Past Events

We are excited to be teaming up with Ely Arts Festival and running this social as part of their amazing 2026 events. This session is free for anyone to join and would be a great chance to learn more about our society. ...more

Link text here... Social with a holiday theme, lots of fun to be had in a relaxed atmosphere and a great chance to catch up. ...more

Link text here... Contemporary artist Sue Rapley brings her love of the natural world to the canvas in vibrant, expressive landscape paintings. ...more

Jane Goodall, author of The Beautiful Leaf, will share her passion for botanical printing – a fascinating art form where the natural pigments and tannins within leaves and plants are transferred onto fabric. ...more

Join Ann Biggs for an engaging and enjoyable group sketching session designed to encourage creativity, loosen up your hand, and help you reconnect with the joy of drawing ...more

Fun and relaxed Social get together to brighten up those Winter Days. ...more

We begin our year with the Annual General Meeting, we are also aiming to have some new year fun with Speed Sketching of Still Life in rotation ...more

Joff Duck paints with a passion for landscape, particularly the wild and rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Having rediscovered painting after many years away. ...more

Amy Wormald is an award-winning artist known for her vibrant paintings of urban and rural landscapes ...more

Social get-together on Saturday, October 25th - 11am to 3pm at the Bowls Club in Ely. ...more

Link text here... Paul Janssen will discuss how he uses sketchbooks both on location and in the studio to develop larger pieces ...more

Bob Banks is a local artist who will be demonstrating pastels. ...more

Join Us: Welney Social and Art Meet-Up, Saturday 6 September ...more

ELY METHODIST CHURCH, CHAPEL STREET, ELY, CB6 1AD
AUGUST 26TH-30TH - TUE-FRI 11-4, SAT 11-5
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Watercolout workshop with Carol Whitehouse at the Ely's Bowls Club 10- 4PM ...more

Meeting place is The Russian Cannon on the green in front of the Cathedral at 10.30am

Stuart Green will give a demo on how he approaches his work, sharing the techniques and inspirations behind his unique style ...more

Join Lynne on a captivating journey through her evolution from representational to expressionist photography in her presentation,'The Road Less Travelled' ...more

Join us for an oil painting demonstration with Northampton-based artist Cordell, as he takes you through the process of creating a portrait from a reference photograph. This session will provide insight into the techniques and tools used to bring a portrait to life on canvas. ...more

Enjoy a unique opportunity to sketch alongside Ann Biggs, a professional artist and illustrator with over 30 years of experience in wildlife and natural history. Bring your sketchbooks and big hats for a lively session filled with inspiration and practical tips. ...more

A demonstration by landscape artist Susan. Based in Ely, Susan’s work is rooted in her deep connection with the landscapes surrounding her—town and fen—and her creative process is a reflection of active contemplation.

Discover how to make the most of Instagram with Cambridgeshire artist and designer Sean Thornhill. ...more

Social Meet-up is on Saturday, 23rd November at the City of Ely Bowls Club (Nutholt Lane, Ely, CB7 4PL) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm,