Haydon Artists Society
A friendly art group that meet weekly in Swindon.
Where and when do we meet?
We meet weekly at the Manor Bowls club Cheney Manor from 6:45pm – 9pm Thursdays. We organise a number of events during the year sometimes this includes visitors who do demonstrations or trips to local art galleries and events.
Anyone interested in joining our group can come along to the Swindon Bowls club Cheney Manor 6:45pm Thursdays or contact Barbara Moody via our contact form.
Who can come?
Anyone who is intereseted in art and can bring their own art projects. We have members who paint with water colours, acrylics, oils, pastels, and others who bring craft work. All standards of artists are welcome, we encourage new members especially beginners. Although we are not a class, people will help if they are asked.
Recent News
Pastel Workshop run by Malcolm Hoskin
Thurs 8th May 2025 Pastels workshop.
Pastel techniques will be taught to enable you to paint a landscape from a poem. Malcolm will bring examples for people to copy.
Swindon Open Studios 2025
Our members will exhibit a range of artwork, some of which will be for sale. We will have a selection of artists who will demonstrate their work. Swindon Manor Indoor Bowls Club, 3 Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon.
RIP Gilli Rawlins
We were sad to hear of the passing of one of our former members Gilli who joined our group over 15 years ago when we used to meet at the North Swindon Library. Gilli was the Library Manager who opened and locked up for us and then became a valued member. She remained...