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
New Tutor starting in October01 Oct 2025Rowen Memorial Hall

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
Special Interest Group10 Sep 2025Central Rowen

Events - Open to members and non-members

We will be gathering at the ford crossing in the charming village of Rowen to paint the river and its environs. Non members welcome Please use the contact form to register your interest and to find out more. CANCELLED OWING TO THE WEATHER FORECAST - SORRY.Read More

  • Date:10/09/2025 01:00 PM - 08/09/2025 09:16 PM
  • Location Central Rowen
Sorry, registration has ended.

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

 

Thank you very much for the opportunity to allow me to start my art journey again. Testing out different ways to put oil on canvas… I realise I have a long way to go, but will enjoy the the creative path

LG
 

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.

     
CH
 
 

Venue and Fees

WHERE

We meet at the Rowen Memorial Hall, LL32 8YA

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

Download

Privacy

Privacy Statement

This sections details how we handle your data and what your rights are in this respect

Read More