Welcome to Wantage Art Group

We are a friendly club that welcomes anyone with an interest in the visual arts. Whether you're a beginner, an experienced artist, or just interested in  visual art, you'll find a supportive community to explore and develop your creativity.

 

 Demonstrations / Presentations

Monthly diverse art demonstrations for all levels, nurturing creativity and skill.

 

When is the next Presentation

Wednesday September 17th, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, will be

           Julia   Sorrell telling us about her Journey through Art.......

           @ East Challow Village Hall, as above. 

Future dates and demonstrations are as follows;

October 15th, we have Racheal Anders doing coloured pencil

          draw-a-long. we will be advisiing what to bring nearer the time

November 19th, we have the ever popular Kevin Sculley showing us

          loose and lively pastels.

December - no meeting but Christmas get together tbc

January 15th, we have Isobel Irigoyen doing Pen and Ink Landscapes.             

PROGRAMME for

2025-26

November 26 Pre-Christmas lunch in Bear Hotel. 12:30 for 1pm, All Members welcome, Pay at the end

December 1st to 29th Members Artist of the month exhibition in Wantage  Library

2026

January 21 Watery Landscapes in pen and watercolour with Isobel Irigoyen: Venue ECVH from 7:30pm

February 18 AGM and Presentations from various members Venue ECVH from 7:30pm

February Landscape painting workshop: Kate Wade Date and venue tba

March 18 Using Inktense Inks:  Demonstration by Amanda Hislop (possible workshop later if sufficient interest) ECVH from 7:30pm

April 15 Birds in Watercolour: Demonstration by Lucy de Albuquerque: ECVH from 7:30pm

May 20 Figure drawing coached session. Venue East Challow Village Hall from 7:30 for 2 hours

June 17 Animal in Vibrant Acrylics: demo by Jill Hobbs. Venue East Challow Village Hall from 7:30 for 2 hours

July 15 Wildflowers in landscape: Demo in oils by Paul Minter Venue East Challow Village Hall from 7:30 for 2 hours

September 16 Seascape in mixed media: Demo by Debra Last Venue East Challow Village Hall from 7:30 for 2 hours

October 21 Landscape/Woodlands: Presentation by Cathy Pearce, Venue East Challow Village Hall from 7:30 for 2 hours

November 18 Figure Dawing:  Practical session led by Sue Klemencic Venue East Challow Village Hall from 7:30 for 2 hours

ECVH = East Challow Village Hall

WCVH = West Challow Village Hall

PLUS Regular Exhibitions, Workshops and painting days as voted by members!

Exhibitions

Exciting exhibitions to showcase and share member's artwork with the community.

 

ARTIST OF THE MONTH-  Wantage Library

Wantage Art Group have been invited to exhibit a piece of work by a different member each month.

 

'The Lake that Dreamt in Colour' by Amanda Bond - oil on board

When is the next member's exhibition?

Our next Exhibition for Members will be our Annual Show at the Vale and Downland Museum

Dates are as follows

Monday 25thnof May is last day for returning the entry forms and fee.

Saturday June 6 th  - handing in day at the Museum 9.40-10 am

Monday June 8 th exhibition opens to the public

Saturday 29th of June - remove all unsold work 2.45 - 3.00

Please note that there is no provision to return work at any other time so please make arrangements to have your work collected if you are unavaialble at this time.

Please contact us if you need a form for entry, they will be available at the monthly meeting

 

Is there a charge for exhibiting?

Usually not. However for the Wantage Museum we have to pay a small hanging fee per painting (£3 each) plus give 25% commision of sales to the Museum.

Next Workshop 

 

Are the Workshops included in the membership fee?

No they are not, the high quality professional artist running the workshops are paid a fee which is run by us on a breakeven basis. Therefore the charges will vary dependant on how many members sign up. Typically the charge for a day workshop will be between  £40 to £60

When and where is the next Workshop

We have several diverse and interesting Artisits lined up for the next series of Workshops, to be announced shortly.

 

Next Workshop will be early 2026 details TBA 

 

Our last one was on Nov 15th Lino Cut Workshop 

 

See below an example and cost of the sort of Workshops we regularly run

How can I participate in your exhibitions?

If you're a member, you can submit your work for consideration in our many annual exhibitions.

Note some exhibitions will require a modest hanging fee.

Are the workshops suitable for beginners?
Yes, our workshops are designed to cater to a wide range of skill levels, including beginners. They cover a diverse range of topics and provide a supportive learning environment.

What Type of Presentations do you offer

“Joining Wantage Art Group has been a truly enriching experience. The members are welcoming, the meetings are inspiring, and the atmosphere is always filled with creativity. I've learned so much and made great friends along the way.”

Sarah Smith

Contact us

Get in touch with us to learn more or to join our creative community!

Location

Wantage Art Group

East challow village hall

East Challow, 

Wantage

OX12 9SR

 

About us

Wantage Art Group is a thriving art club in Wantage, South Oxfordshire. We are passionate about fostering creativity and providing a supportive group, for artists to explore and develop their skills. We provide a monthly divers range of Professional Demonstrations and Presentations, Workshops, Painting Days and Exhibitions, catering for artists of all levels, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching experience for everyone.