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PAINTING
PARTNERS
Oundle Art Group
The Oundle Art Group is a
wonderful opportunity for artists to
meet, paint together, exchange ideas
and learn new techniques from invited
tutors. We encompass all levels of ability from beginners to working artists and teachers, so there is always another member of the group on hand who can offer advice and encouragement.
abstracts, working in oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolours, and mixed
media. Artists bring their own materials, but we do have some spares available if
someone is trying out a new media.
In summer months we also have outside
painting days to various locations round the
We meet in Cotterstock Village
Hall on a Thursday afternoon during
the winter months, 1.45-3.45pm. The
sessions alternate between having
a visiting tutor for a workshop and
a more informal afternoon where there is a suggested subject, for example still life. Artists can also work on their own subject if preferred.
The tutors are all working artists from the area with a wealth of different styles and approaches to painting, so there is always something interesting to learn. Subjects covered include landscapes, portraits, floral works, still life and
The tutors are all working artists from the area
area including villages, formal gardens, rustic barns, and woodlands – and
of course, the river Nene. We have
so many beautiful locations around Oundle, so there is never a lack of inspiring places to paint. The afternoon often ends in a tearoom!
We usually have an annual exhibition to display work from throughout the year, and we are always impressed by the standard of work.
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If you would like a copy of the programme please contact Jane Sanders, Chair Oundle Art Group: 01832 226495.