As well as our own exhibitions, members are encouraged to display work whenever the opportunity presents itself. We also have two major exhibitions for members' work twice a year. One in early May, over the bank holiday weekend and one at Christmas. An opportunity for members to exhibit and to sell. For most members, the exhibitions have provided them with their first ever sale of their work.(below) Some of the members
from the art group




If you think that joining a class might be a bit intimidating, don't let that put you off. Remember, everyone in the class have the same interest as yourself, plus they also felt the same. Besides, people join at different times, and they soon settle in. However, what I advise potential members is ..."Why not come along for one lesson free of charge?".... Then go away and make your mind up? There's no obligation. by coming along you can meet and talk to other artists about the art course.

		The Sefton art group were pleased to have been chosen to put on the first major art exhibition at the recently refurbished Atkinson art centre, Lord Street, Southport. Working in partnership with Sefton Arts, the group exhibited from August 5th through to the 25th. This proved a great success. On the weekend of November Saturday 30th and Sunday 1st of December, we will be promoting what we do at the Atkinson art centre, Southport. Please contact us for more information.. Right, the refurbished Atkinson art centre, Southport.

		The Sefton art group will be holding its annual spring exhibition at Maghull Town Hall over the May Bank Holiday, Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th May. Opening times are 10 till 4.30 each day. Entry is free and refreshments are available. Anyone thinking of taking up art, either complete beginners wanting to learn, or those more advanced wanting to improve and to exhibit their work, then this is an ideal opportunity to come along and talk to members to find out more. Please contact us for more information. Photographs from past exhibitions.

		Another venue we sometimes use for exhibitions, the Art House, located on Eastbank street, Southport (opposite Tesco express). This exhibitions had the theme "Valentine's Day"; an opportunity to buy something for the loved one? Also a selection of locally handmade jewellery was also on show and for sale.

		Roy Munday and Graham Macquade outside of the temporary art gallery in Southport's Wayfarers Arcade, on Lord Street. The Sefton art group held a very successful exhibition there until Christmas. This provided an opportunity for people to go along and meet the artists and find out more about taking up art classes in the local area. Roy Munday runs several art classes on behalf of Sefton Arts and the combined groups have now grown into a very lively art group where people come together to not only learn about doing art, but also as a social activity. There are no pressures put on people in any of Roy's classes - No certificates to achieve and which take away much of the fun from art and are worthless to most people. At the same time his art courses are structured according to the needs of each person. As with any group of people, you will find different needs and different abilities. Some people may have done art at school, then nothing for many years, but have a long desire to do it - And that's all that's needed. Roy can teach you the basics, starting from the beginning, learning how to draw up your subject, then on to tonal work, using charcoal. Then you move on to using paint, again, starting with the basics. A few weeks later you will start to learn about colour theory. Once you reach this stage, then you can start to think about working more independantly, but with Roy still offering help and tuition.

Right, members on a recent trip to the Walker art gallery Liverpool.
Left, members gathered behind the tea bar at our Christmas exhibition.

On the weekend of December 1st and 2nd, we held our Christmas exhibition at Maghull town hall. The event proved as popular as ever and members enjoyed both the social side as well as selling some paintings. We have two big exhibitions at the town hall a year; the next one will be May 4th, 5th and 6th - Bank holiday weekend.

LIKE TO RECEIVE OUR REGULAR NEWSLETTER? As we are a very active art group, one of our aims is to reach out to the local community and allow you to engage in what we have to offer, though you may not want to join our classes. We will inform you of what we are doing as a group, offering invites to any of our exhibitions or events. Plus, some of our members may be doing a special deal on paintings, or launching a print or seasonal cards and you can be among the first to find out. Also, inform you of any big art events taking place on Merseyside. Also, you may have suggestions of your own as to what you'd like the group to consider, or you may be part of another art group and would like to link with us to share opportunities. If you'd like to receive our newsletter click here to register. (we will not pass on your address to anyone else).

SO, WHY NOT JOIN?

There are art courses for adults in several locations on Merseyside. No matter what your experience, Roy can help you learn how to draw and paint.
Members will also help you as between us we have a range of skills and experience to share with you. If you join one of his art classes, you will be
with like-minded people and you will learn from them as well.
The group also arranges art events, like visits to the Walker art gallery and the Tate in Liverpool.












                                                                                            Right, members at the John Moores painting prize exhibition 2014 in concentrated debate over a painting!
We will be EXHIBITING AT WAYFARERS ARCADE, LORD STREET, SOUTHPORT FROM NOVEMBER 25TH FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.
Come along and meet us....