Painting Day

A lovely sunny day to meet for pre painting drinks and snacks in somerton Square at the Buttercross Tearooms before a pleasant stroll down to this lovely garden by the…

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First Painting Day

A very small group attended for our first painting together day of the year! Maybe the sunshine tempted others to stay at home in the garden?  Those who took part…

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Paul Weaver workshop

Paul Weaver, an award winning and professional artist, tutor and demonstrator, kindly agreed to run a second workshop for the SGA. Those who attended had a variety of experience (or…

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LET’S GO ABSTRACT!!

After a last minute change to the programme , and dire weather warnings, it was great to see a good number of intrepid artists at our monthly meeting last night.…

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Kate Lynch

Kate Lynch gave a fascinating talk to members giving the background to her latest book, 'Craft - Somerset Portraits and Voices'.  She described  meeting  different Somerset craftspeople from blacksmiths to…

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!

At the last meeting of 2022, Sue Frost, our membership secretary, helped members make beautiful Christmas table decorations to take home.  Sue provided all the necessary equipment and gave a…

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Somerton Christmas Lights!

The SGA took part in the ACE Christmas Fair in the Somerton Parish Rooms  to celebrate the Christmas lights being switched on.  The whole of Somerton seemed to be there…

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SGA Workshop with Paul Weaver

Members enjoyed a lovely and informative workshop with Paul Weaver, taking them through the painting of scenes with water and skies.  As usual, Paul gave them lots of tips with…

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Pastel Demonstration

Graham Cox gave a brilliant pastel demonstration to members on Wednesday evening.  He completed the attached two pictures in less than two hours and had everyone enthralled at his skill…

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