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

Exhibition Opens Wednesday 3rd June Midsummer Moments - Exhibition by Barrow Society of Artists in the Pod at the Dock Museum: An exhibition by local artists celebrating the light, colour, textures and diverse creative energy they bring to their work. From the 3rd June until 20th June. After much preparation the paintings have been collected and hung for you to view at your leisure. Many of the paintings are for sale. But above all we just want people to go and experience our

Tracy Rose Artist Exhibition Details Showcase of work at Jitterbug for the month of June, Tracy Rose presents a collection that reflects her unique artistic style, emphasizing the beauty of Ulverston through her vibrant watercolours and intricate ink-pen details. Watercolour and Ink-pen Memories come to life in Watercolour and Ink-pen for artist Tracy Rose. Exhibiting her work in Jitterbug for the month of June led to her creating some Ulverston themed Original Artwork. She w

Art painting demo by Lee Payne for Barrow Society of Artists on June 1st 2026

Dates of the Sketch and Sound Event with John Duffin demonstration. A collaborative event between Barrow Society of Artists and Northwest Music Academy. 12th June 6pm to 10pm.

Time lapse video of the Digital Artwork created by Jacob Currie in his recent demonstration

Midsummer Moods Exhibition of Artwork at the Pod in the Dock Museum 3rd June to 20th June 2026

Jacob Currie set up for his Digital Art Demo last year Next Meeting is: 📅 Date: Monday 11th May 🕒 Time: 7pm to 9pm 📍 Venue: Hawcoat Memorial Hall ​ A Digital Art Demonstration by Local Artist Jacob Currie Painting Like a Sculptor ​ Barrow Society of Artists are pleased to announce a forthcoming Digital Art Demonstration led by local artist Jacob Currie. ​ The concept of the session will be 'How Digital Art Lets you Paint Like a Sculptor' Jacob will be doing a landscape pa

At the Bridge on Portland Walk, Barrow in Furness. Saturday 25th April between 10 am and 4pm! Get ready for a day full of community spirit, fun activities. This Saturday, from 10am to 4pm, the What the Flock Event will take place at the Bridge in Portland Walk, Barrow in Furness, bringing together people who want to make a difference. The event features a variety of activities throughout the day, all aimed at raising funds for two important causes: the NW Blood Bikers and Art

A look into Graham Twyford's Overview Painting of Helvellyn and Patterdale via Striding Edge. An insight into how he creates his work

A description of Graham Twyford's Overview series of Paintings featuring Looking South of Borrowdale. With features of the walks and local views and characters.

Showcase of Artwork by Faiqa Aslam at Jitterbug in Ulverston.

Barrow Society of Artists are attending an Art and Craft Event at Portland Walk on 25th April! Barrow Society of Artists Members will be attending this event with work for sale by members. There are many activities through out the day raising money for NW Blood Bikes and Artworks - Art 4 All. Click the link to go directly to Art4All website https://artworks-art4all.co.uk/ It would be fantastic to see you there! All the best Marina Chair of Barrow Society of Artists