Programmes begin promptly at 7.30pm at Gracefield Studios, followed by tea/coffee and biscuits

Friday 8th October : HUGH BRYDEN – Books in Print : Born locally, Hugh is a retired art teacher now concentrating on printmaking and producing artists’ books. He regularly exhibits nationally and internationally. His demonstration will be on printmaking. You can see more at www.hughbryden.com.

Friday 12th November : AMY WINSTANLEY – Painting the beauty : Amy is fascinated by the intricacy and beauty of the natural world and her demonstration will reflect this. She qualified from Edinburgh College of Art in 2005 and has exhibited extensively in Scotland. Visit www.amywinstanley.com.

Friday 10th December EWAN McCLURE - Oil on Canvas : Ewan graduated with Honours from Gray’s School of Art, Aberdeen. His work is held in private and public collections and covers a very extensive range of subjects including portraits and still life. Visit Ewan’s site and see some his portraits www.ewanmcclure.net.

Friday 14th January 2011 SAM MULLEN – Picture Appreciation : Bring along a picture for appraisal and appreciation by Sam. This very enjoyable and popular evening is designed to assist artists in recognising what they could do to improve their pictures.

Friday 11th February 2011 PAMELA GRACE – Paper Batik : Pamela trained as a designer at Scottish College of Textiles in Galashiels. She works with pen and ink as well as etchings. Her demonstration will be on a form of resist painting using pastel, gouache and ink. Visit her website at www.pamelagrace.co.uk.

Friday 11th March 2011 LIZZIE FAREY – Not just baskets! : Lizzie is known for her willow wall pieces and amazing sculptures using variety of locally grown woods to build a varied range of subjects. She has won many prestigious awards and her work is held in several public collections. You can learn more about Lizzie at www.lizziefarey.co.uk.

Friday 1st April 2011 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - followed by
BERTRAM AITCHISON – Art History talk 'The Kailyard School of Painting'