On Tuesday, 17th March, 19.30 – 21.30, artist Catherine McVean will give a live demonstration on painting a still life with silver surfaces. Catherine says she loves including a variety of surfaces in her work. She will be painting in oils and will show how a reflective surface can provide a good contrast to softer […]
WADAC’s Annual General Meeting took place at 7pm on Tuesday 17 February at Centre 70, where our chairman gave a brief overview of finances for 2025 and plans for 2026. Here is his report in full. Over the past twelve months, the club has continued to do what our constitution asks of us. We have […]
On Saturday 14th March from 10.00 – 16.00, artist Melanie Cambridge returns to run a workshop in oils. She is an enthusiastic tutor who has made seascapes with their coastal light and space an integral part of her work. With thoughts of warmer days ahead, we will work on a seascape with her encouragement and […]
AGM – Committee Vacancy We are seeking one additional committee member to stand for election. The role focuses on welcoming visitors to our events, encouraging them to consider joining the club and taking part in our activities. It would suit someone who is friendly, outgoing and comfortable talking to people they haven’t met before. Please […]
WADAC’s 2026 AGM was followed by a short illustrated talk by David Woodward entitled Odd Types – a fascinating journey through the history of typefaces. He started by explaining that a typeface was a family of fonts, including – for example – the bold and italicised versions, while a font was one particular style within […]
On Tuesday 20th January, we had a live demo by Claire Cross – watercolour with salt Morning tutor, Claire Cross, demoed to a good turn-out of around 30 people, including 6 new visitors. Claire is interested in incorporating watercolour mark-making techniques into real paintings. During the demonstration she used salt to meaningfully create a beautiful […]
WADAC is trialling a stall in the Marketplace at the Wallingford Christmas Fayre on Sunday 7th December, from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Members have been asked to submit two paintings (one for display, the other in reserve if the first sells), plus browser items. The closing date for submissions is 15 November. Members will be asked […]
WADAC member and local artist, Mark Wood is currently in the USA, having been commissioned by a musuem to paint three large paintings of the area, to be hung in the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon. He says he is being inspired by the magnificent mountain scenery, trees in Fall and nature in all […]
Tuesday 18th November, live demo by James Ort – Animals in Clay, 7.30pm Centre 70 James says: Clay is a fascinating medium – I love it. Life can evolve from it and with each firing in the kiln a sculpture can become more and more breathtaking. I’ve always admired the movement and poise of all creatures great and […]
David Booth, the former chairman of WADAC, sadly passed away on 5 September 2025, aged 81. He had been suffering from various complaints in the past couple of years, which combined, caused his untimely demise. Nicola visited him in April and Nick in August and he was in good spirits and optimistic about his condition. […]
Tuesday 21st October, live demo by Sarah Martinez – Pop Art Screen Printing, 7.30pm Centre 70 Sarah Martinez runs Berkshire Printmakers with her artist husband Cipriano Martinez. They teach silkscreen printing in art centres, colleges and schools to adults and children. With over 20 years teaching experience, the couple set up Berkshire Printmakers after realising […]
Saturday 11th October, Workshop – Jonathan Newey – Coloured Pencil Sunflower, 10am to 4pm, Centre 70 Jonathan Newey is an award winning artist with over 25 years of experience in both drawing and painting. Born in Reading, England, he comes from a long line of artists in his family. He has extensive experience in a […]
