SUTTON COLDFIELD CREATIVE STITCHERS – Weebly
This group is for anyone interested in stitch from traditional techniques to contemporary mixed media art textiles. There are monthly Thursday evening meetings and tutored Saturday workshops and biennial exhibitions.
For more information, please consult the website:
www.suttonstitchers.weebly.com
MIDLANDS POTTERS ASSOCIATION
Membership is open to everyone interested in ceramics whether you are a professional, student, complete beginner, hobbyist, workshop group, collector, gallery or supplier.
If you have enthusiasm for the making and firing of clay, then please have a look at their website:
www.midlandspotters.co.uk
SHAPESHIFTERS SCULPTURE GROUP
This is a group of practising sculptors with bases in Dudley, Selly Oak and Lichfield. Most of the work is in stone although other materials such as wood, clay and metal is also used.
If you are interested in stone carving, please look at their website:
www.shapeshifters.org.uk
BIRMINGHAM ART CIRCLE
This is a group of professional artists with a long association with the RBSA. Monthly meetings are held at the RBSA Gallery with regular exhibitions. It has an elected membership by sponsorship and submission.
If you would like to find out more, please look at their website:
www.birminghamartcircle.co.uk
ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS (RBSA)
The RBSA is a long-established society with its own gallery, located just off St Paul’s Square, Birmingham with regular exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations. There is a Friends section with monthly activities including expert appraisals of work.
If you would like more information, please look at their website:
www.rbsa.org.uk
LOCAL ART GROUPS
CREATIVE TEXTILES with Pauline
Tuesday evenings 7-9 pm at Sewability, 1 Fir Tree Grove (off Boldmere Road), Sutton Coldfield B73 5UN
For further details please contact:
paulinebarnesquilts@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 0121 824 3289
POTTERY CLASSES
Pottery classes and one-off events at the “Pottery Shed”, 71 Britwell Road, B73 5SW. For more information contact:
Austin Gannon, tel no: 07840 856609
Email: austin.gannon@hotmail.co.uk
Stonehouse Studios is a pottery with sculpture, drawing and painting workshops at Drayton Bassett and ideally positioned for access from Birmingham, Lichfield, Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield. The studio is run by artist practitioner and tutor Karen Bird, with over 30 years’ experience of teaching all ages and abilities. Students will benefit from Karen’s uniquely skilled artistic interpretation and observation, with personalised instruction tailored to their individual needs and abilities.
Stonehouse Studios welcomes applications from students of all abilities.
Please see www.stonehousestudios.co.uk for more details or call them on 01827 247147 or 0745 542 8641.
ART CLASSES
Geoff Stubbins runs the Mere Green Art Group which meets at the Mere Green Community Hall, Mere Green, from 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm on Wednesdays.
Contact him on: 0121 323 2694
Pat Pagett runs watercolour classes in Sutton Coldfield.
Commencing 10th January 2025 at the United Reformed Church, Sutton Coldfield Town Centre,
Fridays 10 – 12 pm.
For up-to-date information, please contact Pat on: 0121 240 2922
Shane Wiseman runs art classes:
South Parade Art Class
Thursdays 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church Community Centre.
Beginners are welcome. There is a mix of abilities in all mediums. In the class there is a mixed programme with different subjects to paint. You can paint your own if you wish.
You will need to bring your own materials and drink.
www.animalpaintingsbyshane.com
Contact him on: 07513 963478
Life Class: The Cooper Recreation Room, Main St, Shenstone WS14 0LZ
This is an opportunity for life drawing; there is no formal teaching, but everyone helps each other. The class starts at 10.00 am through to 4.00 pm. You will need to bring your own materials. The class takes place once a month on a Saturday and the cost generally depends on the number of people attending. The next classes will be 11th January, 15th February and 15th March 2025.
For more information, please contact Chris Bowden by email: citbowden171@gmail.com
Wednesday Portrait Class
Wednesdays, 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm, Room 4, Methodist Church, South Parade, Sutton Coldfield.
This class will be starting again every Wednesday from 19th February with a break for Easter. There is no formal teaching, but everyone helps each other. Cost is £7.00 per session.
For more information, please contact Chris Bowden by email: citbowden171@gmail.com
Websites which might be of interest to artists
Art at Walsall www.artatwalsall.org.uk
Artifex Gallery www.artifex.co.uk
Directory of Artists and Art Societies www.artnetdirectory.co.uk
Lichfield Society of Artists http://lichfieldsocietyofartists.co.uk
Vesey Arts & Crafts www.veseyartsandcrafts.co.uk