Caterham
Art
Group
Abandoned Slumber
Tracey Bengeyfield
The Caterham Art Group is a society of amateur and professional artists from Caterham and the surrounding area in Surrey. The group has been active for over 50 years and is open to artists working in all mediums, beginners to professional artists and to anyone with an interest in art.
We always welcome new members, of any artistic ability - see Membership tab for details.
Annual Exhibition 2024
CONGRATULATIONS to Tracy Bengeyfield who won the Visitors Choice Award at our annual exhibition this year with her magnificent watercolour painting, Abandoned Slumber shown at the top of this page.
video of some of the exhibition highlights
What We Do
DEMONSTRATIONS
Enjoy a professional artist demonstrate aspects of their work, including oils, watercolours, pastels, etc. nine times a year. Demonstrations take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the United Reformed Church, Caterham Valley starting at 7.30pm and finish around 9.30pm. Free to members - visitors are very welcome (£5 fee applies, £2 for students)
EXHIBITIONS
We hold an annual large summer exhibition for members to display and sell their works.
We also have the occasional pop-up exhibition, so keep your eyes peeled for notification!
WORKSHOPS
Workshops take place on a Saturday and run from 10am until about 4pm. with a tutor to lead, encourage, help and advise. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. There will be a fee for all workshops.
SKETCHING DAYS
These are arranged on an ad hoc basis from April to the autumn at various locations in the area. Detailed arrangements will be circulated to members prior to each event. The days are free but there may be an entry charge to the destination.
COMING UP AT CAG
Fiona Hooper - dog portrait in oils with palette knife
We are excited to welcome Fiona Hooper to CAG on Wednesday 25th September at 7.30pm at the URC for a demonstration of pet portraiture in oils.
Wherever possible Fiona likes to work directly from the subject, but, when this is not possible, her sketches, photographs, and memories act as the inspiration for her paintings.
Fiona is an accomplished professional portrait artist, having completed many successful commissions of both people and animals. Her work has won awards and critical acclaim and can be found in collections both in the UK and internationally.
Sept 25th
Oct 12th
SATURDAY WORKSHOP
Alcohol Inks with Tracey Jane Cooper
We are very much looking forward to our upcoming Workshop, using alcohol Inks - Tracey will be demonstrating colour mixing, layering and other techniques in this exciting medium.
The Workshop will be held at the URC in Caterham Valley and run from 10am to 4pm. It is open to both members (fee £35) and non-members (fee £40)
Bookings should be made by emailing your details to secretary here, including your payment method.
Jake Winkle - pen and wash
We look forward to welcoming Jake Winkle to CAG on Wednesday 23rd October at 7.30pm at the URC for a demonstration of pen & wash.
Known for his dramatic wildlife and horse racing watercolours, Jake Winkle captures both of these qualities as he paints subjects from overseas and also nearer to his home, in Dorset. His enthusiasm for watercolour painting is infectious and inspired as he constantly searches for new and exciting ways to render his subject, direct and uncluttered - with passion and energy!
Oct 23rd
Thank you to Brendan Smith
who gave a fascinating watercolours demonstration
Thank you to Leigh Ann Gale
Thanks to Leigh Ann for a fascinating workshop of botanical painting
You can see more of Leigh Ann's work here
THE NEWSLETTER AND GALLERY
Members, don't forget to send photos of your work to gallery@caterhamartgroup.org.uk so they can be included in our next Newsletter and Gallery!
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