Wednesday February 22 2012
Art & Literature Events & Classes
‘Art Attack’ presenter to visit Rubery
Art & Literature
Neil Buchanan, the creator, artist, producer and presenter of the BAFTA-winning TV show Art Attack, will be appearing at Jamie Leigh Fine Art gallery in Rubery, on Sat February 4 from 2–4pm.
The visit coincides with the launch of his debut collection of signed limited edition prints – Neil Buchanan’s HOPE STREET – depicting “the story of childhood”.
Jamie Leigh Fine Art has recently relocated to stunning new premises at 112 New Road. The popular TV star will be the first artist to make a live appearance in the new gallery and an exhibition of HOPE STREET will remain on display in the gallery throughout the spring.
Artwork on display
Art & Literature
Barnt Green Art Group is holding its very popular annual winter art exhibition on Saturday November 5, from 10am–5pm at the Friends Meeting House, Sandhills Road, Barnt Green B45 8NR.
More than 100 original framed pictures will be on display, as well as prints and Christmas cards to buy. Refreshments will also be sold in aid of charity.
For further details, contact Jo Lloyd on 0121 445 3209.
Joy of quilting
General Events
Kingfisher Quilters’ 25th Birthday Exhibition takes place from Oct 15–16 at Beoley Village Hall (Beoley Lane, Holt End, Beoley B98 9AN).
The exhibition runs from 10.30am–4.30pm both days, featuring quilts, traders, a bag tombola and raffle.
Admission £2.50 to include cup of tea/coffee and biscuit. There is ample free parking and disabled access.
Pam’s Art Class
Art & Literature
For those who want to learn to paint and draw but feel a little anxious, come and give it a try! You can learn basic drawing skills and how to use watercolours, oil paints, acrylics and pastels.
Pam is holding an open afternoon on Thurs Sept 15 between 2–3pm at Alvechurch Village Hall. There will be an opportunity to discuss details of the class and what you would like to do.
Classes will be held on Thursdays from 9.45am–12.15pm at Alvechurch Village Hall, B48 7JX. Cost per session £7, to include materials and equipment.
If you’d like to attend the open afternoon or enquire about the classes, contact Pam McGregor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 07809 236880.
Annual Art Exhibition
Art & Literature
Bromsgrove Art Society has its Annual Art Exhibition at All Saints Church, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove until May 14, weekdays 10am–4pm, Sundays 11.30am–4pm.
Exhibitors include All Saints Art Club, Avoncroft Art Society, Bromsgrove Art Society, Lickey Hills Art Society, and local artists.
Admission and catalogue £1.50 – proceeds to All Saints Church Restoration Fund.
More info from Tony on 01527 876659 or http://www.bromsgroveartsociety.org.uk
Meet Marina Lewycka
Art & Literature
Meet acclaimed author Marina Lewycka at Avoncroft Arts Association, courtesy of literary interest group ‘Words’.
Marina took the literary world by storm with her award winning first novel, A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian. This engaging and witty book was quickly followed by Two Caravans (short listed for the Orwell Prize) and We Are All Made of Glue. Marina deals with serious profound issues in an infectiously humorous way.
The even takes place at 8pm on Friday March 18, at Avoncroft Arts Centre, Redditch Road, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JS.
Tickets cost £8, and are available from Words on 01527 873335, the Bromsgrove branch of Waterstones, or on the door, subject to availability.
More information about Words at http://www.bromsgrovewords.com
Lickey Hills Art Society
Art & Literature
Lickey Hills Art Society, a friendly bunch of artists and those interested in art, meet at Longbridge Methodist Church, Bristol Rd, B45 9TY, on the first Sat each month at
7.30pm. Open to artists and non-artists alike. For more info call Graham on 0121 453 7097 or come to a meeting – we’d love to see you.
Alvechurch Art Group
Art & Literature
Alvechurch Art Group meets at the Baptist Hall (rear of church) every Tues, 12.45 –3.30pm, using all mediums except oil. All welcome, especially beginners. Friendly tuition. Call Paul on 0121 445 5437 or drop in.
Alvechurch Library Readers Group
Art & Literature
Alvechurch Library Readers Group meet in the library one Monday a month from 6.30–7.45pm. New members are always welcome. Further details from Alyson Williams on 01905 822722. The creative writing group “writerworkshops@alvechurchlib” also meets in the library on the last Friday of the month from 11–12.30pm. Details as above.
Wythall Writers
Art & Literature
Wythall Writers meet at Wythall Library, May Lane, Hollywood on the second Thursday of the month. New members always welcome. More info from Helen on 01564 824517, Eileen on 01564 822214, Louise on 0121 430 4992 or by logging on to www.wythallwriters.com
Burcot Art Circle
Art & Literature
Burcot Art Circle meets on the first Friday of the month from 10am-12pm at Burcot Village Hall. It is a small self-help group which organises its own monthly programme, including time for critiques of previously-set “homework”, often followed by a practical lesson.
Professional artists are also invited to demonstrate a particular subject such as collage or pastels. The group tries to include an outdoor painting session during the year and also a gallery visit if possible – last year members held a successful exhibition at Birmingham Botanical Gardens and hopes to repeat this in two years’ time.
If this sounds like the sort of art circle that would provide you with the stimulus you’ve been looking for, or you wish to rekindle a previous involvement with art either as a career or a hobby, please call Ken on 0121 445 1424 or Doug on 445 1780.
Bromsgrove Art Society
Art & Literature
Bromsgrove Art Society meets every third Tuesday at 7.45pm at St John Ambulance Centre, Barnsley Hall Drive, Lickey End, B61 0EX. Visitors are most welcome, admission £2, including refreshments. For more information please contact Tony Turpin on 01527 876659 or see www.bromsgroveartsociety.org.uk
Bromsgrove Scrapbooking Club
Clubs & Societies
Bromsgrove Scrapbooking Club meets twice monthly at Fairfield Village Hall, where we get together to scrapbook or make cards together. We do not run regular classes, but we welcome all levels of experience. Come and make some new friends, learn new techniques and share your ideas. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), visit alifetimeofchances.blogspot.com, or phone 01527 875613.
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