News and Events
As most people are able to attend the Tuesday and Wednesday painting sessions.
We are having some workshops throughout the year - the new programme will be available shortly.
The Society for Botanical Artists
The Society for Botanical Artists current exhibition Plantae 2026 will be on line this year. The invitation to submit paintings for 2026 exhibition is open, deadline for entries is 31st May. The exhibition is on-line only. Please visit their website to access the exhibition.

Association of Botanical Artists
The Association of Botanical Artists currentt exhibition "Botanical Art Worldwide" is now available online. The invitation to submit paintings for their May exhibition deadline for submission is 3rd May, subject "Unusual". The exhibition is on-line only. Please visit their website to access the exhibition.
2026 BPAB Workshops
Dates Subject Speaker/Tutor
12 May Botany Annie Morris
!0 June Pen and Ink Lin Merchant
14 July tbc
11Aug tbc
All workshops, start at 10:30 unless stated otherwise - this is to give you time to order your coffee and settle down. Details on equipment requirements will be sent out prior to the workshops.
Botanical Painters at Brackenwood AGM
The Annual General Meeting was being held on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 10:30.
The current committee comprises:
Kay Phelan as Chair
Lynn Clarke as Secretary
Sheila Liddle as Treasurer and Webmaster
Helen Grandy
Andrea Pomroy
Lin Merchant
Sheila Murray
Deborah Holloway
The group wishes to thank Annie Morris for her contribution to the committee. Her input has been invaluable.