Our annual Open Day saw 23 members painting at the hall and welcoming about 30 visitors. This was 50 visitors down on last year but the awful cold, very wet and windy weather unfortunately kept people indoors.

We all enjoyed the day painting and chatting to visitors and several commented that it’s great to see artists at work whilst they enjoyed walking around the exhibition.

Words from visitors in the comments book included…

“A great variety of lovely artworks.” “Lots to see and admire and one purchase made!” “A nice friendly group with some wonderful art pieces to show.” “Perfect as usual, clever and warm group.” “Lots of excellent pictures.”

There were 63 framed paintings with 3 sold, three browsers of 51 mounted pictures with 5 sold and Dot sold 3 of her greetings cards. 4 paintings/prints were specifically bought as Christmas presents to gift which is a brilliant idea. A good response in only 4 hours, well done everyone!

Thank you to everyone who helped with hanging on Friday evening and a BIG thank you to all members who kept tea, coffee and biscuits constantly supplied on the day. Also for washing up and drying so many cups, saucers and teaspoons. We couldn’t run the day without your help and enthusiasm!

Our last session of 2024 will be the Christmas Party on Wednesday 11th December from 7-9pm.

Please email Tracy asap with a yes or no to the party!