LECHLADE ART SOCIETY NEWS
Past Events
Remember that you can view photographs and reports for all our activities including workshops, demonstrations, social events, pop up sales, open studios and annual exhibitions for at least the last four years - see the full list here
Newsletter and Words of Art Issue 26 - May 2026
This issue includes the forthcoming Open Studio at Buscot House, Plein Air painting day at Buscot Park, Thursday Group meetings for July-August and Little Gems for the 2026 exhibition.
View or download the magazine to your device (pdf 83KB):
John Somerscales Demonstration, Tuesday 14th April 2026
A very well attended demonstration of a Welsh landscape in watercolour.
Report and photographs: John Somerscales Apr 26
Gill Cox Experimental Painting and Mark-making Workshop, Saturday 28th March 2026
The general theme was a loose, experimental approach to acrylics, trying out techniques that would be considered different to the norm.
Past Events: Gill Cox Mar 26
Donation to the Prospect Hospice
At the Christmas Lunch on 12th December, Brian Britton (Chair) talked about a recent donation to the Prospect Hospice, Wroughton (near Swindon). This came from funds raised at various sales of art materials but mostly from the sale of "Little Gems" at the annual Exhibition in August. The Society were invited to send representatives to the Hospice to formally present a cheque (reprinted on a large board) so that some photographs could be taken for publicity purposes.
This was the third year in succession that the Society have raised money for this cause and the Hospice were especially grateful because regular donations enable them to plan ahead with more confidence.
Michele Mason (left) and Brian Britton with Sarah Edge, Community and Events Fundraiser at Prospect Hospice
Christmas Lunch at Wrag Barn Golf Club, Highworth
Friday 12th December, 12 noon for 12.30pm
It all went well! The report and photographs are here
Announcement from Brian Britton, LAS Chair - Sue Moir
"It is with deep sadness that I inform you that Sue Moir died peacefully at the Great Western Hospital today, Monday 4th November. Many of you will remember Sue with deep affection.
Sue has given sterling service to LAS over many years both as a member and Committee member. Amongst other duties, she ensured that, for many years, the Thursday Group was efficiently run at both The Trout and the Pavilion.
Sue will be sorely missed, both as a friend and a stalwart LAS member."
Sue at the Thursday Group Christmas Lunch, Dec 2021