Going all Gaudi!
Antoni Gaudi, the Spanish architect and designer, is our 'Artist of the Year' (for the next two years!).
Our July meeting started with an introductory presentation about Gaudi from Ursula, one of our newer members. This was an interesting and well-illustrated talk taking in some of Gaudi's most famous sites, with insights into his life and design stimuli. It was amazing how little documentary evidence exists for someone who was so innovatory in his creations. Using Gaudi as inspiration, we are definitely going to have a colourful two years!
Before breaking for lunch, we had our AGM where Pam and Jean set a new speed record. Welcome to our new Secretary, Chris.
Ursula then led our afternoon workshop where we took inspiration from the natural forms she provided. Using organza sandwiched in a laminator pouch, then cut into shapes, we added our own beads and threads. Ursula 'encouraged' us to think for ourselves by not providing any samples that we could sneakily copy!
We only time to make a small start, but what an inspirational beginning to our Gaudi gala!
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