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Live workshop by Mark Warner On 20th July, around 10 members joined artist Mark Warner in an all-day workshop to create an expressive seascape using acrylics. Mark is an experienced practicing artist and tutor, who works from his studio in Shropshire. He emphasised the importance of drawing to his work, by showing us some wonderful... Continue reading→

Centre 70 was thronged with visitors on the weekend of 25 and 26 May to see the Wallingford & District Art Club’s Summer exhibition, organised by members as part of Oxfordshire ArtWeeks’ May event. We displayed dozens of artworks, limited edition prints and cards, and handmade jewellery, bags and scarves from over 25 club members... Continue reading→

WINTER ART SHOW Over 20 members of Wallingford and District Art Club (WADAC) held their annual Winter art show from 18-19 November 2023 at Centre 70. Thank you to all the members who supported it. The event was a great success, attracting 418 visitors across the two days, up 19.4% on our winter show in... Continue reading→

Long-term WADAC member, Gavin Peacock, has achieved national recognition, being named the winner of the SAA artist of the year competition in the amateur still life category. SAA is the world’s largest community of artists, with over 43,000 members to date. Click here to view their website. Gavin’s painting, “Waiting for the King” is oil... Continue reading→

On Saturday 24th June, a dozen WADAC members gathered at the historic Wallingford & Cholsey railway station for an untutored open-air sketching day. It was an exceptionally hot day, so everyone did well to get their sketches done, to such a good standard. We show a selection of the final sketches from attendees below. Carole... Continue reading→

Wallingford and District Art Club is holding its annual Summer Exhibition on 13-14 May at Centre 70, Wallingford. Members are being encouraged to submit works that represent the theme, CELEBRATE, to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. Continue reading→