14th November 2025 – This workshop was led by Lynne who gave a short demonstration of drawing flowers using soft pastels. We also looked at other artist’s works including Peploe and Van Gogh. Members enjoyed creating their own artwork using some of the techniques displayed.
Following the success of last year’s calendar, members were invited to paint fruit and flowers for the Allotment’s next calendar. There were 67 entries in total. A big thank you to Ilona, an Allotment Committee Member and a member of the Halifax Art Society for all her hard work and time in arranging and coordinating this.
Visitors and Allotment Committee members attended the Allotment Show on Saturday 16th August 2025 and they voted for their favourite painting. We are pleased to announce that one of Carrie’s paintings of Hellebores was voted the favourite – see picture and photo below, well done!
Votes for other paintings tied equally over the next 5 places – details to be given later.
A photo of all 67 entries are shown below.
15th August 2025 – today is the last day for members to complete their paintings of fruit and flowers to be considered for the 2026 Allotment Calendar. Most of us spent this morning making the final touches to our artwork.
25th July 2025 – Working from photographs or visiting the allotments, members continued to paint pictures for the 2026 Allotment Calendar.
18th July 2025 – Following on from last week’s workshop with Simon Manfield, members had a go at creating a nautical themed drawing or painting.
Halifax Art Society 