The South Tipperary Art Group, STAG, is currently on a recruitment drive for Adult Artists, men and women , to join this very vibrant group. We meet every Tuesday night in the Art Room, Infant School, at the back of St. Peter and Paul’s Primary School ( through the yard) and draw and paint using our own materials from 7. 30 p.m. to 9. 45 p.m. when we have tea and biscuits. The only requirements for prospective new members is that they have a knowledge and love of drawing or painting from schooldays or have an art course or two under their belts as we don’t use a tutor at these weekly sessions. However the current members are most generous with their art knowledge and will share when asked and there is also a very good art library for members’ use. Many artists think they are not good enough to join STAG but this is not so as anyone into Art can, with lots of practice & a bit of advice here and there, improve their artistic ability over time as can be seen with our members. There’s a place for semi beginners, intermediate and advanced Artists in the Art Group , STAG. Some former members have joined other art groups in the area which is fine with STAG , but they are most welcome to rejoin STAG also, especially as the coming year 2018 is STAG’s 50th Anniversary and we will have some major Exhibitions and trips during the year in which all Adult Art Members will be included. STAG Art Group can supply paintings for various events such as weddings/ Christmas presents/special gifts for our emigrants etc., and they can be viewed in Mr. Bumbles Restaurant, Befani’s Restaurant, My Café and the Outpatient’s Corridor in the hospital without obligation or by contacting the STAG Organiser who has very many more in storage in the Arts Centre..
Congratulations to the 5 Adult STAG members, Kathryn, Frances, Lesley, Audrey and Maureen who with the Seniors from Junior STAG & some German EIL Students did all the artwork for the Tesco Roundabout for Halloween – all voluntary – super work which was well photographed by all and sundry!
Junior STAG
A new pre Christmas 6 week session for the Primary Group ( 9 years to 6th class)and the Seniors ( 1st years to Leaving Certs.) commences on Saturday 11that 10. 30 a.m. in the above venue. There are only 4 places left in both sections now . A deposit of €20 to be paid on the first day Sat. 11th and the balance of €30 can be paid in instalments. To book a place Contact the Organiser, Maureen Purcell at 0868096823 for information.
