The Antarctica come to Chorleywood Community Arts Centre…
These wonderful little chaps made by David and Caroline won the pottery penguin competition, and the full colony below.
Christmas Party December 2019





ANNUAL EXHIBITION 18th-20th Oct 2019
VILLAGE DAY – JULY 13
Extra pairs of hands would be greatly appreciated to help set up (8.30am here) or pack away (3.45pm at the stall).
We will be selling a limited selection of items – please ask your group leader for details.
Please bring your family and friends along!
AGM – 2019
This years’ AGM will be held on Monday July 15th at 12 noon at the Centre. Everyone is welcome. There will be food and drink afterwards and a chance to chat to people from other groups. Do please come along.
ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2018
Our fabulous annual exhibition takes place on Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November. Every day from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Superb Christmas gifts for sale, including, pottery, paintings, silk paintings, all beautifully unique and hand crafted. There will also be silk painting, pottery and embroidery demonstrations on the Saturday. Free parking opposite the centre. All welcome.
CHORLEYWOOD DAY
Saturday 14th July, 12 noon to 4 p.m. We’ll have two tables and be publicising the Centre and what we do. There will be paintings and ceramics made by members to view and for sale. Everyone is welcome, so come and have a chat and find out what we do.
BEAUTIFUL GLASS WORK
Members recently took part in a six week course on Stained glass mosaics. Here are some of the wonderful results.
CHINESE NEW YEAR
ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2017
Our Annual Exhibition ran for three days – Friday 10th – Sunday 12th November. It was a great opportunity to view our range of work, and to purchase exquisite, hand-made items at knock-down prices! During the weekend we ran demonstrations of pottery and painting. There were great Christmas gifts, and hopefully we inspired others to join one of our regular groups!
Here’s some examples of the lovely works which were on display.


Congratulations to Mona seen here in glorious blue celebrating her 100th birthday with friends from the centre. Mona, (now 101!) has been a staunch supporter of Chorleywood Arts Centre since its inception and we thank her for her tremendous contribution. And thanks to Les (seen in the white shirt) for playing host and holding a marvellous meal.

Stunning silk scarves made by Heather Wears

Yellow patterned silk scarf by Heather Wears



David Mateus-Flynn working on a ceramic bird of prey

Heather Wears colourful silk painting

Shirley Mcardle completing silk greeting cards

Avril Spence working on pottery head

Pottery figure by Avril Spence

Shirley Johnson’s decorative dish

Dish in progress by Shirley Johnson
Birthday Surprise!
We celebrated the 90th birthdays of both Cath Sharpe and Dorothy Hughes, two of our most longstanding members. (over 25 years each…!)
To celebrate they were taken to lunch at The Gate for a surprise party. It was then back to the centre for a slice of delicious cake.
Congratulations to you both.
ANNE WRIGHT – A TRIBUTE
And thanks to Pam Naden
After 15 years as lettings officer she has sadly decided to retire from the position. By way of thanks she was presented with a lovely fuschia plant by the committee.
In August Pam is being replaced by David Hudson.
Pure silk takes dye like nothing else; the colours, the luxury. It is a perfect gift for my overseas friends. They are delighted to receive a unique gift which looks so good, feels expensive, and furthermore is as light as a feather to pop into a Christmas card.