Monthly Meetings
Fareham Art Group meets on the last Thursday of each month at Trinity Church Hall, Fareham. Entry is free for members and £3.00 for non-members. Refreshments are available. Please note that in January and February, our demonstrations take place online. On these occasions, members will be sent the relevant joining instructions by email.
A minimum of 5 professional artist demonstrations / informative talks take place each year using a variety of styles and mediums; an opportunity to learn from experts. There is also the opportunity to enter your own work in our competitions to win one of 7 trophies awarded annually. There are no monthly meetings in July and August. The Annual General Meeting is held in September and the Christmas event is held in December.
Weekly Painting Sessions – Tuesdays and Saturdays
| Tuesday times and location | Information |
| Tuesday afternoons from 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm Location: St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Upper St Michaels Grove, Fareham; | This is a group-led paint along session, giving an opportunity to learn from fellow artists in a friendly atmosphere. Refreshments are provided. **Note that the group takes a break for Christmas, Easter and occasionally when the hall is not available. There will be no meetings on 10th February and 12th May due to hall use for blood doning. *** Tuesday workshop sessions – additional charges apply *** Three consecutive Tuesday’s 20th January to 3rd February Realistic Florals in Coloured Pencil Workshop with Helen Carter Artist Cost £30 for all 3 sessions including all materials, plus normal weekly fees. |
| 2026 Term dates and closures | Spring term 6th January to 24th March Summer term 14th April to 14th July Autumn term 1st September to 15th December There will be no meetings on 10th February and 12th May due to hall use for blood doning. |
| Cost | Members £2.50 & non-members £3.50 |
Saturday Morning Class
| Saturday times and location | Information |
| Saturday mornings from 09.30 – 12:.00 Location: The Portchester Methodist Church Hall PO16 9PS | The opportunity to come along and create art works alongside other members. This group continues throughout the year with a short break at Xmas and occasional closures due to local events. This group will not meet on 27th December and will resume on 3rd January 2026. |
| Cost | Members £4.00 & non-members £5.00 |
Summer Outdoor Painting Days
2026 information comming soon, this is for information only
During July, August and September, we arrange a programme of outdoor painting sessions. Details of the 2025 En-Plein Air Painting Days, along with a downloadable summary, are below
| Date | Venue |
| 2 July 2025 | Salt Cafe, Portchester Shore |
| 9 July 2025 | Royal Victoria Country Park |
| 16 July 2025 | Titchfield Village |
| 23 July 2025 | Port Solent |
| 30 July 2025 | Crescent Gardens, Alverstoke |
| 5 August 2025 | Wickham Square / Chesapeake Mill |
| 12 August 2025 | The Ship, Langstone |
| 19 August 2025 | Second Chance Charity, Fontley (£2.50 donation required) |
| 26 August 2025 | Portchester Castle |
| 2 September 2025 | Baffins Pond |
| 9 September 2025 | Cams Mill |
Exhibitions
The group holds an annual exhibition every autumn to display and sell members’ work. For 2026 event takes place at the Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield, PO14 4AB on 10 and 11 October.
We seek to exhibit at other exhibitions throughout the year, and these can be arranged by a group of members
2026 Workshops with Professional Artists
These workshops are open to members of Fareham Art Group
| Times and location | Information |
Tuesday Afternoon Workshop January 20th -3rd February 2026 (Three consequtive workshops) from 1.30 until 4pm Location: St Johns Church St Michael’s Grove, Fareham PO14 1DN | Realistic Florals A Coloured Pencil Workshop with Helen Carter Artist For further information Click here |
Saturday ? from 10:00 until 16:00 Location: The Portchester Hub, Portchester PO16 9UY | New for 2026 coming soon |
Tuesday Afternoon Workshop Tuesday ? from 1.30 until 4pm Location: St Johns Church St Michael’s Grove, Fareham PO14 1DN | New for 2026 coming soon |