For more information on these events, please enquire via the contact form

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Watercolour Workshop with Linda Saul
Saturday 14th November, St Joseph's Church Hall, from 10am to 3pm.

Linda Saul is a Berkshire artist and specialises in coastal and urban scenes using granulating watercolours and collage.

This workshop will be of a harbour scene for which participants will need to bring their own watercolours.

The paper to work on will need to be approximately A4 size, heavy watercolour paper - at least 300gsm (140lb) but no larger than A3. The surface texture of the paper is not critical, although Linda uses hot press i.e. smooth paper.  If you prefer a rougher watercolour paper that is fine.

The anticipated cost per participant will be £20 if 20 members attend and £25 if 16 attend.  In addition there will be a charge of £3 per participant to cover the following materials that Linda will supply:

> Sheets of Hosho paper for producing collage (2 sheets each).
> Acrylic matt medium ( which will be your glue but is also important for other purposes).
> Linda's stash of collage papers for people to use.
> Some specific granulating paints that are good for texture effects.
> Granulation medium.
> White gouache.
> Linda will provide heavyweight (300lb/640gsm) Saunders Waterford paper, approx 1/8 imperial (which is close to A4) for £2 each, (if you prefer not to bring your own paper).

Participants will need to bring -

> Watercolour paints
> Paper to work on - see above
​> Brushes
> Water container
> Palette
> Kitchen roll
> A lightweight painting board
> An apron

You are also welcome to bring other water-based materials such as watercolour sticks etc, and any collage materials you might want to use.

About Linda Saul 

Linda is a Member of the Royal Watercolour Society and examples of her work may be viewed on her website - htpps://lindasaul.co.uk.

If you would like to participate in this workshop, please register your interest via the enquires form and mark it for the attention of Keith Francis.

We are planning for a maximum of 20 participants, so please reserve your place early.

Abstract Watercolour a Demonstration by Caroline Crawford
Saturday 5th December, St Joseph's Church Hall from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Caroline is based in Reading and runs regular art courses at the Cornerstone, Wokingham.  Her abstract paintings are recollections of her travels to particular destinations and her recall of the essence of the places she visits. Examples of her paintings may be viewed on her website - https://carolinecrawfordart.co.uk.

If you would like to attend this demonstration, please register your interest via the enquires form and mark it for the attention of Keith Francis.


Christmas Social
​Friday 11th December at St Joseph's Church Hall from 12pm to 3pm.

The Christmas Social this year will follow the same format as before - bring a plate of food for sharing, bring a couple of recent paintings to display on the walls, and the Club will provide a selection of drinks.  Ideas for a touch of entertainment would be most welcome, and of course volunteers to help set up the furniture, help out in the kitchen, hang the paintings and clear away afterwards.

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