u3Art
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Members use a variety of drawing and painting media and we would welcome new members of all abilities. We are a non-teaching group but offer the use of reference books and members are always ready to share their experience and expertise if required. We compile a list of themes or projects to work to, for those who wish a more structured way of working, but that is entirely up to the individual as some people prefer to work on their own projects.
We meet at Lostwithiel Community Centre Oasis Room on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at Lostwithiel Community Centre between 2 and 4pm
We charge a small fee (£2 or £3 depending on attendance numbers) which pays for the hire of the room
Group Contact: Trish Penrose
Telephone: 07780 713276
Update of 12th February 2024
When the group met again after the Christmas break, we compiled a new list of “themes” to work to for those who wish to.
The first theme was to produce “portraits” of trees in charcoal and pencil, concentrating on tonal values and form rather than colour, allowing us to concentrate on the varying shapes of different types of trees.
We then moved on to “unusual skies/weather” in any medium. Members brought in their own photographs or found pictures in the group’s art books. The aim was to depict different weathers by making the sky the focal point of the painting.
Our third theme was “sponge painting” using natural sponges instead of brushes and either watercolour paint, acrylic paint or inks. We discovered that using a sponge can produce remarkable textures easily, and is excellent for painting foliage, clouds, rocks, breaking waves, walls, buildings, etc, etc.
See more example of our Art work on our January 2024 sub page
During February U3Art held a bric a brac stall, items donated by the group members and friends - all proceeds went to the Lostwithiel Community Centre and we raised approx £82.
The group is at present at full capacity, given the size of our venue, but if anyone is interested in joining, we can always take contact details in case we have a space in the future.
Update of 20th October 2022
Our Art group is essentially an opportunity for people to have time to indulge in their art without interruption which is often difficult in the home setting. Members are free to work at whatever subject and in whatever medium they wish but some members find it encouraging to have a theme to work to. Our chosen theme for the moment is “Autumn” but it’s not compulsory.
