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THE BRUSH AND PALETTE CLUB, LONDON, ON, 1972-2009

The Brush and Palette Club marked its 37th Anniversary in 2009. The Club's origin began when Dorothy Heaven, an artist and teacher, started painting sessions for a few interested women. When the instruction was discontinued, the group formed the Brush and Palette Club.
At first they met at the home of Wyn Slemon. In 1989, the original membership grew to 50. The need for increased space led them to meet at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church Hall.
In 1997 membership was opened, and now stands at 110 with 7 honorary members. We still meet in St. Aidan’s Hall.
Our goals remain the same as in the beginning.
We now have nine workshops each year with qualified artists teaching Watercolours, Acrylics, Oils, Drawing and Sculpture. We conduct business at our monthly meetings and enjoy the social contact during coffee breaks. Demonstrations and Speakers at our meetings keep our members interested. The critique before the show is a favourite. Social times are enjoyed at the September Pot Luck and Christmas Luncheon when we share our art and ideas.
For thirty seven years, the highlight of the year has been and still is our Annual Spring Show at the Byron Library.
Another important goal is always to spread our interest in art to the Community. For more than thirty years the Club has awarded a Scholarship to the highest ranking art student at Oakridge Secondary School, who will study Art after graduation.
In 2000, we had as our guest artist a young and talented boy with terminal cancer. He greeted schoolmates, teachers, friends and relatives and sold all his paintings.
The last few years several members have painted pots for the Hope's Garden Fundraiser. (A support group for those with Eating Disorders)
In June 2007 the members voted to  make a donation to support Children's Art Projects with Investing in Children.
In the summer of 2009 we have been involved in an art project for children at the Byron Library.