Useful Links
Framing
Based in South Croydon, Paolo Francis Gallery comes highly recommended for high quality bespoke picture frames. Paolo is an artist himself, he teaches art classes and has also conducted several appraisal for us at Banstead Art Group.
Supplies and Materials
Pullingers is a great local art shop for all your art supplies and materials needs. In 2019 they Sponsored the Young Artist of the Year Competition that ran alongside our Annual Exhibition. The Stores can be found in Epsom, Kingston, Farnham and Online.
Classes & Workshops
Painting Classes and Workshop in all Media based in Betchworth and Reigate. They are also running Classes over Zoom.
The Sutton College offers a large range of part time courses for all abilities and ages. Courses include Life Drawing, Watercolours, Acrylics, Oils, Printmaking and Calligraphy.
Social Media
Inspiration
This is a great website for finding reference photos. The images are published under the Creative Commons Zero License meaning you are free to use any image on the site without infringing copyright.
A website full of free creative art challenges to take part in each month. They also feature tips and tutorials through blogs, podcasts and videos.
Local Galleries and Studios
Affordable art studios for artists, makers and designers with over 200 Studios in 2 building.
The Smallest Independent Gallery in Surrey with the biggest Artists. Carshalton Beeches, Established 2007