Blog – Page 11 – Somerton Group of Artists

Outdoor Painting

Members enjoyed an afternoon painting in the garden of Barry and Valerie Morse's in Long Load - despite somewhat threatening weather! Many thanks to Roger Harvey (colour image) and Wendy Smart…

Outdoor Painting at Lytes Cary

13 members enjoyed the fantastic location of Lytes Cary on Wednesday afternoon with weather to match ! Glorious architecture, abundant gardens, countryside walks, and a croquet match in case of painters…

Moish Sokal – Illustrated Talk

The Group enjoyed an entertaining and fascinating talk and presentation of his work from Moisha Sokal at its monthly meeting last Wednesday. Moisha started by showing work he had created…

Bristol Coach Trip

We have reserved a coach to go to Bristol for the day on 23 October 2019. Join us and visit the Annual Open Exhibition at the Royal West of England…

Annual Art Exhibition 2019

We have this years art exhibition taking place from Tuesday 13th August until 2:30pm on Sunday 18th August in the Parish Rooms, Somerton. All are welcome. This is an exhibition…

RWA Bristol Annual Open Exhibition.

The SGA is organising a coach on the 23 October 2019 to visit the above. The trip is being subsidised for SGA members (£10) , but is also open to…

Have you heard of Joaquin Sorolla?

Until six years ago we had never heard of Joaquin Sorolla (1863–1923). We were in Bilbao on a cool and gloomy day in late May. Nowadays, ‘Bilbao’ means Frank Gehry…

Anita Pegler’s Talk and Demonstration

Despite it being a very windy evening many SGA members - and visitors - attended Anita's fascinating demonstration on Wednesday evening. During the night Anita produced 2 pictures in acrylic…

Catherine Beale Workshop

14 SGA members had an inspiring day with Catherine Beale at Long Load in early February. She demonstrated how to paint winter trees, using a wet into wet watercolour technique.…

New Year Lunch

16 members enjoyed lunch at the Great Bow Wharf, Langport last Monday. Conversation flowed and we all had a good time. Should we do this again next year?!