18th April - 26th May

A tactile mixed media exhibition of special interest to the visually impaired. Works will include paintings, textiles, wood and cramics. To be held at Highcliffe Castle. Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. It is advisable for groups or parties visiting the Castle to contact them first, in order to accomodate numbers or any special needs.The exhibition is open to all CADArts members. For entry forms, email cadarts@cadarts.comA number of demonstrations will take place during the exhibition and a workshop led by Brenda Weeks and Thetis Cunliffe will be held on Wednesday 16th May. All details will be on view at the Castle.

For information about other  events and exhibitions at Highcliffe Castle, check their web-site -http://www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

DEMONSTRATIONS
A number of the exhibiting artists will be demonstrating their skills during the exhibition on the following dates
APRIL
Wed 18. Stanley Coleman - Wood carving - sanding.
Thu 19. Sue Chappell - Making a scent bag, visitors are welcome to take part.
Mon 23. Margaret Etheridge - Felting in the round.
Wed 25. Sue Chappell - Making a scent bag, visitors are welcome to take part.
Thu 26. Jane Powell - Medievil braiding.
Fri 27. Doug Hart - Texture painting.
Mon 30. Margaret Etheridge - Felting in the round.

MAY

Tue 1. Joan Roberts - EDGE Textiles.
Thu 3. Thetis Cunliffe - Textiles.
Tue 8. Sam Clarke - Childrens’s workshop, making a bracelet.
Tue 9. Doug Hart - Texture painting.
Wed 10. Jane Powell 17th century Trollen wheel braiding.
Sat 12. Thetis Cunliffe - Textiles.
Tue 15. Sam Clarke - Childrens’s workshop, making a bracelet.
Fri 18. Joan Roberts - Textiles.
Mon 21. Margaret Etheridge -Felting in the round.
Wed 23. Thetis Cunliffe - Textiles.

Wed 16. Workshop - Making a textile bowl) 11am - 3pm. Please email for information cadarts@cadarts.com

The ‘Mask’ is a textile piece from the previous Tactile exhibition held at the Red House Museum in Christchurch in 2009.For more information about events and exhibitions at the Museum contact the museum web-site http://www.hants.gov.uk/redhouse

SUNDAY, MAY 27^th, at 7.30 p.m

Regent Centre, High Street. Christchurch

Diamond Jubilee concert celebrated in Dance, Drama and Music.
Cadarts  will take a short break from its decade-long Performing Arts Festival tradition this year.   In its place, they will pay tribute to Her Majesty, on behalf of  all of their associated arts connections in Christchurch and the surrounding district, in a celebratory Gala Concert.

The programme content will appeal to all age groups.

Dance, drama and music, in an infinite variety of styles, will reflect the passage of time throughout the life of the Queen, not only since her accession, but also in her earlier years as Princess Elizabeth.

4 August – 15 September

Mixed Media Exhibition of post card size works of art.
To include paintings, textiles and photography.
Held at the Red House Museum, Quay Road,Christchurch.

It is advisable to check the museum for opening times before your visit.

This is an exhibition by indivual and membership groups of CADArts.
Please email for entry form cadarts@cadarts.com

To check out times of opening and what’s on at the Museum, go to the web-site -
http://www.hants.gov.uk/redhouse

Exhibition at the Hayloft Gallery. Wick Lane Christchurch. Open daily 10am - 4pm

March 9 - 29

Mixed Media exhibition of original paintings, by Andy Blake and Lindsey Cole.

Photography by Sarah Harris & Brian Wadie.

Ceramics by Julie Carpenter. Cards, Textiles and Crafts.

You are welcome to browse and have the opportunity to meet the artists. There is always at least two of the exhibiting artists in the Gallery throughout the exhibition.

This most succesful event is held in November each year. Numerous tables and stands of original arts and  crafts, including a Tombola. There is live music at intervals throughout the day. Refreshments are available and the surroundings a delight. Visit us for that special Christmas gift and enjoy the wonderful ambience of the day. The venue, Hoburne Farm Caravan Park, Hoburne Lane, Christchurch. 10.30am - 4pm. Admission 50p.

Dates for 2012 to follow.