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July 2026 Newsletter

Dear Members,

On Saturday July 18th Rebecca De Mendonca ran a very informative and enjoyable.

Pastel Landscape workshop. She started with a long demo and talked about working with soft pastels, her love of horses and painting landscapes. Members worked with references depicting Dartmoor scenes and trees. Here are some images from the day.

This was the last workshop before the programme starts again in Sept. I do not have confirmed details of the first workshop yet; however, we will let members know asap. I understand it should be either with Sally Fisher or Michael Hill. In October we have Hazel Hawkins running a drawing workshop on the 17th and the Pop-Up Sale on 25th. Further details and application form will be sent in early October.

Members might be interested in a 7-page article about Michael Hill in the September Issue of the ‘Leisure Painter & Artist’ Magazine, entitled ‘Creating Place in Semi-abstract landscapes.’

Exhibitions to visit over the summer
South Hams Arts Forum (SHAF) – Creative Passions Exhibition 2nd August – 14th August 10am to 4pm Thurlestone Parish Hall It will showcase the work of 24 talented local artists.

The Box has two exhibitions
20th June – 20th September 2026 – Echoes of Us It features works from the Government Art collection and local youth workshops focusing on belonging, memory, and connection.

4th July – 20th September Gillian Ayres (1930-2018) – ‘A Life in Colour
Gillian was one of the leading abstract painters and printmakers of her generation. She was shortlisted for the Turner Prize in 1989, elected to the Royal Academy in 1991, and appointed a CBE in 2011.

Both exhibitions are free. However, The Box suggest booking a time slot.

www.theboxplymouth.com

Have a wonderful summer.

Sue Denny

YAS Secretary