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The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 19th Anniversary Exhibition at Cradley Village Hall on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th October 2021.
We did not hold a Preview Evening for members of the Parish Hall Committee and other local dignitaries and friends because sadly the Covid restrictions made it too difficult to arrange.
However, we had our exhibition despite Covid. We all painted something thanks to the encouragement of Margaret White with her monthly Lockdown challenges by e-mail and Margaret Cross managing the Art Group web site where images of paintings were posted. So notwithstanding missing last year’s Anniversary Exhibition we had enough paintings to hold this year’s exhibition. We had nearly 90 visitors over the two days coming to Cradley to see our work; not bad considering all things. There was a continuous happy buzz throughout especially on the Sunday afternoon. No bacon butties though, just tea/coffee and cakes/biscuits provided by members.
The “poll” for “the picture you liked best” again aroused interest among the artists and public alike! As ever, it was not meant to be a vote for the “best picture” but rather the “favourite picture.” Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were counted. The “contest” was again very close. This year David Partington’s Packhorse Bridge won. There was a three way tie for second place: Wend Britton’s Mabel, Liz Symonds Still Life and Carole MacIntyre’s Hutton-le-Hole. Great stuff! Well done, all of you!
We had 50 plus pictures on display this year; down on the last exhibition but up on quality! “The standard of work is high” was a repeated comment. As I say each year, it just gets better and better! No sign of it slowing down.
The average attendance at our art sessions is around 12 to 14 – a comfortable and happy roomful. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. A number of newcomers have joined us; fresh blood providing a challenge and a stimulus. Carole is one of the newcomers and is making an impact already! If you would like to join us, you will be made very welcome. Come along to a session at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd or 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2 – 4 pm and see what fun it is!
WJC
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The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 17th Anniversary Exhibition at Mathon Parish Hall on Saturday, 19th and Sunday, 20th October 2019.
We did not hold a Preview Evening for members of the Parish Hall Committee and other local dignitaries and friends. Instead, as last year, we had an Arty Party on the Saturday evening for the Group members and invited guests from the Parish and outside. Sadly only a few of theguests turned up. (We will have to rethink our policy on invitations for future exhibitions.) Margaret Ainscough served up a marvelous buffet and, with the wine, the party was a great success It was a truly happy occasion – an opportunity to chat and enjoy each other’s company … and the paintings.
This year the weather was so so but that didn’t stop some 130 visitors over the two days coming to Mathon to see our work. There was a continuous happy buzz throughout especially on the Sunday afternoon. Bacon butties were again provided by a roster of members and the cakes came from Margaret Ainscough.
The "poll" for "the picture you liked best" again aroused intrigue and excitement among the artists and public alike! As ever, it was not meant to be a vote for the "best picture" but rather the "favourite picture." Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were counted. There was a lot of interest and the "contest" was again very close. This year Mary Vivian’s delightful Pond at Castlemorton, a picture in our calendar, won. There was a tie for second place. Joy Perkins’ majestic Prince at Work drew with Barbara Hilton’s Sea Loch, Eribole. Wintry Malverns by David Partington was third. Great stuff! Well done, all of you!
We had 70 plus pictures on display this year. "The standard of work is high" was a repeated comment. As I say each year, it just gets better and better! No sign of it slowing down.
The average attendance at sessions stays at around 12 to 14 – a comfortable and happy roomful. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. A number of newcomers have joined us; fresh blood providing a challenge and a stimulus. If you would like to join us, you will be made very welcome. Come along to a session at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2 – 4 pm and see what fun it is! WJC
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Our Sixteenth Anniversary Art Exhibition at Cradley Village Hall brought many visitors (130) to see over seventy paintings by members (16) of the Art Group.
On Saturday evening our Arty Party welcomed guests to view the paintings and have drinks and snacks, and a good time was had by all.
As a group we have had a very successful year both artistically and socially, and we look forward to developing further, inviting artists to give demonstrations, and welcoming more members to the Group in the coming year.
Our invitation to each visitor to select and note down their favourite picture also went ahead as usual, and first place was jointly won by Barbara Hilton with her picture entitled Milford Sound, New Zealand, and Maureen Scott with her picture entitled African Lady, II. Maureen’s painting entitled African Lady I claimed the third place.
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The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 15th Anniversary Exhibition at Storridge Village Hall on Saturday, 14th and Sunday, 15th October 2017.
On the Friday night there was our usual Preview Evening to which we had invited members of the Parish Hall Committee and other local dignitaries and friends. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a happy occasion – a chance to chat and enjoy each other’s company and the paintings. This year it was well attended by guests and club members. It was a very pleasant evening.
This year the weather was good and we had over 100 visitors over the two days. There was a continual happy buzz throughout. Bacon butties were again provided by a roster of members and the cakes came from Margaret White. The "poll" for "the picture you liked best" again aroused intrigue and excitement among the artists and public alike! As ever, it was not meant to be a vote for the "best picture" but rather the "favourite picture." Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were counted. There was a lot of interest and the "contest" was again very close. This year Joy Perkins "Misty" – an endearing portrait of Misty, a Westie – won. Mary Vivian’s evocative "Walk in the Snow", a picture in our calendar, was second. Diane Poole’s atmospheric "Solva harbour" and Mary Vivian’s (again!) pen and ink drawing of Montreux tied for third place. Great stuff! Well done, all of you!
We had 80 plus pictures on display, a record, I think. "The standard of work is high" was a repeated comment. As I say each year, it just gets better and better! No sign of it slowing down.
The average attendance at sessions stays at around 12 to 14 – a comfortable and happy roomful. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. A number of newcomers have joined us; fresh blood providing a challenge and a stimulus. If you would like to join us, you will be made very welcome. Come along to a session at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2 – 4 pm and see what fun it is!
WJC
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The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 14th Anniversary Exhibition at Mathon Parish Hall on Saturday, 22nd and Sunday, 23rd October 2016.
On the Friday night there was our usual Preview Evening to which we had invited members of the Parish Hall Committee and other local dignitaries and friends. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a happy occasion – a chance to chat and enjoy each other’s company and the paintings. Disappointingly, it was not as well attended by guests or club members as we would have hoped. Nevertheless it was a very pleasant evening.
This year the weather was good and we had around 160 visitors over the two days. There was a continual happy buzz throughout. Bacon butties were again provided by a roster of members and the cakes came from Margaret White. The "poll" for "the picture you liked best" again aroused intrigue and excitement among the artists and public alike! As before, it was not meant to be a vote for the "best picture" but rather the "favourite picture." Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were counted. There was a lot of interest and the "contest" was again closely fought. This year Diane Poole’s "Poppies" – a charming picture in her characteristic style of a field of poppies – won. Mary Vivian’s delightful portrait of her dog and Frank Rabin’s winter landscape "Off to Work" tied for second place. A very evenly divided contest showing how good all the paintings were. Well done, all of you!
We had 55 pictures on display, three less than last year. "The standard of work is high" was a repeated comment. As I say each year, it just gets better and better! No sign of it slowing down.
The average attendance at sessions stays at around 12 to 14 – a comfortable and happy roomful. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. A number of newcomers have joined us; fresh blood providing a challenge and a stimulus. If you would like to join us, you will be made very welcome. Come along to a session at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2 – 4 pm and see what fun it is!
WJC
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The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 13th Anniversary Exhibition at Cradley Village Hall on Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th October 2015.
On the Friday night there was our usual Preview Evening to which we had invited members of the Parish Hall Committee, the Rector and other local dignitaries and friends. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a happy occasion – a chance to chat and enjoy each other’s company and the paintings. It was a very pleasant evening. We actually sold a number of paintings, something almost unheard of at previous previews!
This year the weather was good and we had around over 150 visitors. There was a continual happy buzz throughout. This year bacon butties were provided by a roster of members and the cakes came from Margaret White. The "poll" for "the picture you liked best" again aroused intrigue and excitement among the artists and public alike! As before, it was not meant to be a vote for the "best picture" but rather the "favourite picture." Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were counted. There was a lot of interest and the "contest" was again closely fought with no outright "winner". This year Maureen Scott’s "Fox in a Dustbin" – a charming picture of a fox scavenging tied with Wendy Britton's Jack at Night, a striking and delightful horses head starkly silhouetted on a black background. Diane Poole and Liz Symonds tied for second place. A very evenly divided contest showing how good all the paintings were. Well done, all of you!
We had 58 pictures on display, three more than last year. "The standard of work is high" was a repeated comment. Like I said last year, it just gets better and better! No sign of it slowing down.
We have held a couple of tutorials/workshops this year and they were enjoyed by all. The weather was kinder and we held outdoor sessions on the non-meeting Wednesdays. The average attendance at sessions stays around 14 – a comfortable and happy roomful. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. A number of newcomers have joined us; fresh blood providing a challenge and a stimulus. If you would like to join us, you will be made very welcome. Come along to a session at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2 – 4 pm.
WJC
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| 01 - Wendy Britton - Eventing - Coloured Pencil |  |
| 02 - Wendy Britton - March Hares - Pastel |  |
| 03 - Wendy Britton - Derek - Pastel |  |
| 04 - Wendy Britton - Jack at Night - Pastel |  |
| 05 - Wendy Britton - What Abou Me - Pastel |  |
| 06 - Wendy Britton - Wild Stallion - Coloured Pencil |  |
| 07 - Wendy Britton - Dance - Coloured Pencil |  |
| 08 - Ian Chadwick - Bumpy Lane - Acrylic (2) | .JPG) |
| 09 - Ian Chadwick - Ram - Acrylic |  |
| 10 - Ian Chadwick - Cruising Down River - Acrylic (2) | .JPG) |
| 11 - Ian Chadwick - Three Trees - Acrylic (2) | .JPG) |
| 12 - Ian Chadwick - In the Dales - Acrylic (2) | .JPG) |
| 13 - Ian Chadwick - Pound Bridge - Acrylic |  |
| 14 - Ian Chadwick - Bredwardine Bridge - Acrylic |  |
| 15 - Margaret Cross - Mount Cook, NZ - Watercolour |  |
| 16 - Bill Crouch - Tony - Pastel (2) | .JPG) |
| 17 - June Cutler - Autumn Fruits - Watercolour |  |
| 18 - June Cutler - Autumn Leaves - Watercolour |  |
| 19 - June Cutler - Spider's Lair - Watercolour (2) | .JPG) |
| 20 - Barbara Hilton - St Mary's IOS - Watercolour |  |
| 21 - Barbara Hilton - St Agnes 1 - Watercolour (2) | .JPG) |
| 22 - Barbara Hilton - Bardsey Island - Watercolour |  |
| 23 - Barbara Hilton - Old Bridge, Italy - Watercolour |  |
| 24 - Barbara Hilton - Brecon Beacons - Watercolour (2) | .JPG){kind=tracking} |
| 25 - Barbara Hilton - North Tasmania - Watercolour (2) | .JPG) |
| 26 - Doreen McKerracher - Tintern Abbey - Oil |  |
| 27 - Doreen McKerracher - Welsh Scene - Oil |  |
| 28 - Diane Poole - Autumn - Watercolour |  |
| 29 - Diane Poole - Malvern Hills from The Ridgeway - Waterco |  |
| 30 - Diane Poole - Forever Friends - Watercolour |  |
| 31 - Diane Poole - Daffodils - Acrylic |  |
| 32 - Diane Poole - Towards West Malvern - Watercolour |  |
| 33 - Diane Poole - Old Barns - Watercolour |  |
| 34 - Diane Poole - Sambucus Nigra - Watercolour |  |
| 35 - Frank Rabin - Sunrise - Acrylic |  |
| 36 - Frank Rabin - Robin Hood Bay - Acrylic |  |
| 37 - mFrank Rabin - Coastal Village - Acrylic |  |
| 38 - Frank Rabin - Forest View - Acrylic |  |
| 39 - Frank Rabin - Scottish Loch - Acrylic |  |
| 40 - Frank Rabin - Reflections - Acrylic |  |
| 41 - Maureen Scott - Fox on Bin - Watercolour |  |
| 42 - Liz Simmonds - At The Market - Mixed Media |  |
| 43 - Liz Simmonds - Owl, orTree - Acrylic |  |
| 44 - Liz Simmonds - Summer Hills - Mixed Media |  |
| 45 - Liz 45 - Simmonds - Evening Beach - Watercolour |  |
| 46 - Liz Simmonds - Gardens Hotel - Pen and Wash |  |
| 47 - Liz Simmonds - The Old Olive Tree - Pen and wash |  |
| 48 - Liz Simmonds - On The Beach - Mixed Media |  |
| 49 - Mary Vivian - Colwall to West Malvern - Watercolour |  |
| 50 - Mary Vivian - Winter Morning West Malvern - Watercolour |  |
| 51 - Mary Vivian - View from Hadrian's Wall - Watercolour |  |
| 52 - Mary Vivian - Towards North Hill - Watercolour |  |
| 53 - Mary Vivian - Ballet - Watercolour |  |
| 54 - Margaret White - Breakwater - Mixed Media |  |
| 55 - Margaret White - Evening Light - Oil Morecome Bay |  |
| 56 - Margaret White - We're Being Watched! - Oil |  |
| 57 - Barbara Hilton - St Agnes IOS - Watercolour |  |
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The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 12th Anniversary Exhibition at Storridge Village Hall on Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th October 2014.
On the Friday night there was our usual Preview Evening to which we had invited members of the Parish Hall Committee, the Rector and other local dignitaries and friends. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a happy occasion – a chance to chat and enjoy each other’s company and the paintings. It was a very pleasant evening.
This year the weather was good and we had around an encouraging 170 visitors. There was a continual happy buzz throughout. It was helped along by Bill and Maureen’s bacon sandwiches and Margaret Ainscough’s cakes. The "poll" for "the picture you liked best" again aroused intrigue and excitement among the artists and public alike! As before, it was not meant to be a vote for the "best picture" but rather the "favourite picture." Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were counted and a "winner" was found. There was a lot of interest and the "contest" was again closely fought. This year Maureen Scott’s Kurdish Chieftain – a marvelously detailed and expressive portrait - got the most votes with Diane Poole’s lovely and colourful collage, The Malverns from Chockbury Lane, second. Barbara Hilton came third again with her charming beach scene, Dervaig Mull. Well done all of you!
This year the refreshments, tea, coffee and cakes and the aforesaid traditional bacon butties, went down well. We had 55 pictures on display, one more than last year. "The standard of work is high" was a repeated comment nevertheless. It just gets better and better!
2014 being the anniversary of the beginning of the First World War the group did another Big Picture. Bill Scott painted moving watercolour depicting symbols of the 3 villages surrounding bright red poppies. This picture was divided into 24 sections and individual members of the group were given a section to paint in acrylics, without conferring, on a canvas which measured 40x50 cm. This meant each artist made their own interpretation of the section (colour, position,etc). They were out of their comfort zone working in a medium strange to most of us. A mighty challenge which has resulted in a huge picture of some 2x3 metres! We hope to display it in Cradley Church this Remembrance week and of course to re-erect it on other suitable occasions annotated with the names of the fallen from the 3 Villages added.
We’ve haven’t held any tutorials this year and that is something to think about for the coming year. The weather was kinder and we held outdoor sessions on the non-meeting Wednesdays. The average attendance at sessions stays around 14 – 15 – a comfortable and happy roomful. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. If you would like to join us, and you will be made very welcome if you do. Come along to a session at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2 – 4 pm.
WJC
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| 01 - Pond - Pencil - Margy Brace |  |
| 02 - Derelict - Pencil - Margy Brace |  |
| 03 - Flamingo - Coloured Pencil - Wendy Britton |  |
| 04 - Happy Horse - Pastel - Wendy Britton |  |
| 05 - Heron - Pastel - Wendy Britton |  |
| 06 - Indie - Pastel - Wendy Britton |  |
| 07 - In Thought - Coloured Pencil - Wendy Britton |  |
| 08 - Jess - Coloured Pencil - Wendy Britton |  |
| 09 - The Archway - Watercolour - Ian Chadwick |  |
| 10 - Mathon Church - Watercolour - Margaret Crouch |  |
| 11 - Frozen Pond - Watercolour - Margaret Crouch |  |
| 12 - Sunflowers - Acrylic - Bill Crouch |  |
| 13 - A Swan - Watercolour - June Cutler |  |
| 14 - An English Rose - Watercolour - June Cutler |  |
| 15 - Mathon Track - Watercolour - June Cutler |  |
| 16 - An Old Door - Watercolour - June Cutler |  |
| 17 - Estuary, West Wales - Watercolour - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 18 - Dervaig, Mull - Watercolour - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 19 - Herefordshire Barns - Watercolour - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 20 - Much Marcle - Watercolour - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 21 - Autumn Walk - Watercolour - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 22 - Devon Cove - Watercolour - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 23 - Lake District Scene - Pastel - Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 24 - Lower Brockhampton - Watercolour - Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 25 - Lake District Scene 2 - Pastel - Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 26 - On the Malvern Hills - Watercolour - David Partington |  |
| 27 - Cradley Church - Watercolour - David Partington |  |
| 28 - Malverns from Chockbury Lane - Mixed M - Diane Poole |  |
| 29 - Clown - Mixed Media - Diane Poole |  |
| 30 - Echinaceas - Watercolour - Diane Poole |  |
| 31 - Cyclamen - Watercolour - Diane Poole |  |
| 32 - Old School House, Mathon - Watercolour - Diane Poole |  |
| 33 - Mountain Biking - Mixed Media - Diane Poole |  |
| 34 - Swing Three - Watercolour - Diane Poole |  |
| 35 - Swing One - Watercolour - Diane Poole |  |
| 36 - Swing Two - Watercolour - Diane poole |  |
| 37 - Kite Runners - Watercolour - Diane Poole |  |
| 38 - Poppy Field - Acrylic - Frank Rabin |  |
| 39 - Nude - Acrylic - Frank Rabin |  |
| 41 - Buttercups - Acrylic - Frank Rabin |  |
| 42 - Sunflowers - Acrylic - Frank Rabin |  |
| 43 - Indian Lady - Acrylic - Frank Rabin |  |
| 44 - Kurdish Chieftain - Watercolour - Maureen Scott |  |
| 45 - Guard to the Emir - Watercolour - Maureen Scott |  |
| 47 - River Strat, Nr. Bude - Waterciolour - William Scott |  |
| 47 - Walking - Watercolour - Liz Symonds |  |
| 48 - Summer Hills - Mixed Media - Liz Symonds |  |
| 49 - On the way up - Watercolour - Liz Symonds |  |
| 50 - Clover Mill - Watercolour - Mary Vivian |  |
| 51 - Evening over Hay Bluff - Wc Pencils - Mary Vivian |  |
| 52 - Best Buddies - Wc Pencil - Mary Vivian |  |
| 53 - West Malvern Sunset - Wc Pencil - Mary Vivian |  |
| 54 - Apple Blossom - Oil - Margaret White |  |
| 55 - Lake Autumn in thr Lakes - Charcoal & wash - Margaret W |  |
| 56 - St.Ives - Watercolour - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 57 - Still Life - Pastel - Ian Chadwick |  |
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The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 11th Anniversary Exhibition at Mathon Parish Hall on Saturday, 12th and Sunday, 13th October 2013.
On the Friday night there was our usual Preview Evening to which we had invited members of the Parish Hall Committee, the Rector and other local dignitaries and friends. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a happy occasion – a chance to chat and enjoy each other’s company. There was a lively buzz and it was a pleasant evening.
This year the weather was not good. In fact it was diabolical. Perhaps that was why the numbers were down on previous years. We had about 80 through the doors over the two days and we were grateful to them for braving the rain and wind. Picture sales were down or even non-existent – but that’s not what it’s about (is it?). A new venture was the calendar comprising 12 paintings by members of the group. It was popular and sold quickly.
A few copies remain. The "poll" for "the picture you liked best" again aroused intrigue and excitement and that was just among the artists! As before, it was not meant to be a vote for the "best picture" but rather the "favourite picture." Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were sorted and a "winner" was found. There was a lot of interest and the "contest" was closely fought. This year David Partington’s "Pioneers" – an amazing monocolour of early mountaineers - got the most votes with Mary Vivian’s lovely watercolour of Cradley Village Hall second. Barbara Hilton’s atmospheric watercolour of Ross over the River was third. Well done!
This year the refreshments, tea, coffee and cakes and the traditional bacon butties went down well with the 80 or so who came to see us. We had 54 pictures on display, fewer than last year. That the standard of work was high was a repeated comment. We all certainly seem to have come on.
Mathon Parish Hall is a splendid venue to show off our work and it was a fine display in a lovely setting.
We’ve haven’t held any tutorials this year and that is something to think about for the coming year. The weather restricted painting outside early in the summer but we have had a couple of sessions outdoors on the non-meeting Wednesdays. The average attendance at sessions is around 14 – 15 – a comfortable and happy roomful. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. If you would like to join us, and you will be made very welcome if you do. Come along to a meeting at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
WJC
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| 01 - Wendy Britton - 'Sparky' |  |
| 02 - Wendy Britton - 'Old Blue Eyes' |  |
| 03 - Wendy Britton - 'Bouncer' |  |
| 04 - Margaret Crouch - 'Surreal Landscape' |  |
| 05 - Bill Crouch - 'Abstract 1' |  |
| 06 - Bill Crouch - 'Fruit Bowl' |  |
| 07 - Bill Crouch - 'Mathon' |  |
| 08 - Bill Crouch - 'Abstract 2' |  |
| 09 - Bill Crouch - 'Mathon in Winter' |  |
| 10 - June Cutler - 'The Catch' |  |
| 11 - June Cutler - 'Dandelion Head' |  |
| 12 - June Cutler - 'A Winter's Scene' |  |
| 13 - June Cutler - 'Cyclamen' |  |
| 14 - Tessa Davies - 'The Purple Petticoat' |  |
| 15 - Tessa Davies - 'Cute Hare' |  |
| 16 - Tessa Davies - 'Miss Attitude' |  |
| 17 - Tessa Davies - 'Swanning Around' |  |
| 18 - Diedre Drake - 'Black Parrot Tulip' |  |
| 19 - Diedre Drake - 'Autumn Light' |  |
| 20 - Diedre Drake - 'Perfect Poise' |  |
| 21 - Barbara Hilton - 'Loch Linnhe |  |
| 22 - Barbara Hilton - 'Winter Walk' |  |
| 23 - Barbara Hilton - 'Pastoral Herefordshire' |  |
| 24 - Barbara Hilton - 'Ross-on-Wye in Mist' |  |
| 25 - Barbara Hilton - 'Hebridean Fishing Village' |  |
| 26 - Barbara Hilton - 'Autumn' |  |
| 27 - D McKerracher - 'Cornish Scene' |  |
| 28 - David Partington - 'Special Moments' |  |
| 29 - David Partington - 'Pioneers' |  |
| 30 - David Partington - 'Herdwicks at Home' |  |
| 31 - David Partington - 'Old Country, Mathon' |  |
| 32 - Diane Poole - 'Primroses |  |
| 33 - Diane Poole - 'Autumn Fruits' |  |
| 34 - Diane Poole - 'Look! There they are' |  |
| 35 - Diane Poole - 'Dead Oak' |  |
| 36 - Diane Poole - 'Towards British Camp' |  |
| 37 - Diane Poole - 'Evening Stroll' |  |
| 38 - Diane Poole - 'Rock Pool' |  |
| 39 - Diane Poole - 'Tango' |  |
| 40 - Frank Rabin - Fishermen's Wharf' |  |
| 41 - Frank Rabin - 'Quayside' |  |
| 42 - Frank Rabin - 'Fisherman's Cottages' |  |
| 43 - Frank Rabin - 'North Wales' |  |
| 44 - Liz Symonds - 'Peralta, Tuscany' |  |
| 45 - Liz Symonds - 'View from Peralta, Tuscany' |  |
| 46 - Liz Symonds - 'Sunrise over the Hills' |  |
| 47 - LIz Symonds - 'Italian Baskets' |  |
| 48 - Mary Vivian - 'Winter Tree' |  |
| 49 - Mary Vivian - 'Autumn Leaves' |  |
| 50 - Mary Vivian - 'Cradley Village Hall' |  |
| 51 - Mary Vivian - 'Mathon Church' |  |
| 52 - Mary Vivian - 'Winter Light' |  |
The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Cradley Village Hall on Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th October 2012. It was an historic occasion for us because it was here that our first exhibition was held and the Art Group became firmly established ten years ago.
On the Friday night there was our usual Preview Evening to which we had invited members of the Village Hall Committee, the Rector and his wife and other local dignitaries and friends. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a chance to chat and enjoy each other’s company. There was a lively buzz although we didn’t sell any pictures. Left our wallets behind was the cry! Nevertheless it was a happy and thoroughly enjoyable occasion.
The exhibition was open on both days from 10.30 am until 4.00 pm. Opening for a second day although still something of an experiment is becoming more accepted and we had a good turnout on the Sunday, especially after church was over. Over the 2 days we had some 200 plus visitors through the door including a party of former university graduates of the ‘60s who were having a reunion week at Parkers in Mathon. They had walked across the fields in the bright Sunday sunshine and stumbled on the Exhibition by chance.
The "poll" for "the picture you liked best" aroused much interest and excitement and that was just the artists! As at other exhibitions, it was not meant to be a vote for the "best picture" but rather the "favourite picture." Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were sorted and a "winner" was found. It generated a lot of interest and the contest was closely fought. Many visitors found difficulty nominating just one favourite and had to be restrained from making multiple entries! This year Bill Scott’s watercolour painting of the Roman Road at Mathon got the most votes with Diana Poole’s Summer 2012 (a delightful comment on this year’s washout summer) was second. June Cutler came third with her picture of a dandelion seedhead. Well done!
The refreshments, tea, coffee and cakes and the now famous bacon butties prepared by Margaret Ainscough, were popular and made it a pleasant outing for all our visitors. We had 75 pictures, a little more than last year. They looked good on the display boards and the walls. Cradley Village Hall was a lovely setting for our work.
A repeated comment was that the standard of work was high. We certainly seem to have matured since those early days. This year we have had excellent day workshops on painting in watercolours from Mariana Robinson, Jonathon Taylor and Geoff Rowswell. The weather restricted painting expeditions into the country but we have had very good sessions at the Wednesday meetings. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. If you would like to join us, and you will be made very welcome if you do, come along to a meeting at Storridge Village Hall starting at 2 pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
WJC
| 01 Margi Brace Swinging Cat Pen and Ink |
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| 02 Margi Brace Thames Reach Pen and Wash |  |
| 03 Margi Brace Ripe for Development Pen and Wash |  |
| 04 Wendy Britton Thor Pastel |  |
| 05 Wendy Britton Arab Stallion Pastel |  |
| 06 Wendy Britton Companions Pastel |  |
| 07 Wendy Britton Wyoming Horse Skeleton Pastel |  |
| 08 Wendy Britton Chestnut Gelding Pastel |  |
| 09 Margaret Crouch Venice Backwater Watercolour |  |
| 10 Margeret Crouch Mathon Churchyard Watercolour |  |
| 11 Margaret Crouch Hadrian's Wall Acrylic |  |
| 12 Margaret Crouch View Towards the Solway Watercolour |  |
| 13 Bill Crouch Sunset Watercolour |  |
| 14 Bill Crouch Cradley Old Rectory & Church Pastel |  |
| 15 Bill Crouch Red Kites Acrylic |  |
| 16 Bill Crouch Mathon Church by Moonlight Watercolour |  |
| 17 Bill Crouch Robin Hood's Bay Watercolour Pencil |  |
| 18 Bill Crouch Stormy Sea Mixed Media |  |
| 19 Bill Crouch Looking Towrds Brook Cottage Mathon Acr. |  |
| 20 Bill Crouch Colwall Alehouse Watercolour |  |
| 21 June Cutler Welsh Poppies Watercolour |  |
| 22 June Cutler Autumn Colours Watercolour |  |
| 23 June Cutler Rosehips Watercolour |  |
| 24 June Cutler Coniston Water Watercolour |  |
| 25 June Cutler Dandelions Watercolour |  |
| 26 Tessa Davies Tusker Pastel |  |
| 27 Tessa Davies New Orleans Jazz Watercolour |  |
| 28 Tessa Davies The Fisherman's Secret Watercolour |  |
| 29 Tessa Davies Feathers 'n' Fungi Watercolour |  |
| 30 Barbara Hilton After the Storm Watercolour |  |
| 31 Barbara Hilton Still Waters Watercolour |  |
| 32 Barbara HIlton Scottish Highlands Watercolour |  |
| 33 Barbara Hilton Morning Mist Watercolour |  |
| 34 Barbara Hilton The Malverns from Bredon Watercolour |  |
| 35 Barbara Hilton Mediterranean Sun Watercolour |  |
| 36 Rosemary Hubbard Autumn Tints Watercolour |  |
| 37 Rosemary Hubbard Iris Watercolour |  |
| 38 Rosemary Hubbard Reflections Watercolour |  |
| 39 Rosemary Hubbard Archway Watercolour |  |
| 40 Rosemary Hubbard Grimaud Watercolour |  |
| 41 Rosemary Hubbard Fruit Watercolour |  |
| 42 Pip Lunn Alvor Harbour Watercolour |  |
| 43 Pip Lunn Cradley Memorial Watercolour |  |
| 44 Pip Lunn Rocks Watercolour |  |
| 45 Pip Lunn Archer's Mill Watercolour |  |
| 46 Doreen McKerracher 19th Century Farming Acrylic |  |
| 47 Doreen McKerracher Welsh Scene Pastel |  |
| 48 Doreen McKerracher River Scene Watercolour |  |
| 49 Doreen McKerracher Volcano Pastel |  |
| 50 Doreen McKerracher Cabbage Pastel |  |
| 51 David Partington Appaloosa Watercolour |  |
| 52 David Partington Halong Bay, Vietnam Watercolour |  |
| 53 David Partington Winter Storm Watercolour |  |
| 54 David Partington Fastnet Lighthouse Watercolour |  |
| 55 David Partington Scaleber Waterfall, Yorks Watercol. |  |
| 56 Diane Poole Cliff Top Watercolour |  |
| 57 Diane Poole Rome Mixed Media |  |
| 58 Diane Poole Summer 2012 Watercolour |  |
| 59 Diane Poole Hellebores Watercolour |  |
| 60 Diane Poole Homeward Bound Watercolour |  |
| 61 Diane Poole Boats at Rest (after RH) Watercolour |  Watercolour.jpg) |
| 62 Diane Poole The Malverns from Bredon Watercolour |  |
| 63 Diane Poole Padstow Watercolour |  |
| 64A Bill Scott The Roman Road, Mathon 1 Watercolour |  |
| 64B Bill Scott The Roman Road, Mathon 2 Watercolour |  |
| 65 Bill Scott The Marlborough Pixie Watercolour |  |
| 66 Bill Scott Morning Mist, Madresfield Watercolour |  |
| 67 Mary Vivian Scottish Loch Early Morning Watercolour |  |
| 68 Mary Vivian Poppies Watercolour |  |
| 69 Mary Vivian Evening Sun, Cradley Watercolour |  |
| 70 Mary Vivian Looking West Watercolour |  |
| 71 Margaret White Tulips Oil |  |
| 72 Margaret White Menai Oil |  |
| 73 Margaret White Copse Oil |  |
| 74 Margaret White Making Waves Pastel |  |
| 75 Tessa Davies Waiting for Autumn Pastel |  |
| 76 Tessa Davies Woman in Mask Pastel |  |
| 77 Big Picture |  |
The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 9th Anniversary Exhibition at Mathon Parish Hall on Saturday, 22nd and Sunday, 23rd October 2011. It was Storridge’s turn to stage the exhibition but unfortunately, Storridge Hall was not available over the weekend. So Mathon came to the rescue for which we were very grateful! We will be back on track next year with our 10th – yes Tenth! – Anniversary Exhibition to be held where it all started at Cradley Village Hall.
On the Friday night there was our usual Preview Evening to which we had invited members of the Parish Hall Committee, the Rector and his wife and other local dignitaries and friends. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a happy occasion – a chance to chat and enjoy each other’s company. There was a lively buzz and we even sold some pictures!
The exhibition opened on Saturday at 10.30 am and continued until 4.00 pm. And on Sunday we opened from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. Opening for a second day is still something of an experiment. Last year there wasn’t so much interest on the Sunday. This year, it was a bit better. It was a fine sunny afternoon and there were walkers passing by who were pleased to come in rest, have a cuppa and a bacon butty, and look at our pictures! Indeed, we even sold some pictures to these serendipitous passers-by.
The "poll" for "the picture you liked best" aroused much interest and excitement and that was just the artists! As before, it was not meant to be a vote for the "best picture" but rather the "favourite picture." Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were sorted and a "winner" was found. It generated a lot of interest and the contest was closely fought. This year Bill Scott’s oil painting of the River Start got the most votes with Wendy Britton’s White Arab second. Both Bill and Wendy are newcomers to our group. Well done!
There was only one craft stall this year but the refreshments, tea, coffee and cakes and the afore-mentioned bacon butties, were popular and made it a pleasant outing for the 100 or so who came to see us. This year we had 71 pictures, a little more than last year. They looked good on the display boards and the walls and the Mathon Parish Hall was a lovely setting for our work.
The standard of work was high was a repeated comment. We certainly seem to have matured since those early days. This year we have had excellent day workshops on painting in watercolours from Jonathon Taylor and Geoff Rowswell. The weather restricted painting outside but we have had very good sessions on the Wednesday meetings. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. If you would like to join us, and you will be made very welcome if you do, come along to a meeting at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
WJC
| 00 - The Big Picture |
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| 01 - Autumn - Gwen Attride |  |
| 02 - Powerscourt Waterfall - Gwen Attride |  |
| 03 - Austrian Scene - Gwen Attride |  |
| 04 - White Arabs - Wendy Britton |  |
| 05 - Chestnut Mare - Wendy Britton |  |
| 06 - Perigrin! - Wendy Britton |  |
| 07 - Untitled - Wendy Britton |  |
| 08 - Together - Wendy Britton |  |
| 09 - Untitled - Wendy Britton |  |
| 10 - St Brides Bay - Margaret Crouch |  |
| 11 - Loweswater - Margaret Crouch |  |
| 12 - Manoir in Brittany - Margaret Crouch |  |
| 13 - Snow on the Malverns - Bill Crouch |  |
| 14 - Winter Walk - Bill Crouch |  |
| 15 - Mathon Church - Bill Crouch |  |
| 16 - Old Country - Bill Crouch |  |
| 17 - Awaiting Use - June Cutler |  |
| 18 - Autumn Fruits - June Cutler |  |
| 19 - Marguerites - June Cutler |  |
| 20 - Fountains Abbey - June Cutler |  |
| 21 - Summer Retreat - Deidre Drake |  |
| 22 - Rialto - Deirdre Drake |  |
| 23 - Autumn on the Malverns - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 24 - South Australia 1 - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 25 - South Australia 2 - Barbara Hilton |  |
| 26 - Rosies - Rosemary Husband |  |
| 27 - Poppies - Rosemary Husband |  |
| 28 - Hellebores and Bluebells - Rosemary Husband |  |
| 29 - White Clematis - Rosemary Husband |  |
| 30 - The Snow Storm - Pip Lunn |  |
| 31 - Wind in the Corn - Pip Lunn |  |
| 32 - The Old Cart - Pip Lunn |  |
| 33 - Who Called - Pip Lunn |  |
| 34 - Taste of France - Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 35 - Gas Street Basin - Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 36 - Cat - Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 37 - St Ives Cornwall - David Partington |  |
| 38 - Our Patch - David Partington |  |
| 39 - Buttermere - David Partington |  |
| 40 - Waterhead Ambleside - David Partington |  |
| 41 - Into the Waves - David Partington |  |
| 42 - Poppies and Foxglove - Diane Poole |  |
| 43 - Pines - Diane Poole |  |
| 44 - Thought - Diane Poole |  |
| 45 - Kite Flying - Diane Poole |  |
| 46 - Poppies - Diane Poole |  |
| 47 - Still Life - Bill Scott |  |
| 48 - River Strat Bude - Bill Scott |  |
| 49 - Lee Bay Ilfracombe - Bill Scott |  |
| 50 - Blue Tit - Bill Scott |  |
| 51 - Long Tailed Tit - Bill Scott |  |
| 52 - Clemantines - Bill Scott |  |
| 53 - Cookers - Bill Scott |  |
| 54 - Cookers 2 - Bill Scott |  |
| 55 - Mini and Friends - Gill Upton |  |
| 56 - Wild Horses - Gill Upton |  |
| 57 - Picnic in the Lakes - Gill Upton |  |
| 58 - The Green Umbrella - Gill Upton |  |
| 59 - Fun on Ice - Gill Upton |  |
| 60 - Brothers - Gill Upton |  |
| 63 - Receding Storm - Mary Vivian |  |
| 64 - Old French Doorway - Mary Vivian |  |
| 65 - A Place by the Sea - Mary Vivian |  |
| 66 - Daisies - Mary Vivian |  |
| 68 - Race Day - Margaret White |  |
| 69 - Misty Morning - Margaret White |  |
| 70 - Force Crag Mine - Margaret White |  |
| 71 - Surreal Beach - Margaret White |  |
The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 8th Anniversary Exhibition at Mathon Parish Hall on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th October 2010. It was Mathon’s turn to stage the exhibition.
On the Friday night there was our usual Preview Evening. This year we did not invite guests – a decision made for reasons of economy, we late regretted. Although wine and nibbles were served and it was a rather muted occasion! We have since decided that we’ll invite friends and guests in future.
The exhibition opened on Saturday at 10.30 am and continued until 4.00 pm. And on Sunday we opened from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. Opening for a second day is still something of an experiment. There wasn’t so much interest on the Sunday this year; we’ll give it another chance.
There was only one craft stall this year but the refreshments, tea, coffee and cakes and the afore-mentioned bacon butties, were popular and made it a pleasant outing for the 100 or so who came to see us. This year we had around 69 pictures. They looked good on the display boards and the walls and the Mathon Parish Hall was a lovely setting for our work.
The standard of work was high again. We certainly seem to have matured since those early days. This year we have had excellent day workshops on painting in watercolours from Marianne Robinson and Geoff Rowswell. The weather restricted painting outside but we have had very good sessions on the Wednesday meetings. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. If you would like to join us, and you will be made very welcome if you do, come along to a meeting at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
WJC
| 01 Spring Time by Gwen Attride |  |
| 02 Autumn Leaves 1 by Margaret Crouch |  |
| 03 Autumn Leaves 2 by Margaret Crouch |  |
| 04 Mathon Church by Margaret Crouch |  |
| 05 Lower Nupend by Bill Crouch |  |
| 06 Warner's Farm by Bill Crouch |  |
| 07 Pineapple by June Cutler |  |
| 08 Any Old Iron by June Cutler |  |
| 09 Winter Scene by June Cutler |  |
| 10 Fruit by June Cutler |  |
| 11 Seed Head by June Cutler |  |
| 12 Reflections by Barbara Hilton |  |
| 13 Chinese Landscapes by Barbara Hilton |  |
| 14 The Old Windmill by Barbara Hilton |  |
| 15 St Ives by Barbara Hilton |  |
| 16 The Old Barn by Barbara Hilton |  |
| 17 Malvern Hills by Barbara Hilton |  |
| 18 Parrot by Wendy Lane |  |
| 19 Joe by Wendy Lane |  |
| 20 Class Work by Wendy Lane |  |
| 21 The Water Mill by Pip Lunn |  |
| 22 Bonsai by Pip Lunn |  |
| 23 Newlyn Street by Pip Lunn |  |
| 24 The Headland by Pip Lunn |  |
| 25 Big Cat by Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 26 Kitty Cat by Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 27 Man's Best Friend by Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 28 Foul Play by Doreen McKerracher |  |
| 29 Little Langdale by David Partington |  |
| 30 Californian Coast by David Partington |  |
| 31 In the Dolomites by David Partington |  |
| 32 Dish of Fruit by Diane Poole |  |
| 33 Thames Barges by Diane Poole |  |
| 34 Clematis by Diane Poole |  |
| 35 Sunflowers by Diane Poole |  |
| 36 Winter Sunset by Jenny Turner |  |
| 37 Stormy Skies by Jenny Turner |  |
| 38 Dream Flowers by Jenny Turner |  |
| 39 Bridge by Gill Upton |  |
| 40 Friends by Gill Upton |  |
| 41 Longtown Castle by Gill Upton |  |
| 42 Garden Gate by Gill Upton |  |
| 43 Along the Lane by Gill Upton |  |
| 44 Winter Walk by Gill Upton |  |
| 45 Sailing by by Margaret White |  |
| 46 Ennerdale Water by Margaret White |  |
| 47 Spring by Margaret White |  |
| 48 Ebb Site by Margaret White |  |
| Picture | Artist | Title | Medium | Cameo |
| 1 | Bill Crouch | "… and thou…" | Oil |  |
| 2 | Bill Crouch | Sunflowers | Pastel |  |
| 3 | Bill Crouch | Mathon Church | Pastel |  |
| 4 | Margaret Crouch | Afternoon in Venice | Watercolour |  |
| 5 | Margaret Crouch | Mathon Church | Watercolour |  |
| 6 | Margaret Crouch | Cradley Church | Watercolour |  |
| 7 | Doreen McKerracher | Mathon Church | Watercolour |  |
| 8 | Doreen McKerracher | Malvern Station | Oil |  |
| 9 | Doreen McKerracher | Little Malvern Church | Oil |  |
| 10 | Jenny Turner | Arra Venton Cornwall | Watercolour |  |
| 11 | Jenny Turner | Dissent | Watercolour |  |
| 12 | Jenny Turner | Old Soles | Watercolour |  |
| 13 | Barbara Hilton | St Ives | Watercolour |  |
| 14 | Diane Poole | Flower Jug | Watercolour |  |
| 15 | Diane Poole | Molveno - Tuscany | Watercolour |  |
| 16 | Margaret White | "What’s for Breakfast?" | Oil |  |
| 17 | Margaret White | Billy | Pastel |  |
| 18 | Margaret White | A View to the Hills | Pastel |  |
| 19 | Diane Poole | Dish of Fruit | Watercolour |  |
| 20 | David Partington | St Columbus Bay Iona | Watercolour |  |
| 21 | David Partington | Cottage in Cornwall | Watercolour |  |
| 22 | David Partington | Wastwater - lake District | Watercolour |  |
| 23 | Barbara Hilton | Cornish Beach | Watercolour |  |
| 24 | Barbara Hilton | Welsh mists | Watercolour |  |
| 25 | Gill Upton | Cats | Pastel |  |
| 26 | Gill Upton | Longtown Castle | Watercolour |  |
| 27 | Gill Upton | Winter Walk | Watercolour |  |
| 28 | Pip Lunn | River Scene | Watercolour |  |
| 29 | Pip Lunn | Cottage | Watercolour |  |
| 30 | Pip Lunn | Feathers | Watercolour |  |
| 31 | Wendy Lane | In the Convent | Watercolour |  |
| 32 | Wendy Lane | Old Mill | Watercolour |  |
| 33 | Wendy Lane | Pigs | Watercolour |  |
| 34 | Hugh Bond | Priory Park - Malvern | Pastel |  |
| 35 | Hugh Bond | Quarry Wood Hall - Marlow | Watercolour |  |
7th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION OF THE CRADLEY, MATHON AND STORRIDGE ART GROUP
The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 7th Anniversary Exhibition at Cradley Village Hall on Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th October 2009.
On the Friday night there was our usual Preview Evening to which we had invited members of the Parish Hall Committee, the Rector and his wife and other local dignitaries. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a happy occasion – a chance to chat and enjoy each other’s company.
The exhibition opened on Saturday at 10.30 am and continued until 4.30 pm. And on Sunday we opened from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. This latter was something new for this year - a second day. It was an experiment and we were not sure whether there would be enough interest to sustain two days. As it turned out, it was a great success and there was a steady flow of visitors on both days - despite the big wedding which took place at St James church on the Saturday. Parking for that afternoon was difficult to say the least. Nevertheless, people found their way past the wedding party to the Hall.
Another innovation this year was the introduction of a "poll" for "the picture you liked best." It was not meant to be the "best picture" but rather the "favourite picture." Visitors were given a raffle ticket and were asked to write on the back the number of their favourite picture. At the end of the exhibition the tickets were sorted and a "winner" was found. It generated a lot of interest and the contest was closely fought. In the end, David Partington’s picture, Fastnet Race, got the most votes with June Cutler’s Sunset and Margaret White’s Billy Puffin close behind.
The craft stalls were popular and sales made it worthwhile supporting our exhibition. This year we had 55 pictures, a little less than last year. They looked good on the display boards and the walls and the beautiful Village Hall was a lovely setting for our work. Visitors commented on the high standard of work and a good number of pictures were sold.
7 years old – we are growing up and it shows. Our skills have come along nicely. This year we have had an excellent day workshop on painting water in watercolours given by the Forest of Dean artist, Marianna Robinson, which those who attended found very helpful. The weather restricted painting outside but we have had very good sessions on the Wednesday meetings. We remain a very friendly and supportive group. If you would like to join us, and you will be made very welcome if you do, come along to a meeting at Storridge Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
Next year, for the 8th Anniversary Exhibition, we hope to be back at Mathon Parish Hall.
WJC
| 12. Winter by June Cutler.JPG |  |
| 17. St Ives 2 by Barbara Hilton.JPG |  |
| 18. St Ives 3 by Barbara Hilton.JPG |  |
| 19. St Ives 4 by Barbara Hilton.JPG |  |
| 21. Sea View by Barbara Hilton.JPG |  |
| 24. Storridge by Val Jolly.JPG |  |
| 25. Playing in the Sand by Val Jolly.JPG |  |
| 27. Farewell by Wendy Lane.JPG |  |
| 30. Winter Sunset by Pip Lunn.JPG |  |
| 31. Bluebell Wood by Pip Lunn.JPG |  |
| 32. Oyster Beds By Pip Lunn.JPG |  |
| 38. In Snowdonia by David Partington.JPG |  |
| 39. Cyclamen by Diane Poole.JPG |  |
| 40. Flower Jug by Diane Poole.JPG |  |
| 41. Kent Farm by Diane Poole.JPG |  |
| 43. The Way to the Sea by Jenny Turner.JPG |  |
| 44. Burysgate Cottage by Gill Upton.JPG |  |
| 45. Oyster Hill by Gill Upton.JPG |  |
| 2. The Canal by Gwen Attride.JPG |  |
| 4. Swinging Cat by Margy Brace.JPG |  |
| 5. Old House by Margy Brace.JPG |  |
| 6. Up the Creek by Margy Brace.JPG |  |
| 11. Cockerel by June Cutler.JPG |  |
| 15. Autumn by June Cutler.JPG |  |
| 20. Dog Rose by Barbara Hilton.JPG |  |
| 23. Snowy Lane by Val Jolly.JPG |  |
| 26. Autumn by Wendy Lane.JPG |  |
| 33. Washing Day by Doreen McKerracher.JPG |  |
| 8. Lighthouse by Margaret Crouch.JPG |  |
| 42. Poppies by Diane Poole.JPG |  |
| 48. Silver Birch by Gill Upton.JPG |  |
| 47. Birchwood Hall by Gill Upton.JPG |  |
| 46. Kitzbuhel, Austria by Gill Upton |  |
| 29. Autumn Leaves by Pip Lunn.JPG |  |
| 16. St Ives 1 by Barbara Hilton.JPG |  |
| Visitors Favourite - Fastnet Lighthouse by David Partington.JPG |  |
| 49. Downhill by Gill Upton.JPG |  |
| 51. Old Willows by Gill Upton.JPG |  |
| 7. End of Summer by Margaret Crouch.JPG |  |
| 36. Fastnet Lighthouse by David Partington.JPG |  |
| 28. Scottish View by Wendy Lane.JPG |  |
| 54. Wave Power by Margaret White.JPG |  |
| 3. Tranquillity by Gwen Attride.JPG |  |
| 14. Mathon Church by Floodlight by June Cutler.JPG |  |
| 50. Jolly Dog by Gill Upton.JPG |  |
| 34. Classical Study by Doreen McKerracher.JPG |  |
| 37. Lakeland Farmhouse by David Partington.JPG |  |
| 55. Billy by Margaret White.JPG |  |
| 53. Misty Malverns by Margaret White.JPG |  |
| 52. Lancashire View by Margaret White.JPG |  |
| 35. Cabbage by Doreen McKerracher.JPG |  |
| 9. Worcester Beacon by Bill Crouch.JPG |  |
| 13. Sunset by June Cutler.JPG |  |
| 22. Camellias by Barbara Hilton.JPG |  |
| 10. Storm over Menai Straits by Bill Crouch.JPG |  |
| 1. Low Tide in the Solway by Gwen Attride.jpg | 
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6th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION OF THE CRADLEY, MATHON AND STORRIDGE ART GROUP
The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 6th Anniversary Exhibition at Storridge Village Hall on Saturday, 25th October 2008.
The night before there was a Preview to which we had invited members of the Parish Hall Committee, the Rector and his wife and other local dignitaries. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a very pleasant evening.
The exhibition opened at 10.00 am and continued till 4.00 pm. Margaret Ainscough and Philippa Lowe were in charge of refreshments and served coffee in the morning, followed by lunch and afternoon teas. There were craft stalls supporting our exhibition as well as cakes for sale. We had hung some 60 pictures. They looked good on the display boards and the walls, and the Hall looked very impressive. For this year, Jeff had made for us two racks in which we can put unframed but mounted paintings. This was a new venture and received a lot of interest. Many of the visitors to the Exhibition said what a good standard the work was and a number were sold.
As at last year’s Exhibition, there was a continual buzz of conversation from the constant stream of visitors who enjoyed the exhibition and the chance to meet friends and have a coffee or tea or lunch in pleasant surroundings.
It’s hard to believe that we have been going for 6 years. Once more the old adage, time flies when you’re enjoying yourself, has proved itself. We have been a busy year too. We have had another visit from Carl March who led a two day course at Warner’s Farm and Lower Nupend and we were grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cutler and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wynn James for allowing us to paint in their beautiful grounds and, not least, for providing shelter from the inclement weather.
Our numbers remain steady at around 20 and we get regularly 12 to 15 at each session at Storridge Village Hall where we meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 2 pm. We have had instruction from Ros Rowberry and other instructors but generally we take it in turns to provide a still life subject for the session. In the summer months, weather permitting, of course, (and it didn’t this year) we have gone to a local site such as Old Country or someone’s garden.
We’re a mixed bunch of all standards with one thing in common. We like to paint or draw! So if you come into that category and would like some company to paint with, then why not join us?
Next year, for the 7th Anniversary Exhibition, we hope to be back at Cradley Village Hall.
WJC
| Barbara Hilton - Cornwall |  |
| Barbara Hilton - Lakeside |  |
| Barbara Hilton - Pansies |  |
| Barbara Hilton - St Ives 1 |  |
| Barbara Hilton - St Ives 2 |  |
| Barbara Hilton - Waves |  |
| Bill Crouch - Harbour in Madeira |  |
| Bill Crouch - Sunflowers |  |
| Bill Crouch - Umbrella Pines |  |
| Bill Crouch - Up the Garden Path |  |
| David Partington - Borrowdale |  |
| David Partington - Buttermere |  |
| David Partington - Church Cove-Lizard |  |
| David Partington - Lech-Austria |  |
| Diane Poole - Alexander |  |
| Diane Poole - Andalucia |  |
| Diane Poole - Cap Blanc Nez |  |
| Diane Poole - Cliffs |  |
| Diane Poole - Coast |  |
| Diane Poole - Cock Fight |  |
| Diane Poole - Faces of Naples |  |
| Diane Poole - Hope Valley |  |
| Diane Poole - Nightfall-Monmartre |  |
| Diane Poole - Rome |  |
| Diane Poole - Two Gypsy Moths |  |
| Diane Poole - Villa at Molveno |  |
| Doreen McKerracher - Draped Figure |  |
| Doreen McKerracher - Little Malvern Church |  |
| Doreen McKerracher - Malvern Station |  |
| Doreen McKerracher - Portrait of a Lady |  |
| Doreen McKerracher - The Skier |  |
| Gill Upton - Across Fields at Birchwood |  |
| Gill Upton - Forgotten |  |
| Gill Upton - Grannies Chair |  |
| Gill Upton - Old Country |  |
| Gill Upton - St Kilda |  |
| Gill Upton - Tea at the Ritz |  |
| Gill Upton - Yorkshire 1 |  |
| Gill Upton - Yorkshire 2 |  |
| Hugh Bond - Elk River Bridge |  |
| Hugh Bond - Giant's Causeway |  |
| Hugh Bond - Storridge View |  |
| Jacque Dee's display |  |
| Jacqueline Dee - Ivy |  |
| Jacqueline Dee - 'St Geoges Day' |  |
| Jean Davies - Woodland |  |
| Jenny Turner - Hope End Farm |  |
| John Harrison's display |  |
| June Cutler - Autumn Fruits |  |
| June Cutler - White Marguerites |  |
| Lucille's display |  |
| Margaret Ainscough's display |  |
| Margaret Crouch - A Walk on the Hills |  |
| Margaret Crouch - Venice |  |
| Margaret White - Making Waves |  |
| Margaret White - Tiger Bright |  |
| Margy Brace - Heron |  |
| Margy Brace - Puffin |  |
| Philippa Lowe's display |  |
| Pip Lunn - Feathers |  |
| Pip Lunn - Poppies |  |
| Unframed display |  |
| Val Jolly - a Poppy Dream |  |
| Val Jolly - Tenby-Early Morning |  |
| Val Jolly - Washing Day in Italy |  |
| Veronica M Fraser - Cradley Village Hall |  |
| Veronica M Fraser - Poppies |  |
| Veronica M Fraser - Still Life |  |
| Wendy Lane - Kandersteg |  |
| Wendy Lane - Mill |  |
| Wendy Lane - Swiss Fungi |  |
| Wendy Lane - Where Shall We Go |  |
| Wendy Lane's display |  |
5TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
OF THE CRADLEY, MATHON AND STORRIDGE ART GROUP
The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 5th Anniversary Exhibition at Mathon Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th October 2007.
The night before there was a Preview to which we had invited members of the Parish Hall Committee, the Rector and his wife and other local dignitaries. Wine and nibbles were served and it was a very pleasant evening.
The exhibition opened at 10.00 am and went on till 4.00 pm. The Parish Hall Committee served coffee in the morning, followed by lunch and afternoon teas. There were craft stalls supporting our exhibition as well as cakes for sale. We had hung some 52 pictures, little fewer than in previous years. They looked good on the display boards that Jeff had made for us and the Hall looked very impressive. Many of the visitors to the Exhibition said what a good standard the work was and a number were sold.
What was particularly pleasing was the continual buzz of conversation from the constant stream of visitors who enjoyed the exhibition and the chance to meet friends and have a coffee or tea or lunch in pleasant surroundings. Margaret Ainscough told me later that the day raised about £140 for the Parish Hall funds making it a really worthwhile effort.
It’s hard to believe that we have been going for 5 years. It is true, time flies when you’re enjoying yourself. And that’s just what our Group has been doing! It has been a busy year too. We have had a second visit from Carl March who led a two day course at Mathon and Storridge Village Halls. We had good weather and spent the time painting outdoors under Carl’s excellent tutoring.
Our numbers are steady at around 20 and we get regularly 12 to 15 at each session at Storridge Village Hall where we meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 2 pm. We have had instruction from Ros Rowberry and other instructors but generally we take it in turns to provide a still life subject for the session. In the summer months we have gone to a local site such as Mathon Churchyard or someone’s garden with a view. Weather permitting, of course!
We’re a mixed bunch of all standards with one thing in common. We like to paint or draw! So if you come into that category and would like some company to paint with, then why not join us?
Next year, for the 6th Anniversary Exhibition, we shall be back at Storridge Village Hall.
WJC
| Medium | Click on the Cameo! | |
| 01. Lake at Miyajima by Hugh Bond | Watercolour |  |
| 02. Buttermere by Margaret Crouch | Watercolour |  |
| 03. Dewentwater by Margaret Crouch | Watercolour |  |
| 04. From the Parish Hall by Margaret Crouch | Watercolour |  |
| 05. Malvern Hills from NW by Bill Crouch | Watercolour |  |
| 06. Mathon Parish Hall by Bill Crouch | Watercolour |  |
| 07. Braithwaite by Bill Crouch | Pencil |  |
| 08. Archer's Mill by Bill Crouch | Pencil |  |
| 09. Braithwaite 2 by Bill Crouch | Pencil |  |
| 10. Burysgate Cottage by Bill Crouch | Pencil |  |
| 11. Mathon Parish Hall in Spring by June Cutler | Watercolour |  |
| 12. Farm Relics by June Cutler | Watercolour |  |
| 13. Gnarled Log by June Cutler | Watercolour |  |
| 14. Chinese Lanterns by June Cutler | Watercolour |  |
| 54. Waves by Barbara Hilton | Watercolour |  |
| 55. Pansies by Barbara Hilton | Watercolour |  |
| 18. Sunset, Kyle of Lochalsh by Wendy Lane | Watercolour |  |
| 19. Autumn Leaves by Wendy Lane | Watercolour |  |
| 20. Tamworths by Wendy Lane | Watercolour |  |
| 21. Apple by Wendy Lane | Watercolour |  |
| 22. Fungi by Pip Lunn | Mixed Media |  |
| 23. Cotman's Draining Mill by Pip Lunn | Watercolour |  |
| 24. The House Next Door by Pip Lunn | Watercolour |  |
| 25. Church Door, Mathon by Doreen McKerracher | Pencil |  |
| 26. Malvern Hills by Doreen McKerracher | Oil |  |
| 27. A Fishy Tale by Doreen McKerracher | Pastel |  |
| 28. Wastwater by David Partington | Watercolour |  |
| 29. Langdale by David Partington | Watercolour |  |
| 30. St Columba's Bay, Iona by David Partington | Watercolour |  |
| 31. The Potteries by David Partington | Watercolour |  |
| 32. Poppies in Suffolk by Diane Poole | Watercolour |  |
| 33. Boats on the Loire by Diane Poole | Watercolour |  |
| 34. Feluccas by Diane Poole | Watercolour |  |
| 35. Naples by Diane Poole | Pen&Wash |  |
| 36. Stag Party by Diane Poole | Watercolour |  |
| 53. Hope Valley, Peak District by Diane Poole | Watercolour |  |
| 37. Patience by Jenny Turner | Oil |  |
| 38. Dancer Resting by Jenny Turner | Pen&Wash |  |
| 39. Hope End Farm by Jenny Turner | Watercolour |  |
| 40. Braithwaite by Gill Upton | Pen&Wash |  |
| 41. Solva Harbour by Gill Upton | Pen&Wash |  |
| 42. Wet Walk, Cradley by Gill Upton | Pen&Wash |  |
| 43. School House, Mathon by Gill Upton | Pen&Wash |  |
| 44. Storridge Farm and Church by Gill Upton | Mixed Media |  |
| 45. Around Mathon by Gill Upton | Pen&Wash |  |
| 46. Lion in Wait by Margaret White | Pastel |  |
| 47. Venice by Margaret White | Oil |  |
| 48. Bluebell Woods by Margaret White | Acrylic |  |
| 49. View to the Hills by Margaret White | Pastel |  |
| 50. Autumn Colour by Margaret White | Pastel |  |
| 51. Storm Brewing by Margaret White | Pastel |  |
| 52. By the Sea by Margaret White | Pastel |  |
| 56. Pond by Barbara Hilton | Watercolour |  |
The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 4th Anniversary Exhibition in Cradley Village School Hall on Saturday 28h October 2006. It has been a busy year again and we were asked to exhibit at Mathon Parish Hall Coffee Morning and took part in the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Storridge Church in August.
In the meantime, we managed to get a number of new paintings finished for the Anniversary Exhibition and which were hung in the very nice setting in the hall of Cradley CE Primary School by kind permission of the Head Teacher, Dawn Hyatt. Geoff White has made some very useful and attractive display boards which we first used at Storridge’s 150th Anniversary earlier in the year. They were used in the School Hall to great effect and our thanks go to Geoff for making them.
We took the opportunity to hold a competition at the School and asked for pictures with the theme, "Them and Us". We had a wonderful response from the children, thanks to the encouragement of their teachers, and the "winners" (they were all winners, but we had to choose our favourites!) from each year are included in the pictures attached. Margaret White and Bill Crouch were invited to Assembly the following week and presented the prizes.
We held a Preview Party on the Friday and a good number of guests from the three parishes and members had an enjoyable evening. The next day the ladies from the Group arranged coffee and biscuits in the morning, a ploughman’s for lunch and teas in the afternoon. There were also craft and Christmas stalls as well as a wood carving demonstration from John Harrison and a sculpting demonstration by Ros Rowberry. There was a steady stream of visitors throughout the day and a happy buzz till closing time. Next year we will be at Mathon.
The photos are by Geoff White and the above words by Bill Crouch.
The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group was formed in August 2002, and meets in Storridge Village Hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays in each month. We now have twenty-four members with attendance around fourteen at each meeting.
We held our first exhibition in Cradley Village Hall, in conjunction with the 2002 Cradley Village Art Challenge, the second in Mathon Parish Hall, and last year at Storridge Village Hall. For this, our 4th Anniversary, we return to Cradley, this time to the school hall.
|
Artist |
Title |
Medium |
No. |
Price |
Cameo link |
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Hugh Bond |
Quarry Wood Hall, Marlow |
Watercolour |
1 |
Nfs |
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Hugh Bond |
Priory Park, Malvern |
Pastel |
2 |
Nfs |
|
|
Margy Brace |
Lincolnshire Curly Coat |
Pen & Ink |
3 |
Nfs |
|
|
Margy Brace |
Order of the Boot |
Pen & Ink |
4 |
Nfs |
|
|
Cynthia Collins |
Bearded Iris, Dawn |
Acrylic |
5 |
£60 |
|
|
Cynthia Collins |
Iris |
Acrylic |
6 |
£45 |
|
|
Cynthia Collins |
Poppies |
Acrylic |
7 |
£30 |
|
|
Cynthia Collins |
Yellow Brick Road |
Acrylic |
8 |
|
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|
Cynthia Collins |
Blue Bearded Iris |
Acrylic |
9 |
£30 |
|
|
Margaret Crouch |
Mathon Church |
Watercolour |
10 |
£60 |
|
|
Margaret Crouch |
Colwall Church |
Watercolour |
11 |
£60 |
|
|
Margaret Crouch |
Harry Davies |
Pencil |
12 |
Nfs |
|
|
Bill Crouch |
Mathon |
Watercolour |
13 |
£45 |
|
|
June Cutler |
Summer Memories |
Watercolour |
14 |
£30 |
|
|
June Cutler |
Primroses |
Watercolour |
15 |
£35 |
|
|
Jacqueline Dee |
Cherry Leaf |
Watercolour |
16 |
£45 |
|
|
Barbara Dutton |
Oxwich Bay |
Watercolour |
17 |
£15 |
|
|
Barbara Dutton |
Time for tea? |
Monochrome |
18 |
£20 |
|
|
Val Jolly |
Tuscani |
Watercolour |
19 |
£20 |
|
|
Val Jolly |
To the Church |
Watercolour |
20 |
£20 |
|
|
Elizabeth M Kevan |
Old Hawthorns |
Stick and Ink |
21 |
|
|
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Elizabeth M Kevan |
Life Drawing Class |
Pencil |
22 |
|
|
|
Wendy Lane |
What’s for Supper Mum? |
Watercolour |
23 |
£10 |
|
|
Wendy Lane |
‘D & J’s Place |
Watercolour |
24 |
£10 |
|
|
Wendy Lane |
Summer’s Over |
Watercolour |
25 |
£10 |
|
|
Wendy Lane |
‘275 Common Praise’ |
Watercolour |
26 |
£15 |
|
|
Pip Lunn |
Hayfield |
Watercolour |
27 |
|
|
|
Pip Lunn |
Winter Wood |
Watercolour |
28 |
|
|
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Pip Lunn |
Christmas Time |
Watercolour |
29 |
|
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|
Pip Lunn |
Teazels |
Watercolour |
30 |
|
|
|
Doreen McKerracher |
Cornish Village |
Oil |
31 |
Nfs |
|
|
Doreen McKerracher |
Tintern Abbey |
Oil |
32 |
Nfs |
|
|
David Partington |
Loch Shira, Inverarey |
Watercolour |
33 |
£50 |
|
|
David Partington |
Achnalaird, W Ross |
Watercolour |
34 |
Nfs |
|
|
Joan Simcox |
Tea Time |
Watercolour/ pencils |
35 |
|
|
|
Joan Simcox |
River Scene |
Acrylic |
36 |
|
|
|
Jenny Turner |
Tonight’s Supper |
Watercolour |
37 |
Nfs |
|
|
Jenny Turner |
Post Mill, Cromer, Hertfordshire |
Watercolour |
38 |
Nfs |
|
|
Jenny Turner |
Still Life |
Watercolour |
47 |
Nfs |
|
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Jill Upton |
Working boat |
Watercolour |
39 |
£10 |
|
|
Jill Upton |
Tigh Mor |
Watercolour |
40 |
£10 |
|
|
Jill Upton |
Cradley Walkers |
Watercolour |
41 |
£10 |
|
|
Jill Upton |
Fallen Leaves |
Watercolour |
42 |
£20 |
|
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Gerry Weisbloom |
Country House |
Pencil/W’colour |
43 |
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Gerry Weisbloom |
Winter |
Watercolour |
44 |
|
|
|
Margaret White |
‘And she said’ |
Pastel |
45 |
£30 |
|
|
Margaret White |
‘Hello’ |
Pastel |
46 |
£30 |
|
Text catalogue from Bill C, pictures by Geoff W.
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The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) held its 3rd Anniversary Exhibition at Storridge Village Hall on Saturday 15th October 2005. It’s hard to believe that we have going for 3 years. But it’s true: time flies when you’re enjoying yourself. And that’s just what our Group has been doing! It has been a busy year too. We exhibited at the invitation of Mr. Peter Wynn-James at his splendid gallery at Lower Nupend for Cradley Open Gardens Day in June and we also had pictures at the Mathon Parish Hall Open Day in August.
In the little time left, we managed to get a number of new paintings finished for the Anniversary Exhibition and some 68 pictures were hung in the very nice main hall. The new picture rail was just the job and the room looked very attractive when we had finished.
We held a Preview Party on the Friday and a good number of guests from the three parishes and members had an enjoyable evening. The next day the ladies from the Village Hall laid on coffee and biscuits in the morning, a 3 course meal for lunch and cream teas in the afternoon. There were also craft and Christmas stalls as well as a wood carving demonstration. There was a steady stream of visitors throughout the day and a happy buzz till closing time. Next year we will be at Cradley.
Bill C
Text and catalogue from Bill C and Margaret W.
The Art Group held its first meeting in August 2002. The year has flown by and the Group is thriving. We regularly have around 14 members turn up for sessions in Storridge Village Hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
We thought that after an active and productive year, we should be able to put on a display of the work we have done. On Saturday, 6th September 2003, the Cradley Village Art Challenge took place and we thought what better occasion could there be to show our work?
On the Friday before the competition, a small band of the members under Ros’ supervision set up the display boards in the Village Hall and hung nearly 80 paintings which 18 artists from the Group had painted in the past year. It was a wonderful effort and showed that the Group was well on the way!
That evening we held a private viewing for the members and their partners with wine and refreshments. Everybody was pleased with the show and John Drummond very nobly photographed every picture under difficult conditions. We thank him for his excellent work. The pictures can be seen below.
The exhibition continued on Saturday during the Art Challenge which some of our members took part, and was on view during the Pub Night. It finished on Sunday midday when the pictures and boards were taken away. Everyone agreed that it had been a great success and many visitors were impressed with the standard we achieved.
So there we are - till next year when I’ve no doubt the 2nd Anniversary Exhibition will be bigger and better still!
W. J. C.
| Artist | # | Title | Medium |
| Cynthia Collins | 1 | Lillies | Watercolour |
| 2 | Magnolias | Watercolour | |
| 3 | Californian Poppies | Watercolour | |
| Margaret Crouch | 4 | Venice Backwater | Watercolour |
| 5 | Le Manoir de Hilguy | Watercolour | |
| 6 | Geranium | Watercolour | |
| 7 | Ennerdale | Watercolour | |
| 8 | Untitled | Watercolour | |
| Bill Crouch | 9 | Still Life | Oil |
| 10 | Still Life | Watercolour | |
| 11 | Le Jardin de Manoir de Hilguy | Watercolour | |
| 12 | Cradley Church | Mixed | |
| 13 | Storridge Church | Watercolour | |
| 14 | Barn at Warner’s Farm | Watercolour | |
| 57 | Mathon Church | Watercolour | |
| June Cutler | 15 | Copper Kettle | Watercolour |
| 16 | Summer | Watercolour | |
| 17 | ‘Game Over’ | Watercolour | |
| Jacqueline Dee | 18 | Tortoiseshell on Celandine | Watercolour |
| 19 | Summer Hedgerow | Watercolour | |
| 20 | Anemone Nemorosa | Watercolour | |
| 21 | St. George’s Day | Watercolour | |
| Wendy Lane | 22 | Untitled | Watercolour |
| 23 | Storridge Church | Watercolour | |
| 24 | Church Cottage, Cradley | Watercolour | |
| 25 | Farmhouse at Storridge | Watercolour | |
| Pip Lunn | 26 | Alvor Harbour | Watercolour |
| 27 | Winter Walk | Mixed | |
| 28 | Sunset | Watercolour | |
| Audrey M. Ramsden | 29 | The Gossips | Watercolour |
| 30 | The Thinking Tree | Watercolour | |
| Roy Smallwood | 31 | The Barn, Cradley | Mixed |
| 32 | Storridge Church | Charcoal | |
| Ralph Spencer | 33 | St. Anthony Meneage, Cornwall | Watercolour |
| 34 | Cottages at Troutbeck | Watercolour | |
| 35 | Town House Farm, Mathon | Watercolour | |
| Jenny Turner | 36 | The Beane Valley, Hertfordshire | Oil |
| 37 | Pineapple, Pepper & Paper | Watercolour | |
| 38 | Autumn | Oil | |
| 39 | Dissent | Mixed | |
| Gill Upton | 40 | Birches | Watercolour |
| 41 | Storridge Farm | Mixed | |
| 42 | Cottage at Storridge | Watercolour | |
| 43 | Gypsy Camp | Pastel | |
| 44 | West Malvern Church | Mixed | |
| 45 | Doodle | Watercolour | |
| Margaret White | 46 | ‘What’s for Breakfast | Oil |
| 47 | The Malverns, Western side. | Oil | |
| 48 | Self portrait. | Oil | |
| 49 | Mallow | Watercolour | |
| 50 | Tower Door, Cradley Church | Mixed | |
| 51 | Still Life | Watercolour | |
| 52 | Still Life with Seasoning | Watercolour | |
| Doreen McKerracher | 53 | Pastoral Scene after Cotman | Watercolour |
| 54 | Mathon Church | Watercolour | |
| 55 | Pittenweem | Watercolour | |
| 56 | River Sunset | Watercolour | |
| Sally Hart | 58 | Church Walk, Ledbury | Watercolour |
| 59 | Earls Croome | Watercolour | |
| Gerry Weisbloom | 60 | Reflections | Watercolour |
| 61 | Vase of flowers | Watercolour | |
| 62 | Sea Fishing | Watercolour | |
| Jan Simcox | 63 | Still Life | Watercolour |
| 64 | Spring Flowers | Watercolour | |
| 65 | Tile design 1 | ||
| 66 | Tile Design 2 | ||
| 67 | Wreath of Flowers | Tile painting | |
| BD Harrison | 68 | Old cottage | |
| 69 | Foxgloves | ||
| 70 | The Bush | ||
| 71 | Kew gardens | ||
| 72 | Iris | ||
| 73 | Spring | ||
| 74 | Grapes | ||
| 75 | Kookaburra | ||
| 76 | Fruit and Primroses |
The Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Art Group (CMSAG) first met in August 2002. Around 17 people interested in painting and drawing came to the inaugural meeting in Storridge Village Hall. After a discussion about what we wanted from an Art Group, we got on with what we were there for - painting. Some of us stayed in the Hall painting still life - there was a choice of flowers or an arrangement of china - and the rest went outside (it was a glorious sunny afternoon) and painted views of Storridge Church. The time flew by and all were reluctant to pack up at 4 p.m.
A fortnight later a similar number turned for a lesson in drawing techniques from Ros Rowberry. Ros has since run a series of teach-ins from drawing trees in a landscape, perspective, buildings, to painting our village churches and has given us a huge amount of encouragement.
And so we have continued with sessions in Storridge Village Hall at 2pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month The level of interest in painting in our 3 villages is high and the enthusiasm all we could wish. We offer an opportunity for everyone interested in painting or drawing, at whatever level of proficiency, to meet and share their experiences and know-how, but above all, to paint together.
Ros’ excellent monthly tuition classes continue. At the other sessions, we are free to paint as a group either in the Hall or at some outside venue such as Great Whitley or up on the Hills (when the weather allows). Last Wednesday, 28th May 2003, we spent the afternoon in and around Cradley churchyard (see pictures). The weather was kind and Ros was there to encourage and help. The photographs by John Drummond show our members at work and enjoying themselves.
So, if you have always wanted to paint or draw but you’re worried what your friends and family may think, or you have no confidence in your ability to put pencil to paper, why not give it a try? We are a friendly group of all levels of ability. We meet so that we can paint and enjoy it as I am sure you will too. See you there?
WJ Crouch, June 2003
