Autumn Term 2025

02/09/25 Autumn Term begins.

 

Summer Sketching 2025

As in previous years we will be going sketching over the summer holidays. We had some great days out last summer and we are putting together a plan for this year. Suggestions for locations are very welcome.

 

Summer Term 2025

22/04/25 Summer term begins.

15/07/25 Summer term ends.

Look out on our emails and on social media for updates on workshops and creative corners.

 

18/02/25 Nick Potter workshop. Winter scene.

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Autumn Term 2024

03/09/24 Autumn term begins.

New workshop programme to be announced.

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Summer Sketching Programme

More info on the News page.

 27/08/24 Stanton Hall and Gardens.  Meet at venue.

20/08/24 Morpeth Leisure Centre 10.30. Meet at entrance. 

13/08/24 Amble 10.30 Meet near the harbour Pods.  

06/08/24 Wallington Hall 10.30 Meet at the Clocktower.

30/07/24 Warkworth. 10.30 Meet near St Lawrence’s Church. 

23/07/24 Seaton Sluice 10.30 Meet near the Kings Arms.  

 

Spring / Summer Term 2024

16/07/24 End of Summer Term.

09/07/24 Joe Hush Mentoring Sessions.

18/06/24 Silk Painting with Karen Charlton. Creative Corner.

04/06/24 Silk Painting with Karen Charlton. Creative Corner.

14/05/24 Mixed Media with Julia. Creative Corner (to be rearranged).

14/05/24 Mixed Media with Julia. Creative Corner

16/04/24 Negative Painting with Judith Herdman. Creative Corner

21/04/24 Spring Exhibition at Whalton Village Hall

26/03/24 Clare Money, Mixed Media Workshop

12/03/24 Joe Hush, Mentoring Sessions - to be rearranged

05/03/24 Michael Ewart, Oils Workshop

23/01/24 In-House, Making Concertina Sketch Books with Angela

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16/09/23 Small exhibition at Whalton Village Show. Our display will be in the Church.

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Summer Sketching Programme

Following the end of term fun at Whalton Hall we can confirm our sketching programme for the Summer. Anyone can turn up – no booking is required – and you can even bring a friend along. We will be meeting every Tuesday at 10:30am at the venue café.  Each venue has been selected so that there are shelter and refreshments close by. 

25/07/23 Morpeth Leisure Centre. The weather forecast was definitely a consideration when choosing this venue!

There are some interesting views and some unusual opportunities for sketching.

It offers excellent access, parking and shelter if needed.  
1/08/23 Wallington Hall (National Trust).
8/08/23 Amble Quayside. Meet at the Harbour Fish Bar.
15/08/23 10.30 at Newbiggin (Church Point/Newbiggin Maritime Museum)
22/08/23 Open garden at MAG member Brenda’s home with her legendary cheese scones! Full details to be confirmed. Please leave the driveway clear for those who need accessible parking.
29/08/23 Seaton Sluice.

More info will be added as it is confirmed. Keep an eye on Facebook in case of last-minute changes. We look forward to seeing you and your sketchbook at some point over the summer. We will be back at Whalton Village Hall on Tuesday 5 September.

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18/07/23 End of Term Exhibition. The theme for this term was ‘Blue’. It’s ‘just for fun’ and there will be prizes!

09/07/23 Summer Art Fair, Hepscott Parish Hall, 10 am– 4 pm

04/07/23 Ted Taylor. Portraits Workshop

13/06/23 In-House. Monoprinting

23/05/23 Ruth Bond Workshop

04/04/23 In-House, Watercolour Mixing On The Paper

21/03/23 In-House, Making Concertina Sketch Books

28/02/23 In-House,Texture/Glazing/Collage (acrylic)

24/02/23 In-House, Colour Mixing (watercolour)

07/02/23 Joe Hush Workshop for members

 

Our Sessions for 2023 are as follows:

Tuesday 3rd January - Tuesday 18 July

Tuesday 5th September - Tuesday 12th December

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Our sessions for 2024 are as follows:

Tuesday 2nd January - Tuesday 23rd July