PIRBRIGHT ART CLUB was started in 1999 by art tutor Maggie
Read, as a way of continuing art sessions for her students during the long
breaks between Adult Education terms. Since then, it has developed
into a thriving and successful club with a reputation for excellence
in the presentation and quality of work on show at it's exhibitions.
News
Dates for 2012 :
Railings Exhibition - Saturday July 28th
Annual Exhibition - Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December
Our 2011 Annual Exhibition was held on December 3rd and 4th at the Lord Pirbright's Hall, Pirbright, Surrey. The exhibition was very successful and a large number of paintings and mounts were sold.
Maggie Read (www.maggieread.co.uk) took part in the 2011 Surrey Artists Open Studios event. This event allowed visitors to gain an insight into the working practices of various Surrey artists through visiting their studios, viewing finished work and having the chance to discuss the artist's techniques used in their creative processes. Maggie's studio is located at The Mayford Centre, Smart's Heath Road, Woking. For further information see the Surrey Artists Open Studios web-site.
News from David Drury that his print of Windsor Castle is being used by the Canadian History Channel as a backdrop to one of its productions.
David Harmer is running a solo exhibition at the Guildford Institute from 25th June until 13th July entitled "Diversity in Watercolour". For further details see the Guildford Institute web-site.
Read Carol Norris's account of her visit to Edinburgh in our Activities page. Carol talks about the stunning art displays to be found in Scotland's capital.
Former member Sally Pond is showing her work at two exhibitions in the next few weeks. The first is in Farnham at "Life, The Gallery" The exhibition runs from 28th April-20th May. The second is in London at 54 The Gallery, Shepherd Market, Mayfair and runs from 14th - 20th May. Go to www.amicusbotanicus.com for details.
The 2011 winner of the Pirbright Art Club's "Most Improved Artist" was Frank Fuller, who received his award (pictured left) from Maggie Read at the Club's 2011 December Social. Frank has been with the Club for 4 years. The award was introduced in 2004 in memory of Maureen Green, a founder member.
Dates for 2012 :
Railings Exhibition - Saturday July 28th
Annual Exhibition - Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December
Our 2011 Annual Exhibition was held on December 3rd and 4th at the Lord Pirbright's Hall, Pirbright, Surrey. The exhibition was very successful and a large number of paintings and mounts were sold.
Maggie Read (www.maggieread.co.uk) took part in the 2011 Surrey Artists Open Studios event. This event allowed visitors to gain an insight into the working practices of various Surrey artists through visiting their studios, viewing finished work and having the chance to discuss the artist's techniques used in their creative processes. Maggie's studio is located at The Mayford Centre, Smart's Heath Road, Woking. For further information see the Surrey Artists Open Studios web-site.
News from David Drury that his print of Windsor Castle is being used by the Canadian History Channel as a backdrop to one of its productions.
David Harmer is running a solo exhibition at the Guildford Institute from 25th June until 13th July entitled "Diversity in Watercolour". For further details see the Guildford Institute web-site.
Read Carol Norris's account of her visit to Edinburgh in our Activities page. Carol talks about the stunning art displays to be found in Scotland's capital.
Former member Sally Pond is showing her work at two exhibitions in the next few weeks. The first is in Farnham at "Life, The Gallery" The exhibition runs from 28th April-20th May. The second is in London at 54 The Gallery, Shepherd Market, Mayfair and runs from 14th - 20th May. Go to www.amicusbotanicus.com for details.
The 2011 winner of the Pirbright Art Club's "Most Improved Artist" was Frank Fuller, who received his award (pictured left) from Maggie Read at the Club's 2011 December Social. Frank has been with the Club for 4 years. The award was introduced in 2004 in memory of Maureen Green, a founder member.