2022 Programme
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Wednesday 9 February
BEAT THE FEBRUARY BLUES
Bridgwater Arts Centre, Castle Street TA6 3DD
2-–4pm.
Join fellow members for an afternoon natter. Bring a piece of work for a friendly art critique and quiz. Friends welcome. Free parking
1 March – 1 April
SPRING EXHIBITION
Bridgwater Arts Centre, Castle St., TA6 3DD
The Society’s is back with their showcase Spring exhibition. Fresh new work by members and an opportunity to meet the artists.
The exhibits will be independently judged by the the Bridgwater Arts Centre’s own Visual Arts Team and the winning artist will receive the John Allen Award of £50
Meet the artists and Prize giving
Wed 2 March
Bridgwater Arts Centre, 6.00pm—8pm Come and support fellow members. Bring a friend.
Refreshments
Saturday 5 March
PRINT MAKING
Bridgwater Arts Centre, Castle St., TA6 3DD
10.00–12.30
Popular and talented print artist Jackie Curtis will guide you through the techniques to create your own original print. Guests welcome
Saturday 2 April
AGM
Bridgwater Arts Centre, 12 noon. An opportunity for members to influence the future of the Society and elect officers.
Sunday 1 May
En plein air I
APPLE BLOSSOM
Sheppy’s Cider Farm, Three Bridges, Bradford on Tone, Taunton TA4 1ER
Sit and sketch/photo amongst the Apple Blossom. Visit the Cider making Museum and enjoy the fare in the restaurant. Free Parking.
Meet in the restaurant at 10.30am
Saturday 21 May
En plein air II
Bridgwater/Taunton Canal
Capture the tranquilty of the Bridgwater-Taunton Canal. Meet at the Somerset Boating Centre from 9.30am for tea and coffee with fellow members before setting off to paint, sketch or photograph.
Optional Canal Nature Cruise
10–12.30
Sketch/photograph the wildlife and natural features as we gently cruise along the Bridgwater-Taunton Canal. LIMITED PLACES. Please book your place early to avoid disappointment. £15 per head members £20 Guests
JUNE 6 – 25
SUMMER EXHIBITION
Taunton Library, Paul St., TA1 3XZ
We’re back at this popular venue in Taunton.
Meet the artists Wed 8 June
Taunton Library, 6.00pm–6.45pm
Come and support fellow members.Bring a friend. Refreshments
Tuesday 9 August
En plein air III
Bridgwater Tile & Brick Museum
East Quay, Bridgwater TA6 4DB
10–12am
Sketch/photograph this fascinating history of Bridgwater’s past industry.
Stay for lunch after in a local eatery.
Wednesday 7 September
NEEDLE FELTING
Bridgwater Art Centre, Castle St., TA6 3DD
2–-4.30pm
Led by fellow member Jonet Middleton she will guide you in this increasingly popular art form.
Materials supplied.
Members £5. Guests £15
SEPT 6-22
AUTUMN EXHIBITION
Bridgwater Arts Centre, Castle St., TA6 3DD
A bonus ‘Free to enter’ exhibition
24 September – 9 October
Somerset Art Weeks
Bridgwater Arts Centre, Castle St., TA6 3DD
We will be taking part in Somerset’s Premier Art Festival.
The theme for 2022 is Sanctuary
Meet the artists Saturday 24 September
Saturday 24 5-7pm
Bridgwater Arts Centre, 6pm–7pm
Saturday 12 November
OIL PAINTING SEMINAR
10.30—-12.30
Bridgwater Arts Centre, Castle St., TA6 3DD
An illustrated talk by our own Rob Shuttleworth followed by an opportunity to share your ideas and ask questions.
DECEMBER
Christmas Celebration
Thursday 1 December
Bridgwater Arts Centre
A pleasant seasonal gathering amongst friends and fellow artists to round off the year.