Artists on The Green

Calling local artists or would-be artists

We have a few vacancies in our numbers and would welcome any local people whether you are just starting out or have been painting for ages. We meet every Tuesday morning during term time at the Hempton Village Hall between the hours of 9.45.am and 12.30. We came from an art class but we are now a friendly group meeting on a mutual help and support basis. We have members of all abilities and styles – so if you are looking for advice there is probably someone there who can help you. We paint or draw in all mediums save for oil paints. Our program is augmented by occasional visits from local artists. Norfolk is renowned for it’s arts community. We also engage in occasional non-obligatory art challenges. The members decide on the coming term’s program.

More details of our history, art work and what we have been doing is on this blog which also serves as our notice board and gallery. 

Our term fees depend on membership numbers and the program for that term. We run three terms through the year, closing for school holidays. This term's fee is £40 but the cost varies depending on the length of each term. The membership fee covers the hall hire, occasional visiting artists' expenses and tea and coffee etc.  We always allow new visitors two or three free weeks to see if they wish to stay. So pop in if you are interested and meet us. We are a friendly group. Our current Summer Term runs from the 29th April to the 29th. of July.

Finally, the advice that we always give if you are new to art is don’t rush out and buy lots of stuff. Start with a few basics. See how you get on and what you like painting or drawing in. Chances are that someone in the group will have any other materials for you to try.

Looking forward to meeting you.    

 

Bev Eele – acting secretary on behalf of the group. 07485 211662

contact e-mail:  bev.eele@hotmail.co.uk

 

This is to wish everyone a happy New Year.

We are back again for a new term on the 14^th January.

A new term, new ideas and old friends. Hope to see you then.

 

 

 

 The "Artists on the Green" had a good presence at the exhibition with Carole, Liz, Nicky, Jim, Muriel and Ruth all putting their art work on display. All of our entries were very much admired but the glory at the end goes to Jim who sold two of his paintings. So, congratulations  to Jim and keep up the lovely artwork to everyone else and who knows we might have even more entries next year! Thank you to everyone who was brave enough to exhibit their work, by no means were you outclassed!

XR

A New Term

The club starts the Autumn term on Tuesday 3rd September. Existing and new members are welcomed back. The subscription for this term will be £40.  The term will run without a break until Tuesday 17th December. The club is run for the benefit of its members so if there is anything that you wish to introduce into our programme please mention it at the meeting. 

Each term we try to run at least one themed challenge. Please give some thought to any ideas for this current term. Last term's project produced some very imaginative ideas. A separate page has been added to the blog as a gallery. If there are still any outstanding entries please bring them in at the next meeting. 

Summer Term 2024

The club is now closed for the summer break. We reopen again on Tuesday 3rd September. The subscription for the autumn term will be advised before we reopen but is expected to be the same or similar to this last term namely £40.

Thanks to Helen for the volumes from Viv's library and additional contributions from club members we now have a fairly extensive library of art books and source material for the use of our members. The current list is shown on the right hand side of the blog under the gallery list and will be updated from time to time. 

The last term's theme of "through the window" was well represented by some very inventive ideas. If you are still finishing yours can you please send it in as soon as possible so that we can set up a picture gallery. 

Many thanks for the catering at the last meeting it was much appreciated. 

Finally this is just to wish everyone a good summer and look forward to getting back in September,

B.