Enjoy the product of 10 years worth of painting classes in Geoff Nicholls’ first solo exhibition.
This is my first solo exhibition, after attending drawing and painting classes for ten years. You will see that I paint for enjoyment and paint and draw what what I like to see or what interests me. However there are also the challenges set by the class teacher, which sometimes result in paintings of difficult subjects, like the Valencia flooding of 2025, or trying a bit of Fauvism. I would not be anything like as skilful or confident if I hadn't had the training, advice, support and those challenges set by my teachers. And as these are classes, there are other students; we share our experiences and encourage each other.
I've also included a selection from my sketchbooks, I'm still not very confident at sketching in public places, though I was able to sit in and sketch makers at a craft session and a community drumming session, with the encouragement of Gillian Lawrence and the Eastbank Seniors group.
In 2017 I joined a class at Bedford House in Buckhurst Hill (BHCA,which I still attend) which got me started in acrylics, watercolour and pastels, and since 2024 I'm also attending a portrait class at Wanstead House.
With the challenges they set each week, I've found these classes vital to developing my skills and enthusiasm for drawing and painting.
Geoff. Nicholls
(instagram: @geoffnicholls135)
About Geoff:
In 1964, aged eleven I won a prize of a book by Adrian Hill, when my school entered my painting in a competition linked to his BBC TV programme. Then I did nothing until retirement in 2015, when I attended a CityLit drawing class for two years. My preference for easels and charcoal dates from this time.
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this exhibition, please email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk
Venue: The Chapel at St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road — E2 9PL
Access: We are working to make our Grade II listed building more accessible, but it will take some time. Please note that entry to the Chapel is not step-free. If you require access support (including our portable ramps) and/or access to an accessible toilet, please contact us on 020 8980 2092 or email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Dates & Times: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December, 10am-4pm
This exhibition is free to attend, no need to book.
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