SAC Summer Programme
Summer Programme
Organised by Julie Ford and support team. Dawn Harvey, Amanda Suttcliffe, Donna Clarke
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Venue
Metal Art School, Chalkwell Park
(nearest entrance is in Chalkwell Ave - opposite Imperial Avenue). Free parking and blue badge parking.
Sessions will be from 1-4pm. FREE to members, £5 for non-members
Programme may be subject to change
13/04/2024
Paul Alcock - Plein air oil painter
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Paul will demonstrate plein air painting in oils then will be on hand to give advice and support for people who want to paint on the day
27/04/2023
Léda Szemerédi - 3d Artist - Paper Mache
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Leda will do a demonstration of how she creates simple figures in papier mache. If you want to join in please do bring any of these items you have lying about e.g. any plastic pots, old cardboard/variety of newspapers, aluminium foil, galvanised garden wire / pliers / masking tape / kitchen or toilet paper / wood glue / old brushes / gloves / cling film / acrylic or aquarelle paints and brushes / paper plates. Possibly a good idea to bring an apron, too :)
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11/05/2024
Sharon Henson - Acrylic demo
Nicola Osborne - IG hints and tips
Sharon will do a short demonstration followed by Nicola who is the Social Media guru for the club. Nicola will do a talk on getting the most from Instagram
08/06/2024
Colin Steed - Watercolour
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Colin will demonstrate his watercolour techniques and stay around to give advice and chat after. Bring your paints with you and paint along
15/06/2024
Summer Outing Aldeburgh
Join us for a day trip to the beautiful, coastal town of Aldebugh in Suffolk. Paint en plein air or wander around looking at the galleries. Booking details to follow
13/07/2024
Social Paint-Out day
Either join us at a location tbc or at Metal to spend some time painting with other club members
27/07/2024
Andy Downes - Portraits - Acrylic
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Andy will demonstrate his engaging and unique take on creating portraits
10/08/2024
Amanda Jackson - Abstract
Sketchbook - Natural Inspiration
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Amanda will take us on a journey of finding inspiration in nature for our sketchbooks
31/08/2024
Julie Ford - Plein Air - Oils
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Julie will demonstrate plein air painting in oils followed by the opportunity for everyone to paint in situ
14/09/2024
Gareth Barton - Charcoal Portraits
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Gareth will demonstrate his individual style of creating portraits in charcoal
28/09/2024
Social Paint-Out day -
Come along to Metal for some painting time with other club members. Bring an item that can be added to a Still Life display.