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Tim Baynes - Demonstration

Tuesday 3rd February

Tim Baynes gave a wonderful demonstration. Showing our members two different methods of recording our beautiful surrounds.

The society members watched in fascination as, using both acrylics and a printing method, he created two beautiful images.

Two men standing at a table, one showing a drawing in an artist's sketchbook, the other holding a coffee mug. The man on the left is wearing glasses and an apron with paint stains, and the man on the right is wearing a beanie, glasses, and a dark jacket, both engaged in a discussion.
An elderly woman sitting in a green chair, laughing, while a middle-aged man stands nearby with art supplies, in a room with painting and art equipment, and several stacked green chairs.
People sitting indoors in a room with green chairs, engaging in conversation, with a man in an apron holding a white mug standing near the seated group.
An artist painting a landscape on a canvas in an art studio, surrounded by art supplies, paintings, and sketchbooks.
A man wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, and a black apron, working with art tools and materials on a table, appears to be using a digital scanner to examine or work on a piece of artwork.
A man wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, and a black apron is working at a table with various tools and equipment. He appears to be preparing or examining an object or material, with a camera set up on a tripod nearby. There are additional supplies on the table, including scissors, containers, and a laptop or scanner. The room has a beige wall and a green chair is visible in the background.
Person holding a colorful abstract painting in front of a table with art supplies and a print of the artwork.

TUESDAY GROUP

JANUARY 2026

The regular meet up at Watermoor Church Hall, on Tuesday mornings, is creative and fun. These are photos from recent meetings.

Several women working at a craft or art project in a room with brick walls and large windows. One woman is standing and looking at her work, while others are seated at the table with various supplies, artwork, and tools.
A group of women sit at a long table in a room with a brick wall, engaging in arts and crafts or painting projects. One woman in the foreground is painting on a sheet of paper with a watercolor set. The table is cluttered with art supplies, pictures, and personal items, suggesting a creative or craft workshop setting.
A woman with blonde hair sitting at a table with painting supplies, including paint tubes, brushes, and containers, in front of a large window with frosted glass and curtains.
A smiling woman with curly white hair and glasses standing at a table filled with painting supplies, wearing a multicolored abstract apron.
A woman holding a decorative bowl at a gathering, seated at a table with an art canvas and painting supplies, other elderly women seated nearby, large windows with curtains, brick wall background.

An enjoyable afternoon of Christmas Cheer! Held at Studio Liney. Participants enjoyed seasonal fair, mulled apple juice and great company. Home made cards were swapped.

Cirencester Art Society

Christmas Party @ Studio Liney

A group of elderly people gathered around a table set for breakfast in a cozy room with artwork and shelves in the background.
People celebrating around a table with Christmas treats, including a tray of small cakes topped with cherries, in a decorated room with holiday decorations on the window ledge and paintings on the wall.

TUESDAY ART GROUP

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

An enjoyable Christmas Lunch was had at the Falcon in Poulton by members of the Tuesday Art Group.

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a denim shirt and a red scarf, smiling while sitting at a dining table with a glass of champagne and other drinks. She is wearing an orange paper crown. There is a framed illustration of a rabbit on the wall behind her.
Three women celebrating at a dinner table, wearing colorful paper crowns, with empty plates, glasses, and a festive background.
Three women sitting at a dining table celebrating, with two women wearing colorful paper crowns, and food and drinks on the table.
Two men sitting at a table with drinks, food, and papers, wearing paper hats, one with a Santa hat. The man on the left has a gray beard and is wearing a patterned shirt. The man on the right has messy hair and a goatee, wearing a checkered shirt, holding a transparent cup, with a water pitcher and drinking glasses on the table. The background features a beige wall with hanging ornaments and a decorative cushion on a bench.

December 2nd 2025

Cirencester Art Society enjoyed another wonderful demonstration. Jonathan Newey came and delivered a Line and Wash demonstration of a wintery scene, with a permanent ink drawing and watercolour.

A good crowd of Society Members and visitors enjoyed the evening, with Jonathan talking us through.

The result is shown below.

A man with glasses and a bald head is standing in a room with art supplies, a white table, and a Christmas tree. He is wearing a navy sweater and jeans.
A watercolor painting underway with pencil outline of a rural scene featuring houses, trees, and fences, taped to a wooden surface at the top corners for support.
A person with short gray hair, wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt, working at an art or drafting table with sketches or plans pinned to a papered surface, using a pen or pencil.
A watercolor painting of a winter landscape with trees, houses, and a snow-covered ground, under a cloudy sky with hints of blue and yellow.
A man wearing glasses smiles as he stands beside a painting of a winter rural landscape, featuring snow-covered ground, leafless trees, and farm buildings, on an easel indoors.

6th November 2025

Cirencester Art Society have a wonderful relationship with Raw Umber Studios in Stroud. The Society is invited annually, to a workshop with Lizet Dingemans. This is working from a Life Model. Each artist uses their preferred materials, to create their image, and Lizet offers advice throughout the day. Raw Umber Studios are kind enough to offer their studio facilities, and we have two models to work from, giving our members a unique opportunity to create work from a life model.

Pictures from our workshop are shown below.

People in an art studio creating paintings, with various artworks displayed on the walls, and art supplies and easels around.
A woman is drawing a portrait of a woman on a large canvas in an art studio. She is surrounded by various artwork and art supplies.
A group of people gathered around a table, some engaged in conversation. On the wall behind them are various paintings and photographs, including a portrait of a man, some landscapes, and a fish. A clock showing the time as approximately 1:13 is also visible.
Close-up of a colorful portrait of a woman with a serene expression, painted with expressive brushstrokes in pastel shades of pink, peach, and light blue.

4th November 2025

Local artist, Simon Morriss, was the guest speaker at the November meeting. He gave a wonderful demonstration, using acrylic paints, on how he would paint a woodland scene. The audience enjoyed this inspiring demonstration while Simon gave a detailed description of his process.

An artist is painting a forest scene on a canvas while an audience watches, with a photograph of the scene projected on a screen behind him.
Two colorful framed paintings of forest scenes leaning against a beige wall on a dark carpeted floor.

24th October 2025

CAS was invited by the Cirencester History Festival to present an event to celebrate the centenary of JWM Turner.

We delivered a hands on event where festival attendees were able to understand and copy the special techniques of this remarkable artist.

A good time was enjoyed by all.

Table with watercolor painting supplies including a palette, containers of water, paintings, and reference images in an art class setting.
A woman stands reading to a seated audience in a room with large windows, green curtains, and display boards showing artwork and information.
An older woman giving a presentation about landscape paintings to a small audience in an art gallery or studio. She is holding a palette and wearing a denim apron.

13th October 2025

Cathy Pearce held a brilliant workshop for members & friends of Cirencester Art Society.

She shared her fascinating technique and lovely work produced.

  • An elderly person painting an outdoor landscape scene in a sketchbook, depicting blue sky and colorful mountains.
  • Women participating in an art class with painting supplies and artwork on the table and walls.
  • People observing landscape paintings displayed on a table in an indoor setting.
  • An elderly woman wearing a red plaid shirt and black boots seated at a table, painting a landscape scene on a canvas. There are art supplies and a water bottle on the table, with a participant in the background also working on art projects in a well-lit room.
  • An elderly woman painting seascape on canvas in a classroom or art studio with other women at tables.
  • A woman standing in a classroom or workshop holding a piece of artwork, with art supplies like pastels and jars on a table in the foreground, and a bulletin board and a seated older woman in the background.
  • An art class with seniors creating landscape paintings using pastels on a long table with art supplies, and paintings displayed on easels in the background.

7th October 2025

Carole Bury - Paper Textile Artist

We had a fascinating evening spent watching Carole Bury make beautiful folded paper works of art. She gave a snapshot of her career in art, which took us back to the 1980's of the London Art Scene. Her work is both beautiful and ephemeral, making you want to touch it!

A woman with gray hair and glasses sitting at a table, writing or drawing on paper. There is a large projection on the wall behind her showing her working at the table. Several people are seated in front of her, and the table has various tools and ma
A black and white abstract sketch of a landscape. The upper part shows a dense, dark, textured sky, the middle features vertical and diagonal lines resembling a structure or trees, and the bottom has scribbled, rough lines. The artist's signature is
A piece of textile art made of multiple strips of fabric, sewn together to form a rectangular shape with frayed edges and loose threads.

28th August 2025

On August 28th an amazing group of artists gathered together at Cirencester Church to to paint a beautiful model who was dressed head to toe in 1800’s attire.

Have a look below at some pictures that were taken on the day.

An elderly woman painting a portrait of a young woman dressed in historical attire, wearing a lavender gown and hat, in an indoor art studio or gallery, with an older man taking a photo nearby.
An artist painting an antique woman's portrait in an indoor setting with historic framed pictures on the wall.
Painting of a woman dressed in Victorian era clothing, sitting with a large hat, against an abstract red and orange background.
Two women painting inside a church, one seated sketching with a book and the other standing, painting on a canvas on an easel.
Artists painting and drawing on easels and tables in a gallery or museum setting with red floral decorations and stone walls.
Six colored drawings of women in dresses, each with different styles and colors, with names and ages written beneath. Some drawings are on white paper, others are painted with different colors, and there are handwritten notes.
A pastel drawing of a person sitting on a stool, wearing a hat and a long coat, with a striped bag hanging on the side.