The Vice President and Committee would like to take this opportunity of wishing all members of the Watercolour Society a very Happy Christmas and of course a very much different New Year in 2021. The Covid 19 Pandemic this year interrupted our Calendar somewhat, with the cancellation of two planned exhibitions, and of course our … Continue reading SEASONS GREETINGS 2020 →

Many thanks to all members who attended the first meeting at our new venue the Quinborne Centre. It was an excellent evening, with many of those attending, bringing along a painting or two for discussion . President Nigel Priddey opened the meeting by welcoming attendees, and to welcome our new member Wal (Val) Wolenski. Some … Continue reading FIRST MEETING AT QUIN →

Once again, the Watercolour Society Festive Meal at the excellent Eaton Hotel did not disappoint, and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The food and service again, on this our third year running, was of a very high standard. President Nigel Priddey gave a short speech at the end , thanking everyone for attending the event … Continue reading BWS FESTIVE LUNCH 2019-20 →

The President and Committee have announced details for the Society Festive Lunch 2019/20, which once again,  through popular demand, will be at The Eaton Hotel  Hagley Road Birmingham. The event has been booked by Trevor Bennett for Sunday 19th January 2020, 12:30 for 1:00pm. The menu and  booking form can be found by clicking on … Continue reading BWS FESTIVE LUNCH 2019/20 →

The BWS have received this kind invitation from Dr Rachel Grosvenor, Membership Officer for the Barber’s membership group the Barber Association. On Wednesday 20th March 2019, Barber are running a watercolour appreciation evening. Helen Cobby (who you will recall gave us an interesting talk last year at the RBSA)  will be giving a talk on … Continue reading A WATERCOLOUR APPRECIATION EVENING →

The BWS Festive Lunch this year was a lovely occasion and enjoyed by everyone at the excellent Eaton Hotel Birmingham. The food and service was again first class, and our thanks go out to Trevor Bennett for organising the event once again. Here are a few images from around the tables. Shirley & Stan Jo … Continue reading BWS FESTIVE LUNCH 2018 →

The BWS Festive Lunch details for 2018/19 are now announced by the Committee . This will be held once again at the Eaton Hotel Birmingham as it proved very successful this year despite being in ‘darkness’ for a while, however it did not disappoint. A great time was had by all. The event has been booked … Continue reading BWS FESTIVE LUNCH 2019 →

  BWS Member Angela Dooley has shared some good news with us today. She has been awarded First Prize as new entrant in this years Competition ‘Reflections’ in the Broadway Arts Festival 2018. Angela’s entry is, ‘Going Up’. the New HSBC Building reflected in the Hyatt Facáde Birmingham. Congratulations Angela. The festival runs from 8th … Continue reading BROADWAY ARTS FESTIVAL →

Member Geoff Butterworth has shared some good news with us. Two weeks ago He spent a Saturday painting a watercolour in the ‘Paint Padiham ‘ open air competition. He spent just under six hours and produced the watercolour below. He went along to the exhibition open day yesterday to receive Second prize winning £750.00 , … Continue reading PAINTING PADIHAM 2018 →

Well yesterday’s Society Festive Lunch proceedings went off very well indeed, despite a major power cut, fortunately just when everyone was coming to the end of the main course. However everyone took it in great spirits, and it was quite amusing watching everyone going to the toilet with their iPhone torches . Thanks to Trevor … Continue reading ‘AND THE LIGHTS WENT OUT’ →