PAC Newsletter August 2024
Here is our Newsletter for August 2024
It must be said that the highlight of the last quarter has been the PAC Annual Exhibition.
There were more than 800 visitors with many complimentary comments on the variety and quality of the art work and clarity of the display. Sales were encouraging with 29 framed pieces and 10 unframed sold.
The Exhibition has made a healthy profit.
Many thanks to Helen Grainger Barnes and her team of helpers, including club members in putting everything together. Thanks to all the stewards and cashiers.
Here is our Newsletter for August 2024
It must be said that the highlight of the last quarter has been the PAC Annual Exhibition.
There were more than 800 visitors with many complimentary comments on the variety and quality of the art work and clarity of the display. Sales were encouraging with 29 framed pieces and 10 unframed sold.
The Exhibition has made a healthy profit.
Many thanks to Helen Grainger Barnes and her team of helpers, including club members in putting everything together. Thanks to all the stewards and cashiers.
There were new and old names in the Exhibition, adding to the variety of works displayed, keeping things fresh and exciting. We should never underestimate the talents that exists within the Club. We also hope to have attracted new members from some very interested visitors.
The vote for the favourite painting went to Mat Charmwood, for the 2nd year running, for the piece Forest Glow using spray paint and acrylic. Mat will retain the Rosebowl for 2024/2025.
I wonder if that is a medium that others might want to try?
Our new website is live. Lara has put in a tremendous amount of work to produce a clear, easy to navigate and fresh-looking website. Lara has requested all members to send in photos of finished pieces of work to be included in our Gallery section. Please do join in.
It has been significantly challenging to re-develop the website and we are now trying to form a link with our Facebook page, helping to ensure that we reach the best possible audience to appreciate our group.
Welcome to Inez Morse who has joined the Committee with responsibility for Workshops and Inez is currently working through a handover with Chis who will relinquish her duties at the end of the year.
Ideas from members on tutors and topics for workshops are always welcome, so please do not hesitate to get in touch.
The next Club night is a demo by the well renowned artist Ceri Allen.
Our November Club night will take the form of an open discussion between the Committee and Club members so please do put that date in your diary. Details of the evening will be issued well in advance.
John Temple continues to brave the weather with the Outdoor Painting sessions and Life is Eden is now all set to start again in October. Portrait Group sessions have been arranged by Maragret Jones for the Autumn at the Haydock Centre. 3pm to 5pm. £5 per session - Wednesdays 11th September, 9th October, 13th November,11th December. Margaret is looking for volunteers who will model for the group, this could be members, friends, or family.
The vote for the favourite painting went to Mat Charmwood, for the 2nd year running, for the piece Forest Glow using spray paint and acrylic. Mat will retain the Rosebowl for 2024/2025.
I wonder if that is a medium that others might want to try?
Our new website is live. Lara has put in a tremendous amount of work to produce a clear, easy to navigate and fresh-looking website. Lara has requested all members to send in photos of finished pieces of work to be included in our Gallery section. Please do join in.
It has been significantly challenging to re-develop the website and we are now trying to form a link with our Facebook page, helping to ensure that we reach the best possible audience to appreciate our group.
Welcome to Inez Morse who has joined the Committee with responsibility for Workshops and Inez is currently working through a handover with Chis who will relinquish her duties at the end of the year.
Ideas from members on tutors and topics for workshops are always welcome, so please do not hesitate to get in touch.
The next Club night is a demo by the well renowned artist Ceri Allen.
Our November Club night will take the form of an open discussion between the Committee and Club members so please do put that date in your diary. Details of the evening will be issued well in advance.
John Temple continues to brave the weather with the Outdoor Painting sessions and Life is Eden is now all set to start again in October. Portrait Group sessions have been arranged by Maragret Jones for the Autumn at the Haydock Centre. 3pm to 5pm. £5 per session - Wednesdays 11th September, 9th October, 13th November,11th December. Margaret is looking for volunteers who will model for the group, this could be members, friends, or family.
Lastly, we are introducing a taster session for those interested in ceramics. In affiliation with Potfest we are introducing Playing with Clay led by Geoff Cox, 18th October 2024, further details to follow.
‘After 50 years in partnership with clay I think we understand each other’s strengths and limitations. Together we start a journey, what happens along the way is a series of joint decisions. There is no preconceived destination the result is always a surprise.’ – Geoff Cox.
As always please do get in touch with any comments, ideas and suggestions - [email protected]
Gerard, Chairman
Left out to keep to 2 pages and for consideration later and by separate communication.
What’s on - where have you been?
Looking ahead
Committee and vacancies
Membership engagement – Club night November, details yet to agree
Taster sessions, Mentoring and coaching
Ceramics – 1st trial session being arranged
Photography
Plein air painting
Alliances incl
Mat C framing
MJ mountboard cutting service to Club members
Evan - PAC joined again – don’t know why we ever left
‘After 50 years in partnership with clay I think we understand each other’s strengths and limitations. Together we start a journey, what happens along the way is a series of joint decisions. There is no preconceived destination the result is always a surprise.’ – Geoff Cox.
As always please do get in touch with any comments, ideas and suggestions - [email protected]
Gerard, Chairman
Left out to keep to 2 pages and for consideration later and by separate communication.
What’s on - where have you been?
Looking ahead
Committee and vacancies
Membership engagement – Club night November, details yet to agree
Taster sessions, Mentoring and coaching
Ceramics – 1st trial session being arranged
Photography
Plein air painting
Alliances incl
Mat C framing
MJ mountboard cutting service to Club members
Evan - PAC joined again – don’t know why we ever left
