The Art Appreciation Group

Our broad plan is to alternate monthly visits with talks or study sessions. Normally we are aiming for our meetings to be, where possible, on the fourth Wednesday of the month to enable members to have helpful, up to date information from the monthly newsletter. However we have to be flexible to fit in with locations, transport availability and gallery events. Ashbourne meetings generally will be at the Station Hotel.

For the winter at least we can revert to our usual time of 2.30 pm and to the fourth Wednesday in the month at the Station Hotel. Do please support this group to prevent it falling by the wayside. Queries, comments or suggestions to Sheila on 347493 or Anne Butterworth on 324435.

We had an excellent response to our May meeting when local sculptor, Simon Manby, gave us an insight into the complexities of sculpture. It is certainly not simply a question of firing a clay model and having it cast! It was a most interesting demonstration enjoyed by all.

Next meeting:  Wednesday 22nd September at 2.30 pm in the Station Hotel when we will consider the work of Jackson Pollock. Paul Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety.

New members welcome as long as they belong to U3A.

Any queries to Sheila on 347493 or Anne Butterworth on 324435.

If any member has any suggestions for individual visits, please do let us know; input from individual members is vital to the group's success.

Ideas and suggestions are very welcome. For queries or further information contact Sheila Gurney on 01335-347493 or  sheila.gurney@mypostoffice.co.uk

For more details please contact Sheila Gurney.