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Desi Mills

2012 Activities

Our Annual Spring Exhibition is held at the James Hockey Gallery, UCA, Falkner Road, Farnham, GU9 7DS. Election of exhibiting members takes place at the Memorial Hall, Babsmead.

Lectures, demonstrations and workshops take place in St. Joan’s Church Hall, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. The Church Hall is adjacent to St. Joan’s Church, entrance to parking areas from Tilford Road, Farnham. Further information will be published in the quarterly newsletters.

Click on Contacts for directions.

Wednesday 18 January	February Newsletter Deadline for material
Monday 23 January 7.30 - 9.30pm	Talk about G F Watts and the Watts Gallery by the curator Mark Bills
Saturday 10 March 10am - 4pm	Pastel workshop with Ann Wilkinson. Ann will talk about equipment and materials required for working in pastels. She will discuss the points to consider when setting up a still life group and give drawing tips and stages in completing a picture in pastels.
Monday 12 March 7.30 - 9.30pm	Demonstration and Talk by Julie Collins Julie will demonstrate and talk about her particular working methods. She will encourage us to take risks in our work and develop our own personal style.
Saturday 17 March	Election of Exhibiting Members. The Memorial Hall, Babs Mead, Farnham. Handing in between 9-10 am. Collection after 3.30 pm
Saturday 31 March - Sunday 15th April	Spring Exhibition activity.... click to exhibition page for full details
Wednesday 18 April	May Newsletter Deadline for material
Monday 23 April 7.30 - 9.30pm	Demonstration by Alex Roch Figure in the Interior Alex will capture the atmosphere of an interior domestic scene with special attention to light falling on surfaces and a 'contre jour' figure. She will explore the versatility of water based oils.
Monday 14 May 7.30 - 9.30pm	Illustrated Talk by Daphne Jeffries. Silk, Squalor and Scandal;Hogarth and his work. Daphne is a popular speaker with the society and this time her title suggests a lively and stimulating evening.
Saturday19 May 10am – 4pm	Workshop with Julie Collins. Taking risks with Watercolour Working from observation you will use drawing and water based paints to become more confident in your work. Julie will encourage you to find your own personal style and try new methods and techniques.
Wednesday 18 July	August Newsletter Deadline for material
Saturday 1 September	Subscription Renewal of £16 is due today
Saturday 22 September 10am - 4pm	Workshop with Soraya French Landscape in Mixed Media The workshop will start with an introduction to mediums and composition followed by a demonstration of technique and an exploration of mediums for the students own piece of work.
Monday 8 October 7.30 - 9.30pm	Demonstration by Paul Robinson Previously an architect and also a watercolour artist specialising in line and wash, Paul will explain his approach to the drawing and painting of buildings, concentrating on perspective.
Wednesday 17 October	November Newsletter Deadline for material
Saturday 20 October 10am - 4pm	Workshop with David Kelly A practical and theoretical workshop on the importance of composition. The Golden Section and other conventions will be explained with illustrations with an opportunity for individual work and group discussion. Suitable for all abilities and will enhance your confidence in completing your artwork
Monday 5 November 7.30 - 9.30pm	Assessment critique with Liz Seward. An opportunity to bring your work for appraisal.
Saturday 10 November 10am - 4pm	Workshop with Chris Sercombe. Creating a Painting from a Drawing Using a drawing of a subject is a technique artists have used for centuries. This workshop will focus on how the drawing of a landscape, townscape etc. can provide an effective basis for constructing paintings.
Monday 26 November 7.30 - 9.30pm	Annual General Meeting, St. Joan's Centre
Monday 3 December	Christmas Party TBA
Tuesday 18 December	January Newsletter Deadline for material