Our activities for 2025 are now available to view on our 'Meetings' Page. There are still a couple of things to clarify but the listing is 99% complete. Professional demonstrations, workshops run by members and optional themes are all locked in and loaded.
Saturday, 8 February 2025
Friday, 6 December 2024
Sad News
This morning we received news that Mike Ainsworth had passed away late Thursday evening. His family were with him. Mike had suffered some complications after successful radiotherapy for a recent cancer diagnosis. He had been a member of Leyland Artists for nearly eleven years and the groups treasurer since the restart after the Covid lock down. A role he had successfully taken on with enthusiasm. He will be greatly missed and we wish him God speed on his journey.
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Mike Ainsworth 1947 - 2024 |
Thursday, 5 December 2024
End of Year Party
Another years slips by at Leyland Artists but a good excuse for a party. The 5th of December was our last meeting this year due to the centre closing for refurbishment so everyone brought along something to eat and we celebrated another successful year for the group.
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Sue Redman - John Emmerton Trophy Winner |
Sue Redman won the John Emmerton Trophy for her entry in the end of year competition. Sadly Mike Ainsworth, last years winner, was not well enough to attend to present the trophy but that can be given to Sue after the Christmas break.
Despite the Mountains theme having to finish early five entries were presented for display. More will be presented here in the new year as they are completed. Click an image for a larger picture.
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Anne's Watercolour Texture Workshop
A brilliant evening last Thursday (21st Nov) as Anne delivered her Watercolour Texture workshop. She provided a wide range of materials to use from sponges to cling film and nearly everyone had a go. Her handout contained many examples of watercolour techniques including wet into wet, wet into dry, splattering, masking and giving it some stick with sandpaper! At the end of the evening a lot of varied pieces were presented for display.
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Thursday, 14 November 2024
Poppy Theme
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
John Emmerton 1924-2014
Friday, 8 November 2024
Day of the Dead Theme
The 'Flowery Skull' theme was chosen to recognise The Day of the Dead. The finish date was the 7th November 2024 and these are the pieces presented by our members. More will be added as they come in.
The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, though other days, such as October 31st or November 6th may be included depending on the locality. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember amusing events and anecdotes about the departed. It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage. Some argue that there are Indigenous Mexican or ancient Aztec influences that account for the custom, and it has become a way to remember those forebears of Mexican culture. The Day of the Dead is largely seen as having a festive characteristic.
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Monday, 4 November 2024
Chorley Exhibiton 2024
Our exhibition at Chorley Library is now on display and will run until mid December. Great to see works from some of our newer members included in the 38 paintings in the exhibition. [CLICK HERE] for Library opening times and directions.
Chorley Library, Union Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1EB
Click an image for a larger view. Photo credits: Julie Searing, Paul Stanley.
Friday, 25 October 2024
Publicity Material
Our leaflets and posters have been updated with the latest details including a QR code leading to our website and all our social media streams (Facebook, blogger, Instagram and YouTube). This material is designed not only to encourage new membership but to publicise and raise awareness of the group which, hopefully, will lead to new exhibition spaces and cultural exchange. Just the laminated signs are to be used for exhibitions outside our catchment area so as not to needlessly waste the leaflets and bookmarks but all three will be used for local venues where we have a greater chance of picking up new members.