
Art and Friends,
Tea and Biscuits

Thrive as an artist and form new friendships

For over 60 years our Thornbury Art Club has been a place for like-minded people who love to paint together and share experiences in a friendly atmosphere. Our monthly events are a perfect opportunity to meet local creatives while listening to accredited artists give talks, instruct and demonstrate their particular techniques. Tea and biscuits during the breaks are the best part, of course.
Upcoming events
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Lee Wright
Club Night
“Portrait Masterclass”
Lee will reveal the secrets behind his stunning portraiture
Tuesday, 25th March 2025
7.15 - 9.30pm
St Mary's Church Hall, Eastbury Road, BS35 1DR ThornburyFree for members.
Non-members: £6 at the door
cash or card, includes tea & biscuits
Free parking available
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Sketching Day 8th March
Saturday 8th March 2025
10:00 - 12:00
This is a free event and open to art club members only.
Location details will be shared via our WhatsApp community and email.
New to the Sketchers Group?
Contact Shirley or Bob to join.
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Alison Board
Club Night
“Creative Mixed Media Techniques”
Prepare to embark on an inspiring artistic voyage as Ali shares her invaluable knowledge, igniting your passion for art. Ali will demonstrate her mixed media techniques, based on watercolour.
Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
7.15 - 9.30pm
St Mary's Church Hall, Eastbury Road, BS35 1DR ThornburyFree for members.
Non-members: £6 at the door
cash or card, includes tea & biscuits
Free parking available
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Outdoor Sketching
Monthly Outdoor Sketching Mornings. Every 2nd Saturday of the month. 10:00 - 12 noon
Get some fresh air, with company and coffee whilst doing your favourite hobby !
Dates for 2025:- March 8th, April 12th, May 10th,
June 14th, July 12th
Details will be posted in our WhatsApp Group and emailed out to Sketch Group members.
Please contact Shirley or Bob if you’re interested in joining. (Open to Club Members only)
Shirley :- publicrelations.tac@gmail.com
Bob:- spred09@gmail.com
Read our Latest Blog Posts
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Join Thornbury Art Club's 60th Anniversary Celebration!
🎉We’re marking our Diamond Jubilee in 2025 with exciting events, a special summer exhibition, and opportunities to connect with local artists.
Don’t miss out on this milestone celebration!
👉 Click below to read more and get involved!
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Sketchers’ Group
Our new outdoors Sketchers’ Group was launched this Autumn and so far, so good.
We have a dozen members and growing.
Thornbury Art Club members are very welcome to join us.
These are free events for members only.
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Painting Day
On 9th August 2024, about 15 members of Thornbury Art Club gathered at Wilson Smith's home for a painting and socialising day. The event allowed members to showcase their talents while connecting. The beautiful surroundings inspired creativity as participants painted and shared ideas. Photos capture the creative process and camaraderie, reflecting the spirit of our club. We invite you to read our blog post for more details and to view the wonderful picnic pictures.
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Summer Exhibition 2024
The 59th Summer Exhibition of the Thornbury Art Club has come to a close.
This year's event showcased an impressive array of artwork from our talented members, attracting visitors from near and far.
Below are selected photos capturing moments from the exhibition, alongside images from the final day when artists and their helpers meticulously packed up their creations.
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During Set-up
Our yearly 59th Summer Exhibition is now over.
Have a look behind the scenes and enjoy our gallery of photos taken during the setup of the exhibition.
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Club Night with DJ
DJ had travelled down from The Midlands to be with us, and we thought it was definitely well worth it.
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Severn Vale Art Trail
2-6 May 2024
Several members took part in the Art Trail and Christine and I tried to visit all of them. Our first visit was on Friday 3rd May.
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Fabulous Finn Campbell-Notman
Sky Arts Landscape Painter of the Year 2023
Finn visited us in March 2024 - what a treat that was!
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Keep it Local - Paintable scenes in your Neighbourhood
Club Night Tuesday, 27th February 2024
We had a great evening watching and listening to Tim Wilmot create 2 amazing works of art within 2 hours. It was our AGM beforehand so the biscuits were extra special too.
Hit the button below and see photos from the event.

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“An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.”
James McNeill Whistler
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“A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.”
Michelangelo
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“Every good painter paints what he is.”
Jackson Pollock
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“Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things.”
Edgar Degas
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“There is no must in art because art is free.”
Wassily Kandinsky
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“I shut my eyes in order to see.”
Paul Gauguin
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“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
Pablo Picasso
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“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”
Degas
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“It takes a very long time to become young.”
Pablo Picasso
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