Local artist, all members of Barrow Society of Artists, are all set to showcase their work; in Sharing Moments From Home, an exhibition showing the local area, people, places and spaces throught the eyes of an Artist. This is a first for us and an exciting new adventure for Barrow Society of Artists in the Bridge in Portland Walk with the theme what brings us home, what makes our community unique! Everyone is invited to attend our Exhibition. There will be an artist there fro

Exhibition in the Pod at the Dock Museum from 30th September until 1st November. Cathy Holmes at the Pod in the Dock Museum at her Solo Exhibition Art By Cathy Holmes I have been painting for about 18 years, initially studying with Helene Burrow at Barrow Disability Centre evening classes. She taughts me the basics of acrylics, watercolours and colour theory. I am very grateful to Helene for all her help. A few years later, in 2017, I joined Barrow Society of Artists. Followi

Art Work- Mushrooms in a Trug by Catherine Saunders The Artist A bit about me! Catherine Saunders. I was born in Ulverston, and loved art and wildlife from an early age, I remember being a member of ‘Watch’ the junior branch of Cumbria Wildlife Trust, going on trips to Foulney Island, Walney, and other local areas of interest and discovering owl pellets, shells, feathers and stones, and being asked to draw them, that was the start! Wildlife Art-- The British Barn Owl- by Cath

📅 Date: Monday 5th October 2026 🕒 Time: 7pm to 9pm 📍 Venue: Hawcoat Memorial Hall, LA14 4HT This is a workshop for members only, and there is a limit of 20 places. So, please email to book your spot through this contact us link here or email directly to Barrowsocietyofartists@outlook.com. Marilyn Hale's Glass Art Workshops The Glass Art Workshops have been a hit! You leave with a unique creation, all thanks to Marilyn's expert guidance. She shares her knowledge on how t

We are busy finishing artwork and collecting application forms for our Exhibition which starts Saturday 24th October 2026. It will be open daily, except Sunday, for a week closing on 31st October. Its great to have a new Event in Barrow in Furness in a new venue for our Exhibition so it would definitely be good to see you there. There will be lots of Original Art Produced by our members who create a diverse range of Art for you to enjoy. Viewing the Exhibition is free. Artwor

Sharing Moments From Home At the Bridge in Portland Walk, LA14 1DB Open daily from Saturday 24th October - 31st October Not open Sundays Between 10 am and 4.30 pm A collection of Art from Barrow Society of Artists - Depicting scenes and memories of the local area. Sharing Moments from Home, brings together the diverse styles from our group of local artists. Celebrating the places, people, animals and

Moutain Art by Tara Glover September in the Jitterbug Gallery Tara Glover is this months guest artist in the Jitterbug Gallery. The Artist is often found on mountain treks when she isn't painting so the artist's natural subject is the mountains she climbs. Tara has a unique approach to using watercolour to paint the silhouette of the mountains and its distinguishing features. A fresh contemporary approach. The Hoad Hill in Tara's Lake District Original Series is currently inc

Abstract Art Workshop Abstracting Piel Workshop Sketches by Sam Harrison The Next Workshop for members is 📅3 Date: Monday 7th September Date: Monday, 7th September 2026 🕒 Time: Starting at 7pm please be there for the start finishing 9pmime: 7pm to 9pm 📍 Venue: Hawcoat Memorial Hall, LA14 4HT Venue: Hawcoat Memorial Hall, LA14 4HT Introduction by Sam Harrison Abstracting the landscape: cropping & collage At my demonstration last year, I gave an insight into the 3 differe

Painting in progress from the 2026 Paintout at Piel Rain Threatend Play On the morning of the 2026 Paintout at Piel it rained but the weather forcast complied and from 10.30 onwards we had moody skies but no more rain apart from one shower that passed quickly. I think it put a few artists off but the ones who made it had a fantastic day and the moody sky added to the work and photographs for further work produced. Thanks to the Ferry Men for getting us there and back to paint

The Kings Landing in Mixed Media Abstract Art by Sam Harrison Inspiration for Sam Harrison's Latest Works and a Great Success on the Wirral! Sam Harrison came to Barrow Society of Artists Paintout at Piel last year and it inspired a series of paintings. She said, 'I’ve been taking part in a 4-artist show at The Lake Gallery on the Wirral. It finishes on Saturday. I have been showing my Piel Island work and so far 7 out of 10 pieces have sold.' To view Sam's work and learn mor

Patsy Derry is already celebrating a win this month with the sale of the above painting in the prestigious Lakes Artists Exhibition. The painting sold on the first day which is always a good result! Well done Patsy. Jitterbug Guest Artists for the Month of August You can view this talented artists work closer to home for the month of August in the Jitterbug Gallery on Market St in Ulverston. A Showcase of Patsy Derry's work available to purchase from Jitterbug A Teacher and P

Most still life sessions ask you to slow down, settle in, and study one arrangement for the evening. This workshop does something very different. Work from Last Year's Not Such a Still Life. The Not Such a Still Life Workshop Experience Steve Cook, our Events and Programme Manager, created Not Such a Still Life, a lively workshop built around quick changes, fresh challenges, and a good dose of creative mischief. Its on 3rd August at Hawcoat Memorial Hall be there to start at

6 Demos and workshops 6 Life Drawing Classes 1 Exhibition 1 Collaborative Demo 4 Extra Events 6 Guest Artists at the Gallery in Jitterbug Art work Pastel of Black Coombe by Cathy Holmes The first six months of the year have been a whirlwind of creativity, collaboration, and community engagement at Barrow Society of Artists. Our members have poured their passion into a variety of projects, exhibitions, and workshops, demos and classes that have e

Its almost that time of year again. Meet up for a day of Plein Air Magic on Piel Island. Everyone Welcome- What to expect Get on the Ferry at Roa Island - The Ferry is starting at 10.30 to make sure we get across before the queue to get across the sea to the island this year. Start -10.30 Catch the Ferry- £7 return for adults. See if you can spot a seal on the way across. The Middle Bit - Find a spot on Piel Island to paint your favourite views. There are many on this beautif

Local scene of the Hoad by, Pastel Artist, Cathy Holmes July in Jitterbug Guest Artist at Jitterbug this month is the talented pastel artist Cathy Holmes. The vibrancy of the pure pigmented colour of pastels is what drew the Artist to this medium. The scenes recreated are the result of walks by Cathy Holmes in the beautiful Landscapes we are surrounded by in the Lake District and Local Area. July is for Exploration Its worth starting your exploration in the Jitterbug Gallery.

Making Art: Local Event! Barrow Society of Artists are supporting the first Birthday Celebrations of The Bridge in Portland Walk Barrow in Furness. We have an art table where you will be able to Try it, Make it, Bridge it, And Grow. Everyone welcome *4th July 2026 *At the Bridge in Portland Walk *10am to 3pm It would be good to see you there to Celebrate the Bridge's 1st Birthday! Its been an active 1st year for the Bridge and Barrow S

Next Demonstration Date for your Diary Next Demonstration is a Workshop by Patsy Derry. Mixed Media Sketching Techniques 6th July 7pm to 9pm Hawcoat Memorial Hall As always Demos and Workshops are free to members- New members welcome! There is a list of things you will need to bring A piece of watercolour paper no bigger than A3 ( decent weight) taped to a support board Charcoal Graphite Water soluble graphite or graphite pencil Some pencils B2-B6/9 A hard rubber A small wat

Well Done to Artist Tracy Rose on Selling the Watercolour and Ink Painting Above * Last Chance to View our Midsummer Moods Exhibition Last Chance to View the Exhibition in the Pod at the Dock Museum. The last day of the Exhibition is on Dave's Day Saturday 20th June. Dave Myers was a much loved one time member of Barrow Society of Artists! So Good Luck to all the riders and its quite poignant our exhibition coincided with this special event. Well Done There have been two more

Artist Hannah Willets is Celebrating selling these two painting. photo taken form Hanna Willets Artist Facebook page* Well Done! Paintings are selling at the Barrow Society of Artists Midsummer Moods Exhibition in the Pod at the Dock Museum. Well done to Hannah Willets for selling two paintings in the Exhibition. Free Art Exhibition The Free Art Exhibition is located in the Pod at th

Black Coombe Stormy Skies * Local Art Exhibition A collaborative art event hosted by Barrow Society of Artists. Held at the Pod in the Dock Museum. Sharing moments celebrating the light colours, textures and diverse creative energy our members bring to their work. Its a Local Art Exhibition! Currently in its second week, ending on 20th June. Highlights Early sales success. Special recognition to Cathy Holmes who sold a pastel painting of Black Coombe with a stormy sky o