Category Archives: Water Colour

The watercolour group has now restarted following the lock down. Our first meeting was back in October and I am pleased to confirm the meeting was well attended. Lock down has given time to most of the members to continue painting in their own environment and what a wonderful array of pictures was displayed at our first session.

We are a group of like-minded people who enjoy creating paintings of all descriptions. We do it for our own enjoyment and if you feel you would like to join us, please contact the co-ordinator Rose via the contact form below.

We normally meet every first Monday of the month (except when it falls on a bank holiday) at Titchfield Court, Orchard Street, Hucknall starting at 2pm till 4pm, with a small break for refreshments. If you are a beginner, not to worry, Patrick our Tutor will show you how to go on. The group contains people of all abilities and everyone is welcome.

To contact Rose, please use the form below:-

List of dates for the Watercolour Group for 2020

Monday 6 January
Monday 3 February
Monday 2 March
Monday 6 April
Monday 11 May (first Monday is a Bank Holiday
Monday 1 June
Monday 6 July
The August meeting is usually an outside session
Monday 7 September
Monday 5 October
Monday 2 November
No meeting in December

The room is booked from 2 – 4pm. We have been reminded that the room must be left tidy, cups disposed of and furniture put back. All lights must be turned off, together with computer and data projector.

This year the Watercolour group met at ‘The Old Vicarage’ in Halam for their August outdoor painting session. The beautiful garden normally opens as part of the ‘National Garden Scheme’ during the summer but private parties are welcome. Whilst the day started off very wet, the rain did disappear and we had bright sunshine for the rest of the day. The event was well attended by 13 members who enjoyed painting the beautiful vistas, shady nooks and views over adjacent fields. Our thanks to Patrick our tutor, who organised the visit.

During the summer several of our members entered the Byron Festival Art Competition, we are pleased to confirm that Margaret Crooks came first and Sue Tongue was runner up.

Vicky Moss achieved a first, a second and a third with her entries into the Beauvale Horticultural Society Art Competition at the Bank Holiday.

Congratulations to all of those who entered.

To contact Rose, the group leader, please use the form below:-

The next meeting of the Watercolour group will be on Monday 14 May, 2018 (the first Monday is a Bank Holiday) at the usual place Titchfield Court, Orchard Street, Hucknall starting at 2.00 pm.

Patrick, our Tutor, is arranging a ‘beginners’ course which will be held during our two-hour session, this will be available for existing members and anyone interested in joining the group.

We have also been invited to enter the ‘Byron Festival’ art competition which can be in any medium, the theme is ‘Newstead Abbey or Byron’, the closing date is the end of June.

If you are interested in more information both for the beginners course and the ‘Byron Festival’ please contact Rose either via the form below or at the monthly meeting.

The next meeting for the Watercolour group will be on Monday, 14 May 2018 (the first Monday is a Bank holiday) at the usual place, Titchfield Court, Orchard Street, Hucknall starting at 2pm.

The group have been asked to enter the ‘Byron Festival’ competition for art again this year, the theme being ‘Byron and Newstead Abbey’. The competition is open to everyone and can be completed in any medium, watercolour, oils, etc. The closing date for entries is Wednesday, 30 June 2018, the winners will be announced on 15 July at the Awards evening.

If you are interested in entering and require further information, please contact Rose either at the monthly meetings or via the website on the form below:-