| Status: | Active, not currently accepting 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 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 Appreciation - Art Attack Love It or Leave It 2
In August 2026, the group began the session by reviewing a mystery painting. The painting was in fact by Edward Hopper, 1882 - 1967 Of the work Hopper said... “I didn’t see it…
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Arts Appreciation - Art Attack, Love it or Leave it!
In July 2026, Polly, Jill, Sue, Lynn, Andrew and John, joined forces to discuss a varied selection of artists and individual art works. In focus at this meeting were... Frida Kahlo, a Mexican…
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Arts Appreciation - 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…
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Arts Appreciation - 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…
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Arts Appreciation - 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…
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Arts Appreciation - Christmas
In December, the group introduced a short regular slot called ‘Artwork of the Month’. Member volunteers choose a piece of art that has been in the news. This informs the group about the…