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   April 2026
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Dear Members,

We hope you all enjoyed the Easter Weekend and the mostly warm and sunny weather.
It felt a bit strange for the committee not having the responsibility of the exhibition to deal with and instead having the whole weekend free to enjoy.

In March David Morgan came to run a workshop in oils which was enjoyed by all those who attended – here are some comments and images from the day.

“A very good tutorial, please invite him again!”

“Inspirational session. Gave confidence to use oils without worrying.”

A revelation in painting technique. So enjoyable. He gave helpful lists and suggestions”

 On April 18th David Norman was booked to run a Watercolour Workshop.
Unfortunately David has had to cancel due to a medical issue. He had already planned the day
and hopes we can rebook at another time. 
Fortunately, our good friend and artist Michael Hill has stepped in to run the watercolour workshop.  Although Michael works primarily in acrylic now, he did in the past work in watercolour and often uses the same techniques with his acrylics.
He will be looking at David’s artwork to see what attendees will have been expecting and may base the day around what he sees.  

Note:
Unless you have advised us otherwise, all members already on the list for the David Norman workshop remain on the list for Michael Hill for the same date. 

Saturday May 16th Phil Creek –  Seascapes in Acrylic – (See attached poster)

Phil will spend the morning talking and demonstrating his way of working. Members will be encouraged to follow his lead to produce their own seascape over the course of the afternoon.

Here is an example of some of his artwork.

Early May Bank Holiday   –           2nd to 4th May        YAS Spring Art Exhibition & Sale
Noss Mayo Hall  (See attached poster)
You will have received an email from the art society on 25^th March giving details about the exhibition and the ‘Terms and Conditions’ for entering.
There is no selection process, and everyone is encouraged to enter something.

The entry form can be found on our website page. It needs to be completed and submitted by
18th April.  So, not long to go now!!

 As last year, Lin Forrester will be hoping to put the exhibition entries on our website gallery page, to advertise the exhibition and encourage people to come and view the exhibition over the weekend.
To do this she needs good jpeg photos of the paintings you will be entering (not browsers).
Remember to photograph your artwork before it is framed behind glass!
Please send them to lin.f@btinternet.com asap.
We look forward to seeing all your wonderful artwork and to another successful exhibition.
A poster is attached that you can print and/or send to family and friends giving the dates and times we are open.

Kind regards,

Sue Denny

YAS Secretary