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Subject to Covid 19 Restrictions we resumed meetings in July 2021 - Please see the updated
PROGRAMME 2021
Exhibition 2021 report
We had a very successful exhibition, with sales of £3,515, an increase on sales from the last exhibition in 2019, which were £2882.That is so gratifying. Over 800 people visited us. We had many compliments about the exhibition and how it was set up. There were two winners of the people’s choice, Pat Swain for her picture entitled Reflection and Shandy Simmons for her work Legend of the Arctic. Congratulations to both. A picture of the exhibition is on the front cover of the September issue of the community centre What’s On.
Upcoming Events
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on 15th September at 7.30pm in the Pine Room when John Edwards will be conducting a critique of our work. Bring along one of your paintings! Please wear face masks at least until seated. It will be good to catch up with you all.
We are starting to plan for the Art and Craft sale on 6th and 7th November. Details of costs and entry requirements will be available shortly.
PROGRAMME 2021
Exhibition 2021 report
We had a very successful exhibition, with sales of £3,515, an increase on sales from the last exhibition in 2019, which were £2882.That is so gratifying. Over 800 people visited us. We had many compliments about the exhibition and how it was set up. There were two winners of the people’s choice, Pat Swain for her picture entitled Reflection and Shandy Simmons for her work Legend of the Arctic. Congratulations to both. A picture of the exhibition is on the front cover of the September issue of the community centre What’s On.
Upcoming Events
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on 15th September at 7.30pm in the Pine Room when John Edwards will be conducting a critique of our work. Bring along one of your paintings! Please wear face masks at least until seated. It will be good to catch up with you all.
We are starting to plan for the Art and Craft sale on 6th and 7th November. Details of costs and entry requirements will be available shortly.
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Remembering Maddi Ballard 21st May 2020
It is with sincere regret that we have to announce the death of one member, Maddi Ballard. Jan Wheat, who knew Maddi has written the following in memory of her friend and a member of NFAS. Madeleine was born in Holland in 1945. She moved to Rhodesia with her parents as a young teenager, where she later trained as a nurse, working In South Africa, travelling and exploring. She worked on sailing charter boats travelling all over the world, met her first husband, and settled in UK. Subsequently she met and fell in love with Nick, married and remained in UK working as a nurse in Lymington hospital. Her hobbies were creative, lace making, jewellery, photography, painting. A gentle lady, always interested, and interesting. Even when she was unwell she still took an interest in her friends. Despite several bouts of illness she always recovered, until now, and this last year, having broken her hip, was unable to attend her Friday class, but she always came to the critique at the end and caught up with her friends. We will miss her. |
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Remembering Gill Evans 19th March 2020
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Gill Evans. Gill's illness was diagnosed as recently as late October and she was participating fully in art courses until beginning of January as well as exhibiting at the recent Hilliers Exhibition.
In dealing with her illness she was an inspiration to all of us, so cheerful and thankful for everything. She was an active member of the society, art playing an important role in her life.
We will miss her.
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Gill Evans. Gill's illness was diagnosed as recently as late October and she was participating fully in art courses until beginning of January as well as exhibiting at the recent Hilliers Exhibition.
In dealing with her illness she was an inspiration to all of us, so cheerful and thankful for everything. She was an active member of the society, art playing an important role in her life.
We will miss her.
