Past Events

Pop-up Exhibition 2024, 11-4, Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Ely

Jane Frost studied woven and constructed textiles in London and Scotland before working as a self-employed designer in the spinning and weaving industry for several years.She pursued her MA in Textile and Culture at Norwich School of Art and Design, where she had opportunities to travel and collaborate with artists and makers from diverse cultures. This included participation in the 2nd Moscow Biennale as part of a research project.
Jane's studio is in the Cambridgeshire fens, where the merging elements of sky, land, and water influence her artistic style and the size of her creations. Using natural, recycled, and adapted materials, she employs techniques such as drawing, stitching, weaving, and construction in her artwork. Her larger pieces are created using developing materials while following the foundational structures of weaving, spinning, and stitching. Jane produces individual works for exhibitions, presentations, and as vital parts of extensive collaborative projects with fellow artists and practitioners.

Mark Warner is a practicing artist and ‘plein air’ tutor based in Shropshire, UK.Drawing lies at the core of his artistry, essential in shaping a piece and sometimes becoming an integral part of the final painting itself. Mark finds his inspiration in the landscape, though his subjects and techniques can vary greatly. He revels in using vibrant colors and lines to capture the essence of light, weather, and his passion for materials. Often working directly outdoors, he sketches on-site and takes notes and photos, which he refines further in his studio.
Mark's artworks are part of numerous private collections and have been showcased extensively across England and Wales. He primarily works with acrylics and oils, exploring subjects such as plein air, landscapes, portraits, seascapes, and still life. Notably, he's been honored with awards like the Broadway Arts Festival Visitor's Choice Prize and the Qube Arts Open People's Choice Prize.

Serena O'connor interests are quite broad, and she enjoys working in a variety of different mediums - painting, printmaking and ceramics in particular. She is drawn to the inter-connectivity of our world: the tangible and metaphysical.

Following a training in ceramics and a variety of jobs Anna launched her online shop The Speculating Rook in 2013. Specialising in free machine embroidery. she uses vintage wool blankets, linen, sari silk and other fabrics that catch her eye and imagination to create a range of cushions, lampshades and small bags.
All designs originate from Anna’s sketchbooks and take their inspiration from the flora and fauna of the East Anglian landscape in which she lives.

Debs is a textile designer, fabric artist and tutor. Her love for colour and texture evolved into her career path. After studying art and design at York College and textile design and technology at Huddersfield University, she earned distinctions and won awards, including the Courtaulds prize for best portfolio.
Starting as a design assistant in a Bradford textile mill, her dedication and talent for color led to a promotion as a ladies wear designer. She crafted woven fabrics for popular stores like Marks & Spencer, Next, and designed bespoke fabrics for fashion icons like Alexander McQueen and Patrick Cox. Debs lectured in Art, Design, Fashion, Textiles, and Costume, nurturing the creative talents of aspiring artists. In 2017, she established The Creative Craftorium, a workshop space where individuals can explore diverse textile and mixed-media techniques in an inspiring environment. Debs also actively engages with textile groups, fostering experimentation and creativity among crafters.

27th July

Short demo by Caroline Furlong followed by our AGM.Caroline loves painting—whether indoors or outdoors, she finds inspiration in everything from flora and fauna to less conventional subjects. While she enjoys exploring diverse themes, her favourite topics are landscapes, street scenes, and coastal areas. Beyond her artistic skill, Caroline stands as an incredible teacher and a much esteem member of our society. Her dedication to both her craft and nurturing others' artistic journeys makes her an invaluable part of our community.

One day exhibiton of members artwork

Jill Ogilvy is a painter and printmaker based in Cambridge, UK Her recent work includes contemporary still-life compositions of treasured objects and everyday utilitarian items ...more

Emma Malfroy lives and works near Cambridge and her work focuses on painting, collage and printmaking, creating patterns and atmosphere, in real and imagined landscapes. ...more

John is an estimable portrait and landscape painter and has exhibited widely. ...more

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Ernie Butler is an internationally exhibited and collected artist based in Cambridgeshire
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Tracey will talk through the specific materials required, inks, paper, and barren, to produce a hand burnished print at home without the need for a press. Tracey will also bring along a print that has been run through her press to reveal the different results. ...more

Richard is a mosaic artist based in Milton.This medium perfectly suits his passion for colour, shapes and precision. ...more

Norfolk base artist and teacher Sue Williams will be demonstrating acrylic inks. ...more

Amy paints urban and rural landscapes using vivid colour, tangy neons and compelling contrasts. ...more

Jane paints expressive, textural landscapes. She also regularly take commissions for pet portrait in pastels. ...more

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After emigrating to England in 2007 from Korea where she was a designer, Yurim come back to art starting with life drawing and experimenting with other media. ...more

Ted Coney is a painter who has been exploring family relationships through the language of objects, places, words and numbers for over forty years. ...more

Andy Dakin, is a figurative artist from Cambridge. Light and shade play a big part in most of his works, offering drama and interest as well as useful information to work with. ...more

Diane is a local textile artist with a special interest in hand embroidered books and travel journals. ...more

Emma is a Cambridge artist who creates vibrant collage pictures. ...more

Nicola has always enjoyed wildlife picture making and experimenting with a range of media. ...more

Carole Massey is professional artist, accomplished in painting both landscapes and portraits in watercolours, pastels and acrylics ...more

Following a long career in Arts Education, Carmen Renwick works in a variety of art media. ...more

Student Showcase: Rey East, a budding illustrator and digital artist from Ely. ...more

Working as an illustrator for over 15 years, Hashim began developing his own paintings and started exhibiting, demonstrating and running painting workshops. ...more

Maureen lives in Cambridge where she spends her time painting and teaching art in her studio. ...more

New Products Workshop. ...more

Linda's web site is http://www.lindaseriesart.com/ or for a direct link please click here

Ernie will be doing a talk/demonstration on the materials and painting techniques of the Old Masters.
Ernie's web site is www.erniebutler.com or for a direct link please click here ...more

Natasha has exhibited in Australia and the UK. Currently living in Norwich she is a member of the Norwich Lonely Arts Club and Open Studios. ...more

Mike works in a variety of media, ranging from detailed pencil drawings to oil paintings. ...more

Sue Williams paints primarily in paints using acrylic inks, watercolour, pen and wash and oils. She lives in Norfolk and often works with her partner, John Shave. Together they offer courses covering any subject from pets or boats to the Norfolk Broads. ...more

Mathew writes - I began painting at a very young age. Art was always in my blood and it was a subject I always understood. I could see perspective and how buildings all have the same basic structure, and I could see the shadows in a tree. ...more

Caroline is a local artist working mainly with watercolour but her recent works are in mixed media. ...more

Sharon is a Fantasy watercolourist but enjoys painting silk and making beaded jewellery too. ...more

Always a very enjoyable and social event. A great chance to chat with like minded members of the Society.

Stephen Taylor studied fine art at Leeds University. ...more

A.G.M - 13th October 2017. Please come along, have your say and find out what is going on. The meeting starts at 7:30pm in the Methodist Hall, Ely, CB6 1AD.

Paul Talbot-Greaves is a South Pennine landscape artist. ...more

Please see Exhibition section for full details.

Sharon Hurst is a talented artist who creates wonderful fantasy watercolours. ...more

Throughout his career Hashim has won many awards; including in 2009 the SAA (Society of All Artists) Artist of the Year, having won the Professional title in 2005 and 2007. He worked with the art manufacturer Daler Rowney in their relaunch of the System 3 Acrylic range producing paintings for the ad campaign and demonstrating the versatility of the paint at various events and on live television. His first book entitled ‘Vibrant Acrylics’ was published by Search Press in 2012 which has now been translated into French, German, Italian and Dutch and includes a companion DVD of the same name. ...more

Jeremy Ford is a professional artist and has made many DVDs on painting in watercolour and pastel. ...more

The evening will take the form of a practical workshop, ...more

John Glover is well known for his portrait and landscape paintings. ...more

Please come along for our annual Christmas Social.
Feel free to bring some food and drinks; but no alcohol please.

Paul Jackson is an artist and sculptor. ...more

Please click more for communication from Gary ...more

Wildlife in acrylics ...more