Demonstrations/Lectures and Workshops
We host afternoon 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 afternoons 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 2pm and finishing by 4pm. Teas and coffees are served mid-way through the afternoon, with nominal charge of £1.00 per cup.
Wheelchair accessible and induction loop operational.
All events are subject to the Governments’ ever-changing rules re Covid. The Committee has organised our 2022/23 year with the optimistic view that ‘normality’ may return re restrictions. However please be aware that as we all know, circumstances may change.
Workshops
FEE PER WORKSHOP: Member – £20.00 Non-member – £25.00
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 10 attendees.
All events are subject to the Governments’ ever-changing rules re Covid. The Committee has organised our 2022/23 year with the optimistic view that ‘normality’ may return re restrictions. However please be aware that as we all know, circumstances may change.
Afternoon Demonstrations / Lectures
Venue
Lecture Theatre, Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
GRAHAM WANDS
FEARLESS WATERCOLOURS
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 7 October 2021
7.30pm – 9.30pm
DOUGLAS ROULSTON
SCOTTISH ROMANTICISM
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 and acrylics.
Thursday 4 November 2021
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Allan Perera-Liyanage
‘Wash & Pen with Watercolour’
Expressing more freely with colour and liberation from set designs to create vibrant images.
Thursday 2 December 2021
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 17 February 2022
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. Mark will demonstrate his individual style using oils.
Thursday 17 March 2022
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.
Thursday 20 April 2023
Starting 2 pm
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 4 2021
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 25 2021
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Jonathan Sainsbury
‘It won’t stay still’
Wildlife Art – facing the problems encountered when trying to capture wildlife in motion
All levels / All mediums
Monday May 9 2022
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 29 2021
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 24 2022
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 7 2022
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 February 28 2022
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 21 2022
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
Monday April 11 2022
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
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