Banstead Art Group has been meeting for the last 63 years. It was formed by an enthusiastic group of local artists who got together after the war to share their common interest in painting and drawing. They are still a friendly and informal group of about 50 members who paint and draw in all media.
They meet once a month in the Banstead Community Hall, where they invite an established artist to discuss and give constructive criticism and encouragement of members' most recent work. This meeting is also an opportunity to meet with other members to share thoughts, views and to discuss other painting related subjects. Activities include talks, workshops and demonstrations by professional artists, a painting day at a local beauty spot and an annual painting holiday.
The Group organises a public exhibition of members’ work at least once a year where visitors can enjoy and purchase their work. In July they also have a stand at the Banstead Village Day, where they show a small variety of paintings and cards.
The group would welcome Artists interested in joining to submit four to six of their paintings at one of their monthly meetings. The Committee would then decide at their next committee meeting whether they are able to offer full or associate membership.
For further information or an informal chat, please call Jo Hughes 01737 359837 or Sally Pestridge 01737 351691.
Beehive Quilters Group was formed 20 years ago. Members enjoy illustrated talks and practical workshops on all aspects of patchwork and quilting. As well as the talks, members also enjoy visits to exhibitions, galleries, museums and stately homes.
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at St. Francis Church Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley. Doors open at 7.15 pm.
Further information is available from Alison Dixie on 01737 642454.
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The East Surrey Embroiderers Guild meets monthly and organises talks by well-known textile artists on a wide variety of subjects connected with embroidery and textiles. The Guild also organises regular Saturday workshops to give members hands-on experience of learning and developing many techniques.
The membership covers a range of talents from complete beginner to professional artist. Exhibitions of work are held every 18 months. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Carlton Road, Redhill, starting at 8 pm.
There is also a young embroiderers group which holds Saturday workshops
six times a year for those aged from 8-16.
Further information is available from Anne Sillifant on 01737-242354.
This art group, founded in 1950, has a membership of over
100 artists, amateur and professional. They meet at the
Woodhatch Centre on the last Monday evening of each month
for demonstrations in all media by well-known artists and
have an interesting programme for painting in the open air
in summer.
Workshops in life drawing are arranged when possible and
there is an annual outing to a national exhibition in London.
The
group holds two exhibitions each year, one in Reigate and
the other usually at Denbies in Dorking.
For information about membership and application forms, please contact the
Secretary, Maureen Edwards, on 01737 789 619, or visit the web site www.northwealdartgroup.org.uk
Reigate Art Studios is situated in the heart of Reigate. Originally a 1920’s printmaker’s workshop, the studios are to be found in the beautiful Reigate Castle Grounds, just a few steps off the main high street.
The lofty roof, exposed beams and skylights make it a great space to work in. Studio spaces are subject to availability. Please see the website for more details.
The Reigate Decorative & Fine Arts Society is part of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies which has over 330 Societies and over 90,000 individual members in the UK and overseas.
Their aims are to promote and advance the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts, and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public.
They meet at St. Mark's Church Hall, Alma Road, Reigate RH2 9DA on the fourth Thursday of each month. The meetings start at 2.00 pm and usually last about 75 minutes, followed by refreshments. Talks on a wide range of subjects are given by expert lecturers recommended by the National Association.
The Society is a long established, friendly and active club. Members meet on Monday evenings at 7.45 for 8.00 pm in the School Room of the Reigate Methodist Church, High Street, Reigate, from September until June.
New members and visitors from other photographic clubs are always welcome. The group provides for a wide range of interests with specialist lectures and competitions for slides and prints whether home, commercially or digitally produced.
An Annual Exhibition is held and there are occasional outings. Full membership costs £45, students and associates £10. Do go along and see if you would like to join. For further information please phone Steve Lawrenson on 01737 767061.
The society was founded in 1950 by Frank Potter. Its central activity is an Annual Exhibition but other exhibitions of a specialised nature are also held, some of which take place outside the Borough.
Full membership is open to professional artists, architects and craftsmen through election after submission of work to the Society. Art students may become members on a similar basis though with restricted privileges but contributing a smaller subscription.
Associate membership is open to all who are interested in the Arts but who are not necessarily practising artists. They are represented on the Committee and are invited to attend general meetings, private views and social events.
All members are welcome to the Life Drawing sessions, held at the Quaker Meeting Halls Reigate Road , Reigate on Monday evenings 7-9 pm. For details please contact M Connoughton 01737 243146 or the Hon. Secretary, Mrs Judith Davis on 01737 763735 for all other matters.
The
Tadworth Art Group was formed in 1970 to encourage and promote
painting in the Tadworth area.
There are currently 34 members and 12 associates (who were previously active members). At present there are no vacancies.
The group meets weekly in St. John’s Church, Tadworth,
when members either paint together or have a demonstration
or critique. In the summer the group paints outside and
in addition has two painting weekends a year.
Two exhibitions are held per year, one in Tadworth, one
in Banstead.
Further information is available from Peter Bartram on 01737-812983.
Banstead Art Group has been meeting for the last 63 years. It was formed by an enthusiastic group of local artists who got together after the war to share their common interest in painting and drawing. They are still a friendly and informal group of about 50 members who paint and draw in all media.
meeting is also an opportunity to meet with other members to share thoughts, views and to discuss other painting related subjects. Activities include talks, workshops and demonstrations by professional artists, a painting day at a local beauty spot and an annual painting holiday. 
Beehive Quilters Group was formed 20 years ago. Members enjoy illustrated talks and practical workshops on all aspects of patchwork and quilting. As well as the talks, members also enjoy visits to exhibitions, galleries, museums and stately homes.
The East Surrey Embroiderers Guild meets monthly and organises talks by well-known textile artists on a wide variety of subjects connected with embroidery and textiles. The Guild also organises regular Saturday workshops to give members hands-on experience of learning and developing many techniques.
The membership covers a range of talents from complete beginner to professional artist. Exhibitions of work are held every 18 months. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Carlton Road, Redhill, starting at 8 pm. 
The
group holds two exhibitions each year, one in Reigate and
the other usually at Denbies in Dorking.
Reigate Art Studios is situated in the heart of Reigate. Originally a 1920’s printmaker’s workshop, the studios are to be found in the beautiful Reigate Castle Grounds, just a few steps off the main high street. 
The lofty roof, exposed beams and skylights make it a great space to work in. Studio spaces are subject to availability. Please see the website for more details.
The Reigate Decorative & Fine Arts Society is part of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies which has over 330 Societies and over 90,000 individual members in the UK and overseas.
fine arts, and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public. 
The Society is a long established, friendly and active club. Members meet on Monday evenings at 7.45 for 8.00 pm in the School Room of the Reigate Methodist Church, High Street, Reigate, from September until June.
An Annual Exhibition is held and there are occasional outings. Full membership costs £45, students and associates £10. Do go along and see if you would like to join. For further information please phone Steve Lawrenson on 01737 767061. 
The society was founded in 1950 by Frank Potter. Its central activity is an Annual Exhibition but other exhibitions of a specialised nature are also held, some of which take place outside the Borough.
Associate membership is open to all who are interested in the Arts but who are not necessarily practising artists. They are represented on the Committee and are invited to attend general meetings, private views and social events. 
The
Tadworth Art Group was formed in 1970 to encourage and promote
painting in the Tadworth area. 
There are currently 34 members and 12 associates (who were previously active members). At present there are no vacancies.