Art Groups
Anna Kirby
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When do we meet?
Tuesday afternoons 14:00 to 16:00 September – December and January – April.
In May, June and July, we do outdoor sketching.
What do we do?
The Painting and drawing group exists for creative people who seek to explore ideas in painting and drawing within a friendly supportive environment, beginners and those more experienced artists alike.
We are a self-help group whose members enjoy this weekly opportunity to work alongside others who can give constructive comments and advice when required. Although we usually concentrate on individual work we will occasionally all tackle a single idea proposed by one of our members. This allows for a lively and stimulating discussion on varied techniques and methods of working.
Daphne Lovell
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When do we meet?
Second Monday morning of the month at a member’s home.
What do we do?
We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of art lovers who discuss and study all aspects of the history and appreciation of art. Our meetings vary from talks by group members, studio visits to local artists, trips to art exhibitions, and occasionally an outside speaker. Our trips can usually include lunch or coffee, so we are able to meet socially outside the meetings.
The atmosphere is very informal, so people who are keen to learn are as welcome as those who have some background knowledge. I’m happy to say that there are some new vacancies, so please contact me if you’d like to hear about the group. We meet monthly at a member’s house and there’s plenty of off road parking.
We’d love you to come and join us at our monthly meeting, and you’d be assured of a warm welcome.
Stuart Lee
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When do we meet?
The group meets once a month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:15 in the Quaker centre on St John’s St.
What do we do?
We look at all aspects of painting, sculpture and architecture. We present a topic and then discuss it during the meeting. There is always a lively discussion in which you are welcome to participate or simply sit back and enjoy
Kate Frankland
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When do we meet?
Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
What do we do?
We are a friendly group, interested in trying new crafts as well as sharing ideas and skills to create solo and joint projects. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month for two hours starting at 10.00 at the home of one of our members. Last year we visited the Knit and Stitch Show at the Alexandra Palace, and came away with lots of ideas of things we would like to take further. We have enjoyed sessions doing tie-dying, polymer clay modelling, tatting, pottery painting, needle-felting, wet felting, bead work, and card making. We used a range of yarn techniques and fabric printing to make a banner to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the U3A in Bury St Edmunds, and would welcome ideas for another joint project to work on. Join us if you are interested in exploring a range of craft techniques
Alison Harkley
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When do we meet?
Monthly, 2nd Thursday of the month, 2pm – 4pm. Venues are confirmed a few days before each session.
What do we do?
The group is suitable for mixed abilities, though experience with drawing helps, as work is self-directed. At each session we make observational drawings in cafes and other public spaces, including outdoors, mainly in central Bury St Edmunds. Group members are invited to suggest venues, lead exercises or introduce related topics.
