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THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
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THIS PAGE PROVIDES YOU WITH UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON ALL CURRENT GSA ACTIVITIES EVENTS.
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PLEASE VISIT US REGULARLY AND REMEMBER TO SEND US YOUR PICTURES, COMMENTS AND REVIEWS.
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PLEASE VISIT US REGULARLY AND REMEMBER TO SEND US YOUR PICTURES, COMMENTS AND REVIEWS.
LATEST NEWS!
1. NEWS FLASH 11TH JANUARY 2021
Hi Everyone
After the most unusual Christmas holiday ever I hope you are all well and keeping up with your art during this lockdown. Hopefully it will not be too long before we can get together again,
Rosemary Harvey sends her best wishes to you all. We will be arranging more activities to keep you going in the meantime and we hope to start getting the talks going again as soon as we get the go ahead to say it is safe to do so.
Nature in Art is now on you tube and has asked me to advertise the videos of different artists they are showing, Please take a look and tell friends and family about it too as it will be inspirational and helps the museum spread the word of its work. Access is through their website www.natureinart.org.uk, and their link to tube is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwP9u0IMAPC3g0u1Y_3Udw/videos
For us they advertise the society and are currently helping me with some technical tips to keep in contact with you that I will be sharing with you soon, I hope. Also check out the website for activities they are running for all age groups which Catherine, the education officer, has devised for people to do at home.
On another note I am just reminding you that your membership will be due on March 1st and that the current membership fee is reduced for this year to £10 for existing members as we have not been able to give our usual services but still have certain costs to meet to keep things going.
Thanks for your support in the last difficult year and look out for more information as time goes on.
Cheers and keep well
Rosemary Gowland and all the committee of GSA
Hi Everyone
After the most unusual Christmas holiday ever I hope you are all well and keeping up with your art during this lockdown. Hopefully it will not be too long before we can get together again,
Rosemary Harvey sends her best wishes to you all. We will be arranging more activities to keep you going in the meantime and we hope to start getting the talks going again as soon as we get the go ahead to say it is safe to do so.
Nature in Art is now on you tube and has asked me to advertise the videos of different artists they are showing, Please take a look and tell friends and family about it too as it will be inspirational and helps the museum spread the word of its work. Access is through their website www.natureinart.org.uk, and their link to tube is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwP9u0IMAPC3g0u1Y_3Udw/videos
For us they advertise the society and are currently helping me with some technical tips to keep in contact with you that I will be sharing with you soon, I hope. Also check out the website for activities they are running for all age groups which Catherine, the education officer, has devised for people to do at home.
On another note I am just reminding you that your membership will be due on March 1st and that the current membership fee is reduced for this year to £10 for existing members as we have not been able to give our usual services but still have certain costs to meet to keep things going.
Thanks for your support in the last difficult year and look out for more information as time goes on.
Cheers and keep well
Rosemary Gowland and all the committee of GSA
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2. Download your latest GSA December Newsletter, here..........
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GSA CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION - PRIZEWINNERS!
- First Prize went to Jackie Herbert for her oil painting “The Unexpected Guest”.
- Second Prize went to Caroline Hope for her Watercolour ‘Winter Wanderer’.
- Highly Commended goes to Vivien Townsend for her mixed media piece “Christmas Lights of Hope”
For all the details please go to the Competitions page
- First Prize went to Jackie Herbert for her oil painting “The Unexpected Guest”.
- Second Prize went to Caroline Hope for her Watercolour ‘Winter Wanderer’.
- Highly Commended goes to Vivien Townsend for her mixed media piece “Christmas Lights of Hope”
For all the details please go to the Competitions page
3. NEWS from NATURE IN ART.
Good Morning Dabblers,
We are nearly at the end of another lockdown. I hope it has been ok for you and you have had fun creating things.
I have been busy prepping things for Christmas plus tidying things up in the garden. With a bit of luck the second half of the orchard will be planted. We will have, in total, 12 apples trees and 1 peri pear tree. All native to here. We look forward to reaping the benefits next year. :)
The museum will be open from Friday 4th December and we look forward to welcoming you all back. We have the British Wildlife Photography exhibition - best of the last 10 years. The photos are always stunning and it is lovely to see what the UK is home to. The shop has stocked up on their Christmas goodies and Linda always chooses beautiful things for you to treat yourself or others with. The museum, shop and coffee shop will be open Fridays - Sundays. Please remember you must book online through our website.
The Education Centre will also be open and we will be selling homemade gifts - a selection of cards, a range of Christmas decorations - made using different materials- , succulents, crochet scarfs and hats, ornaments made with natural materials among other things. THANK YOU to everyone who has donated things for us to sell. We really appreciate it!
You do not need to book to come to the Education Centre so feel free to pop by and see what treasures you can find. The centre will be open Friday-Monday. If you have any questions please email me education@natureinart.org.uk
I have included a couple of pictures of some of the things on offer.
Thank you for all of your support and we look forward to seeing you through December.
Catherine
Museum and coffee shop open: Thursday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
TO BOOK YOUR VISIT PLEASE TEL: 01452 731422. SAT NAV TO GL2 9PG. Website - natureinart.org.uk
Good Morning Dabblers,
We are nearly at the end of another lockdown. I hope it has been ok for you and you have had fun creating things.
I have been busy prepping things for Christmas plus tidying things up in the garden. With a bit of luck the second half of the orchard will be planted. We will have, in total, 12 apples trees and 1 peri pear tree. All native to here. We look forward to reaping the benefits next year. :)
The museum will be open from Friday 4th December and we look forward to welcoming you all back. We have the British Wildlife Photography exhibition - best of the last 10 years. The photos are always stunning and it is lovely to see what the UK is home to. The shop has stocked up on their Christmas goodies and Linda always chooses beautiful things for you to treat yourself or others with. The museum, shop and coffee shop will be open Fridays - Sundays. Please remember you must book online through our website.
The Education Centre will also be open and we will be selling homemade gifts - a selection of cards, a range of Christmas decorations - made using different materials- , succulents, crochet scarfs and hats, ornaments made with natural materials among other things. THANK YOU to everyone who has donated things for us to sell. We really appreciate it!
You do not need to book to come to the Education Centre so feel free to pop by and see what treasures you can find. The centre will be open Friday-Monday. If you have any questions please email me education@natureinart.org.uk
I have included a couple of pictures of some of the things on offer.
Thank you for all of your support and we look forward to seeing you through December.
Catherine
Museum and coffee shop open: Thursday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
TO BOOK YOUR VISIT PLEASE TEL: 01452 731422. SAT NAV TO GL2 9PG. Website - natureinart.org.uk
THE PREVIOUS GSA QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE, IN WORD AND PDF FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.
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GSA 2020 PAINTING DAYS - REVIEWS
GSA Painting Day at Mallards Pike on Monday 19th October.
Well done those who turned up and found their way there despite road closures!
Again the weather was kind and the day most enjoyable. What a beautiful spot and the Autumn colours were amazing.
Well done those who turned up and found their way there despite road closures!
Again the weather was kind and the day most enjoyable. What a beautiful spot and the Autumn colours were amazing.
GSA Painting Day at Saul Junction on Monday the 5th October
Four stalwarts came to Saul Junction after a dreadful weekend of rain beforehand. Luckily the rain held off all morning and the sun shone for a while. Lovely to chat, catch up and work close to each other (only 2 metres close of course!)
A good venue with parking and toilets and some good sketching done before the rain finally arrived just in time for lunch! Please send me some of your finished work.
Four stalwarts came to Saul Junction after a dreadful weekend of rain beforehand. Luckily the rain held off all morning and the sun shone for a while. Lovely to chat, catch up and work close to each other (only 2 metres close of course!)
A good venue with parking and toilets and some good sketching done before the rain finally arrived just in time for lunch! Please send me some of your finished work.
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GSA Painting Day at in the 'Nature in Art' gardens on Monday 21st September.
Unfortunately only 4 people replied to my last email about painting days and 3 of us went to Nature in Art and had a lovely exclusive time in the Garden which volunteers are gradually improving. If anyone would like to spend time there again please contact me and I will arrange it. Rosemary Gowland. rosegow51@gmail.com Left: Neil Gow in the Nature in Art Garden with one of his amazing Wood carvings. Far Left: Rosemary Harvey painted 'Luscious Blackberries' |
Our first visit was to Prinknash Abbey Gardens on Monday 31st August and proved most enjoyable. The weather stayed fine, the choice of subject was excellent and the Cafe much appreciated.
Here below are some pictures of a lovely day with pictures and work by Sue Trickey and Jenny Smith.
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STUDIO EVENINGS AND ACTIVITIES.
THE BAD NEWS WAS THAT SADLY, DUE TO CORONOVIRUS ALL STUDIO EVENINGS HAD TO BE POSTPONED OR CANCELLED. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT MOST SPEAKERS ARE HAPPY TO COME NEXT YEAR!
All our Studio Evenings are normally held in the Education Centre at ‘Nature in Art', Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9PA, on the third Monday of every month. The Nature in Art Education Centre is in the garden to the left of the main house close to the car park, the side gate from the car park into the garden will be open for Studio Evenings. Please arrive around 7.00 pm for a prompt 7.30 pm start (after GSA announcements at 7.15), the session will conclude at around 9.30 pm. Refreshments will be served, a raffle will be held, and all members and their guests (guests asked for a modest £3 contribution) are most welcome.
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We love to keep our website lively and up to date so PLEASE send your latest news and pictures to
Jackie at ............ jackieherbert51@gmail.com