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It is some years since the Society was called “The Dirty Hands Brigade” of the local Cultural, Arts and Crafts organisations. Members accept the designation with pride because it emphasises the ethos of Avoncroft: members come together to do their chosen activities.
Avoncroft Arts Society stages classes or groups in Painting and Drawing, Pottery, Calligraphy, Art Textiles, Sugarcraft and Folk Dancing
Drawing and Painting we now have 11 tutored Classes and a self-
Pottery, clay modelling is popular and new sessions are planned.
Sugarcraft produce some amazing edible art.
ArtTextiles is another self-
Folk Dancing where members perform both socially and competitively.
The Calligraphy group is well established.
Refer to the ‘CLASSES’ page to see the day and start/finish times of all of the activities
ALSO AT THE ARTS CENTRE
A number of local organisations also use the Arts Centre on a regular basis, they
are:-
Avoncroft Pre-
Bromsgrove Photographic Society arranges demonstrations, monthly competitions with an increasing focus on Digital Photography. They hold an Annual National Competition and Exhibition at the Centre.
French classes with Nicole Harris
Bromsgrove Amateur Radio Club
Stoke Youth Club
Pastel Workshops with Tutor Richard Crabtree
When not in use for these activities the Society’s rooms are hired out for other activities. At present rooms are used by both Bromsgrove Probus clubs, Stoke Parish Council, band practice, Tai Chi, children’s parties and Quizzes to mention a few!
Avoncroft Arts Society welcomes new members in all its activities. Membership is by annual subscription and entitles a person to participate in any activity, providing a place is available. The Society is interested in developing new Arts and Crafts activities and welcomes suggestions.
The Society also manages the Arts Centre site which contains a number of buildings available for hire by the local community. More details on Room Hire page