February Newsletter 2025

Dear Artist,

February, the month of love, brings with it the promise of spring. Have you spotted the first

signs—snowdrops and primroses? Are you capturing their beauty on canvas, or are you braving

the cold for some plein-air painting?

Whether you're creating from the warmth of home (cuppa and blanket included) or venturing

outside for inspiration, we’re sending you creativity, encouragement, and some important updates!

WHAT HAPPENED IN JANUARY

We started the year with an inspiring event!

On Saturday, 25th January, we had the pleasure of welcoming forty members and guests to Roger Dellar's oil painting demonstration.

Roger painted an evocative and vibrant street

scene, taking us step by step through its

development. He gave us comprehensive and

detailed explanations of so many aspects of his

painting process: including composition,

perspective, palette, colour and tone to name a

few. He talked of how he aims to take the

viewer through a focal journey through his

paintings.

The attendees all thoroughly enjoyed the

session and found it very worthwhile -

feedback was hugely positive!

Thank you to Roger and to everyone who

attended. We look forward to seeing you next

time!

Dear Artist,

February, the month of love, brings with it the promise of spring. Have you spotted the first

signs—snowdrops and primroses? Are you capturing their beauty on canvas, or are you braving

the cold for some plein-air painting?

Whether you're creating from the warmth of home (cuppa and blanket included) or venturing

outside for inspiration, we’re sending you creativity, encouragement, and some important

updates!

February 2025

WHAT COMING

ANNUAL SUMMER EXHIBITION 2025

We have big news to share for the year ahead: we have a confirmed date for our much-anticipated Summer Exhibition!

Exhibition Dates: 2nd – 10th of August 2025

Private View: 1st of August 2025 ( evening).

New Venue: Merrow St. John’s Centre 222 Epsom Road, Guildford GU4 7AA

After much discussion and careful consideration, the committee has decided to move from Shalford Village Hall to Merrow St John’s Centre. We’re excited about this new space because it has recently been renovated, has plenty of natural light, and we believe it will be a great move for the Summer Exhibition.The new venue moves us closer to Guildford and is in a very well-connected spot—with free parking just 200m away—and it will help us gain higher visibility (we’re already planning eye-catching banners and A A signs!).Overall, it is a more cost-effective venue, and we are dedicated to making this year's Summer Exhibition a very enjoyable and successful event.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ART GROUP IN COMPTON

One of our members, Sheila Corby, is looking for people interested in working with her in a barn at Compton. She has hired this space for four hours on Wednesday afternoons.It is a non-tutored session—just an opportunity to share the very reasonable rent with some of you while working in a light, airy space with tea, coffee, and parking available outside.If interested, please contact Sheila at 07814 364305 or sheilajcorby@hotmail.co.uk.

100 YEARS OF GAS - CELEBRATIONS PLANS

We’re also thrilled to announce that we are planning a big summer party to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Society! Behind the scenes, we’re working hard to put together something truly special, and we’d love to hear your ideas.Have any suggestions? Let us know!We can’t wait to share this exciting year with you. Stay inspired, stay creative, and see you soon!

Warm wishes,

The GAS Committee