Remember there is no Art Group today as it is half term. See you all next Monday (26th Feb) 😃

Dunmow Art Group are pleased to announce the dates of our 2024 Spring Exhibition. The exhibition will be held in Foakes Hall in Great Dunmow on Saturday 16th March to Sunday 17th March 2024 between 10am and 4pm. Entry is FREE and we will be holding a raffle and serving refreshments throughout the day. Pop the date in your diary and come and see us!

 

Today we were unexpectedly treated to the opportunity to try Encaustic Art courtesy of Debbie. Fascinating techniques with some great results! We also worked on our own projects so today’s gallery is a real mixture! Thank you Debbie - it was great to try something new! #encausticwax #dunmow #dunmowartgroup #encausticartist

 

 Good evening everyone,

Unfortunately due to illness the demonstration is still postponed.

The same as last week, we will still be meeting in Foakes Hall between 1pm and 3pm, so please bring along your own work.

Many Thanks

UPDATE: this demonstration has been postponed due to illness; however, we will still be meeting in Foakes Hall between 1 pm and 3 pm. At Monday's class we will be experimenting and going totally abstract. Please bring the following: -Acrylic paint, water pot, board and a selection of brushes. -Decent thick watercolour paper at least A4 size, masking tape. -Anything you can make interesting marks with such as bubble wrap, loo roll holder, pieces of card, stencils, palette knives, old credit card, leaves, a bit of collage. -A fine liner pen and a few pastels. - You can also bring DIY paint tester pots. You're more than welcome to do your own work as this may not be for everyone. The idea is to experiment to see what can be achieved with different materials. It should be fun. Please remember to bring your own mugs.

 

Two weeks ago, we were treated to a wonderful demonstration by Colin Steed. Colin has since uploaded a video onto youtube - click the link below to watch how to paint a snowy scene.

 https://youtu.be/mb08TDllkV8

Dunmow Art Group would like to say a big thank you to Mandy Whittick for the lovely landscape demonstration today in Foakes Hall. Lots of tips on how to create some amazing results using watercolour, ink and collage. #dunmow #dunmowartgroup

 

Mandy Whittick has very kindly agreed to do the session on Monday 29th January 2024 (Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow at 1pm to 3pm) so you'll need the following resources for her demo on small abstract landscapes. Please bring along: Watercolours, brushes, water pot, thick paper at least A4 or larger if possible. Inks if you have them - acrylic or watercolour ink. Masking tape, scissors, a few pastel pencils and a little bit of collage and glue. You don't need all of these but if you have them please bring them. If you have a hair dryer please bring it with you. Please could you remember to bring your own mug too. ☕️

 

Timelapse number two - Colin Steed demonstrating for Dunmow Art Group this evening.

 

Timelapse number 1 (of 2) - Colin Steed demonstrating for Dunmow Art Group this evening.

 

Huge thank you to Colin Steed for your demonstrations to Dunmow Art Group this evening! We got two for the price of one tonight with some great advice throughout and a sprinkling of humour to top it all off! Time lapses to follow in next blog.

 

Dunmow Art Group in Foakes Hall - Monday 22nd January 2024

Audrey will be running a session on abstract landscape in acrylics on Monday the 22nd January 2024.  Please see the message from Audrey regarding the materials required below:

Materials required:

Acrylic paint - any colours,  but I suggest at least 2 primary colours plus a black and a white. 

Brushes - medium and small at a minimum, but any will do

Pencil

Thickish paper about 140lb any size. I suggest 2-3 sheets of A4.

Palette and water pot

Optional:

Board/mat and masking tape to give you clean edges. 

As usual, there will be items you can borrow if needed, don't feel you need to rush out and buy things.

As always if you don't fancy this, you are welcome to bring your own project to work on. 

Please remember to bring your own mug - thank you :)

Another therapeutic afternoon spent collaging at Dunmow Art Group in Foakes Hall - thank you Fabienne! #dunmowartgroup