Our latest news from the Sefton Art Group

The Arts Society Crosby

The Arts Society Crosby has flourished for over half a century since its foundation by Mrs Jay Atkinson in 1969. Our aim is to promote and foster enjoyment and understanding of the arts - in the broadest sense of the word - through monthly lectures, visits and support for educational and community activities. We have a varied programme running throughout the year, full details of which can be found on this website.

https://theartssocietycrosby.org.uk/

art group, art classes, watercolour, for beginners, Sefton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, Liverpool, Merseyside.

Classes are again held back at the venues, though several classes are still online, via zoom.

artist roy munday, art tutor in his studio, southport, merseyside, offers online art courses, art classes, for beginners,
Roy Munday, artist and art tutor, in his studio where he delivers online art classes.

Members are again exhibiting their paintings at Lydiate L31 4EQ

sefton art group's art exhibition at Lydaite parish hall, merseyside, for beginners and those more advanced artists
We enjoyed another successful exhibition of members' work over the spring bank holiday, early May, also our autumn exhibition held each October at Lydiate parish hall, Merseyside. Members once again enjoyed some good sales!

Members visit exhibitions, Liverpool,

keith haring exhibition at Tate, Liverpool by the sefton art group. art classes, beginners, merseyside, life drawing
Artist, Roy Munday at the Tate, Liverpool, visiting with the art group, the Keith Haring exhibition.

Members engrossed with Roger’s watercolour technique.

artist roger jenkins giving a watercolour demonstration to the sefton art group at highjtown, merseyside
Members at the Hightown art class engrossed in Roger's way of applying watercolour.

Members at the Hightown class, which meet on a Wednesday morning, were given a treat in February when local watercolour artist, Roger Jenkins, came along and gave an inspirational watercolour demonstration. Watercolours are a favourite medium for a number of our members. Though difficult initially, members are taught how to master them. The biggest mistake by people new to watercolours is that they 'over brush' the painting, leading quickly to a mess! Best approach is one stroke of the brush and move on. Yes, tweak a little, but don't overwork it!

Members displayed over 200 paintings on the spring bank holiday exhibition, with a number of sales. For some artists, it was their first exhibition, and several sold their first painting! This is always an exciting moment and serves to encourage them. Exhibitions are also a great opportunity for members to take part in its running, whether serving refreshments, greeting visitors or dealing with sales, it gives another aspect to enjoying art and to see the work in an exhibition environment, framed.

Local watercolour artist, Roger Jenkins, gives a watercolour demonstration

watercolour classes, demonstration by artist roger jenkins, sefton artists, sefton art group, merseyside
Roger's final version. Members were fascinated by the way he painted in the sky!
watercolour classes, sefton, southport, liverpool, merseyside,
In a two hour demonstration, Roger Jenkins, produced a finished watercolour, which had members fascinated by his personal method, especially his treatment of putting in the sky