Lymington Arts Group (LAGs)

Welcome to the Lymington Arts Group

From the budding amateur to the professional artist we offer the opportunity to all those who are interested in art to come together and share knowledge and expertise with new friends – everyone is welcome.

Announcements

Hot off the Press – Congratulations to the following who have won Best Picture Award at the Spring Exhibition & Sale, Masonic Hall Lymington. A great start to a truly fantastic show. Pop down and see these and other superb works of art in person.

Ist Prize – Day Dreaming by Jackie Marshall
2nd Prize – With just the beat of my heart by Andy Palmer
3rd Prize – Peace by Carol Minnion

Huge congratulations on the following members for being accepted into the St Barbe Open 2026 Exhibition. Viewing is available from 23rd May to 4th July. It was incredibly tough competition this year so pleasing to see that three of our own have won recognition for their artwork. Well done guys!

Hedgerow Horrors II – Cathy Beggs.
Ellanora – Andy Palmer. Colour pencil rendition. Awarded Best non- professional prize.
Deborah Hillyar – Awarded Best Contemporary Abstract prize!

Artistic courses to treat yourself with

You are never too old to try something new…why not check out these forthcoming courses?

Tilefield Nature is a new venture by Tilefield Equestrian and the courses they are arranging will increase, the range is very wide, click here to look at the detail. Location is just outside Brockenhurst, the facilities are high end, refreshments are provided and there is heaps of parking! Forthcoming courses include:

Multiple Star Gazing courses throughout April & MayNature Inspired Ceramics – 1st & 15th May by Amy Morris 1pm-3.30pm – Refreshments & more cake included!

Deborah Hillyar is holding another workshop but this time in Lymington – hurry up and book as these courses do fill up quickly!

What is on next?

Sat 23rd – 30th May-

9.00 am – 5.00pm

Exhibition & Sale

Spring Exhibition – Masonic Hall, Lymington

Our annual spring exhibition at the Masonic Hall, Lymington High Street, Lymington . Great opportunity to purchase high quality affordable art.

Art on the Green Exhibition

Friday 12th June 2.30 – 4.30pm

Demonstration

Steve Hall

Demonstrating how to get the best from pastels to show a sunlit lane. https://www.stevehallartist.co.uk/about.htm

Autumn Walk – Dedham – Steve Hall

Tues 16th June 10.30 – 3.00m

Paint Out

Fairweather’s Garden Centre & Beulieu Village

Paint or sketch parts of the outdoor garden centre, river views or even historic buildings in the village. Tea room in Garden Centre, parking in Beulieu. Meet in Fairweather’s car park. See Paint Out Events for more details.

Fairweather’s Garden Centre

Friday 10th July

2.30-4.30pm

Demonstration

Podi Lawrence

Portraits in oils. check out Podi on https://podilawrenceartist.com

Podi Lawrence – Self Portrait

Thurs 16th July 10.30 – 3.00m

Paint Out

Buckler’s Hard

Paint or sketch river views, Historic houses or fabulous trees. This site was used by SKY ARTS Landscape Artist of the Year. Tea Room. Meet in car park, pay to park. See Paint Out Events for more details.

Bucklers Hard Village

Sat 15th – 16th August

9.00 am 5.00pm

Exhibition & Sale

Art on the Green Exhibition – Milford on Sea

Our annual summer exhibition on the Green at Milford on Sea – a superb opportunity to appreciate the work of local artists and to purchase high quality affordable art.

Art on the Green Exhibition

Tues 16th August 10.30 – 3.00m

Paint Out

Passford House Hotel

Paint or sketch Monet garden or the lake or even the vegetable patch. Refreshments and or lunch in the Hotel. Meet in car park. See Paint Out Events for more details.

Passford House Hotel – Monet Garden

Friday 11th Sept

2.30 – 4.30pm

Demonstration

Sharon Hurst

Showing us how to paint quirky cats in watercolours

Purring in the Sunshine -Sharon Hurst

Thurs 17th Sept 10.30 – 3.00m

Paint Out

Setley Ridge Vineyard & Garden Centre

Paint or sketch vines, views, wine making equipment or even in the garden centre around the outdoor plant sales area, Tea Room. Meet in car park. See Paint Out Events for more details.

Passford House Hotel – Monet Garden

Friday 9th Oct

2.30 – 4.30pm

Demonstration

Alan Langford

Demonstrating wildlife in watercolours

The Autumn King – Alan Langford

Friday 11th Nov

2.30 – 4.30pm

Group Meeting – Lymington Arts Group

AGM with Tea & Biscuits

Luncheon at Boat Party – Auguste Pierre Renior

Friday 11th Sept

2.30 – 4.30pm

Demonstration

Danny Byrne

Showing us how to draw caricatures – https://dannybyrneonline.co.uk

Elizabeth II – Danny Byrne

Friday 8th May

2.30 – 4.30pm

Demonstration

Paul Oakley

Helping us all improve working in summer sketch books. https://www.facebook.com/oakleylandscapeartist/?locale=en_GB

Castle – Paul Oakley