After the near demise of both the Totton U3A and Totton U3A South Art and Craft Groups through lack of members, the decision to merge has been quite successful.

The January gathering had 14 members attending, painters, knitters, embroidery and model making in a very sociable atmosphere.

We meet in Colbury Hall on the Fourth Friday of each month 2pm - 4pm.

Please contact Dave B. for details

Meeting with Totton South

4 members attended, by invitation, the Totton U3A South  Art Group on the 22nd January. We received a very warm welcome into a very friendly busy group.

They had a Coloured Pencil demonstration of flower drawing by an expert (not compulsory), so members were free to do whatever they wished at their own pace. We concentrated on our own watercolour paintings.

We have been welcomed back for the February meeting. A small bonus, only £1 a head!   

Dave B

January 2016

Low turnout today.
Anne had two pictures of a rural scene and a flower pot  and Pat worked on the animal study.




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December meeting

Rosemary came in to knit in company while finishing a cardigan for a premature baby at Princess Anne's children's hospital. Dave brought in his finished flower painting. Henry worked on a harbour scene while I drew a picture of Cher the singer.

November

 Nice afternoon sunny but only 7 degrees. Productive time Caryl made some nice cards. Sheila brought in the almost finished U3A display sign. Ian drew a horse and rider. Henry, a light coloured hair woman. Ann, a country scene. Joan a painting of a bird. I drew a young woman in pencil. Dave, vivid water colour of a bunch of flowers but I forgot to photo it hope to see it next month. Pat just started a painting of a fox.

Oct Meeting

Not many today only 2 for craft Sheila worked on the the Totton U3A banner. Pam did some knitting. Henry worked on a beach scene while Pat painted the cat. I drew the young girl and Joan worked on painting of a bird. Nice and sunny.

September meeting

Pictures: Ann worked on the country scene with a bridge. Sue also completed her rural view. Henry from memory painted seaside fun. I drew a young lady's portrait and Joan finished a painting of a young girl. The craft group were  knitting and making plans to create a new U3A banner.



 

August

Productive afternoon the craft group made decorative cards and some knitted baby clothes. The art section had a large self portrait from Dave. Ian the face of his dog.   Jean a country scene. Pat delicate flowers. Henry a wild sea. Ann drew captured figures of people and I drew an eastern beautiful young woman.





 

July

7 only and that included 2 new members Ian and Caryl. Pleasant afternoon,  Rosemary did some knitting Pat painted the flowers in the vase. Joan painted the other flowers.  Henry worked on his Parliament view.  Ian 'drew the bear and Caryl made the decorative cards. I attempted to draw Emma from Harry Potter films.

June

Craft and art need more members just four for craft six for art. No art ready for a photo but pictures show Rosemary's tapestry and Jo's collage.

May meeting

Only 12 of us in total. Pictures - Panda's by Pat. Henry the water mill, Country village Ann and Dave's flower. Sheila the only craft member joined us at our table while knitting tiny socks for premature babies.