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 the  rest of 2026

July 15 Wildflowers in Landscape. Demo with Paul Minter. ECVH

August; no meeting but social event ref 

September 16 Mixed media Seascape: demo with  Debra Last ECVH

October the 14th  Annual Lunch at the Bear Hotel Wantage

October 21 Woodland Landscape in pastels: demo by Cathy Pearce ECVH

November18 Figure drawing: tutored practical session with Sue Lemencic. ECVH

November 20th from 8 pm at the Comrades Club Wantage, Social Quiz Nite @ ECVH

 ECVH = East Challow Village Hall 7.30-9.30

 

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

PAINTING DAYS

16th May - Betjeman Park - meet near the stones

13th June -The Old Rectory, Farnborough £5 each donation to the owners charity under Open Gardens Scheme

18th July Ardington. Meet at The Snowberry, the High Street OX12 8PS.  @ 1 pm (WAG has a table reserved ) for lunch and /or painting from 2 pm (if missing lunch please meet in the garden of the Snowberry at 2 pm), Please email or ring 07772518938 if anyone wants a lift. 

15th August - Kirsty Squires Garden, Wantage - (behind the Church. Access available from 2 pm, plus social evening meal from 6 pm

19th September - Snelsmore Common - Shared transport available timings to follow

 

 

 

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.

Artist of the month @ Wantage Library 

All members have the opportunity to exhibit at Wantage Library as ARTIST of the MONTH. This month’s is from Lesley Wigmore.

When is the next member's exhibition?

Our next Exhibition for Members will be our Annual Show at the Vale and Downland Museum will be 8-20th June 2026.

Forms to be returned to Jill Smith before 18th May

 

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.

ARTWEEKS EXHIBITIONS BY OUR MEMBERS

Plus Exhibitions at the Wantage Library in September and the Beacon in October during LitFest.

HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE EXCELLENT WORK ON DISPLAY at 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.

 

 

 

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

We run 4 or 5 workshops a year in response to member's interests. Frequently members will request a workshop by an artist following their Demonstration / Presentation, on a subject that they would like to run a full day workshop on.

The cost of these workshops depends on how many members enrol and will vary between £40 to £70 a day ( which is still excellent value).

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

You will see from this year's programme that we cover the whole spectrum of Visual ART. All different media and technics, including some sculpture and textile Art. Some presentations conclude with a practical for all to have a go, with the presenter advising as requested.

“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.