Summer Outdoor Painting Group Information

 

Running from the end of May to the end of September join us at different locations to take in the atmosphere and enjoy some creative time together. We kick off in May, so fingers crossed the weather doesn’t deter our first outing!

If you haven’t tried ‘plein air’ art before, now’s your chance. It’s open to all members, and their guests, of all abilities so please put the dates in your diary, come along and enjoy a fun day out at some lovely venues.

This year, all dates are on a Thursday. We’ve also set up a What’s App group ‘BDAG art group outdoor painting’ and would encourage you to join. This enables you to tell us if you’re ‘lost’ or can’t make it or if we need to make any last-minute changes due to weather etc.

To add yourself, just contact Ruth 07552 616 010

We meet at 10am and leave at 3pm but you do not have to be there for the whole session.
Please bring your own equipment and a packed lunch. All locations have parking and toilets.

We ask those attending for a £1 contribution as a charitable donation for venues or towards a bottle of wine for hosts at private venues.

Any problems or queries contact Ruth Short on 01424 254566 or 07552 616010 LOOK OUT FOR OUR RED MARKER ARROWS SHOWING WHERE TO MEET AND PARK.

Full details of Venues and how to find them below:                                  See printable pdf of dates and locations HERE

Thursday 7th May - Winchelsea Town. 12 High St, Winchelsea TN36 4EA
Park in High Street opposite the Farm Kitchen Tearoom. Meet outside the Cafe. Ancient buildings, church.
Unmanned

Thursday 21st May -  Mountfield Court, Robertsbridge. TN32 5JP [ Map ref 735208]

Old house, gardens, ancient trees and woodland, views, Rhododendrons in full flower. Meet in the main car park behind the church. Period buildings, lakes, church. Donation collected for maintenance of the adjacent church.
Manned - Claire

Thursday 4th June -  Durhamford Manor, Stream Lane, Seddlescombe TN33 0PB
The Stream Lane, just past the church on a lane on a sharp bend. The land is on the left 1 mile north of Sedlescombe, heading towards Cripps Corner. Beautiful old manor house, gardens, grounds, stream with bridge and lakes with boating house.
Manned - Tony Lightly on 0793 638 6413

Thursday 18th June - Beech Mill Farm, Wadhurst Lane, Battle TN33 9QU. 

Leaving Battle on North Trade Road towards Bexhill and Eastbourne, turn right signposted Netherfield. Within 1 mile, turn right on a bend on the road down a tarmac farm track. Pass an ancient Tudor building on the right and smaller converted barn on the left. Go through the security gate, having pressed the green security button. Continue a short distance with farmhouse ahead. Go through the second open security gate and park where directed. If the gate is closed, ring Ruth. Farm buildings, Oast House, 2 lakes, farm animals, Ducks and Geese.
Manned - Claire

Thursday 2nd July - Bexhill Seafront.

Park and meet near the Fisherman’s Club at the foot of Galley Hill. Sea views, breakwaters, De La Warr Pavillion. Parking charges on seafront.
Unmanned

Thursday 16th July - Broadstreet House. Icklesham TN36 4AS
Period House Beautiful extensive gardens. Park as directed by red flags.
Manned - Robin & Evelyn

Thursday 30th July - Lakedown Brewing co, Burwash Swife Lane, Burwash, Heathfield TN21 8UX
Countryside views, Fishing lakes Brewery and tearoom. Large car park.
Manned - Jane

Thursday 20th August - Brook Lodge Farm, Pottery Lane, Brede. TN31 6HB

At Brede, coming from Westfield, turn left on to Cackle Street, just by the Red Lion Pub opposite, continue to
Pottery Lane, down a dip and up a steep hill. Brook Lodge Farm is on the left opposite Fireman's Lane. Park outside the barn on the left, past the oast house.
Beautiful views, old buildings, Georgian House, Fields of Sunflowers.
Manned - Katie

Thursday 3rd Sept - Haselmans Farm, Bourne Lane, Salehurst TN32 5TP
Coming from Hastings on A21, at Robertsbridge turn right at roundabout signposted Salehurst. After Salehurst Church bear right signed Bodiam and continue for one mile to a T-junction. Haselmans is straight ahead. Park in the yard or orchard, as directed.Farm buildings,
Manned - Barbara and Kath

Thursday 17th Sept  - Ashburnham Place, Battle TN33 9NF Map Ref 689145
Entrance off A271,North Trade Road. Follow the drive all the way around, past the lake on the left. Please park and meet in main, larger car park behind the church. Period building, lakes, church and orangery cafe.
Unmanned

---