PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
ILLUSTRATED TALK - RETURNING TO THE CAVE TO DISCLOSE SECRETS
Fee: £3 including refreshments
Date/time: Thursday 19 February, 7.30pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Speaker: Barrie Dale
Linked with February's exhibition, Barrie will argue that early creative works reveal an intimacy with nature that is vital to the human spirit. The best early expressive work has a sheer economy that would have demanded a life-time's observation and practice which most modern humans seem to have lost or rejected. Barrie believes we need to return to the cave and work with nature to ensure our futures. Come along to this fascinating talk (no need to book) and join in with what promises to be a spirited Q & A!
Fee: £3 including refreshments
Date/time: Thursday 19 February, 7.30pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Speaker: Barrie Dale
Linked with February's exhibition, Barrie will argue that early creative works reveal an intimacy with nature that is vital to the human spirit. The best early expressive work has a sheer economy that would have demanded a life-time's observation and practice which most modern humans seem to have lost or rejected. Barrie believes we need to return to the cave and work with nature to ensure our futures. Come along to this fascinating talk (no need to book) and join in with what promises to be a spirited Q & A!
STILL LIFE TODAY
Fee: £25 (WOA members £20) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 23 February 2019, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery
Tutor: Kathy Philson
What makes a still life interesting? What elements should we consider before starting? This workshop, with artist and West Ox Arts' Trustee Kathy Philson, begins with short warm-up exercises and discussions on the basics -- such as surface, scale and viewpoint -- which are so important to the outcome of the artwork and then moves to producing one or a series of still lifes individually. Please bring materials you would like to work with.
Fee: £25 (WOA members £20) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 23 February 2019, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery
Tutor: Kathy Philson
What makes a still life interesting? What elements should we consider before starting? This workshop, with artist and West Ox Arts' Trustee Kathy Philson, begins with short warm-up exercises and discussions on the basics -- such as surface, scale and viewpoint -- which are so important to the outcome of the artwork and then moves to producing one or a series of still lifes individually. Please bring materials you would like to work with.
FREE DRAWING DAY AT THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM
Fee: No charge, but please contact the gallery to let us know you plan to come.
Date/time: Wednesday 25 February 2019, 11.00 - 3.30 pm
Venue: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Bring your drawing materials and meet at 11.00 in the museum's entrance foyer to enjoy a day drawing around the museum then meet with your fellow artists at the end of the day to compare notes. There are wonderful facilities including a restaurant and cafe so there are plenty of options for lunch. You do not need to book a place but please let us know you are coming!
Fee: No charge, but please contact the gallery to let us know you plan to come.
Date/time: Wednesday 25 February 2019, 11.00 - 3.30 pm
Venue: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Bring your drawing materials and meet at 11.00 in the museum's entrance foyer to enjoy a day drawing around the museum then meet with your fellow artists at the end of the day to compare notes. There are wonderful facilities including a restaurant and cafe so there are plenty of options for lunch. You do not need to book a place but please let us know you are coming!
ARTISTS' FORUM
Fee: FREE - all welcome and no need to book!
Date/time: Thursday 5 March 2019, 7.30pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery
Our series of artists' forums continues into 2015! Do you need inspiration? Are you half-way through something and seriously stuck? Have you had a breakthrough that you want to share? Bring along an example of your current work or just come along and join the discussion!
Fee: FREE - all welcome and no need to book!
Date/time: Thursday 5 March 2019, 7.30pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery
Our series of artists' forums continues into 2015! Do you need inspiration? Are you half-way through something and seriously stuck? Have you had a breakthrough that you want to share? Bring along an example of your current work or just come along and join the discussion!
DECORATED PAPERS
Fee: £36 (WOA members £30) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 9 March, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Gill Salway
Creating your own decorated papers is a great way to add individuality to your artwork whether you want an exciting, stimulating background for your drawing or painting, making cards or collage pictures, or giving your handmade books that extra special touch. In this workshop we will try out different techniques for marbling, experiment with combining monoprint and printed block patterns and find some simple ways of adding colour and texture as a base for further work. You will go home with a collection of samples and all the information you need to continue to make your own papers at home. There is no extra charge for materials but if you have them please bring two very fine watercolour brushes, an inch deep dish or tray, preferable white and large enough to take at least A4 paper. Limited places - please book!
Fee: £36 (WOA members £30) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 9 March, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Gill Salway
Creating your own decorated papers is a great way to add individuality to your artwork whether you want an exciting, stimulating background for your drawing or painting, making cards or collage pictures, or giving your handmade books that extra special touch. In this workshop we will try out different techniques for marbling, experiment with combining monoprint and printed block patterns and find some simple ways of adding colour and texture as a base for further work. You will go home with a collection of samples and all the information you need to continue to make your own papers at home. There is no extra charge for materials but if you have them please bring two very fine watercolour brushes, an inch deep dish or tray, preferable white and large enough to take at least A4 paper. Limited places - please book!
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Fee: £36 (WOA members £30) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 23 March, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Yvonne Robinson
Collage lends itself to spontaneity and creativity. Unlike painting and drawing, where a stroke of the brush or pencil is a commitment, collage is a constant metamorphosis and can be like a treasure hunt for the right piece. This workshop is an opportunity to explore the many forms of collage and develop ideas and imagination using a wide range of materials. The aim is to create something that has integrity in that it is wholly original and maintains a high standard of materials. At the same time the piece must be pleasing and give a sense of achievement. All materials are supplied but, ideally, please bring one or two images from which to choose. See Yvonne's work at yvonnerobinsonart.weeblycom
Fee: £36 (WOA members £30) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 23 March, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Yvonne Robinson
Collage lends itself to spontaneity and creativity. Unlike painting and drawing, where a stroke of the brush or pencil is a commitment, collage is a constant metamorphosis and can be like a treasure hunt for the right piece. This workshop is an opportunity to explore the many forms of collage and develop ideas and imagination using a wide range of materials. The aim is to create something that has integrity in that it is wholly original and maintains a high standard of materials. At the same time the piece must be pleasing and give a sense of achievement. All materials are supplied but, ideally, please bring one or two images from which to choose. See Yvonne's work at yvonnerobinsonart.weeblycom
DRAWING A CLOTHED MODEL
Fee: £20 (WOA members £15) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 20 April, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Kathy Philson
Bring your drawing or painting materials and explore drawing a clothed model in our wonderful gallery. There will be a variety of poses, including a long pose. Artist and West Ox Arts' Trustee Kathy Philson will help you to get the most out of the workshop and there will be an opportunity to compare notes with fellow workshop attendees at the end of the day.
Fee: £20 (WOA members £15) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 20 April, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Kathy Philson
Bring your drawing or painting materials and explore drawing a clothed model in our wonderful gallery. There will be a variety of poses, including a long pose. Artist and West Ox Arts' Trustee Kathy Philson will help you to get the most out of the workshop and there will be an opportunity to compare notes with fellow workshop attendees at the end of the day.
SOCK KNITTING WORKSHOP
Fee: £25 (WOA members £20) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 20 April, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Tricia Waples
An introduction to the highly addictive and rewarding art of sock knitting for knitters who are already fairly confident. We will work on a miniature sock and tackle all the essential skills: knitting in the round, creating an extra stretchy rib, turning the heel, and grafting the toe using Kitchener stitch. Needles, yarn and pattern are provided for the workshop and you can buy the needles at cost price so you can get started on your first pair of full-size socks as soon as you get home!
Fee: £25 (WOA members £20) Booking Essential
Date/time: Monday 20 April, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Tricia Waples
An introduction to the highly addictive and rewarding art of sock knitting for knitters who are already fairly confident. We will work on a miniature sock and tackle all the essential skills: knitting in the round, creating an extra stretchy rib, turning the heel, and grafting the toe using Kitchener stitch. Needles, yarn and pattern are provided for the workshop and you can buy the needles at cost price so you can get started on your first pair of full-size socks as soon as you get home!