Events and News
As well as the weekly meetings for pottery and art the group gets involved in a number of other activities and events.
If you have any you have photographs that you would like included on this page, or events that you think we might like to be involved in, please use the contact page to let us know.
If you have any you have photographs that you would like included on this page, or events that you think we might like to be involved in, please use the contact page to let us know.
Christmas Fayre 2023
Jan, Roz and Lorraine had a successful stall at this Christmas Fayre, with several paintings being sold
Summer Exhibition - 2023
Once again we have had the opportunity to display our wares in a window in Yate Shopping Centre. A mixture of media, sizes and styles were on display. See the Summer Exhibition page for more information.
Yate Open 2023
Jan Thorley and Lorraine Badminton had artwork selected for exhibition this year.
Yate Aging Better Festival - 2023
We had a stall at this event to promote ourselves and sell our makes.
St Peter's Art Exhibition - 2022
Caroline, Lorraine, Roz and Janice all had work displayed in this exhibition.
Yate Ageing Better Festival - 2022
This year the sun shone on the festival!
Yate Art Open 2022
Yate Ageing Better Festival - 2021
Jan and Roz braved the cold to represent the group at this festival.
Art in the Tea Room - 2021
Lorraine and Jan represented the Art Group at this event, showcasing the variety of arts and crafts we are involved in. Ably assisted in setting up the stall by Ed and Emma.
South Gloucestershire Bee Trail Challenge - 2021
The group created a bee as part of the South Gloucestershire Bee Trail Challenge in 2021. This was part of an initiative to get people back to the high street after the COVID19 lockdowns. Given a blank bee we had to come up with a design for it. Our Bee was located at the YMCA on Station Road, Yate. Modeled by Jan, Roz, Linda and Lorraine. For more details see the council website.
Shop Window 2017 - 50th Anniversary Events
Guest Artist - Tim Wilmot
Hatheralls Yard 2017 - 50th Anniversary Events
Christmas 2015
Guest Artist - Kelly Watts
The phoenix - one of the images created by Kelly for her 'Drawn out of Death' exhibition
Guest Artist - Paul Weaver
These pictures were used to demonstrate how to use watercolours. Find out more about Paul Weaver from his website.
Guest Artist - Paul Weaver - 2016
Animals in the landscape - acrylic demonstration & workshop
Guest Artist - Paul Weaver
An acrylic demonstration that rapidly turned into a watercolour one!
Guest Artist - Jake Winkle
A very enjoyable evening. Jake was very informative and amusing. he demonstrated four paintings. More of his work can be found on his website.