10 May 2026
Venue: Maison Quaker
Photography Workshop with John Arnison: May 10 - 15, 2026
Join acclaimed Quaker photographer John Arnison in both day and night-time photography around the French countryside. John, who specializes in portraiture and night-time photography, taught at the Leeds Art College for twelve years. His work is featured in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cecil House, and Friends House in London. Walk with John to different locations surrounding Congénies as he shares photography principles and techniques.
The Cost: Facilitated Programme: 5 nights - 860Euros private / 715Euros shared accommodation, includes all meals, transport to local sites, accommodation.
For more information (opens in new window):
https://www.maison-quaker-congenies.org/images/events-2026/2026%20Photography%20Workshop%20with%20John%20Arnison.pdf
20 May 2026 at 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: Zoom
Whatever your connection to Quaker Arts Network, old friends and new, everyone is warmly invited to join us for an online session about our work.
We will start with an arts-led Meeting for Worship, a forerunner for an inspiring series of lunchtime sessions happening later this year. You can hear about our plans to hold a space at Greenbelt Festival again this year, and how to join the volunteer team. See Mal Woolford & Charlotte Woolford's short video about their No Relation photographic exhibition! Learn about our upcoming series of Nature Writing workshops! The evening session will include our AGM, and an opportunity to have a say in the running of our network.
The Zoom above link will become live on the day of the event.
All are welcome to read these papers in advance