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16th October to 6th November
Tuesdays Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 10.00am to 1.00pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Make ink and watercolour drawings of constructions in the landscape, from allotment sheds and stone walls, to dolmens, and ancient hill forts, inspired by the works of John Piper. These may include wax resist and found paper collage elements.
Course of four sessions £70
Tickets and information from the Norden Farm Box Office
Tel. 01628 788997 or online at www.nordenfarm.org
Saturday 13th October 10.00am to 3.00pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Bring a print of a ‘selfie’ other photograph of yourself, and if possible, a small mirror. We will spend the day sketching then painting a self portrait in pastel and/or watercolour referencing the drawings and paintings of Rembrandt, probably the most famous self portrait painter of all time.
One day workshop £38
Tickets and information from the Norden Farm Box Office
Tel 01628 788997 or online at www.nordenfarm.org
Saturday 29th September 10.00am to 3.00pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Paul Klee made many ‘Magic’ paintings of fish and imagined gardens and structures. Taking Klee’s work and the enchanting works of contemporary pastel artist, Richard Cartwright for inspiration, we will make our own magic gardens in watercolour and/or pastel.
One day workshop £38
Tickets and information from the Norden Farm Box Office
Tel 01628 788997 or online at www.nordenfarm.org
Friday 28th September to Friday 30th November ecember
St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Cookham Road, Maidenhead SL6 7EG
WEA Course of 8 sessions on Fridays 10.00am to 12.30pm
No class on 26th October (half term) and 16th November
Taking Bruegel’s great painting, ‘Hunters in the Snow’ as our starting point, we will explore the limited palette of winter using drawing and water based media. As we discover how to depict snow, ice, winter trees, mist, fog and hazy suns in towns and countryside, we will also reference the works of the Impressionists and more contemporary artists who have been inspired by the colder months.
Students should bring all their own art materials and equipment to include; drawing materials, small sketchbook, media (watercolour, pastel or acrylic), own reference material will be encouraged after session 1 and suitable paper or canvas support. Jo will carry reference materials but will only carry art materials for demonstration purposes.
This course is fully booked; for tickets available due to cancellation contact
WEA Maidenhead Branch at E-mail: weamaidenhead@hotmail.co.uk
15th and 16th September 10.00am to 6.00pm
Cookham and Maidenhead Arts Trail
Jo is delighted to be part of the Cookham and Maidenhead Arts Trail. Some of the most talented local artists will be will be opening their studios and group venues, inviting you to view their work and talk with you about their projects and materials. These are hugely varied from architectural glass to textiles, ceramics and photography, printmaking and silk painting, jewellery and sculpture. Guess I’m a bit traditional with painting, drawing and a little printmaking!
Visit www.camat.org.uk to find addresses for all the venues in and around Cookham and Maidenhead.
I’ll be delighted to meet you at Morar Altwood Close SL6 4PP
11th September to 9th October
Tuesdays Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 9 (no class 2nd October) 10.00am to 1.00pm
At Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF
Use soft pastel to depict our changing weather, rain, mist, wind and snow, and perhaps even sunshine! Cloud and storm studies by John Constable, Turner and the contemporary artist Kurt Jackson, will be referenced.
Course of four sessions £70
Tickets and information from the Norden Farm Box Office
Tel 01628 788997 or online at www.nordenfarm.org
Tuesday 11th September to Sunday 23rd September
Cookham and Maidenhead Arts Trail Exhibition
The Gallery, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
The Gallery is open; 5.00pm to 10.30pm Tues to Sat; 10.30am to 10.00pm Sun
Jo will be exhibiting with many of the other artists taking part in this year’s art trail, who will be showcasing their work at Norden Farm. It will provide an outstanding display of the diverse art forms made in and around Cookham and Maidenhead. For more information about CAMAT venues and artists, visit www.camat.org.uk
Saturday August 11th 10.00am to 3.00pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Using the simplest of means, draw a feather, leaf or shell in pencil on hot pressed watercolour paper or other smooth paper. Techniques of line, hatching and cross hatching and continuous tone will be explained. Bring a small drawing board, pencils, a craft knife or pencil sharpener and a soft plastic eraser. Paper available at cost.
Tickets and information from the Box Office at Norden Farm
Tel. 01628 788997 or online at www.nordenfarm.org
Saturday December 2
10.00am – 3.00pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Oil pastel washed with watercolour or gouache gives a unique texture. Inspired by mixed media works by John Piper we will draw with waterproof ink and oil pastel, before washing with colour and watching the pastel break through. The session will start with experiments with different colours and tones of pastel and different strengths of wash. Pale pastel with a dark strong wash gives the most dramatic effect. More subtle effects can be achieved where pastel and wash are nearer in tone and hue. References are supplied but you are encouraged to bring your own sketch or photograph
Fee for workshop: £38
For tickets Tel. 01628 788997 or visit www.nordenfarm.org
For materials and content enquiries E-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk
14th November 2017 to 4th January 2018
Jo is delighted to be exhibiting with Members of the Society of Graphic Fine Art in the delightful gallery space of the Westacre Theatre in North Norfolk, about 10 miles from Kings Lynn. The address is The Westacre Theatre, River Road, Westacre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1UD and the exhibition runs from the 14th November to 4th January.
For more information about Westacre Theatre go to www.westacretheatre.com
More information about the SGFA, the national fine art drawing society can be found at www.sgfa.org.uk
Saturday November 4
10.00am – 3.00pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Red against green or yellow against purple gives a wild effect. We will create a ‘Fauve’ painting harnessing discordant colours, and intensifying the saturation of colours, inspired by the landscapes and portraits of Derain and Matisse.
Fee for workshop: £38
For tickets Tel. 01628 788997 or visit www.nordenfarm.org
For materials and content enquiries E-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk
October 31 – December 5
Collage course of 8 sessions
Tuesdays 10.00am – 1.00pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Starting with Matisse we will prepare coloured papers and use them for our own ‘cut outs’. Continuing with John Piper we will make a landscape or still life work with found or prepared papers with added drawing and painting. For our last two sessions we enter the dream world of Max Ernst to produce collages where reality is altered by juxtaposing unrelated objects.
Fee for course: £99 or £18 per session
For tickets Tel. 01628 788997 or visit www.nordenfarm.org
For materials and course enquiries E-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk
September 30 – October 7
Wooburn Church Hall, Town lane, Wooburn Green HP10 0PW
Jo is delighted to be included in this show of paintings, sculpture, jewellery and ceramics by invited artists.
The private view will be on September 30, 11.00am to 1.00pm, when the exhibition will be opened by the featured artist Frank Taylor.
Opening times; Sat September 30: 1 pm – 6.00pm; Sun October 1 – Thurs October 5: 10am – 6pm; Fri October 6: 10am – 8pm; Sat October 7: 10am – 4pm
September 29 - December 1
A mixed media art adventure inspired by artifacts from different cultures
Course of 8 sessions in mixed media at
St. Joseph’s Parish Centre, Cookham Road, Maidenhead SL6 7EG
Fridays 10.00am to 12.30pm
No session October 13 and October 27
Picasso and Matisse were greatly influenced by African art and textiles. During this course we will look at objects from colourful cultures round the world especially Morocco, Nigeria and Oceania. Some artefacts will be the textiles of everyday life while others may be masks and figurines with ceremonial or ritual significance. We will take these as inspiration to produce drawings and paintings rich in pattern and colour.
To book contact Maidenhead WEA at weamaidenhead@hotmail.co.uk
September 16 - 17
Jo’s studio at Morar, Altwood Close, Maidenhead SL6 4PP will be open from 10.00am to 6.00pm both days showing a selection of paintings, drawings and prints. She will be joined by ceramicist Nicola Pitt. For details of all participating artists go to www.camat.org.uk
Tuesdays September 12 - October 24
Course of 6 sessions in soft pastel
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Tuesdays 10.00am-1.00pm
Inspired by glorious Autumn colours and textures in the garden, we will build exciting compositions working from sketches or photographic reference. Although the accent will be on colour we will give thought to ways of developing different compositions from the information in a photograph. We will look at a wide range of gardens from allotments and back gardens to the grander gardens of a stately home.
Fee for course: £99 or £18 per session
For tickets Tel. 01628 788997 or visit www.nordenfarm.org
For materials and course enquiries E-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk
September 5 - 24
The Gallery at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Jo is taking part in an exhibition at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, showcasing the fabulous range of work by artists taking part in the Cookham and Maidenhead Arts Trail. For opening times go to www.nordenfarm.org
Saturday July 1
A drawing workshop with ink , charcoal and pencil
10.00am – 3.00pm at
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Draw natural and man made objects found on the beach, exploring their form and the rhythm of their patterns. Reference objects and photographs will be supplied or bring your own handful of objects. Please bring your own materials. Some papers will be available at cost.
Fee for workshop £38
For tickets Tel. 01628 788997 or visit www.nordenfarm.org
For materials and course enquiries E-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk
Tuesdays June 6 - July 4
10.00am to 1.00pm
A short course in soft pastel at
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Take inspiration from the works of Monet, Raoul Dufy and John Piper to explore the excitement of the sea. Produce colourful evocations of the sea and coastal scenery in soft pastel on a variety of papers. Please bring your own materials. Pastel papers will also be available from the tutor at cost.
Fee for course: £82 or £18 per session
For tickets Tel. 01628 788997 or visit www.nordenfarm.org
For materials and course enquiries E-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk
June 6 - June 18
Jo is delighted to be taking part in the Society of Graphic Fine Art’s biennial Members’ exhibition at the
Bankside Gallery, Thames Riverside, 48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JH
June 6 – June 18
Open daily 11.00am – 6.00pm
Private View June 6 from 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Admission free
Tel. 020 7928 7521
info@banksidegallery.com
For more information about the Society of Graphic Fine Art visit www.sgfa.org.uk
Contact Jo by e-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk for more details of any of these events.