Becket's Chapel
Wymondham Arts
From May to November Becket's Chapel is home to Wymondham Arts' exhibitions programme.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm.
Admission is free.
Exhibitions 2025
6-18 May
Four Score and Ten, Maurice Read: A Lifetime in Art
This exhibition celebrates Maurice's life as a painter working with the mediums of watercolour and oils, revealing in them the pleasure obtained from 'plein air' landscape painting and intense observation of nature. It is an inspiring display of work that spans images from a young man in the 1950's to the present day, showing joy obtained from a long life of study, producing beautiful paintings.
20-25 May
Grit: Kenninghall Community Pottery
Selected works from members, students and associates. From soft clay to sculpted form, each piece in this exhibition reflects the rhythm of hands at work, shaping earth into art. A celebration of form, surface and creativity, this collection brings together the unique voices of our community where tradition meets experimentation, and every object tells a story of strength and fortitude.
27 May-2 June
John Shave: A Passion For Painting
John Shave, long standing member of the prestigious London Wapping Group, has painted in and around the boat yards and landscapes of England and the many countries around the world that he has visited over the his years of travelling and painting. His paintings reflect his love and the beauty of light falling on the subject at different times of day and in all weather conditions.
3-15 June
Norfolk Craft Guild
Norfolk Craft Guild bring a wonderful collection of handmade crafts to Becket's Chapel. All are created here in Norfolk by talented members, who combine traditional crafts with contemporary creations. The exhibition will include stained glass, textiles, jewellery, paper-cutting, wood-turning and pewter work as well as many other mediums.
17-22 June
Line. Colour. Shape. Bridget Cooke and Delia M O'Leary
Since meeting at a life drawing class, Bridget and Delia have supported and encouraged each other whilst developing their skills and art. Both are inspired by the colours, texture and shapes in the world around them. Although their work looks radically different, they use similar techniques, creating multiple layers in their chosen medium. responding to each layer as they progress to a final image.
24-29 June
Inspired: Eaton Arts
'Inspired' brings together a vibrant community of local artists, all members of newly formed Eaton Arts, Norwich. From intricate jewellery to bold paintings, detailed drawings to expressive prints, this exhibition celebrates the rich variety of local creativity. Artists range from award-winning professionals to passionate part-time creators, united by their commitment to craft and artistic expression. Working across different mediums and styles, they demonstrate how artistic inspiration can take many forms.
1-6 July
Showcase 17: Wymondham High Academy
An exhibition of final pieces by A Level Fine Art, Art Multimedia and Art Textiles students, accompanied by a selection of GCSE Fine Art, Art Textiles and Photography work. The Academy’s Art Department has a local and regional reputation for excellence. It is a centre of creativity, with its students producing work of outstanding quality.
8-13 July
Held Time; Held Memories: Treasures Held
Printmaker and installation artist Fran Farrar and basket weaver and ceramicist Cindy Gidney bring together a beautiful collection of thoughtful, personal works. Having rekindled a decades old friendship, Fran and Cindy are exhibiting an intimate and considered show of recent works, including site specific work made in response to Wymondham Abbey by Fran, following Arts Council England / National Lottery funding. The artists will be available during the exhibition to talk about their work.
15-20 July
By Hand and Tool
Local artists and makers are presented at work in a series of self-portraits, portraits and interviews which offer a fascinating insight into both the unseen & known processes involved in their work, alongside work for sale. The artists are offering a range of workshops including jewellery making, enamelling and cyanotype printing during the exhibition. Artists include Amelia Bowman, Danielle East and Angela Humphrey.
22-27 July
Wonders of Nature: Le Sankey Arts
An exciting mixture of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography with the theme 'wonders of nature'. This year Leticia and Steven showcase pieces that reflect the beauty and majesty of Norfolk, its countryside and its coastline. After years of travelling and visiting many countries they bring fresh eyes, interesting view points and a sense of discovery to the work in this show.
29 July - 3 August
Caston Artists
Mostly members of Caston Art Club in the heart of rural Norfolk, artits Cliff l'Anson, Margaret Beales, Peter Clayton, Xanthe Taylor and Wendy Barlow have painted together for a number of years. They are social and a source of practical advice on technique and composition. Their art and creative direction is developed with the support of fellow artists, and they produce work in a variety of mediums including, oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolour. This exhibition showcases each artist’s very individual and distinctive style.
5-10 August
Tails of the Unexpected
Fur or feather, hoof or claw, we hold our pets and domestic animals most dear. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to enjoy the work of 15 pet portrait and animal artists and potentially commission a picture of your favourite animal.
12-17 August
Conglomeration
A collection of work by Fibrefusion in their 25th year. This exhibition showcases the wide range of techniques and skills of the current members, living in East Anglia. Fibrefusion aims to pursue excellence, based on a strong conceptual and design foundation in all aspects of textile and mixed media art.
19-24 August
Inspired to Paint: Wymondham Arts Society
An exhibition of members' artwork from the last year. More than 100 paintings represent members from all walks of life, displaying a huge variety of styles in all mediums and subject matter. Paintings, greetings cards and affordable unframed paintings are all for sale.
26 August - 7 September
Capturing the Light
Capturing the light is the artists’s skill that gives atmosphere, a sense of time and place and life to a picture. 15 artists, including stained glass and glass fusion artisans, have come together to share their extraordinary skill across a wide range of subjects.
9-21 September
Norfolk Creations: Artisan Arts and Crafts
An exhibition showcasing a wide variety of beautiful, handmade creations by Norfolk based artists, artisans and crafters. Wood Turning, Quilling, Fabric Crafts, Photography, Original Artwork, Decoupage, Jewellery, Mosaics, Ceramics, Candles and Crochet are just a few of the things you will find.
23-28 September
First Monday - Creating a Moment
Photographs by a group of eight photographers who meet monthly to discuss their latest work. Their process of mutual critique allows improvement without stifling originality. Each photographer selects the work they would like to show giving a varied exhibition displaying many photographic genres and techniques, such as long exposure seascapes and creative abstracts.
30 September - 12 October
Art and Soul: Alistair, Naomi and Tiz
Three friends united by a love of painting but all with very different artistic journeys.
Alistair Martin, after a long career as a local GP, rekindled his interest in painting in retirement. Naomi Clements Wright studied Fine Art at Newcastle University and after a brief spell in journalism has been painting professionally ever since. Tiz Fairhurst attended Kingston College of Art, and pursued a career in advertising before returning to Norfolk to take over The Fairhurst Gallery. They regularly paint together en plein air, many of which are shown here, as well as still life, animal and townscape pictures.
14-19 October
Rory McShane: Paintings, Pottery and Prints
This exhibition is largely a response to the beauty of local trees. Rory records the patterns of light and dark they make, aiming to chime with their sense of energy and change through the seasons. His intention is to get to the essence of things, often by using calligraphic mark-making inspired by oriental ideas about using brush and inks. The immediacy and simplicity of the approach also suits woodcut prints and brush decoration on ceramics. Pottery vessels are often made from local clay, dug from the ditch by the artist's house, a further reflection of the wish to keep a sense of direct involvement with the landscape. There may also be footballers!
21-26 October
Distinct Voices
An exhibition of new work by Mary Spicer, Steve Howson and Elizabeth Turner.
A rich diversity of imagery which celebrates the beauty and fragility of the East Anglian land and seascape.
28 October - 2 November
Norfolk Craft Guild
Norfolk Craft Guild bring a wonderful collection of handmade crafts to Becket's Chapel. All are created here in Norfolk by talented members, who combine traditional crafts with contemporary creations. The exhibition will include stained glass, textiles, jewellery, paper-cutting, wood-turning and pewter work as well as many other mediums.
4-16 November
Clay. Glaze. Fire - Anglian Potters
Anglian potters return with a fantastic selection of hand built and thrown ceramics. In many styles and prices this exhibition has something for everyone and perfect for Christmas presents.
18-23 November
David Simington
Throughout his life David has practised as a painter and now lately as a potter. He has also been a photographe and was an artist and lecturer at UEA in Primary Art in 2016. His paintings are frequently affected by journeys or meeting people and capture moments in light and natural settings. His pottery is experimental, reflecting his travel and locations. He loves the effects and finish of oil paint, including the time it takes to dry and fix, but also enjoys the speed and effect of gouache and acrylic.
