Sunday, 4 December 2022

Visit to Marylebone Station on Tuesday 29 November 2022

Eight artists presented themselves at Marylebone Station on rather a raw grey day.  One person took cover in the underground, the remainder mainly concentrated on the Victorian ironwork in the roof of the main station.  As the mainline station is small, we all found that we were including similar features.  Unfortunately it was too dreary to work outside and tackle the glass canopy and exterior of the station.   As usual, there were a great many passengers hovering about and much activity.  

Our sketching trips quite often involve something totally unexpected, and this time one of our artists who lives close by advised us to have lunch in the Rudolph Steiner House.   So we navigated our way to London's first and only Expressionist building (similar to but not the same as Art Nouveau architecture) and had lunch there.  We spent lunch discussing the Rudolph Steiner approach to education and architecture, very interesting.

We have decided that December is too busy a time for a sketch date, so we will arrange two for January. 

Meanwhile, please enjoy looking at our Marylebone results.

 

Image above by Priscilla Worley


Image above by Janet Payne

 Image above by Diane Umemoto


 Image above by Sue Lees



 


Four images above by Audrey Rapier


 Image above by Pam Rigdon


 Image above by Gill Steiner

 And finally, an image by Avis Dennis from our previous expedition to Hays Galleria and the River, Avis looked across the River to St Paul's


 


 

 

    

 

Friday, 11 November 2022

Marylebone Station 29 November 2022

November's outing is to Marylebone Station on Tuesday 29 November meeting at 11 am. Janet's number for the day is 07815 772857. 

Send your pics to janetat48ock@hotmail.com

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It would be a good idea to bring a sketching stool to be sure of a good spot. There are plenty of cafes and we will decide on the day whether to have lunch in the station or venture further afield. 

The full address is Great Central House, Melcombe Pl, Marylebone, London NW1 6JJ.

We last visited the Marylebone Station in November 2017.

Sunday, 16 October 2022

Tuesday 11 October: visit to Hay's Galleria, Southbank

 A dozen artists came to the Hay's Galleria and Wharf on the South Bank of the Thames on a bright but chilly-in-the shade morning.  Several artists were dazzled by the enormous steam-punk semi-nautical sculpture in the centre of the shopping gallery (The Navigators, by David Kemp, some 60 feet of eclectic metalwork, and if you are lucky you can see the oars moving).  Always the unexpected on Art in the Park's days out!   Others concentrated on the river, with its various eye-catching views, which included the Tower of London, and HMS Belfast (on which your correspondent's father served as a young naval officer in the war aged 18).     An enjoyable lunch was consumed at Wasabi.

As always, a variety of media were used, including collage.  Enjoy!

Our next outing will be on Tuesday 29 November, when we will be returning to Marylebone Station.  Full details will be published nearer the date.

 

 Image above by Gill Steiner
 
Image above by Diane Umemoto
 
Image above by Peter Colley

 
Image above by Janet Perkins

Image above by Gafung Wong




Three images above by Audrey Rapier

Image above by Janet Payne
 
Image above by Priscilla Worley
 
Image above by Alison Sandifer

 



 

 

 

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Hay's Galleria Tuesday 11 October

Our next outing is to Hay's Galleria which is part of London Bridge City. Meet at 11 am on Tuesday 11 October on the Thames side. The address is Hay's Galleria, 1 Battle Bridge Lane, London SE1 2HD. There are plenty of buses and London Bridge Station is right nearby.

Hay's Galleria is a courtyard, originally old warehouses now covered with a glazed roof. It is adjacent to the Thames Path and is open to the river on one side. The remainder of the courtyard is enclosed, so we will be undercover if it rains and also there is some protection from the October cold. There are riverside views. This is an exciting urban space with opportunities taken for interaction and it has thriven for several decades now.

hays-galleria.com appears to be an estate agent's website with floor plans but there are some photos and more photos can be found by Googling Hays Galleria.

The Galleria itself consists mostly of eateries but there are shops nearby and plenty of opportunities to buy a packed lunch. So we can decide on the day where to have lunch.

Bring a sketching stool to be safe.


Sunday, 25 September 2022

Our outing to Dalston Curve

Eight artists met up in the Dalston Eastern Curve gardens. This venue is becoming a regular as we went last year at the same time and enjoyed it on both occasions. The garden has become more mature and is very well cared for. The Curve welcomes community groups and hosts a wide range of activities.

The weather was overcast but brightened up later, with better light. The rain held off and it was not too cold.

We had lunch in the garden and exchanged painting tips and it must be said some gossip.

Thank you for welcoming us, Dalston Curve.

Our next outing is on Tuesday 11 October to Hayes Galleria. More details to follow


Pics below from our artists:

Audrey Rapier




Gafung Wong























Janet Payne




Priscilla Worley




Steve Betts





Sue Loder




Tricia Sharp












Sue Lees




Wednesday, 7 September 2022

Dalston Eastern Curve Garden Wednesday 21 September 2022

Our next outing is on Wednesday 21 September to Dalston Curve Garden, 13 Dalston Lane E8 3DF. Meet at 11 am. Do look at their website at dalstongarden.org

This is a much loved community garden in the heart of Dalston, on previously derelict land rescued from development by locals. It provides outdoor green space together with a cafe. We last visited about a year ago and enjoyed it immensely. 

Please note that this outing is on a Wednesday, not the usual Tuesday. The garden will be open for us and a carers' community group at 11am. After 1pm it will be open to the public. Janet's number for the day is 07815 772857 if you have difficulty getting in.

If it rains the regular Wednesday carers group have priority on the covered seating area. There is a cafe serving hot and cold drinks but with a limited food choice. There are plenty of local cafes, or bring a packed lunch. There are tables and chairs in the garden and loos.

See you there


Monday, 5 September 2022

Our Outing to the Cloister Gardens on 3O August 2022

About a dozen artists met in the Cloister Gardens of the Museum of the Knights of St John on a sunny but temperate day. Some great work was produced. The Gardens are a real Clerkenwell gem with historic connections and a flourishing olive tree. 

Workers from the surrounding offices use this garden to eat their lunches al fresco. The garden is very well maintained and a joyful place to sketch on a late summer's day.

Lunchtime throw down


From Alison Sandifer



From Audrey Rapier





From Avril Dennis


From Gill Steiner




From Diane Umemoto






From Gafung Wong




From Janet Payne


From Sara Meidan




From Sue Lees




From Tricia Sharpe




















From Priscilla Worley