It has been fun putting together five venues for outdoor painting and sketching this summer and I look forward to hosting these occasions, with the exception of Knowle Rock and Lordsmead house which will be kindly hosted by Corinna and Shelagh respectively, so on those days I will be a part of the group. 

There is nothing to beat sitting or standing at one’s easel in interesting outdoor settings  and because painting is normally a solitary occupation, mutual support comes high on my list when in a group providing  an opportunity to share and talk art, techniques etc. 

A planned part of the days proceedings will be a convivial lunch spent together munching on our sandwiches , making each day something of a shared adventure . 

All the days are free to members with the exception of Kilver Court which will cost £5.50 (admission fee) per person . I look forward to seeing you there and let’s hope for moderate weather. 

Jeffy Salt

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Last spring members visited Lesley Beazer’s orchard at Home Farm for a painting day. On Wednesday 7th September there will be an opportunity to revisit the orchard for another painting day this time in the autumn. The weather may be autumnal too!

Home Farm, Stoney Stratton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6EA
Kindly hosted by Lesley Beazer.
Bring lunch and usual materials

 A good turn out for our first Painting Day this year at a beautiful venue full of different features. Our thanks to the Drysdales who allowed us to sketch & paint in their grounds & for supplying coffee & cake! The old fruit trees provided shelter from sunshine & showers

  Fletcher Robinson and his wife Marie Helene were our generous and welcoming hosts to a beautiful, mild, sunny day in their home and garden with its mill house, river, trees and weir where we could wander and set ourselves up to produce masterpieces after meeting for coffee and lunch-time chat. Continue reading A Great Day Drawing and Painting at Lovington Mill →