Discover the Ashington Group Collection of paintings
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Discover the Ashington Group Collection of paintings
Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters, the famous amateur art group from Ashington, through their art
The Ashington Group, also known as the Pitmen Painters, produced hundreds of paintings showing what life was like both above and below ground for their mining communities in Northumberland.
They began as an art appreciation class in 1934, through the WEA (Workers Education Association). Their tutor wanted them to learn about art though ‘doing’ so the group started to paint.
Over the next 50 years the Ashington Group met weekly, experimenting with techniques and materials. The story of the Ashington Group would later inspire Lee Hall’s famous play ‘The Pitmen Painters’.
‘Start painting. It’s as simple as that.’ Oliver Kilbourn
The Ashington Group Collection is on permanent display in a dedicated gallery with the support of the Ashington Group Trustees.
Woodhorn Museum
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9YF
