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Halifax Art Society

Local art society in West Yorkshire, UK

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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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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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Nature Table

25 September, 2025 Halifax Art Society

19th September 2025 – Members were invited to bring items to a nature table which looked incredible. Using a medium of choice, members created an artwork from one of the items.

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Completing paintings for the Allotment Calendar

18 August, 2025 Halifax Art Society

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.

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International Day of the Cat

13 August, 2025 Halifax Art Society

8th August 2025 – Lynda gave a short presentation of different artists and their paintings of cats. Lynda and Lynne brought in many photos/books of images of cats which helped to inspire members to create their own artwork.

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  • DOMINIC VINCE - illustrated talk on the art and life of Richard Diebenkorn 27 February, 2026 at 10:30 am – 1:00 pm All Saints Parish Hall, Godfrey Rd, Halifax HX3 0LY, UK
  • Inspired by Diebenkorn - create your own Abstract Expressionism 6 March, 2026 at 10:30 am – 1:00 pm All Saints Parish Hall, Godfrey Rd, Halifax HX3 0LY, UK

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