PLEASE NOTE - DURING THE WINTER PROGRAMME THERE WILL BE NO MEETING IF THERE IS SNOW OR ICE
NOTICE FROM LESLEY 31ST OCTOBER 2024
Next year we will be exhibiting as part of Suffolk Open Studios at the Bank Arts Centre in Eye. This will be our summer exhibition. We hope as many as possible of you will be able to commit. Hanging will take place on Monday 23rd June, for exhibiting Wednesday 25th - Sunday 29th June. The weekend Saturday and Sunday will incorporate the last weekend of Suffolk Open Studios.
Applications for next year’s S.O.S. opens tomorrow, 1st November. As EAG will be making our application in the next few weeks, it would be very helpful if the organising committee knew how many members will be participating.
There will be a form to sign at the Bowls club, from next week if you wish to exhibit.
Next year we will be exhibiting as part of Suffolk Open Studios at the Bank Arts Centre in Eye. This will be our summer exhibition. We hope as many as possible of you will be able to commit. Hanging will take place on Monday 23rd June, for exhibiting Wednesday 25th - Sunday 29th June. The weekend Saturday and Sunday will incorporate the last weekend of Suffolk Open Studios.
Applications for next year’s S.O.S. opens tomorrow, 1st November. As EAG will be making our application in the next few weeks, it would be very helpful if the organising committee knew how many members will be participating.
There will be a form to sign at the Bowls club, from next week if you wish to exhibit.
PLEASE SEE MESSAGES FROM MEMBERS FOR DETAILS OF SUFFOLK OPEN STUDIOS
MARK MAKING WITH SALLY L 24TH OCTOBER 2024
Paper will be provided but you will need a largish board to stick it on. Please see 17th October blog page photo of Sally holding up an example for size. Full list of equipment below. Sally suggested a few acrylics in your preferred colours and/or inks, and small dishes or conainers to mix paint in. Large brush.
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP WITH ANDREW PITT 14th november 2024
Here is a list of materials you will need if you are attending Andrew Pitt's workshop.
(The list for the workshop will be available next to the register on Thursdays)
The items printed in red will be more than sufficient to paint a watercolour.
Please bring all the painting equipment you are familiar with. There is certainly no need to purchase any special brushes, colour or paper for this workshop. Andrew will show everyone what he uses when he demonstrates; students will then be able to see if they think what he uses will suit them and help them achieve the painting results they would like.
Equipment and Materials
The following is a guide only and is a brief description of what watercolour painting equipment Andrew uses. The most important thing is keep your painting gear simple, convenient to use and light to carry.
Brushes: Most painters have plenty of brushes, particularly small ones, so make sure you have at least one large brush for skies and other big areas. At a minimum you will need one large round, mop type brush, a medium brush and a small one that points well for detail. A rigger is also useful. Round brushes are the most versatile.
Colours: Either pan or tube colours are suitable, although tube colours are the most convenient – Andrew uses tubes. It is important to have on your palette representatives of the three primaries. Here are some suggestions: Blues: Winsor or Prussian, Ultramarine and Cobalt Blue. Reds: Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Light Red and Cadmium Red. Yellows: Raw Sienna, Cadmium Orange and Cadmium Yellow. You can allow yourself one green, say Viridian.
Other colours Andrew occasionally uses are: Alizarin Crimson, Aureolin, and Cerulean Blue.
Paper: Bring the paper you are most familiar with. Suggestions are: Bockingford (140 or 200lb), Arches (140lb) Rough or Not surface. Fabriano (140lb) Rough or Not surface, Saunders Waterford (140lb) Rough.
Pencils: At least B or softer, say 2B or 3B.
Other Items: Please bring a watercolour palette to mix your paint on and sketch book.
A jam jar for water and a drawing board. Some rag or kitchen roll is always useful.
There is more information on Andrew’s web-site, www.andrewpitt.co.uk
(The list for the workshop will be available next to the register on Thursdays)
The items printed in red will be more than sufficient to paint a watercolour.
Please bring all the painting equipment you are familiar with. There is certainly no need to purchase any special brushes, colour or paper for this workshop. Andrew will show everyone what he uses when he demonstrates; students will then be able to see if they think what he uses will suit them and help them achieve the painting results they would like.
Equipment and Materials
The following is a guide only and is a brief description of what watercolour painting equipment Andrew uses. The most important thing is keep your painting gear simple, convenient to use and light to carry.
Brushes: Most painters have plenty of brushes, particularly small ones, so make sure you have at least one large brush for skies and other big areas. At a minimum you will need one large round, mop type brush, a medium brush and a small one that points well for detail. A rigger is also useful. Round brushes are the most versatile.
Colours: Either pan or tube colours are suitable, although tube colours are the most convenient – Andrew uses tubes. It is important to have on your palette representatives of the three primaries. Here are some suggestions: Blues: Winsor or Prussian, Ultramarine and Cobalt Blue. Reds: Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Light Red and Cadmium Red. Yellows: Raw Sienna, Cadmium Orange and Cadmium Yellow. You can allow yourself one green, say Viridian.
Other colours Andrew occasionally uses are: Alizarin Crimson, Aureolin, and Cerulean Blue.
Paper: Bring the paper you are most familiar with. Suggestions are: Bockingford (140 or 200lb), Arches (140lb) Rough or Not surface. Fabriano (140lb) Rough or Not surface, Saunders Waterford (140lb) Rough.
Pencils: At least B or softer, say 2B or 3B.
Other Items: Please bring a watercolour palette to mix your paint on and sketch book.
A jam jar for water and a drawing board. Some rag or kitchen roll is always useful.
There is more information on Andrew’s web-site, www.andrewpitt.co.uk
CELEBRATION COLLAGE
Sally P is facilitating a workshop on 31st October 2024 that will lead to the production of collages on a theme of 'Celebration'. These collages will eventually be displayed in Thornham Village Hall as part of their 100th birthday celebrations. If you are interested in participating, or you have materials you think might be of use, please start collecting them now.
Archives
If you click on MORE in the top line and scroll down, you will be able to see Archives for 2016 and 2015 - for your interest.
Home page & Gallery
If you would like your picture link on the Home page slideshow changing or updating with something more recent, please advise Hannah by email, specifying the changes you want.
More photos for your gallery pages would be very welcome.
More photos for your gallery pages would be very welcome.
have a look at the patchwork pictures page
The wonderful Christmas patchworks now have their own showcase under the 'More' heading above...
The framing place
If you are thinking of going to the Woodware Workshop in Beccles for a new frame, it would be advisable to check their opening hours first.
Many places can be Googled now to check their opening hours - always a good idea if you are travelling some distance.
Many places can be Googled now to check their opening hours - always a good idea if you are travelling some distance.
gallery
We would be pleased to receive photos of new artwork to add to the Gallery. You may send these as an attachment to an email to your web-site editor, Hannah.
We would also be delighted to add pages for members not yet represented. Contact Hannah or a Committee Member for more information.
We would also be delighted to add pages for members not yet represented. Contact Hannah or a Committee Member for more information.
SALE OF PICTURES
We are asked from time to time about pictures for sale. Some members of the Eye Arts Guild would be happy to sell artwork which can be seen on this web-site. You can get in touch with the artist by using the Enquiry Form on our CONTACTS page (click here).
Some work can be seen via the slideshow on the HOME page, or go to the GALLERY tab above to see the Gallery View or individual members’ pages.
Members who wish to add pictures to the Gallery or to change any already there, please contact your web-site editor, Hannah.
Some work can be seen via the slideshow on the HOME page, or go to the GALLERY tab above to see the Gallery View or individual members’ pages.
Members who wish to add pictures to the Gallery or to change any already there, please contact your web-site editor, Hannah.