A special social evening President’s Night marks Joe Read’s appointment as our Honourary President and to thank him for his years of service as our Chairman.
Joe will be presented with all his portraits from when he recently sat for us. Don’t forget to bring yours along.
Speed drawing challenges – bring a sketch book and a pencil.
There will also be a (mainly art-themed) quiz.
Buffet refreshments.
Please come along and support this unique evening. No charge to DSC members for tonight.
A chance to visit Bradford, our city of culture. Coach leaves The Masons Arms, Mickleover at 9.30am. First we will visit the art gallery at Cartwright Hall. in the grounds of Lister Park. The collection includes Rossetti, Walter Sickert, William Blake and Pop Art prints. There is a cafe on site.
Next we go onto Salts Mill at Saltaire. Salts Mill not only houses a museum and art collection, specialising in the works of David Hockney but has a huge ground floor art supplies shop. Saltaire itself is a lovely picturesque town to explore with plenty of sketching opportunities if the weather is fine. Our coach leaves at 4.30pm returning to the Masons Arms around 6.00-6.30pm.
Ticket price is £25 for DSC members, £30 for guests.
From 14th March until 4th May 2025 Derby Museum and Art Gallery will exhibit works by British figurative artist Alison Lambert. Alison’s work includes layered collage and drawings of the human face and mythological figures. A must-see for our portrait and life drawing artists. Free admission.
Our annual general meeting took place on 28 February. There was a review of the past year from the club treasurer, the life model co-ordinator, portrait group co-ordinator, membership secretary and website administrator. Future plans for 2025 were outlined and discussed by those who attended. The committee then all resigned and were re-elected. All apart from our Chairman Joe Read who now serves as Honorary President of the club. Ruth Portlock, the former Vice-Chairman, now takes on the Chairman role. The meeting was followed by a buffet, the chance to exchange ideas and suggestions. Joe and Jane provided a quiz. Thanks to all who organised and all members who attended. Here’s to an exciting year ahead!
Our ‘Christmas lunch’ was held on 12 February at Mickleover Golf Club. The event was well attended and the food and service were excellent. Marlene presented Jane Read with a bouquet of flowers, thanking her for her hospitality over the years when the club committee have held regular meetings at her house.
