Dufy’s imagination and technical virtuosity – across a range of media including painting, murals, book illustration, textiles and fashion, ceramics and theatrical set design defy conventional art historical categorisation. Dufy is widely known in France, Japan and the USA today but less so in the UK. We will explore his magical world and ask … why?
As an experienced freelance speaker, Mary lectures regularly for The Arts Society throughout the UK and abroad. She also contributes articles to magazines, newspapers and professional journals.
For any queries contact, Sue Jell, Lectures Organiser at suejell@hotmail.co.uk
Last chance to book for autumn Art Classes
To book your class, simply visit Reception or call them on 020 8480 4200 (option 4).
When booking, please let Reception know whether you are already an Art Group Member – see above.
Booking closes on Wednesday, 13th September 2023.
For any queries, please email artgroup@roehamptonclub.co.uk
Many classes are now full. You might consider an alternative class, to extend your skills, such as the mixed media or life drawing classes.
Discovering Watercolour with Shaun Carey
Mondays 10 am – 1pm, 18th September – 27th November
Tuesdays 2 – 5pm, 19th September – 28th November
£176 for 10 sessions
Watercolour, pen, ink and mixed media with Shaun Carey
Mondays 2 – 5pm, 18th September – 27th November
£176 for 10 sessions
Pastels with Kathy Barker
Tuesdays 10 am – 1 pm, 19th September – 28th November
£176 for 10 sessions
Life Drawing with Kathy Barker
Wednesdays 10 am – 1 pm, 20th September – 29th November
£220 for 10 sessions including live model
Beginners and Improvers Drawing and Painting with Kathy Barker
Wednesdays 2 – 5 pm, 20th September – 29th November
£176 for 10 sessions including live model for one class
Painting in Acrylics with Kathy Barker
Fridays 10 am – 1 pm, 22nd September – 30th November
Fridays 2 – 5 pm, 22nd September – 30th November
£176 for 10 sessions
All classes will break for half term 23rd – 27th October.
Save the dates
Here are the autumn dates for your diaries:
- autumn term of art classes starts on 18th September – bookings are now open
- autumn art lecture 19th September ‘Dazzling Dufy: Invitation to a luminous feast with Raoul Dufy’
- forms to enter the exhibition should be handed in by 23rd October
- artwork should be brought in on Sunday 12th November
- exhibition runs from 12th to 26th November
- annual dinner and exhibition preview on Tuesday 14th November