As I sit at my desk tapping keys, the Group’s Annual Exhibition has drawn to a close. Display boards etc all returned to the barn and tables to Conservative Club. Visitors commented on the quality and diversity of work in such a range of medium. This is most encouraging.

No doubt you would like to know result of Peoples Favourite Painting ….. of course you do!

On Tuesday 23rd September Group President Carole Massey will present trophy and prize to

Jo Jacobs for her mixed medium painting ‘Garden Gleanings’.

Joint runner ups were: Gillian Lait for her pastel painting ‘Barn Owl’

And Carole Massey for her acrylic painting ‘Summer Holidays’

Carole will present Gillian with a prize and as Chairman I will present Carole with her prize (of course!)

The Group’s Committee will be meeting late August to discuss any nips and tucks required for future exhibitions, in the meantime offer the following as Jim did end up needing to sort out 19 frames this year, the highest number yet despite including information in Exhibition Pack to help on framing and presenting work plus a list of suppliers.

• •  Eyelet fixings not accepted as tendency for work to tip forward changing its perspective
  •  Check cord tight as loose cording causes work to tip forward and again changes its perspective. (Tip – not sure work hangs ok then try on a wall at home, never fails!)
  • D rings – check screws sufficiently tight to keep fitting from moving and again causing loose cord
  •  Hang it fixings – check firm to avoid slippage (perhaps tape down to ensure firm)
  •  Picture wire not accepted – this does over time rot and break plus sharp ends causing injury.
•  To those members hanging work therefore –

• • Please use picture cord (not household string) which is much stronger (and friendly to members hanging work!)
  • Tape ends of picture cord to one side rather than in the middle to ensure will fit on hook
  • Tape back of framed work using framers tape. Masking tape not accepted as this peels off.

We do hope the above helps to ensure work which you have spent time and effort painting, drawing etc. is always presented at its best anywhere you wish to exhibit, not just Felixstowe Art Group.

As with any group activity volunteers are essential to bring success. So thank you to all who gave their time in any way to make 2025 another year Group were able to hold the exhibition as without you it would not happen. Which brings me to say –

2025 was the last exhibition for Liz D’arville as Exhibition Administrator and myself as Exhibition Admin Assistant, as we are standing down from these roles which we have held for a number of years. We now need a little flexibility in time in order to help a family member whose partner has Lupus which is increasing in pain, discomfort and general wellbeing.

We will certainly continue to help on the set up and clear down days.

Liz is working on a file setting out information on the role. This is something she did when standing down as Membership Secretary and Agnes found very helpful. So we do need to fill these two vacancies officially at the AGM April 2026

Felixstowe Heart in Art

16th and 17th August and 6th and 7th September

Although no members came forward wishing to exhibit on the stand we were offered, Tracy and Ruth will be there on Saturday 16th August and Saturday 6th September promoting the Group along with a display of their work. A sincere thanks to them both for giving their time this.

Art on the Prom

Sunday 7th September

Look out for various Group members who have their own stands, including Tracy and Ruth. I am sure they will be pleased to see you.

Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Tuesday evening meetings

Members £1 Visitors £2

Tuesday 9th September 7.30pm

Untutored work evening for members.

As members who came along to the meeting in July, the demonstration with Loretta did not take place and Jim kindly saved the day, along with good interaction with members with their own ideas etc. So do hope, working in preferred medium, you would like the opportunity to put into practice the hints and tips presented – and no doubt catch up on news etc after the August break from Tuesday evening meetings.

Tuesday 23rd September 7.30pm (Visitors welcome)

Carole Massey will be demonstrating ‘Creating atmospheric landscapes in soft pastels’

Carole, Group’s President, will announce her President’s challenge topic along with details of where to send etc. plus as said on page one of this newsletter, present Exhibition Favourite Painting trophy and prizes

Tuesday 14th October 7.30pm

Untutored work evening for members

Working in preferred medium, an opportunity to try hints and tips from Carole’s demonstration

Tuesday 28th October 7.30pm

Four Art Group members – Helen, Jim, Joanna and Tony, presenting a talk on their ‘Beginnings and progression in art’

Thursday art afternoons at Conservative Club 2.00-4.00pm

£2 per afternoon inclusive of refreshments

Unfortunately we once again find dates we are able to use room Group have already booked changed at short notice. You will have received a short message to advise that room can now be used on Thursday 14th and 21st August but not Thursday 28th August.

Please remember to use the side gate to avoid disturbing drinkers and the bridge club.

For those new to Felixstowe Art Group. members work on their own projects with help on hand from other members if needed. Magazines are available to use if perhaps you feel you would like inspiration to move forward with an idea.

Above all ……….

Enjoy creating !

Yvonne

Chairman