Peter Valentine has an up-coming exhibition at Nottingham Society of Artists, (near the castle). Well worth a day out in Nottingham to see what this star of Derby Sketching Club can do. The event is free (unless you buy something!). Newbies will know Peter from his fascinating colour mixing demonstration earlier this year. Older members will know him as a long-standing key member of Derby Sketching Club. A talented, professional artist with a career spanning over 60 years. Peter is also a gifted teacher and our friend.
Repton Village Hall is the venue for an extended art exhibition by Derby Sketching Club. From 1 September to the end of October, several of our artists will have work on display in the corridors of this popular village hub. The excellent Maple Tree Cafe is in the same building if you fancy a cuppa.
Some photographs from July’s fabulous Month of Art experience at Hopton Hall. 26 Derby Sketching Club members took part. Congratulations to Marie South for winning second prize in the competition for her ecoprint ‘July Leaves’.
Peter Valentine is a well known professional local artist and a long-time member of Derby Sketching Club. On Friday 26th June Peter braved the heatwave to share with us his knowledge of colour theory and how he applies it to the alchemy of mixing and applying paints. As ever, Peter was entertaining, honest and informative. His approach is not entirely text-book, derived as it is from 60+ years of experience. We all came away with some pearls of wisdom we can use that may just make all the difference. Thank you Peter,
Home, Health and Hope is the theme of the current exhibition gracing the walls of Level 2 Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent.
The exhibition showcases work by local artists and creative NHS staff members with the objective to create an ‘uplifting, comforting and welcoming environment’ for patients and staff. On display are pictures by Derby Sketching Club;s very own Tony Hall, Felicity Jackson, David Walton and Nicola Mann. Elsewhere the corridors feature work by our longest serving club member Ann Eames and former club Chairman Andrew Macara.
If you get the chance, why not go and take a look? There’s some fantastic work on display and you don’t even need an appointment!
Repton Village Hall is the venue for an extended art exhibition by Derby Sketching Club. From 1 September to the end of October, several of our artists will have work on display in the corridors of this popular village hub. The excellent 
