Here are the first photos of the first session at the Victoria Rooms, lots of space, social distancing etc. We all enjoyed a great morning painting and drawing and have still three places for people with dementia who would like to try their and at painting or drawing.

Ringwood group moves to Fordingbridge

 Due to the Covid 19 outbreak a decision has had to be made to move the Ringwood Art Group to the Victoria Rooms, Fordingbridge. This will enable us to ensure that correct social distancing is available for our artists and volunteers. Many of our artists do come from Fordingbridge and it is hoped that those from Ringwood will be able to travel.

Our Fordingbridge workshop will be held fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Victoria Rooms, Bridge Street Fordingbridge SP61AH. 

Subject to the current Covid situation it is hoped that the group will start on the 21st of September

Nearby Parking is located in the A338 Slip Road Car Park SP61AN. Disabled persons may be dropped off at the Victoria Rooms if required, the car driver will then need to park in the Slip Road car park if not returning home.

Initially, if you feel concerned at leaving the person you care for, refreshments will be provided in a quiet corner of the Hall for a short period. It is emphasized that the artists must not be disturbed, they have to be allowed to get on with their paintings/drawings.

Pictures from June 2019

Jean's Picture

John's Picture

Nigel's First Picture

Nigel's second picture

Nigel's Third Picture

Peter's Picture

Some pictures from the Lymington art Group

Artwork from the Milford group

Working in pastels

Here is a picture in pastels by Nigel, our newest member. 

Art Memories

Hannah Gordon 

opens

Art Dementia New Forest's Exhibition

of  

Art Memories

13th February to 24th March 2019

Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Road, 

New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS

The Canvas

The canvas was in front of her, white and bare
Her mind already creating what wasn't there
Ever so gently she picked up the brush
Placing paint on it with a masterful touch
It starts taking shape, so what could it be?
A flower, a seascape, a portrait, let'see
It becomes more clear now, although still not quite there
It is a dwelling place, there a walls and a table, why, even a chair
It was her home and her family, what more could it be?
A house filled with love and of course an easel or three!
The hands that created so much, are now stilled
Her paintings hang with pride on the walls, just as they always will.

Our latest portfolio of pictures

Debbie's Cliffs

Mick's Bluebell Woods

Margret's flower and other works in progress. Workshop at Ringwood.

 "I prefer to paint from my imagination, then if I want a bird to fly out of my tree, I just paint it in."

A blank canvas, but not for long...

Peter has been coming here for a number of years. He paints at home, as well.

Several week's work, coming to an end.

Jean's Christmas card, started today.

Margret's just finished her flower.  It might well be selected for one of this year's Christmas cards.

Pendle has been coming to these workshops for some time but produces very little artwork these days. 

Our New Web Site

This is the website for
Art Dementia New Forest