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Working in mixed media
Use at least three different materials (e.g. charcoal, paint, pen, collage) to create a still life image.
Free evening (alt. still life/class model)
A chance to work on your current project, or participate in either a still life or model sketch.
Mike Rollins professional demonstration – A landscape work in pastel
Your chance to watch local artist Mike Rollins create work in pastel (not a medium we’ve used for a while). £10 per member.
Portraits, Portraits, Portraits
A chance to draw each other, from two-minute sketches to longer studies.
James Willis video tutorial
Watch along to a video tutorial – a copy of the source image and suggested materials will be emailed ahead of the session.
Free evening (alt. still life/class model)
A chance to work on your current project, or participate in either a still life or model sketch.
Club member demo
By popular request, one of our members will demonstrate their artistic techniques. Volunteers welcome for this and future similar sessions.
James Willis professional tutorial
Paint along with James Willis and create an exciting work of art - £10 per member.
2026 Annual Exhibition
At the Small Shop Pop-Up Gallery in the Market Square – see future email for entry details.
Paint and pass along
Work in teams to create a masterpiece, with everyone spending a few minutes painting before passing on to the next person.
Members’ critique night
An opportunity to bring along one or two paintings for receive some friendly feedback from members.
Christmas party quiz
Enjoy drinks and nibbles while you pit your wits to win prizes with Cheryl’s fiendish end of year quiz.
Artist deep dive
Explore the techniques of Julian Opie and experiment in producing your own inspired works.
Palette knife impasto
Use thick acrylic paint or oil mediums with palette knives to build rich, 3D textures on canvas. Suggested subject: dramatic landscape or sky.
Summer Break
Library term ends – The club plans to organise additional plein air and Lilley painting days through the summer break – details to follow.
Club Critique
Our last meeting before the summer break and an opportunity to bring along one or two paintings for receive some friendly feedback from members.
Evening Plein Air - the Red Lion, Preston
Change to programme due to non-availability of the library: Meet at the Red Lion, Preston, for an evening of plein air painting.
Evening Plein Air - St Mary’s Church Hitchin
Meet by the duck pond for an evening of urban sketching.
Lilley Plein Air Painting Day 11am-3pm
Something different this time at Lilley, painting in the Hertfordshire countryside.
Lino Cut tutorial with Kim Raymont
Create your own lino art work - all equipment provided and you get to keep your lino plate - £10.
Evening Plein Air - Preston
Meet at the Red Lion for some outside painting and join us in the pub afterwards.
Professional painting demonstration – Sarah Janavicius
A new artist showcasing their talents to the club - Sarah creates vibrant works using a range of materials - £10.
Annual General Meeting
Please come along and have your say in helping shape the club’s future (refreshments provided!!)
Arcade Exhibition 9am-3pm
Our first arcade sale of the summer. Hanging fee £5 per member plus 15% sale commission.
A day trip to the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, including a Frank Bowling exhibition
Join members for a visit to Cambridge, leaving Hitchin around 9.30am. Full details to follow shortly.
Recreate your favourite masterpiece
Use any medium to recreate a work of art that means something special to you.