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Introduction - Welcome to Warsash Art Group

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We are a friendly art group formed of mainly painters age, living in the area around the village of Warsash in southern Hampshire. New members age 18+y are always welcome.  Join Us Warsash Art Group (WAG for short) was founded in 1958 to encourage creativity and enjoyment through art. Our normal programme of activities includes tutored daytime classes and an annual exhibition in August. We have participated in some public events in the area such as Warsash Strawberry Fair and the Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Musuem.  This blog is an extension of our website, intended for longer pieces, particularly the news pages and excerpts from past newsletters.  This blog, the website and our social media presence are maintained by Joan Lee, the current Secretary of Warsash Art Group.  Contact Us  Website -  www.warsashartgroup.org.uk/index.php Our Facebook Group -  www.facebook.com/groups/782669058956129 Our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/WarsashArtGroup Instagram - @warsash_art_group
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Gallery of members' paintings and sketches at St. Mary's Warsash 2021

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2021 is the 150th anniversary of the consecration of St. Mary's Church Warsash, nextdoor to the hall where Warsash Art Group normally meet for first Thursday evening artist demonstrations and Tuesday classes.  Revd Nicky-Sue Terry, the joint vicar at St. Mary’s Warsash , has been delighted with the response from our members to paint and draw the church during this anniversary year. Some of us sketched in the churchyard in April and May. The front cover of the July edition of the   Warsash Parish News    featured the wonderful drawing Tina Shaw produced from her sketches; and August's cover has Joan Lee's mixed media painting of the cast iron lampost and lych gate (left), built up from her sketch in the churchyard. Printed copies of Warsash Parish News are available from Warsash One Stop-cum-Post Office for 45p each they and can  be downloaded from the St. Mary’s website if you register: https://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/parish-news/ There will be a flower festival in the chu
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Selection Warsash Art Group Members' Artwork 2020

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The video here is a slideshow of artwork created by Warsash Art Group members created in 2020. Featured artists in order of appearance: Rob Trent, Jan Milsom, Kay LePoidevin, Tony Ballingall, Brian Gray, Aniska Ballingall, Tina Shaw, Rachael Brown, Phil Rogers, Mike Payne, Micy Mays, Doreen Gregson, Ann Upfield and Joan Lee. Everything except the last picture was produced while the Group's normal  programme of events was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There's a larger portfolio on our website .  Image here: Rob Trent Pink Ferry  , oil. 
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