Saffron Walden Art Society is open to artists of all ages and abilities and those who have an appreciation of art.
If you are not a member but thinking about joining, now is the perfect time. Membership starts on the 1st April.
New members or members renewing their membership can do so by texting or emailing Ruth Oinn at ruthoinn@gmail.com or 07891592592. Please include the information you would put on the membership form i.e. Name, address, phone number, email address and payment method. Click here for 2026 Membership form, if you prefer to print out and hand/send form to Ruth
If you are attending the AGM you can confirm your details on last year’s form.
Cash is still ok but you can also pay by bacs or by card machine at the AGM.
If you wish to pay by BACS, details are as follows:
Account Name: Saffron Walden Art Society
Sort code: 30-99-50
Account No: 22559160
Reference: Membership
Please note cost of membership:
Single: £20
Couple: £35
Student: £5
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Saffron Walden Art Society (SWAS) offers a varied programme of demonstrations by artists using a wide range of medium and subject matter.
The Society offers members opportunities to display, exhibit and sell their artworks in local venues. These include the Exchange Gallery, our pop-up displays on the Bandstand in Jubilee Gardens and the Annual Exhibition in October at Fairycroft House.
John Wiltshire, Portrait, Oils,
20th February 2026
What a brilliant demo. Thank you to Helen, our Programme secretary for volunteering to model. What a turn out, thank you to everyone that came out.
Friday meetings - Demonstrations
Next Friday meeting
Friday 20th March 2026
SWAS Annual General Meeting
More details on these meetings on the Programme Page
SWAS meet on the 3rd Friday of the month at:
Katherine Semar School, Ross Close, Saffron Walden CB11 4DU.
The hall is open from 7pm. We start promptly at 7.30pm, finishing at 9.30pm. Entrance is £2 for members and guests are warmly welcomed, £5.
We have a refreshment break, with tea or coffee provided. There is an opportunity to see the artist’s work close up and to socialise with members and friends. Members can also borrow books from the Saffron Walden Art Society library, available at Friday meetings.
For information on upcoming demonstrations visit the Programme page
Jubilee Hub
There is now a new venue for Saffron Walden members artwork in town, the Jubilee Hub, by the bandstand. Art will be changed every 8 weeks. Check out the opening times here. A few pictures from inside the venue below, when you get the chance, go in and take a closer look.
Annual Membership
Our membership year starts 1st April and runs to 31st March of the following year. New members can join at any time. For more details on how to join SWAS go to our Join Us page
- Students (in full-time education) £5
- Single Membership £20
- Couples (residing at the same address) £35
