A happy bunch of 38 members and partners have recently journeyed home after a joyful three days of outdoor painting and partying in Feilding. They came from as far away as Whangarei …. that’s Tina who slept in her tent at the campground …. and Christchurch …. that’s Philippa who bounced off to paint the classic cars gathered in Feilding Square.

Sharing, learning new skills and meeting new friends is part of every Paintaway and the chat volume each evening told of high enjoyment. Half our committee attended, a great opportunity for us to know our people and their styles.

Lady Luck favoured us! A week out the forecast showed Rain, Rain, Rain. However, we saw sun enough to require hats and sunblock …. and shadows in our paintings. The painting on the front cover of the Newsletter #194 was done during the Paintaway by Alison Hehir from a perch high on the white cliffs above the Rangitikei River.

A huge thank you goes to local members, Ruth Champion, Judy Johnstone, Irene and John Whittaker and Stan Foote for their perfect hosting. Thanks also to the owners of two lovely properties where we were welcome to wander and draw: Jill Moss and Lynne Atkins of Greenhaugh Gardens. And thank you to the town of Feilding, a lovely venue for a watercolour Paintaway.