Bafa Events Programme 2010

Except where noted all events are free to members, £5 for non members
From 8pm to 10pm at Well Street United Church

Tues 5 Jan. - Postponed due to bad weather

 See Tuesday 6th July

Tues 2 Feb. - AGM with art materials swap and sell

Swap or sell your unused or partially used art materials.  There is no cost to participate in this event. Even with nothing to sell or swap you could pick up some bargains and venture into new media at a fraction of the cost.

Tues 2 Mar. - Photographing Art

Local professional photographer and artist, John Credland, will offer guidance on how to photograph work for Publicity and Web purposes. Members may bring in up to 3 unframed pieces of work for consideration of what makes a good photo.  John will photograph some work on the night and relay the results through a lap top by way of illustration.

Wed 31 March to Mon 5 April - Stowe Easter Exhibition

For the second year running we are delighted to be working in partnership with the Stowe House Preservation Trust (SHPT) who have kindly made available the Temple Room  for our Spring exhibition. Opening times 12 noon to 5pm with last entry at 4pm.  Entry 33 per adult over 16. Bafa members free with current Bafa membership card.

Thur 8 April - Trip to The Real Van Gogh

The Artist and his Letters at The Royal Academy, London.  By coach. Members £28; Non-members £32.  Book early only 29 places.

 

 

Thur 15 April - Hidden Stowe - 4pm to 6pm

SHPT will be providing a tour of the house and gardens ( subject to NT approval) for a cost of £8 to include high tea in one of the rooms.  The tour will include parts of Stowe not normally seen by the general public.

Tues 4 May - Drawing with a Sewing Machine

At a Textiles Show Case, Bryony Askew will inspire us with her work in this interesting and versatile medium. The proprietors of ‘Nimble Thimble’ in Buckingham will  show us a selection of their range of fabrics, threads and sewing accessories.

Tues 1 June - Saint and Sinner

Crispin Robinson, Deputy Head and Head of Art History at Stowe School, will be giving an illustrated talk including the important part that is played by composition. Crispin is renowned for his informative and often amusing talks; a rare and interesting opportunity to brush up on your knowledge of art.

Tues 6 July - Ashmolean Takeaway

Get up close and personal with the past! Jude Barrett, Head of Education and Outreach at the Ashmolean, will bring key artefacts from the collection, for a talk and object handling activity.  Bring your sketchbooks for some quick studies and note taking.

Tues 13th July - Art Trail Social Evening

A chance to discuss in depth our Art Trail 2010, and what the Buckingham traders are looking for.  The project runs until February 2011 and we really want as many of you as possible to be involved - you don't need to have loads of work in the cupboard to take part!  Bring along framed pieces, photographs and or a portfolio of work which you might like to exhibit.  All entrants so far have had their work exhibited in the town because we have such a diversity of traders with very different tastes.  we would like more of you to join in so we can display the variety of talent within Bafa.

  Thurs 15 July -  Pre Raphaelites at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

A guided tour of the permanent exhibition to start at 11am. Make your own way there.  Members £2, Non-members £4.  Book early only 25 places.

August - Holiday Break

 

Tues 7 Sept. - Life Models to Manga

Emily Brady is best known for her life drawing and cartooning abilities.  Her work transcends the gap between the real and the imagination.  Working from clothed life models Emily will guide us through the process of producing working sketches and then, optionally, developing them  into Manga or fantasy figures.

Tues 5 Oct - Palette Knife Painting

Zoe Day, local artist and tutor, will help you to add texture to your paintings using a palette knife.  This will be a demonstration and ‘have a go’ session so bring your apron!

Sat 13 Nov to Sun 14 Nov - ‘Inspired by a Poem’ Competition and Exhibition at the Buckingham Community Centre

The new to us central location should make it an excellent place to showcase the high standard of work that is produced by our members. 

December 7th - Xmas Party and Quiz

A change to as previously advertised, we are having a repeat of our successful quiz from last year but with different questions.  back by popular demand from our members.

Bafa Events Programme 2010  v1.10 21-06-2010