Art Classes

As the song went ‘it started with a dream’ and in my case it started with an ad

Budding Artists
Have you always wanted to “step into the shoes” of Van Gogh, Cezanne,Turner, etc – or just walk through the doors of an art class, but never thought you could?”

The opportunity now knocks for you at EdgwareU. Whatever your standard or even if you haven’t picked up a paint brush since you were at school, please experience the joy of colour, camaraderie of like-minded people and relax in a new world for a while.

The art class is now in its second successful year at Edgware United Synagogue.

Where
Edgware United

When
Every Tuesday 
Time: 1pm until 3.30pm.

Loraine says:

“Life is full of opportunities and sometimes you should grab them when they occur.

One day whilst sorting through some old boxes I came across a picture I did at school. I guess I must have liked it as it was the only drawing I kept. It was not brilliant enough to make me think I must go to art college, but that little bit of talent inside me stayed in that box for over 25 years. This was until 1998 when I came across a painting group and they asked me to join them. I had always admired people who were good at crafts, drawing etc, and I did want to be that person – so this was an opportunity not to pass me by – the gauntlet had been thrown at my feet – I was ready for the challenge – and I’ve never looked back.

A small selection of my paintings can be seen at the Royal Free Hospital and some of my work is for sale.

When I opened the class last year I said ‘this time next year we will have an exhibition. In June 2006 a room of 250 paintings welcomed guests to the first art exhibition to be held at Edgware United Synagogue. Over 40 artists exhibited their paintings. We had a wonderful afternoon and I think everybody felt it was a great success. I hope this will become an annual event.

Laraine Rifkin