CORONAVIRUS UK
All events are subject to Government's ever changing rules re Covid. The Committee has organised our 2021/22 year with the optimistic view that 'normality' may return re restrictions. However please be aware that, as we all know, circumstances may change.
Evening Lectures and Workshops
We host evening demonstrations / lectures from well known guest artists which cover a variety of subjects. We also hold workshops which are run by guest artists for those of you who want to get their hands dirty.
Demonstrations / Lectures
These evenings are free to current paid-up members of the Association and open to non-members on payment of £5.00 on the door. They are held in the Lecture Theatre, Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB, commencing at 7.30pm and finishing by 9.30pm. Teas and coffees are served mid-way through the evening, with nominal charge of £1.00 per cup.
Wheelchair accessible and induction loop operational.
President’s message:
At date of publication (Aug ’20) the Scottish Government’s mask protocol, for use in enclosed spaces, is to be applied at all events. Those who are unable to use a mask for prolonged durations should excuse themselves from these events.
Workshops
FEE PER WORKSHOP: Member – £15.00 Non-member – £20.00
Workshops are from 10am – 2.30pm, with half an hour for lunch. Please bring your own lunch. Teas, coffees and biscuits are provided and there are good kitchen facilities if needed.
They are held at The Scout Hall, Perth Academy, Oakbank Crescent, Perth. (Just inside the academy carpark main entrance)
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
BOOKINGS: Will be taken on a first come first served basis after distribution of the prospectus. Each workshop is limited to a maximum of 12 attendees.
President’s message:
At date of publication (Aug ’20) the Scottish Government’s mask protocol, for use in enclosed spaces, is to be applied at all events. Those who are unable to use a mask for prolonged durations should excuse themselves from the events below.
Evening Demonstrations / Lectures
Venue
Lecture Theatre, Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
GRAHAM WANDS
FEARLESS WATERCOLOURS
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Perthshire artist, Graham Wands, has a bold take on watercolours. This medium can be dashing and full of energy when painted with fearless abandon.
Thursday 1 October 2020
7.30pm – 9.30pm
DOUGLAS ROULSTON
SCOTTISH ROMANTICISM
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Douglas is an Art & Design teacher in the East of Scotland. He is inspired by Scottish highland
myths and legends and portrays them using oils, acrylics and charcoal.
Thursday 5 November 2020
7.30pm – 9.30pm
MARION CORRAL PATERSON
SEEKING INSPIRATION IN ISOLATION
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Marion was the winner of the Jean Drennan Harkess Award in 2018 with her painting of ‘Fingask Blues’. She will demonstrate a plant-based themed painting of ‘Bendochy Barrow’.
Thursday 3 December 2020
7.30pm – 9.30pm
DOUGLAS MATTHEWS
CRIT NIGHT
This is always a popular event where members bring their paintings for some ‘constructive’ criticism. Douglas is known to many in the PAA as an inspirational tutor with the patience of a saint.
Thursday 18 February 2021
7.30pm – 9.30pm
MARK HOLDEN
CREATING MOOD & DRAMA OF A HIGHLAND GLEN
Glasgow born Mark is a professional artist based in the East Neuk of Fife and in Inverness. Mark Glasgow born Mark is a professional artist based in the East Neuk of Fife and in Inverness. Mark will demonstrate his individual style using oils.
Thursday 18 March
7.30pm – 9.30pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
A review of the year just past.
We hope for a good turn out for this important evening, when we will be electing a new Classes Co-ordinator.
Thursday 15 April 2021
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Workshops
Venue
10th Perthshire Scouts Hall, Perth Academy, Oakbank Crescent, Perth
Car Park Entrance
Enter by the School car park at the top of Murray Place. The Scout Hall is on the right, past the Janitor’s House. There is disabled parking only, directly outside the hall. Cars can be driven to the entrance to unload, but must be parked elsewhere. There is plenty of street parking surrounding the school.
Allan Perera-Liyanage
PAINT IN THE STYLE OF MONET
Discover the style and techniques used by Claude Monet to create his expressive and impressionistic masterpieces
Any level / Acrylic / Oil
Monday October 5 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Douglas Matthews
FIGURE DRAWING
Drawing/sketching clothed model in different poses
Intermediate level / Pastel / Charcoal/ Pencil
Monday October 26 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Hayley Mills
CAPTURING WILDLIFE EXPRESSIVELY
Use different mediums through a range of different exercises, including wildlife in motion
All levels / All mediums
Monday November 9 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Cameron Coutts
INSIDE OUT
Painting scenes from an interior — as you look through a window, doorway, passageway or any opening against the light. Try to be imaginative
Intermediate/Advanced / Own choice medium
Monday November 30 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Cameron Coutts
INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES IN A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS
How to use techniques to create your own interpretation of the subject. An exploration of possibilities in a variety of mediums
Intermediate / All mediums (Your choice)
Monday January 25 2021
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Fiona Haldane
PASTELS
The artist will demonstrate how to effectively use shades, tones, blending and details in pastel to achieve a beautiful landscape
Any level / Chalk Pastels
Monday February 8 2021
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Allan Perera-Liyanage
SIMPLE AND VIBRANT WATERCOLOURS
A simple technique of using colour and mixes to create paintings where ‘less is more’. Ideal workshop to get ready to go on holiday and paint in short spells
Any level / Watercolour
Monday March 1 2021
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Alfred Allan
COASTAL SCENES
Learn techniques to deal with sand and sea that will help you create a colourful and realistic coastal scene
Any level / Any medium
Monday March 22 2021
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Albie Sinclair
BOLDER TECHNIQUES
Forget the details! Combine large brushes, paletteknives, sponges and rags to create a free, looseapproach to your work. To create bold effects, atmosphere and mood — with speedier results
Any level / Any medium
MondayApril 12 2021
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Mark Holden
USING COLOUR TO CREATE IMPACT
Creating a colourist style of work based on your ownscene, Venice or rural landscape provided by theartist
Intermediate level/Any medium
MondayApril 262021
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
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