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 class on Tuesday 9 September and Tuesday 2 December 2025 as the hall is unavailable on those dates. *** September workshop sessions *** Marieta Sotirova will be leading sessions on Tuesday 23rd and Tuesday 30th . The subject is Golden Hour Cityscape in Acrylics. The total cost for both sessions is £25 plus the normal weekly class fees. Members wishing to take part must book their place as spaces are limited. |
| 2025 Term dates and closures | Winter term: 7th January 2025 – 8 April 2025 Summer term: 29 April 2025 to 15 July 2025 Autumn Term 2 September 2025 to 16 December 2024 (no meeting on 9 September and 2 December) |
| 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. The Saturday workshop runs every week throughout the year. |
| Cost | Members £4.00 & non-members £5.00 |
Summer Outdoor Painting Days
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 2025 takes place at the Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield, PO14 4AB on 25 and 26 October.
We seek to exhibit at other exhibitions throughout the year and these can be arranged by a group of members
Autumn Workshops with Professional Artists
These workshops are open to members of Fareham Art Group
| Times and location | Information |
Saturday 20 September 2025 from 10:00 until 16:00 Location: The Portchester Hub, Portchester PO16 9UY | Sunset in Venice A watercolour workshops tutor Cecil Rice Cost £60 including materials |
| Saturday 4 October 2025 from 10:00 until 15:30 Location: The Portchester Hub, Portchester PO16 9UY | Loose and free-style floral A mixed media workshop with international artist and author Soraya French Cost £60 |
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