Welcome
The New Forest Art Society was formed in 1964 and prides itself on being friendly and inclusive.
We meet in the Pine Room at Lyndhurst Community Centre, SO43 7NY on the third Wednesday of most months, when we get together socially and have a demonstration or talk by a guest artist.
From March - October our evening meetings are from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
During the winter months, from November - February, we meet in the afternoons from 2.15pm to 4.15pm.
Entry is free for members and guests are very welcome (a small entrance charge of £5 applies).
Applications for new memberships are now available. (Please see the application form on our About Us link above.)
LATEST NEWS
Our next meeting is on 16 July 2025 from 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
in the Pine Room, Lyndhurst Community Centre, SO43 7NY
Visitors welcome £5
in the Pine Room, Lyndhurst Community Centre, SO43 7NY
Visitors welcome £5
Marc Jackman, "the Colour Man" from Jackman's Art Materials, will be demonstrating how Watercolour paint is made.
A Painting Plein Air Opportunity
Join us for a plein air painting session with Stewart Beckett, outside Palais des Vaches, Exbury, 10am -2pm.
Our date of Thursday June 12th was cancelled due to rain, but Stewart has kindly offered 26th June as an alternative.
There will be a small fee (to be determined) if we use indoor facilities, but no other cost.
Sign up on Wed 21st evening or email Marian Weaver ([email protected]).
Bring all your own materials, drinks and lunch.
Let’s hope the sun will be shining then so remember your hat and sunscreen!
Click for directions
Join us for a plein air painting session with Stewart Beckett, outside Palais des Vaches, Exbury, 10am -2pm.
Our date of Thursday June 12th was cancelled due to rain, but Stewart has kindly offered 26th June as an alternative.
There will be a small fee (to be determined) if we use indoor facilities, but no other cost.
Sign up on Wed 21st evening or email Marian Weaver ([email protected]).
Bring all your own materials, drinks and lunch.
Let’s hope the sun will be shining then so remember your hat and sunscreen!
Click for directions
Paint-in Opportunities
We have arranged two Paint-in sessions at East Boldre School Fields Hall, SO42 7WT.
The dates are Wednesday July 23rd from 10am to 3pm and Wednesday September 10th from 10am to 3pm.
The cost is £6 per person [non members £8] Please see Paint-Ins page for more information and
let Alli know if you wish to attend - there will be a sign up sheets at meetings.
