Can anyone join the Society?
We welcome anyone 18 years and over. Unfortunately we cannot offer membership to anyone below 18 years old.
We welcome anyone 18 years and over. Unfortunately we cannot offer membership to anyone below 18 years old.
Do I need to be an experienced artist to join the Society?
No definitely not. We welcome anyone who is interested in art regardless of your experience.
No definitely not. We welcome anyone who is interested in art regardless of your experience.
Do I need to be an experienced potter to join a pottery group?
The pottery groups are informal groups where some experience would be helpful as we do not teach at these groups. We now offer Pottery Workshops where attendees can learn basic pottery techniques. Please see the POTTERY WORKSHOPS for more details.
The pottery groups are informal groups where some experience would be helpful as we do not teach at these groups. We now offer Pottery Workshops where attendees can learn basic pottery techniques. Please see the POTTERY WORKSHOPS for more details.
Do I need to be an experienced glass fuser to join a Glass Fusing group?
No, but we advise you to attend one of our monthly glass workshops where you will be taught glass fusing skills which are surprisingly easy to learn.
No, but we advise you to attend one of our monthly glass workshops where you will be taught glass fusing skills which are surprisingly easy to learn.
Do I need to have my own equipment/materials?
Yes - if you want to come to any of the weekly art workshop sessions although we can loan you with basic paints in a palette to get you started. We are always happy to advise on suitable equipment for beginners.
No - if you want to come to a Pottery group. All clay and glazes are provided (for a reasonable fee). It would be helpful if you have your own sculpting tools but we do have these for anyone to use.
No - if you want to come to a Glass Fusing group as some materials and tools are provided as part of the £5 attendance charge, but most fusers buy their own glass supplies through the Society and benefit from a 20% discount provided by our supplier WarmGlass.
Yes - if you want to come to any of the weekly art workshop sessions although we can loan you with basic paints in a palette to get you started. We are always happy to advise on suitable equipment for beginners.
No - if you want to come to a Pottery group. All clay and glazes are provided (for a reasonable fee). It would be helpful if you have your own sculpting tools but we do have these for anyone to use.
No - if you want to come to a Glass Fusing group as some materials and tools are provided as part of the £5 attendance charge, but most fusers buy their own glass supplies through the Society and benefit from a 20% discount provided by our supplier WarmGlass.
Do you teach/give lessons in art?
No we do not. Beginners are welcome to come to the art workshops on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings and learn as you go. Some members have started with little or no experience and are doing well. We are always willing to give advice on equipment and techniques but we do not formally teach. There are plenty of painting lessons on painting on YouTube.
No we do not. Beginners are welcome to come to the art workshops on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings and learn as you go. Some members have started with little or no experience and are doing well. We are always willing to give advice on equipment and techniques but we do not formally teach. There are plenty of painting lessons on painting on YouTube.
Do you have another question?
Please email us at [email protected] or use the contact page.
Please email us at [email protected] or use the contact page.