Recent Work

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Mull near Fionnaphort
Anne Blake

Winter Feed
Sonia Wolfe-Murray

Sea Spray
Sandy Youngson

Ready
Maureen Cure

Programme

Talks and Demonstrations

Talks and demonstrations are held in the Aboyne Bowling Club,
behind the Victory Hall, Ballater Road, Aboyne.
All meetings are held on Friday afternoons at 2pm

Admission includes tea/coffee Members- £1 Non-members- £2

Friday 17th October 2pm
Keith Mellard (Sculptor in stone)
Demonstration
"Giving a shape to feelings"

Mr Mellard has a studio in Aberdeen and, when not working there, goes all around the country giving demonstrations and workshops. If any of you have ever wondered how it is all done - come and see...........!

Friday 21st November 2pm
Kate Robertson (painter)
Demonstration
"The Language of Forms"

Kate says she is 'drawn by the lines of life and landscape'. Sounds intriguing......!
A new tutor to us, Kate has been running her own Art Classes in Huntly for some time. Expect excellent instruction and some fun! Kate will suggest art materials to bring to the workshop the following day.

There are no meetings held in December and January.

Friday 20th February 2pm
Michael Kitchen (painter)
Demonstration

Michael is a professional artist who is a very enthusiastic, sensitive tutor with a lifetime's painting experience. Accomplished in the use of watercolours, oils and pastels, his favourite subjects are landscapes, seascapes and animal portraiture. There is something for everyone here! Conscious that everyone's requirements are different, Michael will ensure that we receive the best possible tuition with lots of encouragement. Suggested art materials for the next day's workshop will be discussed

Friday 20th March 2pm
Jane Milloy (artist and illustrator)
Illustrated Talk
"The Antarctic"

This talk by Jane was postponed last year. Always popular, we are delighted to welcome her back to show us pictures and drawings of her travels.

Friday 17th April 2pm
Rosemary Taylor (artist)
Demonstration

Rosemary is a free-lance artist and tutor who has won a number of scholarships and awards. She runs regular workshop days in Aberdeen and has been teaching for public bodies, and privately, for 15 years. Rosemary brings an extensive knowledge of drawing and painting to all the classes she tutors, working mainly in watercolour and other water-based media. Rosemary will suggest art materials to bring to the workshop the following day.

Saturday Workshops

Workshops are open to members only.
It is recommended that workshop participants attend the previous day's demonstration given by the tutor.

All workshops are held in the Aboyne Bowling Club. They start at 9.30am for 10am and finish at 4pm.

Workshops all cost £17.50 each.

Please make your own arrangements for lunch. There is a kitchen available for making hot drinks.
Book early to avoid Disappointment!!

PRINTING PRESS

A printing press is available for etching and allied techniques and is located in the Art Department at Aboyne Academy.

Andrew Manwell has arranged a programme of sessions and workshops for anyone who may be interested in experiencing the many techniques that can be achieved using the available equipment.

Saturday 13th September 10am-1pm
Saturday 11th October 10am-1pm
Saturday 8th November 10am-1pm

FREE to UDAS Members

Further Demonstrations and Practical Sessions

Wednesday 24th September 7pm-9pm
Wednesday 29th October 7pm-9pm
Wednesday 26th November 7pm-9pm

FREE to UDAS Members

Further Information from;
Andrew Manwell
Telephone; 013397 55136

Balmoral Exhibition 2009
1 April -31 July
We will be mounting our exhibition in The Queen's Stables at Balmoral at this time. All members are encouraged to enter work to this and also to our Annual Exhibition held at the end of August in the Victoria Hall, Ballater.

All demos open to everyone - Members £1 Non Members £2 Workshops to members only unless vacancies occur.
During the months of May - September we have Sketching/Painting days outdoors for the members

Contact

HOW TO JOIN UDAS

Please e-mail or telephone the secretary:
Jane Williamson
Tel: 01330 823158
E-mail: j.t.williamson@btinternet.com

The society is open to those living in the AB31, AB34 and AB35 areas. Members must be 16 years or over and be amateur artists or art appreciators.

Membership Fees £18 per annum

COMMITTEE

President
Michael Wolfe-Murray
013398 80093
Treasurer
Linda MacDougall
013398 85572
Membership
Jane Williamson
01330 823158
Programme
Sonia Wolfe-Murray
013398 80093
Exhibitions
Ruth Powell
013398 86369

Lesley Gurney 01330 823551
Moira Mackenzie 01975 651292
Pat James 01330 850772

Co-opted Members Timmie Penny, Andrew Manwell