This is our last session at Kilmarnock Academy as it is closing inJune -pupils and teachers etc will go to William McIlvaney Campus.
Jan.22nd
demo was by Ray Leaning. He demonstrated dancing figures in oils. He started his demo by dancing Argentine Tango with his partner before showing us how he approached his work. Most enjoyable. His figure sketches are wonderful. Thanks Ray for a good evening. Photos on Kilmarnock art club Facebook page.
Feb.5th.
Laura Coventry returned again as our model for our drawing workshop. She is a super model.A good evening which was enjoyed by all who attended. Many thanks once more ,Laura.
Feb.26th
David Reid is a favourite demonstrator with our members.( he used to be a member of our club a good few years ago). He didn’t disappoint this time painting a self portrait. He had done a 5foot self portrait in Harbour arts but this was much smaller. Super demo. Thanks David
March.
Madhumati Manda did a watercolour workshop in Kay Park Parish Church for our members and friends. Wonderful day where we painted poppies in a loose watercolour style. Super teacher and good artist.
Grateful thanks ,Madhu.Some photos from our day.
Collage of photos.
March 19 th . Competition and buffet night.
I’m always amazed and grateful for the terrific buffet produced by our members. The paintings in competition were excellent . Our judges were Alana Simpson( art teacher at Kilmarnock Academy) and Gavin Hunter an honorary member and ex president of our club. Alana said she had difficulty choosing – so many paintings appealed to her. A very nice compliment. Winners were Margaret Skelton , Ian Hamilton and Gavin Hunter. Well done to the winners and runners up and also to members who submitted their work. Hope you enjoyed our penultimate night in Kilmarnock Academy.
March 26.
A.G.M. Our last meeting in Kil. Academy.
President, Christine Anderson, Secretary, Nijole White and Treasurer ,Carole Cotter resigned after many years at the helm. New president is Fiona Burley( all the best Fiona) Mark Maclaughlin is now secretary as well as taking on our website and Fb page( good luck Mark) As no one was willing to take on the treasurer’s role Carole has stayed on for ONE more year. Bill Carrol is resigning as Exhibition Sec. after or exhibition in Crosshouse Hospital in May and June. Thanks for your hard work Bill. Bobby Douglas volunteered to do exhibition work next year. Many thanks Bobby.
David Buckell resigned from committee due to work commitments. Thanks David for all your help.
Welcome to our new members voted onto committee . Liz. Innes, Jim Macneill and Grant Douglas.
April 16.
Another super evening in Fenwick Hotel for our annual meal . Great food and excellent company of course . Thanks to attentive staff for making our evening out a special time . To those who didn’t manage please come next year.
May-June .
Exhibition in Crosshouse Hospital.
Many thanks to all who submitted paintings. Very favourable comments about paintings and 9 were sold . Well done .
See you all next session ,3rd September 7 pm.