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Welcome to Poole Leisure Painters<\/h1>\n

at the Lighthouse<\/h1>\n

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Create \u00a0\/\/\u00a0 Socialise \u00a0\/\/\u00a0 Learn<\/p>\n

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Join Us at the Lighthouse, Poole<\/h1>\n

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Meetings<\/h4>\n

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Exhibitions & Events<\/h4>\n

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Demonstrations<\/h4>\n

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Designated Room<\/h4>\n

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Who we are<\/h2>\n

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Founded in 1981 with a dozen like-minded artists, led by Mary Daler who went on to found Daler Rowney with her husband.<\/p>\n

We are a diverse group, from beginners to experienced artists, who enjoy painting and socialising. All have a love of creating and learning, \u00a0members are always happy to share knowledge with others wanting a guiding hand to help advance their creative journey.<\/p>\n

We use all mediums: watercolour, acrylic, colour pencils, graphite, pastel, charcoal and more!<\/p>\n

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Come and join us<\/h2>\n

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All are welcome to join us at the Lighthouse in Poole, situated opposite the bus station\/car park.<\/p>\n

We meet on Tuesdays and Fridays in term time throughout the year, with our own designated room available from 10.30am to 2pm.<\/p>\n

We offer a free starter session so you can get a feel of our friendly, supportive club, and you are free to paint and draw whatever you wish.<\/p>\n

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Lighthouse provides a large, bright, airy room and the staff are helpful and friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a great asset for Poole and I\u2019ve loved being part of it for all these years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Membership varies from those with skills who can regularly sell, to \u2018dabblers\u2019 like me who are there for the fun of it. People will always give encouragement and pass on their painting knowledge. The regular exhibitions give members an incentive to produce of their best.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The visual arts have also been catered for more effectively in recent years (at Lighthouse). I have been particularly impressed by the recent East London Group: Dorset Day<\/em>s exhibition. Interesting pictures, well displayed and helpful background informative, filling a gap in my knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As soon as I walked into the room on the first floor as a rather nervous enquirer I knew I had found a very special and unique group. The welcome and acceptance to a new face was fantastic and has not changed in all this time.\u202f<\/span>I have now been a member of Poole Leisure Painters for 19 years, having served as Secretary for 11 of them and during that time the group has had its ups and downs, but has always been supported by Lighthouse.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coming to\u202fPoole Leisure Painters has helped me develop my art, exhibit my work and find long lasting friendship with other artists.\u202fWe are able to follow our own art ideas amid a lovely atmosphere of fun, laughter and a readiness to help when needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I am especially grateful to Lighthouse staff for all their help and support over the 14 years that I have been a member and secretary.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I knew very little about Lighthouse previously and was not aware how much it contributes to the local community. Sometimes I feel art exhibitions come and go and the public misses out on some great art \u2013 Lighthouse should blow its own trumpet about what is on offer!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Exhibitions<\/h1>\n

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Tuesday 9th June to Tuesday 23rd June 2026<\/p>\n

Free Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wednesday 7th October to Sunday 11th October 2026<\/p>\n

Free Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Latest News<\/h1>\n

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Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, Beaulieu, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Photos taken on our visit to the Gardeners’ World Spring Fair in Spring 2025, which we attended with the Lighthouse.<\/span><\/div>\n

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We all had a wonderful time, there was so much to see and we were made so very welcome. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Thank you to those who supported this event, the Lighthouse staff were pleased to involve us.<\/div>\n

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Demonstrations<\/h1>\n

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Demonstrations from other artists who are experts in their media are so inspiring and such a great way to learn.<\/p>\n

We organise demonstrations twice a year with established artists.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 14th October \u00a02025, D. White<\/em><\/p>\n

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Schedule for this year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Term:<\/strong> Tuesday 6th January to Friday 27th March 2026<\/p>\n

Term: <\/strong>Tuesday 14th April 2026 to Friday 10th July 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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We have been very fortunate to have so many fabulous creatives demonstrate for our group over the years, in a range of media.<\/p>\n

Some recent demonstrations have been given by artists such as Paul Mathews, Ali Board, Jake Winkle and Joan Scott<\/p>\n

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Meetings<\/h1>\n

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Location<\/h3>\n

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Lighthouse<\/strong><\/p>\n

Poole Leisure Painters<\/p>\n

21 Kingland Road<\/p>\n

Poole, Dorset<\/p>\n

BH15 1UG<\/p>\n

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Term Dates<\/h3>\n

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Schedule for this year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Term: <\/strong>Tuesday 6th January 2026 to Friday 27th March 2026<\/p>\n

Term:<\/b> Tuesday 14th April 2026 to Friday 10th July 2026<\/p>\n

Open on Tuesday and Friday in term time: 10.30am to 2pm<\/p>\n

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Contact Us<\/h1>\n

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We are a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces to our sociable and committed group of creatives.<\/p>\n

Drop us a message if you have any questions and we will come back to you shortly.<\/p>\n

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