Brief History of the original village group
In 1992 a small painting group was formed and met in the Village School on Friday evenings. This was mainly a self-help group with the occasional visiting tutor. In September 2000 the group decided to expand by becoming a daytime group. This proved a popular decision with a new membership of 25 from Dry Drayton and surrounding villages and a waiting list for places. A Committee was formed and the group has gone from strength to strength.
Where and When?
The group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Village Hall, Dry Drayton from 10.00 a.m to 12.30 p.m. Members pay a fee of £20 each term.
What goes on?
As an example, during the current term various tutors have demonstrated and encouraged members in watercolour, acrylic, life drawing and portrait painting. Occasional day schools are held either in the Village Hall or School at a small extra charge to members. Coach outings to various exhibitions and events are arranged and non-members are welcome to join these.
Art Exhibition 2009
The annual Art Exhibition was again well attended with over 100 visitors on Feast Saturday. This year provided a challenge for the organising commitee as there was more space to fill in the newly refurbished Church. Nevertheless we rose to the challenge and filled every corner. Needlework was exhibited by Pam Ducker, rugs were exhibited by Derrymore Weavers and the School exhibited their "heads". Sales of exhibits were down this year, but this is not surprising in the present economic climate.
Pat Carter.
Below are some pictures from the 2009 exhibition taken by Rob Howard.
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Waiting List for Places at Dry Drayton Art Group
The Art Group is considering expanding membership in September 2009. If you are interested in joining, contact Gill Russell 780897
Dry Drayton Annual Art Exhibitions
Pictures below are from the Preview Evening from last year's Exhibition on 2 July 2008
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27 local artists had 116 works on display, with dozens more available from the browsing box. Prices ranged from £2 to £350. See below for the full list of exhibitors. |
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There was an amazing choice of subjects |
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Something Fishy here, by Mike Westbrook. This one is designed to move gently in the wind. |
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The preview evening was a great social occasion
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Sigurd Ramans-Harborough - rightly proud of his work - Sigurd's wonderful Amber Roses was one of the first paintings sold to an eager audience. |
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Beautiful hand woven rugs were also available |
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More of Mike Westbrook's superb works |
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Proceedings were watched over by Ed Waters' Head Typist |
| Exhibitors 2008: Pauline Bunyan, Pat Carter, Joy Childs, Pat Chinery, Sheila Cole, Shirley Dimon, Derek Frost, Debra Gaadt, Doris Hanson, Thelma Harrison, Margaret Heppell, Eryl Howard, Rob Howard, Maureen (Mo) Johnston, Maureen Johnston, Sam Johnston, Anne Kingsmill-Scholes, Veronica Mepham, Dennis Milford, Marion Neville, Christine Parry, Mara Ramans, Sigurd Ramans-Harborough, Diana Reynolds, Gill Russell, Anna Shakir-Khalil, Nelun Shamdas, Doug Shapley, Janet Shepherd, Mary Simpson, Jean Stevens, Judy Van Oosterom, Ed Waters, Les Waters and Mike Westbrook. | |
