Printing Pictures Using Natural Materials
In spite of a technical hitch which meant we could not use the camera, Jackie Curtis gave us a fascinating demonstration of mono printing using natural materials such as leaves,…
Vote Winners at the SGA 2022 Exhibition
Our Exhibition in April was a huge success. With over 100 entries and 400 visitors, there were many compliments about the high standard and range of art works. 280 members…
Margaret Micklewright – Painting with Inks – Wednesday 9 March
On a cold and wet night over 50% of the SGA membership turned out to see Margaret Micklewright's demonstration of her painting technique using the medium of coloured inks. With…
Monoprinting Day – Saturday 19th February
After a worrying start to the day due to no power at Long Load, which necessitating an amazing re-organisation by Kate Holland, the printing day started by candle light at…
Christmas Gathering
Members enjoyed a festive get together on Wednesday - the last meeting before the New Year. Angela Morley brought some woven baskets and examples of different woods used in weaving…
Jenny Graham Workshop
Jenny Graham held a one-day landscape workshop for SGA members. Participants were able to use their usual medium and they found the day very enjoyable and informative. The photograph shows…
November Evening Meeting
Over 30 members enjoyed an interesting, chatty and very informative demonstration given by Richard Turner, a local artist. Richard demonstrated his technique of using pastels over watercolour (see above image). …
Workshop
Following on from Jenny Graham's demonstration in September, I am delighted to announce that she has agreed to hold a workshop for us on Saturday 20th November in Long Load Village Hall from…
October Evening Meeting
30 members met in the Parish Rooms to watch a demonstration by Mandy McAllen.Mandy, a member of the SGA, is a professional artist and loves to experiment in herart and…
Painting Together Day – 15 September 2021
We all enjoyed another day painting, drawing and socialising in the Somerton Parish Rooms.10 members took part in Mandy McAllen's fascinating workshop on landscape drawing, using sgraffito (Italian for scratched)…