Annual Meetings (AMs) have a reputation for being a wee bit on the dry side owing to the increased amount of formal business these meetings need for successful outcomes. Thank goodness our Committee has a track record of making them fun, interesting and keeping the formal side down to the minimum needed!
This year's AM was no exception. We started with a drawing class with April Moon, a local artist who took us through the key principles used and taught by Betty Edwards worldwide. Through a series of quick exercises designed to free up our right brains and unleash our creative side, we tried drawing from memory; taking a line for a walk; finding the negative space in and around objects; finding perspective and the horizon; plus the principles of light, shade, tone and contrast. This was achieved with varying levels of success and confusion!
If you think we're looking a bit glum in the photo, it's because we were concentrating very hard! And whilst our results were variable, we now have some basic tools to take things further if wanted, or to be more confident and encouraging on any drawing activities with loved ones.
If you thought April looked familiar, it's because some of us toured her house during the Heritage Open Days a few years ago. She has the Chippenham's latest blue plaque dedicated to Florence Hancock adorning her cottage on Westmead.
Then it was on to the formal part of the meeting... [To be continued]
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