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Bonfire Collage
Our annual attempt at creating our bonfire night collage – materials provided.
Live Sitter
Vix has kindly volunteered to bring along her guitar and sit for us this evening. Make the most of having a live model to draw!
Lilley Painting Day
Join us for a painting day at Lilley Village Hall. A still life will be provided, or you can just do your own thing. Plenty of space, fantastic natural light and maybe even some cake! £10 per member.
James Willis Live Demonstration
JW to demonstrate oil painting ‘alla prima’ – all in one go.. No waiting around for this method!
£10 charge for members & £12 for guests.
Christmas Cards
It’s nearly upon us! There’s just time to design and post your own Christmas Cards.
Lilley Painting Day
Join us for a painting day at Lilley Village Hall. A still life will be provided, or you can just do your own thing. Plenty of space, fantastic natural light and maybe even some cake! £10 per member.
CANCELLED - Member Demo and free time
Part of this evening will be taken by a demonstration from a club member. More details to follow.
Cancelled due to non-availability of venue.
Lilley Painting Day
Join us for a painting day at Lilley Village Hall. A still life will be provided, or you can just do your own thing. Plenty of space, fantastic natural light and maybe even some cake! £10 per member.
‘Inktober’
Start October by using pens and ink to create a drawing of your choice of subject.
Picture Mosaic Collaboration
Transferring your interpretation of a section of painting (supplied) to be assembled at the end of the evening – great fun… or possibly carnage 😉
Online Drawing Lesson
Draw along with a James Willis online lesson – subject to be confirmed.
Welcome back!
A gentle start back into the autumn term – bring your own project and enjoy a social evening with your fellow members.
Arcade Exhibition
A chance to show your work and make a sale at our final outdoor exhibition this year.
The Green Man Pub, Offley
Meet at the pub to sketch/chat/enjoy a drink
N.B. there will be several outdoor meetings throughout August, details to follow on WhatsApp and email
Artistic Techniques
A chance to practice a variety of different techniques with some unexpected results. More information closer to the time.
Book Cover
Design a cover for your favourite book – fiction, factual, biography … so many to choose from
Lilley Painting Day (Copy)
Join us for a painting day at Lilley Village Hall. A still life will be provided, or you can just do your own thing. Plenty of space, fantastic natural light and maybe even some cake! £10 per member
Self Portrait
Bring a mirror and draw your image – A ‘guess who’ challenge will be held at the end of the evening 😉
Arcade Exhibition
A chance to show your work and make a sale, coinciding with Hitchin Creative Day – should be busy!
Club Critique
Bring up to two pieces of work for the enjoyment and comment of club members
Zoom lesson with James Willis
Follow along with an online class. A Challenging, fun evening - £2 charge will apply to those who wish to join in.
Lilley Painting Day (Copy)
Join us for a painting day at Lilley Village Hall. A still life will be provided, or you can just do your own thing. Plenty of space, fantastic natural light and maybe even some cake! £10 per member
Flower of the Month
Blooming June – bring your favourite rose, peony, geranium – whatever you wish to draw or paint
RNLI – 200th Anniversary
A nautical still life to celebrate 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute
Foil Still Life
A challenging still life involving aluminium foil… all will be revealed
Life Drawing
Matt Burden to provide his model and instruction for an evening of life drawing. This event is for members only and costs £5
Lilley Painting Day
Join us for a painting day at Lilley Village Hall. A still life will be provided, or you can just do your own thing. Plenty of space, fantastic natural light and maybe even some cake! £10 per member
Broad Brush!
No tiny details or size 0 brushes! Use a big brush – free up from the minutiae and get expressive!
Arcade Exhibition
Our first outdoor exhibition of 2025 and a chance to exhibit and sell!
Drapery
A clothed tailors dummy will be provided for you to practice drawing/painting drapery... challenging!