Forthcoming events

August 21, 2023

Sunday 10th September 2023 11.00-17.00, Highbury Hall Heritage Open Day, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley B13 8QG

Grade II listed mansion, the former home of the Chamberlain family, in the suburbs of Birmingham is open on heritage Sunday, Throughout the hall are nature inspired motifs. The society has been invited to have a stand at this event. There will be a small display of botanical art and cards for sale. Members will be present to help anyone who wishes to draw/copy any of the motifs – all materials will be provided.

NEC Birmingham ‘The Creative Craft Show, 2nd – 5th November 2023

The society will once again have a stand at this event for the 4 days of the show. There will be a display of original art work, prints and cards all of which will be available for purchase.

Winterbourne Botanical Garden and House – Edgbaston Birmingham. We are excited to have been invited to display our art in the new gallery in the house for a period of 6 months from 24th February 2024 to 8th September 2024, More details will follow, it is planned that some of the work will be changed every 2 months during this period.

Upcoming Events:

16aug10:3015:30Painting DayJoin us for a relaxed botanical painting day—bring any projects you’re working on and enjoy friendly tips, ideas, and encouragement from fellow members in a warm and creative setting.

20sep10:3015:30Introduction to Bookbinding

18oct10:3015:30Caroline Jane BuckleyCaroline is a botanical artist from the West Pennine Moors. A former Geography and Environmental Science teacher, she earned a Distinction and the Award for Excellence in the SBA Diploma (2023) and now works mainly in coloured pencil.

15nov10:3015:30Silver Point Workshop with Lynn HughesOur wonderful member Lynn will be leading another inspiring workshop on working with Silverpoint, with the specific theme to be announced.

20dec10:3015:30Christmas MeetingDate and Theme to be confirmed