May 2018
Coach Trip to Henley-on-Thames
We are planning to visit the River and Rowing Museum in Henley, where there is an exhibition called ‘Finding Form’ showing Barbara Hepworth sculptures. There is also an excellent permanent collection at the Museum, which includes a special exhibition of John Piper works. On arrival, you will be given refreshments and this will be followed by a talk about the exhibition. You will then be free to enjoy the exhibition and Museum at your leisure. In addition, the Bohun Gallery,…
Find out more »June 2018
Fairford Art Society Summer Exhibition 2018
Saturday/Sunday 2 and 3 June Summer Exhibition Fairford Art Society, 10.00 to 4.30, at Fairford Community Centre, Fairford High Street, GL7 4AF.
Find out more »Summer Painting Day
We are organising some outdoor sketching and painting sessions from end of June 2018 throughout the summer. There is no tutor, just us amongst ourselves. No cost. We meet at 10am. We have obtained permission from the owners, where appropriate, that we can use their environment, the car park and their toilet from 10 am until about 4pm. Bring your art materials and a seat, and a packed lunch if you are staying all day. Come and have fun! The…
Find out more »July 2018
Exhibition on Screen: Canaletto And The Art Of Venice – ChOC film of the month
A fascinating journey into the life and art of Venice's famous view-painter. No artist better captures the essence and allure of Venice than Giovanni Antonio Canal, widely known as Canaletto. The remarkable group of over 200 paintings, drawings and prints on display offer unparalleled insight into the artistry of Canaletto and his contemporaries, and the city he became a master at capturing. The film also offers the chance to step inside two official royal residences Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle…
Find out more »Summer Outdoor Painting and Sketching
Fawler’s End, Fawler, OX7 3AL By kind invitation from Hilary Stacey Hilary’s house is situated on the land that slopes down to the river. From her garden there are various views onto the valley below. And it is not far to walk down to the river and the bridge, if you are interested in painting a water scene. Evening shadows are particularly stunning. No cost - just come along. Someone will be there from 10am onwards. Bring your own lunch, if…
Find out more »Workshop with Sue Deighton on Landscape Painting
We have invited experienced artist, Sue Deighton, to be our tutor for this all day Landscape Workshop. It will be suitable for painters of all levels of experience. You can work in the medium of your choice, so please bring your own paints, brushes, paper, etc. Also an easel if necessary. The emphasis will be on composition, tone and a limited colour palette. at the Cornbury Room behind The Bell Hotel, Church Street, Charlbury on Saturday 14th July, from 10am…
Find out more »Summer Outdoor Painting and Sketching
Priory Farm, Heythrop, Chipping Norton, OX7 5TA. Owners Jim and K. Wiggins. Take the main Oxford- Woodstock- Stratford road. Drive through Enstone & when you get to the Chipping Norton roundabout go right round, heading back towards Oxford. Take the first turn to the left - a single track road to Heythrop. About 1/2 a mile down the road you will see stone pillars on your right - Priory Farm- Jim will put a notice on the gate! Please bring…
Find out more »September 2018
Smarter than my Camera – Paddy Gallagher
First monthly meeting. Paddy will explore the possible when the automatic button on a modern camera is turned off. Members and individuals under 25 free, non-members £3.- entry.
Find out more »Outing to National Museum, Cardiff
Coach Trip to Cardiff.
Find out more »Outing to Getty Library nr. Stokenchurch
Outing to Getty Library
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