Bruton Art Society

Autumn - Printmaking, using a variety of techniques including monoprinting and foil collagraphs
2025-11-13 10:00 - 2025-11-14 16:00 (Europe/London) | Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW
Tutor : Jackie Curtis
Thursday 13th and Friday 14th November, Hadspen Village Hall BA7 7LW
10am – 4pm
Book £75 online
Jackie is a regular and well liked Tutor of the Society. She is an innovative artist /printmaker based in Somerset, inspired by the natural world.
We will be shown and experiment a variety of printing techniques including monoprinting and foil collagraphs, around the theme of ‘Autumn’.

Christmas Lecture by David Chandler
2025-12-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Caryford Community Hall, Ansford Park, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
Lecturer : David Chandler
Wednesday 3rd December, Caryford Community Hall, Castle Cary BA7 7JJ
2.30 – 4.30pm
Members are free and guests are welcome for a small fee of £5 on the door, no need to book.
David is a well known artist/teacher and lecturer based in Frome. He will give us a talk about the book he wrote in collaboration with the Tate gallery in 2023, on Masters of watercolour based on his research at the Tate.
This will be followed by our Annual Christmas party.

Annual General Meeting followed by a talk from Anthony Connolly RP
2026-01-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Caryford Community Hall, Ansford Park, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
Annual General Meeting of Bruton Art Society; Reports, Elections, Future Planning etc.
Followed by a talk from our patron Anthony Connolly RP:
Why drawing matters and when it doesn’t.
‘I can truly say that a single drawing changed my life.’
Anthony will explain why that drawing was so seminal. He will illustrate his thoughts as to why a drawing might have such a profound effect on anybody and how the encounter continues to inform the way he looks at the world.
Members free, guests £5 to be paid at the door.

‘Nikki de Saint Phalle - Rebel with a Cause’
2026-01-23 14:30 - 16:30 | Caryford Community Hall, Ansford Park, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
Friday, 23rd January 2026. 2.30 – 4.30pm
Lecture given by Arantxa Sardina, a credited lecturer of ‘The Arts Society’.
Caryford Community Hall, Ansford Park, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ

We are very grateful to Aranxta who we asked to come especially, to coincide with the Exhibition on Nikki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely at Hauser and Worth, which closes on the 1st February. This will give our members who wish to attend this lecture the opportunity to see Nikki’s work in real life, if they haven’t already been.

FREE to members £5 for guests payable at door

'Gouache Paint' Taster day
2026-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW
Friday March 13th 2026. 10am – 4pm. £40
Tutor: Kate Cochrane
Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW

If you have often wondered what ‘Gouache’ paint is like to work with or you would like to learn more about it, Kate is a master in this medium, exhibiting widely here in the South West and is back by special request, having given us a workshop two years ago. If you have gouache paints do bring them, otherwise Kate will provide them.

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‘Oil and cold wax painting’
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-10 | Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW
9th & 10th April 2026. 10am – 4pm. £80 + £5 for materials
Tutor: Jenny Graham’
Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW

This workshop will cover the process of working with oil paints and cold wax medium, which Jenny uses in her work to great effect. Quote: “We will be using a combination of layering and scratching to create images with depth and vitality. Please bring your usual oil paints, scrapers or redundant credit cards and several boards to work on, I will provide the wax medium.”

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Paint & Sketch Day, Kilver Court Gardens
2026-05-06 10:00 - 15:30 | Kilver Court Gardens, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5NF, Kilver Court Gardens, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5NF
Kilver Court Gardens, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5NF
Formal and informal gardens, including a massive rockery, surrounding a lake, combine to create a stunning landscape set against a viaduct built in 1874.
Scope for serious sketching here. The viaduct is framed by mature trees and the gardens provide a wealth of texture.
Entrance fee £5 or free to RHS members and cafe facilities for coffee or lunch.

Paint & Sketch Day, Lordsmead House
2026-05-19 10:00 - 15:30
Lordsmead House, Edgebridge, Mere, BA12 6DB
This beautiful garden and paddock owned by Shelagh and David Leakey, will provide an intimate view of a quiet corner at the back of Mere. Besides the various stunning little ‘rooms ‘ of different gardens, there is a possibility to find sheep in the paddock and a strong chance that the gorgeous white Wisteria will be in flower. Shelagh will be your host and will provide coffee etc. but bring lunch and usual materials.

'Natural materials into paint and ink'
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24 | Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW
Saturday 23rd & 24th May 2026. 10am – 4pm. £80 + £5 for materials
Tutor: Fiona McIntyre
Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW
Join us for this two day course where Fiona will cover the making of plant material into natural inks, and earth pigments into watercolour paint. Over the two days, you will learn about the alchemy and variety of mordants which enhance and transform natural ink material into a range of different hues and colours. You will use plants – utilised for centuries to extract dye for fabrics and to make inks for painting with.
Materials provided.
Fiona will be publishing a book this year called ‘Sacred Earth’ which some of us have helped to fund. This is very exciting and she will be bringing copies to the workshop.
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Paint & Sketch Day, Knowle Rock Farm
2026-06-03 10:00 - 15:30 | Knowle Rock, Shepton Montague, Somerset, BA9 8JA
Knowle Rock,
Shepton Montague, BA9 8JA
Your host for the day Corinna Leigh – Turner will show you round her stunning garden with its stupendous views across southern Somerset. Perched at the top is the craggy Jurassic rock which gives it its name. There is something for everyone here and Corinna will provide coffee etc. to sustain us.
Refreshments and facilities provided but bring your own lunch and usual materials.

Paint & Sketch Day, Sturminster Mill
2026-06-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Sturminster Mill, Newton Hill, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2DQ
Sturminster Mill, Newton Hill, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2DQ
A popular venue for those who love the opportunity to paint the river Stour and Sturminster Mill which is a fully working Mill. Both provide a variety of stunning opportunities for the landscape painter. Cafe and facilities are on hand .

‘Marine Creatures in Clay’
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-20 | Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW
19th & 20th June 2026. 10am – 4pm. £80 + £5 for materials
Tutor: Marianne Bareham
Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW

Marianne owns the ‘Trouvaille Gallery’ in Cheap Street, Sherborne, where she also offers workshops in clay. She will guide you through the process of modelling ‘Marine Creatures’ of your choice over the two days – her favourite being the octopus! and if you wish, she will fire your work afterwards for a small fee.
Materials provided.

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Paint & Sketch Day, Wells Market
2026-07-08 10:00 - 15:30 | Wells Market, Market Place, Wells, BA5 2SG
Wells market, Market Place, Wells, BA5 2SG
Historic Wells Market
A regular venue for painters and sketchers where we can hone our skills for drawing moving parts of people, colourful market stalls and a variety of cafes, all set against the medieval architecture surrounding the cathedral. Be transported – conjure up Paris Montmartre in Somerset !
Cafe refreshments available or bring your own lunch and
usual materials.

Handing in Day, 73rd Annual Exhibition
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Memorial Hall, Kings Bruton, Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED
Memorial Hall, Kings Bruton, BA10 0ED
Handing in times 10am – 1pm

73rd Annual Exhibition
2026-08-22 10:00 - 2026-08-29 16:00 | Memorial Hall, Kings Bruton, Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED
Memorial Hall, Kings Bruton, BA10 0ED
10am – 4pm daily, inc. Sat and Sun
Exhibition closes on Sat 29 August 4pm

Collection Day of unsold Exhibition work
2026-08-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Memorial Hall, Kings Bruton, Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED
Memorial Hall, Kings Bruton, BA10 0ED
Collection times: 10am – 1pm

‘The (not so) Still Life, Unwrapped’
2026-09-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW
Friday 18th September 2026. 10am – 4pm. £40
Tutor: Sally Ridout
Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, BA7 7LW

A one day talk/workshop with Sally on the subject of the ‘Still Life’ genre as practiced in Western Art over the last few centuries. After the talk there will be guided (and hopefully fun) practical work based on the styles and approaches learnt.

Materials provided

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'PORTRAIT FROM LIFE' Demonstration
2026-10-28 14:30 | Caryford Community Hall, Ansford Park, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
‘PORTRAIT FROM LIFE’ Demonstration : Wednesday 28th October
Artist : James Budden
Caryford Community Hall, Ansford Park, Castle Cary BA7 7JJ
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Members free. Guests £5 payable at door

Christmas Lecture
2026-12-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Caryford Community Hall, Ansford Park, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
CHRISTMAS LECTURE
Followed by seasonal refreshments. A time to welcome all
NEW MEMBERS and to thank our EXHIBITION HELPERS
Caryford Community Hall, Ansford Park, Castle Cary
BA7 7JJ Members free Guests £5 2.30pm – 4.30pm

AGM followed by Talk from Gary Cook VPRI SGFA Arborealist
2027-01-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Caryford Community Hall, Ansford Park, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
