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. |
| 2024 Term dates and closures | Winter term: 16th January 2024 – 19 March 2024 Summer term: 9 April 2024 to 16 July 2024 (no session on 18th June 2024 as hall unavailable on that day) Autumn Term 10 September 2024 to 17 December 2024 |
| 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 Hub Methodist Church Hall PO16 9PS | The opportunity to come along and create art works alongside other members. There will also be the opportunity to join in an organised activity which will be led by one of our members. Guidance and help will be given. |
| 2024 Term dates | Please check the dates below or click on the downloadable calendar of dates to save a timetable February: 3, 17, 24 March: 2, 16, 23 April: 13, 20, 27 |
| Cost | Members £3.00 & non-members £4.00 |
Summer Outdoor Painting Days
During July, August and September we arrange a programme of outdoor painting sessions. Below are details of the 2024 En-Plein Air Painting Days along with a downloadable summary which gives directions to venues, times, facilities and more!
| Date | Venue |
| 3 July 2024 | Portchester Shore, Salt Cafe |
| 10 July 2024 | The Ship Inn, Langstone |
| 17 July 2024 | The Rising Sun, Warsash, and surrounding shore |
| 24 July 2024 | Hilsea Lido |
| 31 July 2024 | Second Chance Charity, Fontley (£2.50 donation required) |
| 6 August 2024 | 17th Century Village, Gosport (£3.50 donation required) |
| 13 August 2024 | The River Hamble, Hamble |
| 20 August 2024 | Baffins Pond, Portsmouth |
| 27 August 2024 | Explosion Museum, Priddy’s Hard, Gosport |
| 3 September 2024 | Portchester Castle |
Exhibitions
The group holds an annual exhibition every autumn to display and sell members work. This takes place at the Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield, PO14 4AB.
We seek to exhibit at other exhibitions throughout the year and these can be arranged by a group of members
| Date | Event |
| 25 October 2024 | Fareham Art Group members preview evening |
| 26 – 27 October 2024 | 2024 Annual Art and Craft Exhibition |