Brief History
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
The annual exhibition is usually held in the Church of St Peter and St Paul during Dry Drayton Feast Week, admission free - see Village News for details. These Exhibitions are an outstanding success with the total sales of exhibits usually over £1000 and a good resulting contribution to church funds. Entry formes for the 2008 Exhibition were to be submitted by 12 noon Tuesday 27th May 2008. The exhibition takes place on:
- Wed 2 July - preview evening 7.00pm - 8.30pm, grab a bargain
- Thursday / Friday 3/4 July 2008 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Saturday 5 July 2008 10.00am - 5.00pm
The exhibition now entering its 13th year features paintings and other art work from Dry Drayton Art Group, Forum Art Group (a second group formed in the village) and local residents. The show is always a success, raising awareness of the richness of artistic talent in the village.
Waiting List for Places at Dry Drayton Art Group
Please contact Pat Carter (01954 780917) if you would like further details of the group or your name placed on the waiting list.
Dry Drayton Annual Art Exhibitions
Pictures below are from the Preview Evening 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. | |
