Firstly we hope that everyone has been keeping well and staying healthy during these very strange past few months.
There
has, as yet, been no decision from Great Dunmow Town Council on when
Foakes Hall will re-open. We are making enquiries about different venues
in and around the Great Dunmow area, so please do let us know if you
have any suggestions.
In the meantime,
throughout September we thought we'd hold weekly Dunmow Art Group
meetings outdoors at the Recreation Ground, near the Dourdan Pavillion.
Obviously these sessions will be weather dependant, but as long as it's
not raining or blowing a gale, we'll be there on Mondays from 1pm-3pm
for some fun 'plein air' sessions. You will have to bring your own
painting materials, including something to sit on, plus any
refreshments, and there won't be any teaching as such, but I'm sure we
can all give each other some encouraging advice if needed. It's
completely up to you what you paint - whether you choose to paint what's
there or bring your own subject - the idea is to come together
regularly and carry on the spirit of the Dunmow Art Group community.
These September outdoor sessions will start on Monday 7th September and
will be completely free of charge.
On the
subject of fees, for those of you who have already paid for your
membership this year (2020, there won't be any fees due in December 2020 for the following year (2021). However
for new members wishing to join for 2021, membership fees of £30 will be due in
December 2020. By then we hope to have a bit more information to share with
you regarding the Foakes Hall and next year's exhibition.
