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GAS NEWSLETTER - 1st of October 2024

Hope you are well and embracing the arrival of the new season. As the evenings grow

longer, we're welcoming this change with creativity, bringing you inspiration and sending

warmth your way!


WHAT HAPPENED IN SEPTEMBER

On Saturday, 14th of September, we had another busy Pop-Up at Trinity Church in

Guildford. With around 755 visitors throughout the day, we collectively made over £1,200!

Thanks to the artists who signed up, we were able to raise funds for the church while

enjoying a lovely day chatting with visitors and meeting fellow artists. A big thank you to

everyone who came by and to those who helped with stewarding!


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH

This month we have a Demo with painter Brendan Smith. Here are the details:

Demonstration - Brendan Smith https://www.brendanart.com/gallery.html

Date: Saturday 19th of October

Time: 2pm

Location: St Catherine’s Village Hall

Price: £3 on the door for members, £5 for non members (welcome)

Please book ahead on GAS.demo.workshop@gmail.com and pay to secure your place.


SPECIAL MENTIONS

Surrey Artist of the Year - Sarah Rawlins

Our Guildford Art Member Sarah Rawlins has been nominated for the 2nd year in a row for Surrey Artist of

the year!

Sarah is inspired by the beauty of colours and shapes

found within the natural world. She combine

vibrant shapes and magical patterns, mixing realism with

abstract, to produce a powerful

visual impact for the viewer.

The competition winner will be announced on the 25th

of October. On that day, the public, alongside the

judging panel, will determine the recipient of the

prestigious title of Surrey Artist of the Year 2024.

Good luck Sarah!


You can see Sarah’s work here: https://sarahrawlins-


And to read more about the competition: https://
















Grand Tombola Guildford Cathedral

Pauline Read from Friends of Guildford Cathedral is looking for gifts for the grand

tombola stall they have each year at the Cathedral Christmas Fair.

She would be very grateful for any donations of artist's work ( cards, prints or original

work).

If you are interested in donating to this charity please liaise directly with Pauline

on paulineread2911@hotmail.com. Your donations will be for a great cause!


Painting Holidays tutored by Christopher Cole

Christopher Cole is a highly successful artist with over 40 years of professional

experience. His Classical training included a thorough grounding in the techniques of the

Flemish & Italian artists of the Renaissance.

Christopher is hosting 2 painting holidays: one in France this October and another one in

May 2025.

If you are interested, make sure you check out this website with all the information:

Get in touch with Christopher: colestudio@btinternet.com


WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON


Saturday 7th of December - Save the date!

We will be having the last Pop Up of the year on Saturday 7th of December at Trinity

Church Guildford and it would be lovely to see you there!

We are also waiting to hear from West Horsley Place to see if once again we can take

part in their Christmas Fair, which is on from 22nd to 24th November. Details for submitting

entries to follow in next couple of weeks


TELL US!

Do you have any exhibition coming up that you would like to promote in our newsletter?

Perhaps a competition or an interesting event that you would like to share?

Let us know and we will promote it in our newsletter!

Email Laura with details, dates, etc at hello@espasastudio.co.uk and we will include it in

the next newsletter.

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