Art Group Articles

Conceptual Art Talk

Published 20th January 2023

Nigel Humphreys’ latest talk is on Conceptual Art covering the origins of the movement and discussing the work of artists associated with the genre.

Hearing aid dog

Published 24th November 2021

Dave Barlow’s a memorable celebration of his faithful hearing aid dog

Working inside and out

Published 28th September 2021

Resting but still creative

Published 27th September 2021

The art group members are not yet meeting together, venues are starting to re open, and confidence is building, so watch this space for up coming meetings and venues. In the mean time there are other really good art groups locally who are taking new members. Please continue to work at home and as u3a […]

Bracken Trust project

Published 10th June 2021

The Bracken Trust approached the u3a art group to come up with some designs that could be used as a basis for Notelets which could then be sold to raise additional funds for the Bracken Trust. Four designs where finally chosen from the work submitted and have gone into print. Thanks to all the artists […]

Art Group member Alan Quincey featured in the Zentagle Blog

Published 10th March 2021

The Zentangle Method is a way to create images by drawing structured patterns called “Tangles”. The “Zen” part of the name indicates that it can be a very relaxing and meditative experience. Alan is a Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZT) and has previously introduced the Art group to the technique. Alan’s profile as a teacher has recently been added […]

Mr P

Published 26th February 2021

This picture of “Mr P” was completed by Ruth Brown during lock down. Ruth has now moved to Guilsfield and the art group will certainly miss her. Llandrindod Wells u3a loss will be Welshpool u3a gain. We wish you well Ruth keep up the excellent work. You will be most welcome to attend any of […]

Work in Isolation

Published 25th February 2021

The lockdown provides time for members to produce work at home. Here are some recent examples by Francesca Bantock.

Work in Isolation

Published 27th January 2021

Alan Quincey writes … I dug out some old “fold over ruling pens”. Two I bought and two I made from drink cans. The home made ones perform better. Originally they were for lettering but that’s not easy and I am out of practice, so I just used them for mark making to get the […]

Still working in isolation!

Published 2nd June 2020

Although the Art group is not meeting at the moment, they are still working and sharing the results of their labour!