Frome Art Society

a welcoming society for local artists

Artwork by Hayley Cove

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2022

By joining Frome Art Society, you will have the opportunity to take part in all parts of our programme alongside friendly colleagues.

JANUARY

ZOOM DEMO | Thursday 20 January | 2.30 – 4.30pm
‘Wildlife in Watercolour’ by STEPHEN HAND


FEBRUARY

DEMO | Thursday 17 February | 7 – 9 pm
‘A Walk in the Woods’ Pastels by LYNDA KETTLE

WORKSHOP | Friday 18 February
‘Textural Monoprinting’
Oil based mono printing with JACKIE CURTIS


MARCH

DEMO or TALK | Thursday 24 March to be arranged

WORKSHOP | Friday 18 March
‘Experimental Drawing from Nature’
Exploring fresh approaches to drawing with JO BEALE

APRIL
SPRING EXHIBITION | Friday 8 to Sunday 24 April
Long Gallery, Black Swan Arts | FROME
FAS AGM | Dates TBC

EVENTS THIS YEAR


OUTDOOR PAINTING DAYS
These arrangements are for members only who can come and go as they please between 10am and 4pm. Toilet facilities at all venues. Guests should be prepared to contribute to the host’s charity and observe the site's Covid requirements.


TALKS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Are held at Frome Cricket Club. Please be seated by 2.15pm for afternoon events and 7.15pm for evening events. Members’ guests are welcome; there is a charge of £3 for non-members.


WORKSHOPS
Workshops are open to members only and held at Trudoxhill Village Hall. Numbers will be restricted to allow for social distancing, so early booking is advised. Book using our online booking forms. Links are published in the members' digital newsletters.

NB PLEASE REFER TO THE WEBSITE BEFORE BOOKING /ATTENDING.

CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE

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Why not take a look at our Facebook page using the link above – or enjoy the images below, from our October 2021 ‘Prizewinners Exhibition’ at Black Swan Arts and online ‘Winter Challenge’ . . .   

FAS WORKSHOP COVID POLICY

As Covid risks are fluctuating, our Covid Policy will be updated as and when circumstances change. In addition. We will keep our website updated with with any policy changes.

January 2022

Masks should be worn for demos etc, where closer contact is more likely.
Hand sanitiser should be used before handling shared equipment etc.
The hall will be ventilated by opening windows.
All participants are asked to take a lateral flow test before leaving home.
Please do not attend if you are ill or have been in situations where your Covid risk is heightened - a full refund will be given in this situation.


New Members Welcome

Charles and Vera Appleyard and Charles Hopkins founded Frome Art Society in 1979 to encourage local people to become involved in painting and drawing in a friendly atmosphere. We remain a welcoming, supportive and inclusive society, with members of all abilities, both amateur and professional. We hold regular exhibitions and provide a varied and inspiring programme of demonstrations, talks, workshops and outdoor painting opportunities.

Membership £15 p.a. Contact: fromeartsociety@gmail.com