Interested in Art? Then why not come and join us at
Castleton Community Centre for our first
Rochdale Artists
Open Evening
Tuesday 7th July 2009
7.15 - 8.45pm
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You can find a map to the Community Centre on our Map page.
All ages and creative abilities welcome!
Newsletter 75 - May 2009
Events
On May 12th please bring some flowers for your Spring Still Life; you can set up your own, or share.Any medium may be used, but bear in mind that some flowers are easier to paint than others!
On May 19th please bring new paintings for the corridor. You will have seen that we have graciously allowed Barry Hobson, photographer to use our space for a week or two.
On June 16th Lynne Thompson will talk about her passion for wild life art and show us some of her work.
On June 23rd & 30th we might go to Slattocks for some outdoor painting. It is an ideal place for this but dependant on the weather, so check nearer the time.
On July 28th Tony Smart will demonstrate to us how to use pastels in portraiture. He is a well-known local artist with a very wide competence.
The following week, August 4th we could either prepare for our next life-drawing evening or practise portraiture. Either way, we could work in pairs and take it in turns to model.
Our life drawing model on August 18th will be Angela.
Silent Auction Postponed until 17th February
Due to the bad weather, we decided to postpone the Silent Auction. So you still have to chance to come a bid for art materials, equipment, books, frames and even an orginal artwork!
Founder's Plate 2008
Congratulations to Lynne Thompson who won this years Founder's Plate. You can see photos of the event in our Past Events Gallery.
Newsletter 74 - January 2009
Events
On January 6th we will re-distribute the exhibition paintings. Please attend on that evening or get someone to collect for you. We will hang a fresh set of paintings in the corridor on the following Tuesday. We will have a Still Life on both evenings if you will bring in some Christmas detritus.
On January 20th there is a committee meeting. Please note change of date.
On January 27th Shahida Dolan will initiate us into Korean painting techniques.
On February 3rd you will be asked to bring in any unwanted art items for a silent auction. This usually results in a very satisfying evening.
Please come to the A.G.M. on February 10th when annual subs will be collected and membership renewed.
On February 24th We will have an appraisal for the Art of Korean Painting.
On March 10th we will have life-drawing with a male model. The previous week there will be some preparation for this - how to use a plumb-line, the proportions of the body etc. David Bebbington will be in charge on the night.
On March 24th there will be a life drawing appraisal.
On March 31st Donald Holden will be demonstrating his pen and wash technique. Examples of his work can be seen in a set of cards on sale at the Coach House.
On April 14th the centre is closed for Easter Week.
On April 21st We will have an appraisal for Pen and Wash.
On April 28th David Bebbington will give us a talk on his drawing techniques.
Newsletter 73 - May 2008
Events
2nd September - Change of corridor pictures. If you wish to have a picture in the corridor, please bring one in.
On 9th September Toni White: Painting Icons in Egg Tempera. Toni will clarify the various ‘rules’ of icon painting and also demonstrate in egg tempera.
On 16th September we have the appraisal for Geoff’s miniature sky painting.
On 30th September we have the appraisal for the Icon painting
On 7th October Pat King will demonstrate Drawing – Techniques in Still Life.
21st October Appraisal for the drawing techniques
11th November Mike Davis: ‘Ways of Seeing’
Mike is an experienced photographer and will present some visual images to lead us to a discussion how artists (whether fine art or photographic) are stimulated to find, identify and present subjects for their work.
25th November - Selection night for Littleborough Coach House Exhibition. Preview for this is 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Sat. 29th November.
2nd December - Appraisal for Mike Davis’ talk.
16th December Christmas Party and Founders Plate. Entries for this must have been painted in the last 12 months and be entirely original.
23rd and 30th December Centre Closed
6th January Reconvene
Hollingworth Lake Exhibition 2008
Thurs 10th July - Mon 28th July
Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre
Preview - Saturday 12th July 2.00 - 4.00pm
Also, this year Rochdale Artists are planning a 'Have a Go' Experience!
Sunday 20th July 11.00 - 3.00pm
Members can now download the entry form on the Extras page.
Rochdale Artists Workshops and Demos for Rochdale Boroughwide Housing - National Learning at Work Day
We have been approached by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to take part in their “National Learning at Work Day” events, which will be taking place on Thursday 22nd May.
The main purpose of the day is to get employees interested in other recreational activities to help alleviate stress; with painting being a perfect example!
It will be from 10.00am – 3.00pm and be set up in stalls with other activities and information stands on health issues, the environment etc. so that staff can pop in any time during the day.
They have asked the group to come and either do a talk/demonstrate/interactive workshop; depending on what members feel like doing. We already have volunteers for charcoal drawing, watercolour sessions and just talking to people about art and the group.
It will hopefully be a good opportunity to advertise ourselves and maybe attract a few new members! If anyone would like to get involved for the day or for a few hours at any particular site, please let me know.
Newsletter 72 - May 2008
Events
On 13th May New Paintings for hanging in the corridor.
If you would like to bring a painting for hanging in the corridor, or even more than one, bring it along. They will be hung during the week. If you already have paintings hanging you may take them home tonight.
On 20th May we have the Vase of Flowers appraisal
On 27th May Walter Kershaw: :- Painting Outside
Weather permitting, Walter would like to walk us round to the next street along, (Partington Street) and give us the chance to paint outside. Bring gouache if you have it., otherwise, anything you are happy with. Also something to sit on.
On 10th June we have the appraisal for painting outside.
On 24th June the centre is closed but we hope to have an evening painting outside at Slattocks. Geoff will organise this, weather permitting.
On 8th July We have the Selection night for the Hollingworth Lake Exhibition. Please make sure that all your pictures are properly framed and have flat rings. We will be setting up the exhibition on the 9th. The preview is on 12th July, 2.00pm until 4.00pm. The exhibition will be taken down on 29th July.
On 15th July Discussion about ‘Art Experience’
We are having a kind of ‘Art Experience for the Public’ at Hollingworth Lake on 20th July and we need to discuss what we are doing and who will be doing it.
On 22nd July We will have a speaker to address us; the speaker will be confirmed later.
On 5th August We have a talk by John Shepherd. John has been doing an art course at college and will share his enthusiasms with us.
On 19th August we have the appraisal for John shepherd
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