NURTURING CREATIVITY IN ARTS

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep". Scott Adams

ABOUT
The Rowen Art Group was founded by the Women’s Institute in the late 1950’s and has been based in the village of Rowen, near Conwy, ever since.  

We are a group of local amateur painters who seek, individually and collectively, to develop and improve our artistic skills in a wide variety of mediums under the guidance of our Tutor, David Weaver.  

We meet on Wednesday mornings at the Rowen Memorial Hall, LL32 8YA.

We also hold occasional full-day workshops hosted by invited professional artists to explore new themes and techniques, along with special interest groups, both of which are open to non-members.  

Our annual exhibition in July celebrates our year’s efforts and allows us to bring our work to a wider audience.

We welcome new members - please use this link to get started.

Events Summary

Upcoming Events

TitleDateLocation
Special Interest Group - Spring FLowers17 May 2025Tree Tops, Rowen, Conwy, UK
Summer Exhibition19 Jul 2025Rowen Memorial Hall, Rowen Conwy, UK

Events - Open to members and non-members

SIG - Spring Flowers
17May

SIG - Spring Flowers

  •  17/05/2025 10:00 AM - 17/05/2025 02:00 PM
  •   Tree Tops, Rowen, Conwy, UK

This glorious garden will be in full bloom and you will have the chance to paint within the grounds. Non-members very welcome - £10 Registration Fee. Tea and Coffee will be available. Please email us to register your interest.

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Open Exhibition 2025
19Jul

Open Exhibition 2025

  •  19/07/2025 11:00 AM - 28/07/2025 05:00 PM
  •   Llanerch, Rowen, Conwy LL32 8YA, UK

This event showcases the work we have been doing over the past year

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Past Workshops

Contact

  • Rowen Memorial Hall, Rowen, Conwy LL32 8YA
  • Free parking on Llanerch estate

Do please reach out to us if you would like to know more. You can find our Facebook Site by using the link below


F.A.Q

Where do you meet?
We meet on Wednesday at 10.00 hrs at the Rowen Memorial Hall LL32 8YA
How can I join your Group?
Wonderful question! So pleased you are interested!  In the first instance, please reach out to us using the Application Form and we will be in touch very quickly.
I am not a good painter! May I still join?
We are all on a creative journey and none have reached the end of that.  If you have started, we would love to have you paint with us.
How much does it cost?
Currently, there is a subscription of £100 to cover the Autumn and Spring Terms, and a further one of £40 for the Summer term.
 
These subscriptions are mostly used to pay for the Hall rent and the Tutor’s fees.
 
Workshops require a nominal fee of usually £5 for members, £10 for guests.
 
The subscriptions are subject to review annually.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
Yes.  We have a limited supply of basic equipment which you are free to use but otherwise please do bring all you need for your own work.
What mediums do you tend to work with?
Honestly, we are open minded! While some use oils and acrylics, you may explore whatever you choose, be that watercolour, gouache, multi-media, sculpture to name but a few.

Testimonials

 

This is such a wonderful village - so peaceful and scenic. And after all my efforts at creativity, there is the temptation of retiring to the local hostelry for refreshments and perhaps a bite to eat.

     
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Venue and Fees

WHERE

We meet at the Rowen Memorial Hall, LL32 8YP

WHEN

We meet on Wednesdays at 10.00am and the session lasts till 12.30pm. Workshops run through till 2.30pm. Special Interest Groups make their own arrangements

COST

Currently, there is a subscription of £100 to cover the Autumn and Spring Terms, and a further one of £40 for the summer term. These subscriptions are mostly used to pay for the Hall rent and the Tutor’s fees. Workshops require a nominal fee of usually £5 for members, £10 for non-members. The subscriptions are subject to review annually.

Membership Application

Application Form

Please click on the Download button to obtain an application form. Please complete this and send to the Secretary at info.rowenartgroup@gmail.com

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