Who we are
A group of mainly amateur artists and others with an interest in the visual arts. Welcome to our website!
What we do
Where we meet
All our activities are held in or around Lechlade. Monthly meetings, workshops and winter Thursday Group meetings are usually held in The Pavilion which is next to the New Memorial Hall, Oak Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3YP. There is a map showing the location of The Pavilion on the Programme 2019-20 page. During the summer months, the Thursday Group meet at The Trout Inn, Faringdon Road, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3HA which is a great venue on the banks of the River Thames.
Where to find information
Please read this Notice, click IMPORTANT NOTICE - CORONAVIRUS
Here are some popular topics of interest with a link to the relevant page:
A group of mainly amateur artists and others with an interest in the visual arts. Welcome to our website!
What we do
- Meet most months of the year to enjoy a knowledgeable guest speaker quite often with a practical demonstration covering a variety of media and techniques
- Have an enthusiastic "Thursday Group" who meet weekly to paint or draw in any media and to chat and enjoy each other's company in a sociable environment
- Arrange specialist day long workshops, usually at the weekend, which focus on particular skills and techniques with an expert tutor in attendance to provide helpful guidance and support
- Arrange an annual exhibition where our members can present and sell their work, and enjoy the work of others
- Arrange outdoor painting days (with some cover for bad weather) in a number of locations in the Lechlade area
Where we meet
All our activities are held in or around Lechlade. Monthly meetings, workshops and winter Thursday Group meetings are usually held in The Pavilion which is next to the New Memorial Hall, Oak Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3YP. There is a map showing the location of The Pavilion on the Programme 2019-20 page. During the summer months, the Thursday Group meet at The Trout Inn, Faringdon Road, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3HA which is a great venue on the banks of the River Thames.
Where to find information
Please read this Notice, click IMPORTANT NOTICE - CORONAVIRUS
Here are some popular topics of interest with a link to the relevant page:
- For the Society's latest news, updates and the "Painting Challenge", click Newsletters
- For the 2019-20 full programme of events, click Programme 2019-20
- For pictures taken at the recent watercolour workshop, click Roger Jones February 2020
- For pictures taken at the recent charcoal portrait demonstration, click Paul Deacon March 2020
- For any updates or last minute changes to events, click Notices