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October 2018
Workshop: Tim Noad on Islamic Illumination
Islamic illumination is little known in the UK but a vast resource for inspiration and ideas. Participants will create an illuminated design based on ‘square Kufic’ script but using western letterforms. The project will also introduce simple painting and gilding techniques. Tim will give a short illustrated talk about Islamic illumination and how it has inspired his own work. Cost: £25 (members), £30 (non-members). Islamic Illuminations Application Form
Find out more »Wormsley Estate Library Visit
This is a chance to see Sir Paul Getty’s collection of books and manuscripts dating from the 7th Century, highlights of which are the medieval illuminated manuscripts of the 12th to 15th centuries. Please check out the website below. The visit will last around 1 hour 15 minutes, however we are welcome to stay longer. Further details re car pooling and where to meet will be available later. Payment: Please send a cheque for £15 with Wormsley Estate written on…
Find out more »November 2018
Painted Acrylic Backgrounds on Board and Paper with Caroline Keevil
Synopsis: This is a two day workshop running Saturday November 3rd from 10:00am -4:00pm and Sunday November 4th from 10:00am - 3:00pm, 2018 We will prepare sample papers and boards - plywood, mdf, hardboard, mountboard - using acrylic gesso and texture paste, then paint a ground on them using heavy body acrylic paints. On Sunday you will draw and paint letters on your samples using the acrylic paints. Application Form
Find out more »December 2018
Club Day and Christmas Party
Please join us for the December Club-Day and Christmas Party. Agenda to follow.
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