IRBY ARTISTS WORKSHOP
On Saturday 24th September at St Chads, with guest artist Lawrie Quigley demonstrating a landscape in oils followed by an afternoon workshop.
For those who only want to view the demo: (10.30 to 12 noon) Free to members, £5 to non-members. Fees for the full day; £10 members, £20 non-members.
Spaces for the event are limited to about 25, so pre-booking is essential…..contact Pat Parry on (phone number on protected members page) or email her at; patriciaparry43@yahoo.co.uk
HESWALL ARTISTS WORKSHOP
Heswall Artists hold their forthcoming workshop on Saturday 17th September, at the British Legion, Pensby Road,Heswall, with someone called Dennis Oakes as the guest artist (who he?) . He will be demonstrating a pastel work including a figure. £10 for Heswall members, and £16 for non-members. Further details from Kevin Adams on: kdadams@hotmail.co.uk
Monday Group – Autumn 2022
Restarts Monday 5th September at St Chad’s 1pm- 4pm. Please note: Marj has had to increase the fees for the 14 week autumn term to £15. Please bring cash, not cheques.
A note to inform you that the planned art and materials sale for Saturday 25th June is cancelled, due to a lack of interest. Only 7 tables had been booked by Tuesday 21st. There will probably be another opportunity, but as part of another event.
Monday afternoon paint- outs
A small sociable group had a great afternoon in a private garden in Bromborough on Monday 14th June. The summer programme can be seen in ’Activities.’ A lovely way to spend an afternoon! Together we raised £52 for the RNLI and were treated to drinks including Prosecco!
Subs are now due!
If you haven’t yet paid your subs for this year (2022) please contact our treasurer, Pam Fitzpatrick for BACS details or pay by credit card over the phone.
Tel: 07803049679 email – barnsholly@gmail.com
You now also pay by BACS . Details are in the password protected Members Area on this site.
News Item
Jan 2022
We are holding a workshop/demonstration day on Saturday 29th January 2022 11am to 3pm at St Chad’s Hall, Irby.
Title: A WINDOW INTO AN ARTISTS STUDIO – ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE, by Amanda Oliphant (visit her website at: www.amandaoliphant.co.uk)
Demonstration only 11-12.30 £5 (members and non-members)
Full Workshop 11-3pm £12 (Members) £20 (Non-members) Maximum number of attendees is only 20 (to allow for social distancing), so book early to avoid disappointment!!
Equipment suggestions……..
A2 or A3 cartridge paper 250grms
A3 board or canvas
Acrylic paints
Charcoal
Image – open vistas – seascape sunsets. Amanda will have some available to borrow
Bring your own lunch and refreshments, MASKS – etc. Covid restrictions will apply
To book your place contact patriciaparry43@yahoo.co.uk stating demo only or full day, and whether member or non-member..
News Item Jan 2022
Marion Tuffrey has sent in news of the formation of a new artists’s group
A new art group has been formed and is open to all artists living in the area around Chester including Wirral and N Wales. The aim is to provide exhibitions and monthly meetings. Demos, workshops and discussions about the group will be arranged. There will be no committee so your input is essential. A great opportunity has been offered for our first exhibition but it is at the end of January, which I have accepted If you are interested in being part of this new group, with the upcoming exhibition, do not delay but get in touch with me for further information. Please note that there is currently a waiting list for the group – ( in Spring 2022 )
Marion Tuffrey 07748533448
Painting Sessions 2021/22
Update – Sessions start again on 10th January
We have been waiting for confirmation from St Chad’s Hall for the Monday afternoon painting sessions and just received it. They start on 13th September and run every week for 13 weeks.
IMPORTANT !
The following rules will apply to both the Monday Group, and to the First Tuesday Group ( details later) until such time as we are able to return to normal: –
Everyone will use sanitiser upon entering the hall, and will fill in a form detailing their name and contact telephone number.
Attendance at the Monday Group is only available to those members who were registered with Marj Jones as members of that group last year. Please do not bring friends/visitors. If you did not register (and pay Monday Group subs) last year, and you wish to register to join the Group, then please contact Marj Jones on 07599 274523 .
The kitchen will not be in use….please bring your own refreshments!
There will be access to only one toilet (the Disability user one) it is also the source of water for painting. Wipes will be provided in the toilet……you must use them to wipe touched surfaces before you vacate the toilet.
There will be a refreshment break halfway through the period. You should mask-up before wandering around the room.
At the end of the session, wipes will be provided. You must wipe down your own table and chair, and fold them away in the storage area (ask for assistance if needed), but do not leave the building without you have done so!! You must also collect all your own waste materials, place them in a bag provided, and take them home!!
The seating arrangements are as shown in the sketch below. Two persons per table, but each person will sit diagonally opposite their partner. Choice of seating will be on a first-come basis each week. You will not be allowed to claim a particular table or seat for your exclusive use.
The committee thank you for your perseverance and patience in waiting for a return to the Hall.
News from Midland Fine Framing (formally at Melrose Hall once a month)
As you may all know unfortunately due to the Covid Pandemic we had to suspend all our weekend functions back in March last year. With a heavy heart we have now decided to
permanently abandon them.
We are now offering a postal service whereby orders can be made over the phone, via email or through our website for standard and non standard frames and mounts. Please take a look at our website midlandfineframing to see all our frame styles, mount colours and framing accessories we have available, contact us for a quote. We would like to thank all our customers past and present for their continued support over the years. And look forward to future orders from you.
Some good news that might be of interest to you, from Joe McGillivray at West Kirby Arts Group (WKAG). All related matters to Joe please.
Hi Everyone,
After 14 months I’m really pleases to let you know that I intend to restart our West Kirby Art Group Classes!
I’m going to run three art classes on a Monday – starting Monday 7th June so I’m reducing my teaching to one day and this means that I won’t be running classes for Figure Drawing. The classes are as follows:
Still Life Drawing and Painting 10 – 12pm
Painting Challenge 1 – 3pm
Painting Techniques and Ideas 4 – 6 pm
The Art Centre has received Arts Council funding to ensure that the premises meet the highest COVID prevention standards.
I would be very grateful if you could let me know which class you would like to attend – providing me with a first and second preference would be especially helpful.
Many thanks and all the best,
Joe
News Item 16 Members enjoyed an excellent demonstration on zoom by professional artist and tutor Mark Warner. The finished painting will be on sale on his website –https://www.brushmark.co.uk.
News Item Our facebook page has changed and is now https://www.facebook.com/groups/irbyartistsassociation It will be monitored by Barbara Meynell and used initially to publicise the online Spring Exhibition. Please join by clicking on the link. Although the old page (named irby artists) is still on facebook, it was set to private and was unmonitored, so noone could join, post or participate in discussion. Anyone can join the new group as it is public, but participant approval is switched on. This means that Barbara will review people before they post or comment for the first time. In this way we will raise the profile of the group and many more people will know about our online exhibition by receiving information in their feed. They will then share from their page…
Dont forget to join the new group page, and share!
News Item On Saturday 24th April Mark Warner is demonstrating an Acrylic Seascape painting online between 10.30 and 12.30. Zoom joining details will be sent out to members by email.
News Item – 5th March 2020 – Irby Arts can now take payment for exhibition fees, membership etc. using credit/debit cards including contactless.
In Memorium – Owen Roberts
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