Garforth Art Club

Garforth Art Club The Club is made up of members of all abilities. Membership is adults only. To hopefully give inspiration and tips to other members.

Garforth Art Club was established in October 1971 by a group of like minded amateur artists who wanted to be able to paint together and exhibit their work locally. About Our Club

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The Club meets at Halliday Court, Garforth on Tuesday evenings 7-9pm on an informal basis. We have a varied programme of topics to give some structure to the year but there is no pressure to follow

this and members can come and work on whatever they are currently working on. There is a short waiting list, please contact Membership Secretary Christine Ford (0113 4435593) to discuss visiting and joining the Club. The Club holds “Criticism and Competition” evenings every 6 weeks where members can bring work they wish to discuss with the other members and a Competition of paintings of which the subject has been chosen by the previous winner. There are also demonstrations and workshops of painting and drawing in different mediums by professional artists as well as workshops run by other members of the Club. There has also been workshops held at Lotherton Hall using their education facilities. The Club holds exhibitions and sales of paintings throughout the year. Recently the Club has exhibited Garforth Gala, Temple Newsam House and twice at Lotherton Hall for Yorkshire day and a separate exhibition. As well as Garforth in Bloom’s Summer and Christmas Fairs, held at the Welfare Hall, Garforth. The Club is also hoping to be exhibiting at Wakefield Art Walk. The Club donates to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and to Garforth in Bloom. In 2019 the Club members donated and presented the book The Lost Words (Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane) to all 5 Garforth Primary Schools.

15/06/2026

Hi Everyone

I hope you are keeping well

This week the subject is “Botanicals – Herbs and Flowers”

We have previously looked at Botanicals, this time we are concentrating on Herbs and Flowers.

Botanical means the study of plants involving or relating to plants.

Botanical illustration is the art of depicting the form, colour, and details of plant species. They are generally meant to be scientifically descriptive about subjects depicted and are often found printed alongside a botanical description in books, magazines, and other media.

Its original purpose was to aid in plant identification for medicinal and culinary uses.

This is a lovely a subject where we can look closer at each part of the chosen Herb or Flower.

Use any medium you wish, though perhaps water colour and water colour pencils will give a more delicate touch. Or perhaps start with a loose style as demonstrated last week by Jane Austin and add the details after.

I hope you enjoy this subject,

A reminder too, that the subject for our next competition on 7th July is “Reflections”,

Take care

Lorraine

08/06/2026

Hi Everyone

I hope you are keeping well,

This week we are to be having a Mini Workshop / Demo with the Artist Jane Austin using watercolours to produce a floral masterpiece

Please bring along some watercolour equipment with you just in case, the club does have a some watercolours and paper if required.

Looking forward to this mini workshop / Demo,

Take care
Lorraine

01/06/2026

Hi Everyone

I hope you are keeping well,

This week the subject is “Children Playing”

Such a nice subject, there are so many choices.

The children could be playing traditional street games like whip and top, skipping, tag, hide and seek. Ball games like football or cricket. Or seasonal games like sn*******ng or building sand castles on the beach. Perhaps a rainy day inside playing board games or building a creation out of lego.

Whether you use family pictures or use other media for your inspiration try to capture the fun the children are having.

Use any medium you wish,

Take care

Lorraine

25/05/2026

Hi Everyone

I hope you are well and have had a lovely Bank Holiday,

This week we are doing something a bit different, the subject is “Zentangle or Zendoodling”

Many people will of heard of these terms before, I will give a brief description just in case,

Zentangle is a way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. This is achieved by using combinations of dots, lines, simple curves and orbs. It is focused on creating pattern designs and mindfulness.

Zendoodle uses patterns, shapes and lines to decorate your art. Using different designs to complete the shape you have drawn. As if you are colouring in with pattern.

Using pens or fine liners give better results, start off simple and build up to intricate patterns. You can use coloured pens too to add interest to your designs.

I hope you enjoy having a go at something different,

Take care

Lorraine

18/05/2026

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are keeping well,

This week we are carrying on with more 'Line and wash' with the choice of subject of either Fashion.

Using simple lines with fine liners to produce the shape of your fashion item, garment or style. Then adding colour with your watercolour paints, whether you use pan or tube watercolour.

Fashion is a great subject for line and wash, with flowing lines but also structure and shape.

I hope you enjoy this subject, have fun.

Take care

Lorraine

Exhibiting at Temple Newsam again today. Today we are in a couple of rooms near the cafe in the courtyard. An incredible...
17/05/2026

Exhibiting at Temple Newsam again today. Today we are in a couple of rooms near the cafe in the courtyard. An incredible range of artworks at affordable prices by local artists. Temple Newsam Estate Friends of Temple Newsam Park

We have a John Harrison, artist: purveyor of line drawings with watercolour pen and ink which John donated and we are selling for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Our super exhibition at Temple Newsam. Fingers crossed it doesn’t rain!
16/05/2026

Our super exhibition at Temple Newsam. Fingers crossed it doesn’t rain!

This weekend (16th & 17th May) Garforth Art Club will be exhibiting again at Temple Newsam. It’s a bit chilly again so w...
15/05/2026

This weekend (16th & 17th May) Garforth Art Club will be exhibiting again at Temple Newsam. It’s a bit chilly again so wrap up warm and come and see us in the amphitheatre on Saturday or inside next to the courtyard cafe on Sunday. We pride ourselves on the variety of media and styles we use and our friendly welcomes. Come and get an original affordable artwork or Art Card. If you are a local artist yourself come and chat to the artists and find out about the club. Looking forward to seeing you there.

11/05/2026

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are keeping well,

This week we are using 'Line and wash' with the choice of subject of either Birds or Fish.

Using simple lines with waterproof fine liners to produce the shape of the bird or fish. Then adding colour with your watercolour paints, whether you use pan or tube watercolour.

I hope you enjoy this subject, have fun.

Take care

Lorraine

Tonight is Crit and Comp night. We have to choose a winner. The subject is waterfalls. It’s so hard to choose. Which one...
05/05/2026

Tonight is Crit and Comp night. We have to choose a winner. The subject is waterfalls. It’s so hard to choose. Which one would you choose?

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