Encouraging creativity
WADAC is a friendly club promoting community art in and around Wallingford since 1979
Autumn Avenue, David Booth
Different subjects & media
Our members enjoy drawing, painting and crafting using different media
Boat on the river, Rita Gamble
Tutored classes
Need structured help? We have tutored art classes on Tuesday mornings and afternoons
Snow Mountains 2, Anna Allen
Social painting sessions
Relaxed, self-guided group sessions on Tuesday evenings
Wittenham Clumps, Mark Wood
Monthly live demos
Run by a professional artist, either by Zoom or in person
A Sunset Skyscape, Les Darlow
Full activity programme
Workshops, club exhibitions and days out held throughout the year
Summer exhibition
New members welcome
“I love being a member. I get to learn and improve in a very friendly, supportive community.”
Wheatfields, Nicola Webb
Welcome to Wallingford & District Art Club (WADAC)
WADAC is a friendly club promoting community art in and around Wallingford since 1979
Our members enjoy drawing and painting in different media
We hold tutored art classes on Tuesday mornings and afternoons and relaxed, self-guided group painting sessions on Tuesday evenings
We run monthly live demos by a professional artist, either by Zoom or in person
Enjoy regular workshops, club exhibitions and days out throughout the year
Classes, group sessions and demos are held at Centre 70, Kinecroft, Wallingford
New members are always welcome
Newsletter
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AGM and talk
WADAC’s Annual General Meeting will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 17 February at Centre 70, where our chairman will give a brief overview of finances for 2025 and plans for 2026. The AGM will be followed by a short illustrated talk by David Woodward entitled Odd Types – a fascinating journey through the history […]
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AGM – Committee Vacancy
AGM – Committee Vacancy We are seeking one additional committee member to stand for election. The role focuses on welcoming visitors to our events, encouraging them to consider joining the club and taking part in our activities. It would suit someone who is friendly, outgoing and comfortable talking to people they haven’t met before. Please […]
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Workshop – seascape in oils
On Saturday 14th March from 10.00 – 16.00, artist Melanie Cambridge returns to run a workshop in oils. She is an enthusiastic tutor who has made seascapes with their coastal light and space an integral part of her work. With thoughts of warmer days ahead, we will work on a seascape with her encouragement and […]
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Pet portrait, Jennifer Dixon
Animals, Portraits
Coastal view, Andrew Petit
Landscapes, Portraits
Hare, Vicki Milne
Animals
Goring Lock, Tim Kapp
Landscapes
Townscape, Jeff Barker
Landscapes
Summer beach, Paul Ross
Landscapes, Still Life
Wittenham Clumps, Mark Wood
Landscapes
Lara and Alfo, David Booth
Landscapes
Summer garden, Carole Kettle
Abstract, Landscapes, Still Life
Rabbits Hill Ewelme, Brian Butcher
Landscapes
Stormy moor, Nicola Webb
Landscapes
The Escape Artist, Gavin Peacock
Landscapes, Portraits, Still Life
de Medici, Nick Shanager
Abstract
A Walk in the Woods, Susanna Hookway
Landscapes
Thai Orchid, Peter Burridge
Still Life
Reflections, Gillian Effingham
Still Life
