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Bridport Group News

The Bridport Art group began at the beginning of October 2016. We started the group surrounded by Ursula’s inspiring artwork. At 11am eight people arrived. We didn’t know who was more nervous, but with cups of coffee and tea, we introduced Conquest Art. Christine read Ursula’s poem about forgetting all your cares and immersing your ... Read more »

Australia Day!

After visiting the Royal Academy of Arts Australian Exhibition last year, Jeananne (volunteer) persuaded me to buy the book for our art group and it has proved an inspiration to several of our members and to me. Member, Sundhar, as you can see has produced his own version of one of the pictures and has ... Read more »

Inspired to discover her confidence…

After joining Conquest Art I felt inspired to do a practical based art course. This I completed through ‘London Art College’.  As I have an interest in art I wanted to gain a greater awareness of different art techniques and skills. Doing this course has improved my confidence and ability in using different mediums. Many ... Read more »

A member we sadly lost

It was with great sadness that we learnt that John Remnant passed away the week before Christmas. John, who was profoundly deaf, became a Conquest Art member about 16 years ago. His daughter-in-law Penny was a helper and suggested he joined. Over the years, John has enjoyed tackling all the subjects introduced to the group. ... Read more »

World Braille Day!

On 4th January – it’s World Braille Day. Our Worcester Park Group Member, Sean Stanley is blind. He has enjoyed trying a tactile approach to painting in an abstract stained glass style. He drew a free design on a canvas board, which Carole, the group leader, went over with ‘artificial lead’, thus creating raised lines ... Read more »

News from Our Worcester Park Group

On 5th July 2016, we opened a new Conquest Art Group in Worcester Park at St Mary’s Church, Cuddington.  We are a small, friendly group, and members and helpers have enjoyed getting to know each other while pursuing their individual artistic interests. Three of our members, Angela, Vedica and Jan are keen watercolourists and have ... Read more »

Reigate’s Open Morning

On Wednesday 28th September 2016 Reigate Park group held its annual Open Morning.  Our doors were opened to the public to meet the artists and view an impressive exhibition of their work. Visitors also enjoyed tea and cake and were able to buy greetings cards sporting wonderful artwork by the group. We were delighted to ... Read more »

Member we have sadly lost…

Stoneleigh group is missing one of our number, Richard, who died in September 2016.  Richard had been a Member at Stoneleigh since 2012  and despite our urgings, or perhaps because of them, he continued to paint his pictures his own way.  Richard came from “God’s own country” Yorkshire, and had a wonderful dry sense of ... Read more »

Embrace Art Exhibition

The Embrace Art Exhibition is a celebration of artwork by artists of all ages who have a disability or sensory impairment valuing the contribution they make to society. Our Godalming members participated in this event which was held at Holy Trinity and St Mary’s, Guildford from 6th to 15th September 2016.  As well as the ... Read more »

Missing a Formby Member…

Eileen was a member of the Formby Group for 10 years. During more recent years she had suffered some health issues which meant she could not always come but it was always a delight to see her when she did attend and we all realised what an effort it was for her on some days. ... Read more »