Fareham Art Group

Our popular Saturday workshops with professional artists have been enjoyed by many of our members.  You can see images from recent workshops with Joe Frances Dowden, and local artist Helen Dowse by visiting our Saturday Workshop Gallery page

On Thursday 24th April we will hold our annual drawing competition for the Molly Dicker and Sylvanarth Trophies at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, West Street Fareham from 19:15. The subject of the competition this year is ‘Portrait of a Celebrity’. For the purposes of both competitions, drawing means ‘without adding water or other wetting

Our live sketching session takes place at the Trinity Church Hall, Fareham on Thursday 27th March. Doors open from 7pm. The demonstration is free for art group members, but there is a £3 admission fee for guests In this session Trudy will give a demonstration of her portrait drawing technique, using pencil and charcoals/pastels on

Members enjoyed an inspirational day with Joe Francis Dowden painting a riverbank with reflections. The workshop included step by step instructions, giving one on one guidance where needed. During the day Joe demonstrated how to create a beautiful landscape painting, supporting members to create their own work. Here is Joe’s finished demonstration piece

Wishing you a Happy New Year! Below are some of the events planned for the year ahead including new workshops. You can find out about all club events on our What’s On page. Zoom Watercolour Demonstration Cecil Rice 30th January 7.15pm The subject of Cecil’s demonstration will be a view of the Grand Canal, Venice,

Our popular Saturday workshops with professional artists are back! Our first is a watercolour workshop with Joe Francis Dowden which takes place on Saturday 22nd February 2025 from 10am until 4pm. Workshops are only open to members of Fareham Art Group.  Full details of how to book have been sent to all members and are

Our members had a great time at the art group Christmas Party. They enjoyed fun and games throughout the evening, including the opportunity to enter the Jack Smith Trophy competition/ The winners were chosen by those present who voted for their favourite entry.

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Our wonderful 2025 calendar is now for sale at the very reasonable price of £8 for one calendar and £15 for two! Members can buy their copies at our Tuesday art group meeting. If you would like one of our calendars please contact enquiries.farehamartgroup@gmail.com