Isle of Ely Art Society

11/06/2026

We are very excited to be teaming up with Ely Arts Festival a putting on a special free social event open to all on the 14th of June from 11am to 3pm at the Ely Bowls Club. It will be a very relaxed atmosphere and a chance to meet other artists and find out all about our society. It’s a chance to try something new, share ideas, and enjoy each other’s company. Bring along your sketching materials for what promises to be a really fun session. We will create still-life tables to sketch and paint.
The event will be inspired by the Art Festivals theme of Myths and Legends and we will also have some panels to paint and draw on to add to their yearly community murals. We would love you to come and join us for what we hope will be a fun session. Tea and coffee provided.

04/06/2026

Places still available for one of our members workshop - Sandra Howlett. Click on link to book.

Visual Art Take Part! Mon 15th June 7.00pm - 9.00pm Morbey Hall King's Ely Prep School £20 (16+)

29/05/2026

Just a handful of tickets available for these events...

30th May: The Three Inch Fools present a tale of epic adventure and medieval mayhem in King Arthur & the Holy Fail. This WILL sell out within the next few days, so don't delay! https://www.elyartsfestival.org/whats-on-2026-full-programme/three-inch-fools-king-arthur-the-holy-fail

16th June:Blended Monkey Crafts will be hosting three crafts workshops - Spoon carving (https://www.elyartsfestival.org/.../spoon-carving-workshop), Book Binding (https://www.elyartsfestival.org/wha.../book-binding-workshop) and Momigami (https://www.elyartsfestival.org/.../momigami-junk-journal...). Tickets are selling swiftly for these - don't miss out!

16th June: Learn how to create your own 3D clay sculpture using a range of clay hand-building techniques with ceramic artist Louise Beale. We're down to just a few spaces left for this event - https://www.elyartsfestival.org/whats-on-2026-full-programme/draymans-son-workshops-ceramics

29/05/2026

Still time to send over your black and white images of trolls, goblins and gnomes for Ely Arts Festival. All ready to be projected on a screen during a performance of Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King in St Mary’s Church. Email your images to the Art Society [email protected]. If we could receive them by the first week of June that would be great. We have had some amazing entries so far

23/05/2026

Big thankyou to Joff Duck for last nights demo. Joffs passion for landscape painting in oil really shone through. The demo was so informative and fascinating, and Joff was so engaging, we could have stayed watching for a few more hours 😃

21/05/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming Joff Duck for tomorrow nights demo and would love to see you there! Joff paints with a passion for landscape, particularly the wild and rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Having rediscovered painting after many years away. Joff brings an energy and freshness to his work that is immediately engaging.?He paints primarily in oils using a palette knife, a technique that allows him to create both strong texture and smooth blends of colour. In this demonstration, Joff will share how he uses the knife to evoke light, form, and atmosphere, transforming landscapes into dramatic and expressive compositions.?Although based in Suffolk, Joff often paints scenes inspired by his travels in Scotland, using memory, photographs, and artistic licence to heighten their drama. His talk will include insights into materials, technique, and how texture can bring landscapes vividly to life.

17/05/2026

Alongside 50 core events, includes additional arts events taking place in Ely. One of which is Isle of Ely Art Society's Summer Social.

The group are an active, friendly society which welcomes professional and leisure artists, as well as non-artists who enjoy and appreciate art. Their social event, taking place at City of Ely Bowls Club is open to members and non members for a relaxed and creative day — a chance to try something new, share ideas, and enjoy each other’s company. Bring along your enthusiasm (and maybe a friend!) for what promises to be a really fun session.

See more: https://www.elyartsfestival.org/whats-on-2026-full-programme/isle-of-ely-art-society-social 🎉

17/05/2026

We're so pleased to be promoting The Old Fire Engine House Restaurant's forthcoming exhibition, 'Flowers From a Summer Garden' as part of . Beginning on 17th June, this is a group exhibition of recent work by regular Fire Engine House artists. It's FREE to enter, and for details on opening times visit: www.theoldfireenginehouse.co.uk


Image: Flowers From a Summer Garden by Sylvia Paul

10/02/2026

We would love you to join us this Sunday for a fun and relaxed Social get together to brighten up those Winter Days. Join us for our social get-together with Winter theme still life. A chance to try something new, share ideas, and enjoy each other’s company. Bring along your enthusiasm (and maybe a friend!) for what promises to be a really fun session. Find us at Ely Bowls Club and bring along any art materials you would like to work with. Tea and coffee supplied.