Welcome to Poole Leisure Painters
Create // Socialise // Learn
Join Us at the Lighthouse, Poole
Meetings
Exhibitions
Demonstrations
Designated Room
Who we are
Founded in 1981 with a dozen like-minded artists, led by Mary Daler who went on to found Daler Rowney with her husband.
We are a diverse group, from beginners to experienced artists, who enjoy painting and socialising. All have a love of creating and learning, members are always happy to share knowledge with others wanting a guiding hand to help advance their creative journey.
We use all mediums: watercolour, acrylic, color pencils, graphite, pastel, charcoal and more!
Come and join us
All are welcome to join us at the Lighthouse in Poole, situated opposite the bus station/car park.
We meet on Tuesdays and Fridays in term time throughout the year, with our own designated room available from 10am to 3pm.
We offer a free starter session so you can get a feel of our friendly, supportive club, and you are free to paint and draw whatever you wish.
What Our Members Say
Exhibitions
The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park
Thursday 25th April 2024 to 7th May 2024
Free Entry
The Gather, Poole Dolphin Centre
November 2024: Thursday 28th, Friday 29th, Saturday 30th
Free Entry
Demonstrations
Demonstrations from other artists who are experts in their media are so inspiring and such a great way to learn.
We organise demonstrations twice a year with established artists.
Schedule for this year
Autumn Term: Tuesday 03/09/2024 to Friday 13/12/2024
No sessions on:Friday 22/11/2024, Friday 29/11/2024, Tuesday 03/12/2024, Friday 06/12/2024
Summer Breaks
Plein air meetings to be arranged for the Summer Breaks
Past Demonstrators
We have been very fortunate to have so many fabulous creatives demonstrate for our group over the years, in a range of media.
Some recent demonstrations have been given by artists such as Paul Mathews, Ali Board, Jake Winkle and Joan Scott
Meetings
Location
Lighthouse
Poole Leisure Painters
21 Kingland Road
Poole, Dorset
BH15 1UG
Term Dates
Autumn Term: Tuesday 03/09/2024 to Friday 13/12/2024
No sessions on:Friday 22/11/2024, Friday 29/11/2024, Tuesday 03/12/2024, Friday 06/12/2024
Open on Tuesday and Friday in term time: 10am to 3pm
Contact Us
We are a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces to our sociable and committed group of creatives.
Drop us a message if you have any questions and we will come back to you shortly.