Demonstrations

Venue

The Willow Centre, Cringleford NR4 7JJ

(Unless otherwise stated)

Demonstrations are free for NNAC members and £5 for non members.

Graham Webber : Cityscape in oils

28th February 2026  |  14:00 – 16:00
The Willow Centre was full to capacity for Graham webbers entertaining demonsration. He took us throught he complete process of creating a stunning cityscape scene in his own loose style, explaining his methods and approach to his practice. Many of the audience went away feeling informed and motivated, inspired by his incredible sense of colour and effected use of a limited palette.

James Power : Horses in oils

25th April 2026  |  14:00 – 16:00
On Saturday members and guests were treated to a very special demo of horse painting by James Power. James has spent his life working with and painting horses and is a member of The Society of Equestrian Artists, and gives many demonstrations of his techniques of horse and landscape paintings to art groups in the area.  He did two demonstrations – the first was a quick guide to the correct proportions to creating a successful horse profile and the second main session was a recreation of Sir Alfred Munnings’s The Grey Horse.

Carole Massey : Acrylic, gels, mediums, palette knives

23rd May 2026  |  14:00 – 16:00
Saturday 23 May
Willow Centre, Cringleford
Over 40 members and guests attended Carole’s fascinating demo on Saturday.
For the first half of the afternoon Carole painted a seascape using a variety of palette knives and using various techniques and using different mediums.
After the interval she demonstrated painting a poppy with textured petals.
She had also brought along many examples of her work, and these were passed around the audience who appreciated seeing them close up.
Carole also runs a popular series of painting holidays and this information was on hand at the demo.

Ian Mcmanus : Landscape in watercolour

27th June 2026  |  14:00 – 16:00

Another full house at The Willow Centre, watched Ian McManus demonstrate his watercolour techniques on Saturday.

Ian painted a delightful summer garden scene as he described his methods and gave us a real insight into how he works.

All those present were grateful for the air conditioning in the building!!

 

Margaret Glass : Seascape in pastel

18 July 2026 |  14:00 – 16:00

Margaret Glass is recognized as one of the leading Pastellists of today. She is a past Vice-President of La Société des Pastellistes de Françe and a member of the English Pastel Society.

In 1992 she was awarded the title ‘Maitre Pastellist’ by La Société des Pastellistes de Françe, only the eleventh artist to receive this distinction. In recent year she has also built up a growing reputation as a talented oil painter, able to capture the light with the same facility as in her pastels.

Margaret is a member of the Institute of East Anglian Artists.

Julia Tooley : Still life in guache

26 september 2026  |  14:00 – 16:00

Julia Tooley is a Norfolk-based, self-taught artist specializing in vibrant gouache paintings that capture everyday objects, still life, and, frequently, food. Her work, often characterized by a focus on light, texture, and form, is displayed in galleries such as Chequer House Gallery and Anteros Arts Foundation. She also teaches gouache workshops.