| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | Monthly on Mondays 2:00 pm-3:30 pm 3rd Monday |
| Venue: | The Centre |
This group comprises members who are enthusiastic about different genres of painting, sculpture, architecture, sketches, etc.
Group sessions include presentations, discussions, art reviews and guest speakers
(images on this page from pixabay.com)
An integral part of the programme includes regular visits to local, regional or national galleries and exhibitions (please note, visits may need to take place on a different day to Monday).
The group is open to those with any level of knowledge - all you need is a love of art in the broadest sense and an enthusiasm to learn about the different genres.
See below for our latest reports from Sharan...
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Arts App - Introduction to Art Deco and more
Art Deco, Burgh Island and Tamara de Lempicka - May 2026 Portrait of the Month - Lord John Stuart and his brother, Lord Bernard Stuart Members were able to reflect on this masterpiece painted by Anthony van Dyke sometime around 1638. The painting is on display at the National Gallery. More information on van Dyck is available at Wikipedia. Art…
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Arts App - Jessie M. King, Lalique and much more
Jessie M. King The Arts Appreciation (AA) group met on Monday 20 April when Sue Henson opened with a very interesting presentation on the ‘Glasgow Girl’, Jessie M. King. Jessie was deeply influenced by Glasgow's Art Nouveau style, but she also created beautiful, distinctive illustrations with an added sense of fantasy. For more information on Jessie…
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Arts App - Rembrandt and David Hockney
Rembrandt painted around 80 self-portraits during his career, with his first being when he was 22-23 years old and this last one, when he was 63. Rembrandt is well-known for his realism and for his ability to depict different textures. Commencing with his face, the group studied how he had made it the focal point…
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