Arts & Crafts
Whether you’re already a budding artist or simply want to pick up a new skill, we have a range of art groups and societies for you to get involved in. Activities range from lectures to workshops and exhibitions and it’s a great chance to meet new members of the community. We currently have the following groups: Chalfont Quilters, The Arts Society Chiltern & Beechwood Artists.
Scroll down to find out more about each group and how to get in contact with the instructor.
Chalfont Quilters
Are you interested in patchwork and quilting?
We have a varied programme of quilting related activities and meet up to share and develop our skills. We welcome new members who would like to join us in exploring and developing ideas in patchwork and quilting.
Meet Days/Time
Second Tuesday in the month at 1:30 – 4:30pm
Contact Details
Contact: Mary Mills / Glenys Price
Telephone: 01494 724508 / 01895 831027
Meeting Room
Mary Smithells Room
The Arts Society Chiltern
This Society is one NADFAS group that meet at the Community Centre. We have monthly lectures from September to June at the Centre proceeding coffee. We also have 4 Study Groups that have their own programmes throughout the year.
We have been meeting at the Community Centre for many years and welcome interest from potential new members.
We are the Founder NADFAS society which was started by the late Patricia Fay 60 years ago this year as “The Chiltern Antiques Group”
Meet Days/Time
Fourth Thursday of the month - 10.30 AM finishes by noon.
We also offer study days, visits and tours. For more information please visit our website.
Contact Details
Contact: Debbie Hoult
Tel No: 01494 673235
Email: chiltern@theartssociety.org
Website: theartssocietychiltern.org.uk
Meeting Room
Main Hall
Beechwood Artists
Beechwood Artists was formed in 1996 and affiliated to the SAA ( Society For All Artists.)
We have over 100 members to date of all ablities from beginners to professional artists who work in various mediums on a wide variety of subjects. We have a DVD and book library free of charge to our members. We meet every Wednesday at Amersham Common Village Hall to do our paintings and also have demonstrations, and workshops monthly by professional artists.
Our Spring Exhibition is held at the Chalfont St. Peter Community Centre, which has always been well attended and enjoyed by all of our visitors. As well as framed and unframed pictures we also have cards, silk scarves and other items made by our members. There is also tea and cakes for sale mostly by our members.
Contact Details
Contact: Jackie Hornby
Telephone: 01494 871698
Email: membership@beechwoodartists.org.uk
Website: www.beechwoodartists.org.uk