Programme for Friday Mornings

Members are free to pursue their own projects if they wish; however, they are encouraged to follow the theme for the day that is set in the programme below: this was last updated on the 11 August 2026.
Here is the Programme for the Friday sessions into the Autumn of 2026 no less! Enjoy !

07 Aug > Your favourite food item or meal. Use your discretion as to whether you bring a photo reference or the actual thing!
14 Aug > Paint in the style of a Cornish ARTIST (!?) NO! Not Norman. Look at the Newlyn School or St Ive's School of artists ...... then,if you are not content, maybe paint like Norman after all !
21 Aug > Holidays . This does not mean the Club is not on .... rather, it is the theme for today i.e. where did you go ?
28 Aug > Hows about you just do what you want to do today!? Don;t be bullied into following the herd; strike out !! Do what you want!!
04 Sept > Fairies, Elves and Pixies I shall say no more.
11 Sept > Pointillism. .... whatever !!
18 Sept > Draw some fruit in outline; then fill in using collage !
25 Sept > in memorium of the late, great Bill Oddie ... let us do a study of a bird (or birds).
02 Oct > Teddy Bears !! Bring your fave soft toy !
09 Oct > The Midnight Garden .... Ooooo! A night time scene .... there's a challenge, all moonlight and shadows!
16 Oct > Just pencil ! An excuse to practice tonal values using just a humble pencil ... well, 3 or 4 of differing grades !
23 Oct > What chance of finding a sitter for 'Portraiture'?? Anyone gotta wife / hubby / friend that wishes to be immortalised!?
30 Oct > Autumn Leaves .... if the Summer heatwaves haven't burnt them to a crisp already !
06 Nov > Elipses. Draw around a small bowl to make overlapping circles; fill each space with a different pattern.
13 Nov > In the style of Jack Vetriano .... Yes , you do know him ! DANCING ON BEACH WITH UMBRELLA, ETC.
20 Nov > PET POrRTRAITS ! My fave !! TIGER ... get yer hair brushed ... you;re on !
27 Nov > Northern Lights or Space. Could require wet-in-wet techniques ....hmmm!

If you cannot make the Club .... or even if you can ... why not follow the theme at home, then post the result on the Club's Facebook page ..... go on, be bold; you know you want to!!

ALSO ... if you become aware of an Art Fayre somewhere local, we might think about setting up a stall to promo' the club .... maybe even sell a painting or three!! Do please contribute.