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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 »

Life After Stroke Awards 2016

Formby Group Member, Barry Parkinson was nominated this year for a Creative Arts Award, part of ‘The Life After Stroke Awards 2016’. The Stroke Association hosts these awards every year to recognise the achievements of everyone affected by stroke. They celebrate stroke survivors for showing tremendous spirit and determination after their stroke. This award is ... 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 »

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 »

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 »

A Journey with Barbara Lewis

Our group meets at Carshalton Beeches Baptist Church and we are so fortunate to meet in a building which was designed for easy access for people with disabilities. We also have a most dedicated and skilful group of volunteers, all of whom are artists in their own right. This means we are ideally placed to ... Read more »

Lack of confidence to radiant face

The Gibson Award was set up at the request of Gladys Gibson who made provision for an annual trophy to go to the member who has shown particular achievement during the year. This year Janet Cozens from the Godalming Group was nominated for the award. Janet could not attend the AGM so Lady Shepperd and ... Read more »

And the prize goes to…

At the Annual General Meeting each year our Patron, Lady Shepperd, sponsors an exhibition of artwork by Members. The theme is set by Lady Shepperd and is open to all interpretations and types of media. All items are displayed at the AGM at which time a selection and awards of first, second, and third prizes ... Read more »