Art Events & Art Exhibitions

123 ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Leicester Society of Artists
24 May - 13 July
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA

The main exhibition of the Leicester Society of Artists, with new works on show. Painting, sculpture, artist’s original prints.

Workshop: SATURDAY LIFE DRAWING
January - November
The Richard Attenborough Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA

Life drawing workshops on the last Saturday of the month in: March, May, July, September, November
Tutor: Scott Bridgwood
Each session 10.00am - 3.30pm
Course Fee £35 (concessions £15) per session. Places still available.
Telephone: 0116 252 2455
Email: arts-centre@le.ac.uk

Workshop: SATURDAY PORTRAITURE
Last Saturday of month, every other month
The Richard Attenborough Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA
10.00am - 3.30pm

Portraiture workshop on the last Saturday of these months:
February, April, June, August, October
Tutor: Scott Bridgwood
All sessions 10.00am to 3.30pm
Fee: £35 (concessions £15)per session. Places still available.
Telephone: 0116 252 2455
Email: arts-centre@le.ac.uk

KELMARSH HALL EXHIBITION
Limeshed Gallery, Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire

June 8, 10,12,12,15,17,18,19, 22,24,25,26,2; July 1,2,3,6
Three artists, Linda Caven, Val Crane & Shenac Rogerson, have joined together to hold an exhibition at the newly opened Limeshed Gallery at Kelmarsh Hall, showing a wide variety of original works together with prints. All works are for sale and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to thecharity ‘Teenage Cancer Trust Appeal’.

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PETER CLAYTON: NATURAL FORM AND DESIGN COURSE
Leicester Print Workshop, 50 St Stephens Road, Highfields, Leicester LE2 1GG
10 am - 4 pm

During this four evening course with Peter Clayton you will be encouraged to create imagery that focuses on organic forms and the antural envionment. You will spend the first evening drawing out your designs, considering elements of composition, placement and layering. Once you have prepared you image Pete will then show you print and overlay your designs to produce energetic prints that are imaginative and rich in colour. You will also learn how to mix and combine colours to create the effects your desire.
Maximum 10 people
Course fee: £75 / £70
Telephone: 0116 255 3634
Email: info@leicesterprintworkshop.com

TIME & TIDE: Sue Graham Solo Show
21 June - 4 July
Tregoning Gallery, 4 Queen Street, Derby DE1 3DL
Weds - Friday 11 - 7, Saturday 10 - 5.30

Sue Graham’s paintings, especially her delicate colour choices, capture a mystical quality of the North Norfolk coast. Her works are quintessentially English. Vast expanses, tidal mudflats, salt marshes, sea lavender, wet sand and the dunes are some of the ingredients that combine to form a romantic yet accurate diary of her en plein air excursions.

SKETCHING AND PAINTING AT KELMARSH HALL
Langton Studios, Main Street, East Langton, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 7TW
10am - 4pm

An opportunity to work in this lovely garden with its variety of subject matter from buildings to open langscape. Mary Rodgers will be on hand to demonstrate techniques and help and encourage students throughout the day. A packed lunch will be needed.
Course fee: £100
Telephone: 01858 545365

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PAINTING IN THE LANGTON STUDIO GARDEN
Langton Studios, Main Street, East Langton, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 7TW
10am - 4pm

The garden offers a variety of subject matter for sketching and painting. The warm friendly atmosphere enables the student to relax and enjoy all that the studio and garden have to offer. A packed lunch will be needed.
Tutor: Mary Rodgers
Course fee: £100
Telephone: 01858 545365

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LEICESTER - LIVING CITY
Leicester Society of Artists
19 July - 31 August
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA

A special exhibition with its creative focus on the City of Leicester by the artists of the LSA to include paintings, original prints, sculpture, drawing and mixed media.

HAIDEE-JO SUMMERS SOLO EXHIBITION
19 July - 27 July
Nottingham Gallery, 71 - 73 Firiar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6GH
Monday - Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 10 - 4

A solo show by Haidee-Jo Summers at this gallery situated near the front gates of Nottingham Castle. Haidee will be present at the exhibition every day of its opening.
Telephone: 0115 9480476 during exhibition times
Email: thedrawingr9oomgallery@gmail.com

ANNUAL AVIATION PAINTINGS OF THE YEAR
21 - 27 July
Guild of Aviation Artists, Mall Galleries, near Admiralty Arch, London SW1

The 38th open summer exhibition by the Guild of Aviation Artists. An unmissable occasion for lovers of mainly representational and wholly original works of art, each the result of meticulous observation or careful research of aircraft, events, personalities and historical achievements blended with artistic skills in land, sea and skyscapes. Discover the wide range of techniques and styles in watercolour, oil, pen and ink, pencil, gouache, pastel and acrylic offered by members and non-members of the Guild.

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WATERCOLOUR FOR BEGINNERS
Langton Studios, Main Street, East Langton, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 7TW
10am - 4pm

This two-day course is ideal for the beginner to learn the basics of this exciting medium. This is a really sound introductions that is sure to encourage students to continue to develop their skills. A packed lunch will be needed
Tutor: Mary Rodgers
Course Fee: £100
Telephone: 01858 545365

PAINTING AND SKETCHING AT LAMPORT HALL
3 August
Lamport Hall, Northamptonshire, NN6 9HD
10.00am - 4.00pm

The grounds of Lamport Hall offer an abundance of inspiration for artists of all abilities in this summer school led by tutor Mary Rodgers. This is an excellent opportunity of sketchbook studies as well as painting.
Course fee: £50
A packed lunch will be needed.
Telephone: 01858 545365

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THE GARDEN AS INSPIRATION
9-10 August
Langton Studios, Main Street, East Langton, Market Harborough, Leics. LE17 6TW
10 am - 4pm

The garden offers a variety of inspiration and a wealth of subject matter for drawing and painting in this two day summer school by Mary Rodgers at her studio in East Langton. Students are encouraged to explore the possibilities offered for close study or the wider landscape.
Course fee:£100
A packed lunch will be needed
Telephone: 01858 545817

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CHILDRENS ARTS AND CRAFTS
Langton Studios, Main Street, East Langton, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7TW
10 am - 1pm

A marvellous excuse for 8 - 12 year olds to try something different in art and craft. The sessions run from 10am to 1pm and visitors can try their hand at clay modelling, tie dyeing, silk painting, glass and ceramic decoration, painting and drawing and more. All materials are provided.
Tutors: Mary Rodgers and Shenac Rogerson
Course fee:£75
Telephone: 01858 545365

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