Bafa Networking

One year on from the launch of Bafa the Networking concept is starting grow.  The idea is that small groups of members get together to pursue a common interest related to art away from the regular monthly Tuesday evenings arranged by the Bafa committee.

So far the following groups have been established and there are potential plans for more.


Loose Women

Five of us have formed a group and have met four times to give each other support in working through Julia Cameron’s ‘The Artist’s Way’ a course in discovering and recovering your creative self.

We have established trust and are accountable to one another to complete the tasks.  Our monthly two hour lunches are an uplifting experience as we laugh our way through the highlights and lowlights of the intervening time. 

We are learning to be more assertive and challenging each other to try things we wouldn’t have done before…………..watch this space!!!

If you are interested in forming another group to follow The Artist’s Way please call Melanie Makinson on 01280 848328 and she will either set up an initial meeting or put people in touch with each other.

The Friday Group

Since ‘Freshers’ Night’ in May 2008, when BAFA members met to sign up for sketching sessions, visits to exhibitions and other artistic activities, a small group of us have been meeting once a week to paint and draw.

These informal sessions normally take place at Jen Shelley’s home and regular attendees are Barbara Chivers, John Credland Marion Taylor, Peter Baker and Swee Har Newell. Some of our work was exhibited at 'Unseen in the Everyday' the Bafa art competition and exhibition held at Akeley Village Hall in November 2008 and subsequently at the Easter exhibition held at Stowe.

Since then Peter Baker has kindly led us through a short course on colour based on Dr Betty Edward's book of the same name.

We have also visited an art exhibition by local amateurs in Granborough, a professional exhibition of water colour paintings and we are now planning a visit to see an exhibition of British contemporary art in Rugby. 

Printmaking Group

The printmaking group have had two highly enjoyable days learning etching at MK Printmakers.

If you would like part in basic etching with Karen Cameron these workshops cover traditional hard and soft ground etching techniques to produce single colour images in line and texture.  Ideal for those new to this intaglio technique or with limited experience wishing to update their skills.  Bring your sketch book for ideas, an overall and a packed lunch.

Price is £50 per day, including one zinc plate, and basic materials.

Dates: Fridays, 15th May, 5th June & 3rd July 2009.
Contact info@mkprintmakers.co.uk

If you would like to be part of the Bafa printmaking group then please contact Lindsey Graham 01280 847245.

Novices Competition at Grenville Primary School

Why not pop in and have a look, it’s in reception.