| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 2nd Monday |
| Venue: | The Old School, Fairfield Street |
Group Leader is Diane Bloxham
Meetings are monthly, on the second Monday of the month 2.00pm–4.00pm
Venue: Room 10, The Old School, Fairfield St, WA1 3AJ
There is a car park at the back of the school and a bus stop at the end of Fairfield St.
- Learn about the story behind the paintings.
- Observe use of materials and processes.
- Explore elements of light colour and composition
- View works in relation to the artist's life and in terms of their social, historical or political context.
A programme of events and speakers is organised at the commencement of the U3A year.
We aim to be relevant to all, from those with little knowledge of the subject to those well informed about art and artists.
Images are accessed by projection onto a screen. Books, information leaflets and objects may also be brought to the meetings.
We look at a range of art, paintings and sculpture, both classical and modern.
Members give the talks. We also have presentations by visiting artists.
Enjoy looking at artworks with us.
Dates of the meetings:
| 2025 | 2026 |
| 8th September : Visiting Artist | 12th January: Talk by visiting Art Historian |
| 13th October: Potpourri of art related items | 9th February: Pre- Raphaelite Artists |
| 10th November: Medieval Art | 9th March: Street Art |
| 8th December: Christmas and Winter subjects , quiz and buffet | 13th April: Advertising Art |
| 11th May: Art in Astronomy | |
| 8th June: Architecture |



