Marton Art Group

Children’s Art Workshop September 5 2010

Written by Joan Sherratt

This two hour workshop:- Painting with Acrylics on Canvas—was taken by the under twelves associated with the village. It was a pleasure to teach, the children were enthusiastic and self motivated. They all proved to be very talented and produced work worthy of exhibiting at the Marton Art Festival.

Do come and see their paintings in the church, October 1,2,3 weekend.

I would like to thank the parents who came along and supported the workshop, they should be proud of their children. We must not forget the one grandparent, who also had a go and produced a very pleasing painting.

Art Festival 2010

Written by Joan Sherratt

Marton Art Festival


St. Esprit Church

October1st---3rd 2010


Friday       7.0pm           Preview   Wine & Cheese
Saturday 10.0am---------5.0pm
Sunday    10.0pm---------5.0pm        Harvest Service   6.30pm


The Art Festival is timed to coincide with Harvest celebrations. This open exhibition welcomes all forms of arts and crafts. There is also a children’s exhibition in which the work is entered free of charge and is not for sale. If you wish to show work in this section please contact Karen Cresswell 01926633365

The organisers reserve the right to display the work in a manner to suit the exhibition and will do their utmost to ensure that articles are kept safe. It must be stated that insurance is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Please ensure that all articles are clearly labelled with the title, medium, cost and your name and that all picture frames and hangings are secure. If you are considering entering more than 8 framed pictures please discuss this with Joan Sherratt beforehand.

Entry fees  £1.00 per framed picture; photograph; 20 cards or article over £20 value.

50p per unframed picture; photograph; less than20cards or article under £20

The cost of a stall may be negotiated.

All sales are subject to 15% commission. Proceeds will defray exhibition expenses and be put towards the further modernisation of St Esprit.
Entry forms are available from Joan Sherratt 01926632837 or Bill Buckler 01926633409, The forms need to be returned, complete with entry money, to Joan Sherratt by September 13th in order that the exhibition schedule can be compiled. Please keep a copy of the form. The exhibits will be accepted in church on Thursday September30th between 2.0 and 6.0pm. All unsold exhibits are to be collected on Monday October4th between 2.0 and 6.0pm please bring your form.

If the timings are a problem please contact Joan Sherratt

Joan Sherratt Church Cottage, Church St Marton Cv239RL This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marton Art Festival 2010

Written by Joan Sherratt

Marton Art

Work has already started on the organisation of the October Marton Art Festival. This will be the fifth Art Exhibition held in the church and this year we will have even more room to display all forms of Art and Craft as the floor has been lowered following the removal of some of the pews and we have been given new display boards. We would like to record the group’s gratitude to all who have worked so hard to provide such a good working and exhibition environment. There is a constantly changing small exhibition of paintings and photographs and the notice boards are there for the village groups to use. Please feel free to display relevant material and catch up on village happenings; the church is open most days. The Art exhibition is the first weekend in October. Entry forms are available now and need to be returned by the middle of September in order that the exhibition schedule can be compiled. Last year we hung nearly 200 paintings and photographs; the standard was very high and we were pleased by the sales. We would like more craft and we can cope with as much produce as you can spare for this popular stall. Please consider how you can be involved; we are grateful for all the help that you can give to making this year as successful as 2009. The Marton Art Exhibition is becoming a well-known venue for artists in the area and the wine and cheese preview evening is always well attended ------- put Friday, 7.00pm, the first of October in your diary. There will be a small Art Exhibition at Sports day, situated alongside the museum, and opportunities for the children to paint or crayon, with maybe the odd prize or two. Come and see how you could become involved and maybe collect entry forms. Incidentally the children do not need entry forms just their paintings on the day on September 30th. If you would like further information please get in touch with Joan Sherratt at Church Cottage 632 837 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We hope to start putting material on the village website shortly.

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Written by Joan Sherratt

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