The HeART of the Community

Groups

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Unless otherwise stated, all Winter Groups will operate from week beginning 1 September 2026 to week ending 13 December 2026

and from week beginning 4 January 2027 to week ending 25 April 2027.

Some groups are open all year round.

MONDAY

Mixed media art acrylic painting of a calender with painted yellow flowers

Acrylic & Mixed Media

When: Weekly All Year Round

Time: 10am – 12 noon

Leaders: Peter Doyle and Glen Wilson

Description: Start the week with a fun class

Semi-abstract oil & acrylic landscape painting of a tree, fish & bird

Oil & Acrylic Painting

When: Weekly, all year around

Time: 12noon – 4pm

Leaders: Sue Johnson & Lynne Herring

Description: From your own sketches & photos, a wide range of subjects

Pencil, charcoal & pen drawing workshops

Drawing: Pencil, Charcoal & Pen

When: 7 Sept 2026 to 28 April 2027

Time: 7pm – 9pm

Leaders: Graham Smith

Description: A wide variety of  techniques & subjects

TUESDAY

Experimental watercolour painting

Experimental Watercolour

When: 8 September 2026 to 15 June 2027

Time: 10am – 12 Noon

Leader: Doreen Walsh & Carole Ainley

Description: Try something new!

pastel painting of sand dunes

Afternoon Club

When:  8 September 2026 to 15 June 2027

Time: 12 Noon – 4pm

Leader: Pat Herd & Barbara Waite

Description: Bring a bite, enjoy the chat & be creative in your own choice of medium

Woman drawing from life

Winter Life Studies

When: 13 October 2026 to 15 December 2026 and 12 January 2027 to 25 May 2027

Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Leader: Tony Guest & Geoff Bellingham

Description: Professional models, any medium

WEDNESDAY

Portrait of Sally

Portraits

When: 2 September 2026 to 23 June 2027

Time: 10am – 12 Noon

Leader: Caroline Whitwham and Angie Curran

Description: Interesting live models changing weekly

Needlework by craft group

Crafts: Embroidery, Mixed Media

When: 2 September 2026 to 23 June 2027

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Leader: Mary Chantler and Gillian Webster

Description: Embroidery and Mixed Media

writing notes at meeting

Four Seasons Club: Arts and Crafts, Mixed Media

When: All Year round

Time: 6pm – 9pm

Leader:  Jill Partington and Gillian Webster

Description: Art and craft, Mixed Media

THURSDAY

Attend a watercolour painting workshop in our purpose built art studio

Into Watercolour

When: 3 September 2026 to 29 April 2027

Time: 10am – 12 Noon

Leader: Elaine & Graham Smith

Description: A different subject displayed weekly or create your own theme

Attend a pastels, pencil, pen & mixed media workshop

Pastels, Pencils and Pens with Mixed Media

When: Weekly all year round but with a break in July and August

Time: 1pm – 4pm

Leader: Denise McLaughlin & Anne Hall

Description: Get creative in a variety of drawing mediums

FRIDAY

Attend a workshop in our beautiful, purpose built studio

Any Medium

When: Weekly all year round.

Time: 10am – 12 Noon

Leader: Sandra Green & Pam Sutton

Description: Fun, friendly mixed media group

Where Friendships Are Formed

Discover what's on, from social events to exhibitions & more

Make New Friends

Our groups, workshops and activities are so much more than events. They’re an opportunity to meet new people of all ages.

It’s true that making friends can certainly make you happier, and at the Lytham St Annes Art Society, there’s plenty of opportunities to socialise, share ideas, talk, laugh and make new friends.

Come join in the fun. A warm welcome awaits!

Find out more about membership benefits

Member's Benefits

Join our community & enjoy demonstrations, art sessions, social events, workshops and more...

Hire our purpose-built studio for your next event, workshop or exhibition

The Studio

We have a warm and welcoming purpose-built studio in which to enjoy your art. 

Discover what's on, from social events to exhibitions & more

What's On

Enjoy social events, exhibitions & interesting talks throughout the year

Inspirational

“Very inspiring, I will take up my brushes again”

Edna, Co Tyrone

The Best Exhibition

“Absolutely outstanding, the best exhibition I’ve ever seen”

Bonnie, Yorkshire

Very Enjoyable

“Very enjoyable exhibition”

Soraya, Trinidad

Exceptional

“Exceptional – a joy to see”

Madelaine, Clitheroe

"Highly recommended"

Lloyd, Brisbane

"Walls full of talent"

Evelyn, Liverpool

Excellent Works

“So many excellent works”

Sheila, Alabama

Envious of Artwork

“Envious of the art produced by these artists”

Helen, Cockermouth

"So beautiful"

Gustavo, Las Palmas

"You have some very talented artists"

Beverley, Stockport

Wonderful

“Wonderful work enjoyed by all”

Ann, Halifax