Membership
We invite you to join Thornbury Art Club, a welcoming community where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to share their passions. Whether you have a long-standing interest in art or are completely new to it, you will find a place here.
In our weekly studio groups, the atmosphere is relaxed. We focus on our own painting while enjoying each other’s company. We learn from each other, drawing on the wealth of knowledge within our community - whether from hobby painters or professional artists running their own businesses.
By attending our Monthly Club Nights, you can learn painting skills associated with a range of mediums and styles. These are provided by invited professional artists through talks and demonstrations.
Our new Outdoor Sketching group is proving very popular. Sketching sharpens our observation skills, is meditative and social. The group meets monthly in a local spot, within 30 minutes drive of Thornbury. Car sharing is encouraged. We sketch, then head for a nearby café.
Join us and become part of a vibrant group where art and friendship flourish.
Choose your starting point
Club Nights for Non-Members
£6
Monthly Talks and painting demonstrations by accredited artists.
Tickets can be purchased at the entrance.
You can pay card or cash.
Free car park on the premises.
General Membership
£46/year
(£30 for 14 - 17 yr olds)
1.Monthly Club nights
2. Monthly newsletter
3. Exhibit in club exhibitions (excludes hanging fees)
4. Display your Art in the Community
5. Day workshops (additional fee required)
6. Members only groups via WhatsApp
7. Join free monthly Outdoor Sketch Group
Membership & Studio Group
£125/yr
Monthly Club nights
Monthly newsletter
Exhibit in club exhibitions (excludes hanging fees)
Display your Art in the Community
Day workshops (additional fee required)
Members only groups via WhatsApp
Studio groups every week to paint together with other members. Includes free parking and refreshments.
First visit is free of charge for you to try before you buy
Join free monthly Outdoor Sketch Group
Our Studio Groups
Tuesday 1.30pm - 4.30pm
St. Mary’s Church Hall, BS35 1DR
(free car park)
Thursday 1.30pm - 4.30pm
St. Mary’s Church Hall, BS35 1DR
(free car park)
Non-Members are welcome to visit during our studio hours to see what we are up to and to ask about memberships in person.
First visit in the studio group is free of charge.
Bring something to draw, paint or craft and have a cup of tea with us before you make a decision.
What our members are saying
Annie
Question: What’s best about art club?
I like coming because it’s social - meeting like-minded folk. If I come to a group every week I do it. Otherwise I never get around to it. It gives me structure, so I’ve got 3 hours every week for my art.
Peter
Question: What is the art club for you?
A space to do my painting - I struggle at home to set up and paint. I like the time and space but also the interaction and opportunity to share ideas.
Jackie
I like getting inspiration from other artists. It’s great to chat to other like-minded people and it spurs me on to do my painting.
Mandy
It is the only time in the week that I get to paint. Just 3 hours where I can relax and don’t feel guilty. I come to learn.
Liz
This is my artwork, not me, I’m camera shy ! I saw the Club advertised on the internet. It’s a vibrant group. It’s somewhere I can go to learn and develop.
David
It gets me painting !
