Margaret's drawings and paintings together with her exceptional tutelage inspired me to develop my latent abilities after full retirement. www.margaretuttley.com

Painters Online is the website home of 'The Artist' and 'Leisure Painter' magazines. It is great website for Artists of all abilities to post their work free of charge,make comment, receive comment and talk Art. www.painters-online.co.uk

Patchings is at Calverton near Nottingham. It is a delightful Centre,amongst other events it annually supports a National Open Art Competition sponsored by 'The Artist' and 'Leisure Painter' magazines.It has two galleries, a Reception/art materials shop and a cosy/relaxed cafe restaurant. Directors and staff are very friendly and helpful. www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk

The Walker Galleries in Harrogate is one of the leading commercial Art Galleries in the North of England.Generally open seven days a week. www.walkergalleries.co.uk

A truly well organised Artists and Makers event in June across the whole of North Yorks, I participated in 2013. www.nyos.org.uk