Painting


We have two fortnightly painting groups. Both groups welcome beginners and more experienced painters.

Alison recently shared an article she wrote about the Easter 2023 pop-up art exhibition. It was such a successful meeting that I felt that I wanted to tell more of our U3A members about it:

Easter art exhibition

Key details of the groups

Painting 1

A friendly painting group for all abilities, with a programme of activities. Help and advice given where necessary. Occasional workshops and demonstrations are organised.

The photograph shows members of Painting Group 1 at an exhibition held in the Maltings in the summer of 2019. It shows our exhibition entry based on the U3A Africa theme.

exhibition held in the Maltings in the summer of 2019

Meets

This group meets fortnightly, on Tuesday, from 14.00 to 16.00.

Painting 2

A friendly painting group for all abilities, with a programme of activities. Help and advice given where necessary. Occasional workshops and demonstrations are organised.

Here are some Examples of the group’s work

Please see this document for More group details & the programme for 2023-24

Meets

This group meets fortnightly, on Friday, from 10.00 to 12.00.

Drawing and Painting for Beginners

Want to have a go at drawing and painting, but not sure where to start? Come and learn a few basic techniques, have fun trying new ideas, and maybe even produce something you’ll be proud of!

Meets

This group meets fortnightly, on Wednesday, 10.00-12.00