South Solihull u3a Art Appreciation Group
Coordinator: Pam Latham Telephone : 01564 77 2133
When: Monthly (Normally 1st Wednesday in each month), at 14:00h
Where: Spring & Summer: Art related visits. Autumn & Winter: Jubilee Room at British Legion Hall, Warwick Rd. Knowle.
When: Monthly (Normally 1st Wednesday in each month), at 14:00h
Where: Spring & Summer: Art related visits. Autumn & Winter: Jubilee Room at British Legion Hall, Warwick Rd. Knowle.
INTRODUCTION
The Art Appreciation Group was established in January 2012. The aim of the group is to promote interest and knowledge in all aspects of art including painting, sculpture, glass, ceramics and jewellery. This is achieved by visiting a variety of art related places of interest during Spring and Summer months and talks and discussions during Autumn and Winter.
Spring and Summer events are usually held on 1st Wednesday in each month. Autumn and Winter events are held in Jubilee Room at British Legion Hall in Knowle. Events are planned well in advance and full details are sent to members by email 4 weeks before each event.
Light refreshments are usually included in our events making them both educational and social occasions.
Anyone who is interested in joining this large, friendly group should contact Pam Latham by email at pam.latham@virginmedia.com or Telephone: 01564 77 2133
The Art Appreciation Group was established in January 2012. The aim of the group is to promote interest and knowledge in all aspects of art including painting, sculpture, glass, ceramics and jewellery. This is achieved by visiting a variety of art related places of interest during Spring and Summer months and talks and discussions during Autumn and Winter.
Spring and Summer events are usually held on 1st Wednesday in each month. Autumn and Winter events are held in Jubilee Room at British Legion Hall in Knowle. Events are planned well in advance and full details are sent to members by email 4 weeks before each event.
Light refreshments are usually included in our events making them both educational and social occasions.
Anyone who is interested in joining this large, friendly group should contact Pam Latham by email at pam.latham@virginmedia.com or Telephone: 01564 77 2133
PROPOSED FUTURE EVENTS
Proposed future events include Banksy and street art, Piet Mondrian and his work, Faberge and his work, the art of photography and a quiz based on all aspects of art.
Proposed future events include Banksy and street art, Piet Mondrian and his work, Faberge and his work, the art of photography and a quiz based on all aspects of art.
RECENT EVENTS
Recent events include talks and discussions about Antony Gormley and his work, Shells in Art, John Singer Sergeant and his work and History and Art of embroidery.
Recent events include talks and discussions about Antony Gormley and his work, Shells in Art, John Singer Sergeant and his work and History and Art of embroidery.
DECEMBER 2022: Banksy
20 members attended the meeting for an illustrated talk about Banksy and his work. Members who were unable to attend sent their apologies and wished for an interesting and enjoyable meeting.
The talk was presented by two members of the group, and several members brought books and items related to the topic and everyone was able to examine them while enjoying tea or coffee and biscuits.
Following discussion, it was agreed that Banksy has achieved fame because his works send out a message and he is an interesting character although not all of his work is appreciated.
20 members attended the meeting for an illustrated talk about Banksy and his work. Members who were unable to attend sent their apologies and wished for an interesting and enjoyable meeting.
The talk was presented by two members of the group, and several members brought books and items related to the topic and everyone was able to examine them while enjoying tea or coffee and biscuits.
Following discussion, it was agreed that Banksy has achieved fame because his works send out a message and he is an interesting character although not all of his work is appreciated.
OCTOBER 2021: Grayson Perry - an extraordinary and articulate artist
The members met to learn about and relate their own knowledge of Grayson Perry and his art work. Pam, our coordinator, started off the meeting by reading out her notes on Perry’s early life and summarising his work as potter, artist and tapestry designer. Merryl gave us an informed discourse about the work she had seen at a number of exhibitions, clearly explaining the ideas and observations that Perry incorporates into his pieces. We had an animated discussion amongst ourselves, particularly around varying views on Grayson’s impact on changing attitudes in society. However, all were agreed that his work was very skillful and that he is a very intelligent and articulate man.
The members met to learn about and relate their own knowledge of Grayson Perry and his art work. Pam, our coordinator, started off the meeting by reading out her notes on Perry’s early life and summarising his work as potter, artist and tapestry designer. Merryl gave us an informed discourse about the work she had seen at a number of exhibitions, clearly explaining the ideas and observations that Perry incorporates into his pieces. We had an animated discussion amongst ourselves, particularly around varying views on Grayson’s impact on changing attitudes in society. However, all were agreed that his work was very skillful and that he is a very intelligent and articulate man.
15 APRIL 2018: visit to Serbian Orthodox church
