Arnside Art Group was formed in 1971 and held its first exhibition that year. The idea to form an art group was that of Lilian Eagle who taught art and in the early days, group members were given ‘homework’!!!!
Until 1989 the meetings were held in the Methodist Church Hall and thereafter in the WI Hall on Orchard Road. Lilian was an active up to 1990 and with the help of members supervised the Annual Exhibition: invited people to give talks and demonstrations AND she took a register of attendance each week.
Today the group is organised by an elected committee of members, we do not take a weekly register and we never have homework!!!
We are not a tutored group but we do have a weekly programme from September to May which includes arranged workshops from visiting artists, suggested topics by members and regular time to develop our own work.
These are some of the artists we have invited for workshop in the past: Frances Winder, Graham Twyford, Jamie Barnes, Kate Bentley, Duncan Ibbotson and Sally Payne.
The information below summarises how the group operates.
Until 1989 the meetings were held in the Methodist Church Hall and thereafter in the WI Hall on Orchard Road. Lilian was an active up to 1990 and with the help of members supervised the Annual Exhibition: invited people to give talks and demonstrations AND she took a register of attendance each week.
Today the group is organised by an elected committee of members, we do not take a weekly register and we never have homework!!!
We are not a tutored group but we do have a weekly programme from September to May which includes arranged workshops from visiting artists, suggested topics by members and regular time to develop our own work.
These are some of the artists we have invited for workshop in the past: Frances Winder, Graham Twyford, Jamie Barnes, Kate Bentley, Duncan Ibbotson and Sally Payne.
The information below summarises how the group operates.
Arnside Art Group membership
From September through to May we meet on Wednesday afternoons at the Women’s Institute on Orchard Road. Meetings usually run from 2pm to 4pm. At these relaxed and informal sessions, the members may share techniques, progress their latest projects, share thoughts and ideas, whilst enjoying excellent tea and cakes! Through the summer months some members choose to meet up, and paint in the great outdoors.
We regularly have visiting artists with longer sessions running from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. These take the form of workshops at which the artist will demonstrate exciting techniques and creative approaches, giving the members a chance to try something new and develop their skills and creativity.
A full programme of the coming seasons events is provided for all in September.
So, as a member you can enjoy a varied and exciting programme, whilst enjoying the interaction with our relaxed and friendly group.
The annual membership fee is £15 and runs from the AGM held in April. When we have a visiting artist we make a charge, (usually £5), to help towards the cost.
In May of each year the group collectively organizes an annual exhibition, at which members enjoy showing their work. The exhibition is a celebration of a season’s work and involvement in The Art Group, and shouldn’t be regarded as the reason for membership.
We are more than happy for you to come along for 2 or 3 weeks, work with us, and see if you enjoy yourself. Let me know when you are coming or have any questions by email. We will be looking forward to meeting you.
Paul Barnes
Membership Secretary
psbarnes@live.co.uk
