BEECHWOOD ARTISTS ACTIVITIES
Beechwood is affiliated to the SAA (Society of all Artists) and individual membership is recommended as it allows a reduced annual subscription to Beechwood, and covers insurance for exhibitions. Weekly painting sessions are held on Wednesdays (members only) between 10.00am and 1.00pm and 1.00pm and 4.00pm. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and supportive and we bring our own materials. The fee for the morning or afternoon is £3, and £5 if you come for both sessions. Tea, coffee and biscuits are free.
A few times a year we have social gatherings and informal painting competitions for members. We also have an annual programme of Workshops and Demonstrations given by visiting artists and a Spring and Autumn exhibition where work can be sold.
ABOUT BEECHWOOD ARTISTS
Beechwood Artists was established in 1996 and currently has around 100 members of varying experience from absolute beginners onwards. We are all amateurs, creating pictures in various media for enjoyment and personal challenge. There are no entry qualifications for membership. Beechwood members come from the Chilterns area of Buckinghamshire and from nearby areas of Hertfordshire. The venue for painting sessions is the Amersham Common Village Hall.
A typical Wednesday painting session.
A recent workshop for oils.
Resources include a library of books on art for members' use and a variety of materials and equipment for members to 'try before you buy'. We also keep some DIY mount cutting and basic framing equipment. Annually a charity is chosen by members at the AGM so that a proportion of sales takings from our exhibitions can be donated.