Our recent visit to Gorhambury house was a very pleasant way to spend a rainy morning in June.
After the surprisingly long drive to the front of the house, we were ushered into the entrance hall where even a visit to the wcs was an experience rarely encountered.
Vicountess Grimston then greeted us, and over tea, coffee and biscuits we learned about the history, renovations, and art works of the house.
October 3 to 16 Members' Art Exhibition: Painting the Light of Sorolla: We are pleased to offer this Members' Art Exhibition to be held in the Soler Blasco Archeological & Ethnological Museum in Old Town, Jávea. The theme is based on Joauquín Sorolla's 130-Year Anniverary of his time painting in Jávea. It is open to all Members.
Each year we run a season of 9 monthly lectures from September to May, and the topics and lecturers for the 2026/27 lecture season have now been finalised: details of each lecture can be found in the Events section of the website.
Two groups of Young Carers enjoyed Easter themed workshops at the Discover Bucks Museum on April 2nd. Local printmaker, Alexandra Buckle, demonstrated relief printing techniques using safe tools and then assisted the children with drawing, mixing paints and production. With extra volunteers to support them, the children enthusiastically produced several prints each. The morning session was for 7 to 9 years and the afternoon session up to age 11.
The North West Area of The Arts Society recently held a special interest day at Clitheroe Golf Club, with guest speaker Marc Allum, freelance art and antiques journalist and broadcaster. He is well known for his appearances on television and radio, and perhaps most recognisable for his role on Antiques Roadshow. Some may also recall his cat, “Minou”, who appears in the programme’s opening credits, almost knocking over a vase.
As you know, as part of our Community & Young Arts programme, we use the proceeds from our raffle to support different projects supporting arts in the community.
Art Bytes, works with schools to bring visual arts to pupils and students. For the second year running, we are supporting the Willows Primary School in Timperley.
