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OpenHand OpenSpace Gallery, Brock Keep, 571 Oxford Road, Reading RG30 1HL

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arjeea21 Contemporary Art Meetings

arjeea21 is an artist-led group that promotes contemporary art by increasing public engagement with it, and by advancing artists' development though informal discussion, peer critique, skill sharing, and networking with other groups. The focus is on contemporary practice and the desire to progress in new directions.

Exhibitions are selected by the steering group, often from work that has developed through discussion at the bi-monthly meetings in Reading at OpenHand OpenSpace in Brock Keep.

All media are welcome, eg photography, video, 3D, printmaking, performance, installation, painting, drawing, textiles and conceptual work.

OpenHand OpenSpace (OHOS) is an artist-led organisation based in Reading. It has provided artists' studios, community education facilities and gallery space at Brock Keep since the early 1980's. During that time we have been a base for many exciting artists, some of whom have gone on to be internationally acclaimed artists.

More information about arjeea21: www.arjeea21.com or on Facebook see www.facebook.com/arjeea21.

More information about OHOS: www.ohos.org.uk or on Facebook see www.facebook.com/openhandopenspace.

St Paul's Parish Rooms, Reading Road, Wokingham RG41 1EH

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Wokingham Art Society Summer Exhibition

Wokingham Art Society will hold their 63rd Annual Summer Exhibition and Sale of paintings, ceramics, jewellery and cards.

Admission FREE. Car parking and refreshments available. Disabled access.

More information: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk.

Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street, Wokingham RG40 1XS

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Paint demonstration by Max Hale, whose subject will be "Figures" (not portrait), using oils.

Entrance fee is £4 for non-members. This includes a cup of coffee or tea during the interval.

More information: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk.

11 Venues across Wokingham Borough

Wokingham Arts Trail 2018

Wokingham Arts Trail will be returning this year on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd September at venues in and around Wokingham.

This year is the 8th eagerly anticipated Wokingham Arts trail and promises to build on the success of previous years.

11 venues around Wokingham Borough will showcase the work of 30 artists.

In addition to painting, original handmade prints, ceramics, glass, handmade books, jewellery and textiles for the first time a mosaic artist will be opening her studio in Winnersh and a photographer will be displaying his work at The Art Company of Molly Millars Lane, Wokingham.

If you would like to know more about Wokingham Arts Trail, visit our website www.wokinghamartstrail.co.uk.

Community Arts, Maiden Erlegh Campus, Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading RG6 7HS

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Community Arts Programme for Autumn 2018

Booking is open for the Maiden Erlegh School Community Arts Programme for Autumn 2018.

For full details download the full leaflet (requires Adobe reader) or look out for it in libraries and venues around Reading and Wokingham.

AUTUMN 2018 SCHEDULE

Saturday Courses & Workshops for Children:

• Art Attack - school years 4-6 22nd Sept - 1st Dec (10 classes)
• Art Attack - school years 7-9 22nd Sept - 1st Dec (10 classes)

Workshops for Adults (16+):

• Open Access Printmaking (8 Sept, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec) (Monthly)
• Still Life - An abstract approach (15 Sept)
• Introduction to watercolour (13 Oct)
• Transfer, paint & print (20 Oct)
• Paper Cloth: Make your own notebook (17 Nov)
• Printing for Christmas (24 Nov)
• Winter Cyanotypes (8 Dec)

Evening Courses Adults (16+):

• Mondays: Silver Jewellery (24 Sept-3 Dec, 10 classes)
• Tuesdays: Silver Jewellery (25 Sept-4 Dec, 10 classes)
• Thursdays: Life drawing (1 Nov-29 Nov, 5 classes)

For details and schedule download the full leaflet. To book your place on any of the courses get the booking form.

Get more information about: Community Arts & Peacock Gallery.

Information about Maiden Erlegh School: www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk.

Finchampstead

Watercolour Classes

If you would like to learn to paint in watercolours, or develop your skills and techniques, why not join one of my classes in Finchampstead.

For more details please visit the website www.saa.co.uk/art/lespatey or call Les on 01344 775276.

The Phoenix Studio, Chinnor Rd, Towersey, Nr Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 3QZ

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The Phoenix Studio runs a range of art classes for all abilities, from the complete novice to the lifelong artist. The brand new studio, set amidst a beautiful meadow in the quiet village of Towersey in Oxfordshire, offers a great place to explore your creativity.

For more details please visit the website www.phoenixstudio.co.uk or call James on 07765 980508.

FBC Centre, Gorse Ride, Finchampstead RG40 4ES

Come and join a friendly group of people who enjoy painting and drawing together in modern surroundings at the FBC Centre. All abilities from beginners to experienced painters are welcome.

No joining, termly or annual fees. Cost £3 per session.

For more details telephone 0118 9088155 or 0118 9732484

URC Hall, Church Street, Twyford RG10 9DR (opp. Haweli restaurant)

How to get there

The group meets for life drawing sessions on Wednesday evenings for people to come along and practise their skills. More information: www.twyfordartgroup.co.uk.

Ravenswood Village, Nine Mile Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 6BQ

How to get there

The Ark is an educational arts and disability charity that runs music, dance, drama and other arts courses. Contact: (01344) 755528 or email us for details.