News/Events
January 2021
DEMONSTRATION
Watercolour artist Grahame Booth with demonstrate a scene of Strangford Lough at 7.30pm Thursday 7 January 2021
MEMBERS' PAINTING NIGHT
A members painting night on the theme of "Transport" will take place at 7.30pm Thursday 14 January 2021. A Reference photo (if required) can be supplied.
PAST EVENTS
KAC Lockdown Virtual Exhibitions June, July, August and December 2020
Like many others, members of Kilmood Art Club used their time in isolation and at home to pursue their art. KAC members agreed, in the absence of other outlets, to publish their artworks in a virtual exhibition. We hope you enjoy seeing the exhibits in our Gallery
ZOOM DEMONSTRATIONS
Thursday 12 November 2020 7.30pm - Les Sharpe
Les demonstrated the use of acrylic, inks and leaves in producing an autumn abstract
Thursday 5 November 2020 7.30pm - Connor Maguire.
Connor demonstrated a still life of a Gin Bottle painting in oils
Thursday 1 October 2020 7.30pm - Ciara Gilmore.
Ciara provided a demo on Zoom of an abstract acrylic on canvas.
Thursday 24 September 2020 7.30pm Sandra Robinson - "Sculpting the Head in Clay".
Sandra demonstrated the sculpting of a head in clay
In-Person DEMONSTRATIONS
Thursday 7 January 2020
Demonstration in Charcoal/Mixed Media - Tristan Barry
Tristan demonstrated the creation of his large charcoal and graphite drawings of atmospheric forest scapes. Tristan teaches art at Assumption Grammar school and also works from his studio. See the Gallery for more information
Thursday 14 November 2019 7.30pm
Demonstration in Lino Cut - Jenni Robinson
Jenni attracted a great crowd at her linocut demo where she made the process for beginners look easy. Jenni took us through the various materials and techniques she uses. Her workshops run in the Craftroom in Comber. Check out the Gallery for photos from the demo.
Latest Exhibition Awards
Following the successful 30th Kilmood Art Club Annual Exhibition in October 2019 the following prizewinners were announced:_
Millennium Palette - Valerie Craig " The Mournes"; Second Place - Violet Spence "Cow Parsley"; and Third Place - Ann Fitzsimmons - "Sketrick Sunset".The Inishbeg Trophy for the winner of the public vote at the exhibition was won by Margery Lavery for "Fight or Flight". Images are available in the Gallery
Membership Vacancies
A limited number of vacancies for new members are available. Contact the Secretary, Kilmood Art Club here
Events
Live demos and painting nights
Kilmood Art Club live ZOOM demos and painting nights will continue to take place during COVID restrictions. Zoom invitations will be issued to members in advance of each event.