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Halifax Art Society

Local art society in West Yorkshire, UK

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The Green Turtle – back from the brink

3 February, 2026 Halifax Art Society

23rd January 2026 – This workshop was led by Lynda, who brought in many examples of her own artwork depicting these fascinating creatures. Lynda also provided templates and ideas to help members to create their own artwork.

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A Poem from Janet

22 January, 2026 Halifax Art Society

9th January 2026 – Janet led this first workshop of the year and as in previous years, selected a poem for members to paint – Jenny Joseph’s poem “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple”. Janet was brilliantly dressed as the character of the poem and members could either draw her or something from one of the pictures/books provided.

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Charcoal Drawing with Carol

26 November, 2025 Halifax Art Society

21st November 2025 – Carol, who organised and led this workshop, brought in books, magazines and some of her wonderful artwork to demonstrate the various techniques in using different sizes of charcoal. Carol also gave a short demonstration to help inspire members to create their own artwork.

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Old Christmas Cards into New

18 November, 202518 November, 2025 Halifax Art Society

7th November 2025 – This workshop was led by Kate who brought in a lot of materials/old Christmas cards/stickers etc for members to use to create new Christmas cards. Kate also demonstrated different ways of creating a card. It was a very enjoyable and productive morning.

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Painting in the style of CEZANNE

4 November, 2025 Halifax Art Society

31st October 2025 – Members were inspired to create work in the style of Cezanne following on from last week’s lecture by Dominic Vince.

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  • Try Watercolours 6 February, 2026 at 10:30 am – 1:00 pm All Saints Parish Hall, Godfrey Rd, Halifax HX3 0LY, UK
  • ENCORE from the Playhouse 13 February, 2026 at 10:30 am – 1:00 pm All Saints Parish Hall, Godfrey Rd, Halifax HX3 0LY, UK Another chance to work from vintage programmes

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