Evesham and District

Painting for Pleasure is a small group of artists who help and encourage each other and enjoy the opportunity to paint quietly in a friendly atmosphere. We do not have a teacher but share our expertise.

Members range from beginners to accomplished painters and use a variety of mediums; watercolour, acrylics, oil paint, pastels and pen and wash. Despite our group name, drawing and sketching are also encouraged. At each meeting there is a suggested topic with material available e.g. still life, architecture, seascapes, at others everyone carries on with whatever project they choose.

Contact Marjorie or Brenda for more information

Themes for 2026

All themes are optional, members are very welcome to paint/draw whatever they wish.

January

The subject is FISH and THE SEA

February

On 11th we will continue with FISH and THE SEA..

On 25th will be a session lead by one of the group members.

March

The subject is Portrait Painting

11th. Guest speaker on portraits and demonstration.

25th. Self portrait

April

The subject is ‘Spring’

8th. Colour

22nd. Tone

May

The subject is’Trees’

13th Experimental landscapes based on the work of Ann Brockley.

27th. More experimental abstracts

June

On 10th and24th the sessions will will be lead by a member of the group. Topic to be revealed nearer the date.

July

We will be painting outdoors this month (weather permitting)

8th Evesham riverbank.

22nd. A second location with water as our theme.

August

Once again we will meet outdoors

12th. Hampton Church yard.

26th. Outdoors. Suggestions for a location please.

September

9th. Drawing people - action drawing

23rd. Life Drawing.

October

The theme is animals and birds.

14th. Shapes - rabbits

28th. Shapes - birds

November

This month we will start designing our Christmas cards.

11th. Member’s presentation

25th Christmas collages - lots of sparkly stuff and glue!

December

9th. Christmas nibbles and plans for 2027