For all artists and art lovers

Monthly Programme 2024

Dunchurch Village Hall: 7.30pm – 9.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Guests welcome.

2024/25

January 5th 2022

Geoff Tristram

A lifetime watching paint dry

A man of many talents, including serious painting, illustration, cartoons & comic writing, Geoff is just the person to start our New Year off with an artistic smile.

February 2nd 2022

Members’ advice evening

Bring in your problem artworks for appraisal and comment from our helpful panel.

March 2nd 2022

Penny German ARBSA

Still-life and more

A Northamptonshire painter specialising in working from life and the effects o flight. Her work is often seen in ‘The Artist’ magazine and various London galleries.

April 6th 2022

Rob Braybrooks

Birchwood monochromes

Delicate hand-cut birch reliefs inspired by flora and fauna found in natural and urban Cornish landscapes. Silhouette sophistication from a West Country master craftsman.

May 4th 2022

Gemma Whitford

Natural lines

Returning to art after many years, local girl Gemma, (1st class Honours Fine Art), produces incredibly delicately drawn and gently coloured images of plants, small animals and insects.

June 1st 2022

Adam Ogelsby

Something out of the ordinary

Precise and intricate fantasy architectural models in card, finely detailed imaginary peopled scenes, complex continuous line drawings directly from life - and more.

July 6th 2022

John Watson

Frogmore paper mill

Did you know that the world’s oldest mechanical paper mill is still working near Hemel Hempstead? Former manager John will take us on an illustrated tour and enthuse over its products.

August 3rd 2022

Communal Art

Members’ fun evening. Details later.

September 7th 2022

Annual General Meeting

Review of another year plus Marion Richards: Art Detective – tracing lost works of art.

October 5th 2022

Sara Penrose

Artist & Engineer

An interactive evening in which noted local painter Sara describes and illustrates the links and influences between these two apparently different disciplines.

November 2nd 2022

Jody O’Reilly

All sorts of Printmaking

Jody doesn’t need a studio for hand-printing – she often works on her kitchen table. Inspired by what she sees around her, the results are stunning.

December 7th 2022

Annual Awards Presentations

by an invited notable, followed by our Mystery Guest Speaker on an unusual topic, plus a festive feast.

2nd October 2024

Christine Hodges Still Life Oil Painting

A slight change in the programme as we welcome Christine to talk us through Still Life Painting in oil.

6th November 2024

Amanda L'Anson Weaving

Oil Pastel

An evening learning about Saori Weaving with Amanda, it will be a fascinating insight into a very different artform.

4th December 2024

Awards Evening

... followed by a mystery guest!

8th January 2025

President Sarais Crawshaw Wildlife Pastels

Whilst Sarais uses a variety of medium we'll get a look at how she uses pastels in her stunning wildlife art.

5th February 2025

Criticism and advice discussion evening

Our annual crit evening where we invite members to bring along work to the evening. A chance to have your work viewed by members with helpful hints and tips of how to improve.

5th March 2025

Jacqui Smithson - Wet Felting

From Warwickshire Jacqui converts traditional painting into magical felted masterpieces, creating unique artworks.

2nd April 2025

Henry Lees - Hand Crafted Generative Art

Join us as we delve into the mathematical wonders of Henry Lees work, remember doing Spirograph as a child, Henry takes it to a new level.

7th May 2025

Wood Turner TBC.

4th June 2025

Darren Awang - Illustrative Watercolour

Darren's illustrative watercolours always cause a stir at Art in Dunchurch during Warwickshire Open Studios, a popular local artist Darren will be showcasing his unique style.

2nd July 2025

Cat Croxford - Landscape Artist

Cat notes you can find her in the woods and you can certainly see that in her artwork as she transports you from the town to the country.

6th August 2025

In-house activity

A fun evening where all members can come together and enjoy creating art!

3rd September 2025

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