Painting for Pleasure is a group especially for disabled people and those living with or recovering from illness, including carers needing some respite and those who feel isolated. Members are able to work on their own projects and at their own pace with the help of qualified art tutors.

Painting for Pleasure also work on group projects with and for the local community.

Sessions are held term time on a Wednesday at the Westbury centre, Westlea Road, South Leamington Spa, CV31 3JE.

9-30am to 12-00pm or 1-00pm to 3-30pm.

New members welcome.

The "Painting for Pleasure" group consists of members with a variety of problems, such as M.S., M.E. and D.S., as well as Rheumatoid Arthritis and cancer. Some are retired, some are carers, and one or two are physically challenged. There are also young members with learning difficulties and emotional disorders such as bipolar and depression.

Some people are coming during times of illness and disability such as hip replacements to regain confidence, and then continuing to paint and benefit from their new interests. The group has become a lifeline for people who would not ordinarily be eligible or able to cope with a normal painting group. We also have outings to exhibitions, which have included "Whistler, Turner & Monet" at the Tate. We have also joined in many art projects locally.

Sponsors

We would like to thank our current sponsors

The Heart of England Community Foundation - Grassroots Warwickshire Fund.

The Leamington Spa Town Council 'Community Grant Fund'

Warwickshire Artists are proud to sponsor Painting for Pleasure.

We are a not for profit organisation and would like to thank our recent sponsors:
The Big Lottery Fund, The Royal Priors Leamington Spa, The All Saints Parish Church café and Age Concern.

Painting Class - BIG Lottery Funded

Compton Verney - BIG Lottery Funded

Teresa

LSA exhibition visit

Painting Class - BIG Lottery Funded

Policies

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy

Equal Opportunities Policy