Jenny de Sausmarez, 61 in the Arts Trail brochure, is exhibiting from her own studio for the first 
time and would like to welcome BAS members. Also see 33 where she is exhibiting in the Deverills with Pat Armstrong. See her site www.jennydesausmarez.com. The address of her studio is Robinia cottage, The Quarry Tisbury SP3 6HR.
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Out of the Blue; The Story of Blue in Art. Review
A Lecture by Alexandra Drysdale. North Cadbury Village Hall, 4 April 2017
A large group of Bruton Art Society Members and friends came to hear a fascinating lecture by Alexandra Drysdale on the colour blue and its use in art from the Egyptians to the present day. An accomplished NADFAS lecturer, Alexandra is both an artist and an art historian. In this talk she brought together considerable learning with practical experience to cover this most important topic.
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The Story of Blue in Art. Tues. April 4th 2.30 p.m.
Our next Bruton Art Society lecture is entitled OUT OF THE BLUE and will be given by Alexandra Drysdale. Members and non-members are most welcome.
Alexandra is an art historian, artist and experienced NADFAS lecturer.
See our poster and read more about her approach. Continue reading The Story of Blue in Art. Tues. April 4th 2.30 p.m.
Clancy Steer Talk 50 Years of Stage and costume Design
A lecture by Clancy for the Bruton Art Society
Deirdre Clancy Steer, known professionally as Clancy, has played a key role in the development of modern theatre costume design, winning two awards for her work, the Olivier Award for Best Stage Costume Design and the BAFTA for Best Film Costume Design for her work on the film Mrs Brown, starring Judi Dench and Billy Connoll. She has worked on over 140 productions in Europe, North America, Japan and Australia. She has designed innumerable productions at the Royal National Theatre.
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B.A.S. 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thurs 19th January
A Happy New Year to all Bruton Art Society Members! Our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING took place on THURSDAY 19th JANUARY 2017, 2.30 PM. at CARYFORD COMMUNITY HALL, Castle Cary, The AGM was followed by tea and an excellent lecture by the designer and costume historian Deirdre Clancy Steer on ’50 Years of Stage and Costume Design’
Christmas Talk. Juliet Heslewood – Painters in Provence, 1st Dec.
We had an extremely good turnout of over fifty at the hall in North Cadbury and with generous donations of snacks to eat with the tea, the combination of social occasion and lecture made for a fitting end to our year. Here is Will’s report on Juliet Heslewood’s fine talk. Continue reading Christmas Talk. Juliet Heslewood – Painters in Provence, 1st Dec.
Tessa McIntyre A Profile
A visit to Tessa’s studio, with everything meticulously laid out and with its massive printing press in one corner makes one aware that here is a really serious artist.
Monoprint and Mixed Media. Catherine Pitchford Workshop
On the 10th and 11th November we had a most exciting two day workshop with Catherine. Enjoy the images. John Baxter
Catherine Pitchford Workshop. Laurence Belbin reports
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BAS Lecture and Christmas Party 1st Dec
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Christmas Party on Thursday 1 December (2.30 p.m) We will be having the traditional fare and will be taking the occasion to welcome new members and thank our helpers at the exhibition.
There will as well be a lecture by Juliet Heslewood on Painters in Provence. CHANGE OF VENUE Continue reading BAS Lecture and Christmas Party 1st Dec
Bruton Art Factory Winter Open Exhibition
Suzanne Bisset is organising and exiting winter exhibition which BAS members may like to enter. You need to hurry! Application by JPEG photo file by 14th November. To print off an application form click sub-form-finalbrutmidwinter Continue reading Bruton Art Factory Winter Open Exhibition