Winsham Art Club

Winsham Art Group was founded in 1960 by John Thirtle FRSA who offered free tuition for a year. He quickly surrounded himself with a dozen or so enthusiastic amateur painters. Interest grew rapidly, and in 1966 Winsham Art Club was formed, led by Tim Spilsbury.

From then on the Art Club established itself as a teaching club and has been an important factor in the development of many talented amateur artists.

Each year the club holds an exhibition of its members work, the first being held in 1962.

The club now holds regular workshops in most of the popular media, during its Autumn and Winter terms. Outdoor painting sessions are held in the Summer.

The Winsham Art Club concerns itself with many different aspect of artistic creativity, and workshops are offered on many different forms of expression, some examples of which appear on this web page . The examples below were created by Karen Hodgson.

 

Message from Suzy Nacroer,11th September 2026

The bring list for our session on Monday with Jane Norman:

 a black posca pen (extra fine tip). Jane does have a few to use

a pair of scissors

paints / brushes / jar for water if you wish

flowers / leaves / feathers - flat and lacy as needs to be pressed, e.g. ferns, cow parsley, not succulents..

 - A reminder for the hand-in of paintings for our exhibition is 28th September, between 2-3 pm.  We only have the hall up until 3 and after then the hall will be closed.  Therefore please bring your work at  2 or soon after so we can get everything done by 3.

 - You should ensure that that the backs of your pictures are taped (not plastic tape) and fitted with D rings.  As we have a new hanging system, any work not properly presented will not be accepted.

 - There will be no commission on sales but if a purchase is made using a bank card, there will be a 2% charge.

 - As usual we will be asking for exhibitors to steward and please let us know when you bring your paintings which day you are available for stewarding.

 - We also need good prizes for the raffle.  This is an important source of funds to keep our club going over the year to come.  So please each give what you can.

 - I’m attaching herewith again the Autumn Programme as well as the entry form and rules for the exhibition.

 - Lastly, we hope that you will bring friends and family to our preview evening on 2nd October, 6-8 pm, an important village event, and enjoy a glass of wine while admiring the work of our talented artists.

 Best wishes,

 Suzy

Click HERE for Winsham Art Club Annual Exhibition Entry Form 2026

2026-Autumn Programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some recent work by members


The critic! 
 
   

 

 
 

New members of all levels of ability are welcome. Indoor sessions are held in the Jubilee Hall on Monday afternoons.

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