Meetings are at 7.30 pm on most Wednesdays evenings at Bourne Hall in the Camelia room. Visitors are welcome to meetings (apart from workshops, critiques and zoom meetings) at £6 per person per visit. If you would like to attend as a visitor, please email eeagmembership@gmail.com.
Zoom meeting links will be emailed to members before the meeting.
14 Oct
Talk – Gustave Doré
More about Gabriel …
Gabriel is an excellent lecturer and is now an accredited lecturer for The Arts Society.
He took up lecturing on art history in 2015, building on a lifelong interest in the arts during a career as a social researcher and policy analyst. His subjects range from the early northern Renaissance to Russian and Ukrainian painting of the 19th and 20th century.
He is the author of a wide range of studies of community development and a number of plays on contemporary topics. Following his book on Shakespeare and Democracy (2015) he ran a small theatre company till 2020. He was awarded an MBE for services to community development in 2009.
4 Nov
Life drawing
Practical art session
Thur
5 Nov
Exhibition Open Evening
Gallery open evening at The Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, Epsom, KT19 8NP
7 – 9pm
An opportunity to admire and purchase artwork by our talented members, enjoy refreshments at the cash bar and invite family and friends to share in the evening.
There will be two judging opportunities: David Watson from Pullingers – Guest Judge’s Choice, where he will select his favourite picture, and the People’s Choice Award, where visitors can vote for their favourite painting.
Please help promote the exhibition by distributing flyers to family, friends and local venues.
11 Nov
Workshop
Robin Rutherford (Artist) and Laura (Life Model) – how best to paint/draw the human body. Members only.
25 Nov
Demo – Seascape in acrylic
Mark is an experienced practicing artist who works from his studio in Shropshire.
More about Mark …
Line and colour is at the heart of Mark’s work and this is informed by sketching and plein air work. It is integral to the development of the piece and sometimes forming part of the work itself.
He continues to draw inspiration from the landscape and adores using colour while interpreting the light, contrast, weather and a love of the materials.
Mark developed his passion for Landscapes and Seascapes while growing up on the West Wales coast at Borth and Aberystwyth. The rolling hills of Shropshire and North Wales also enable him to experiment with colour and line further.
Mark exhibits work in numerous galleries which have included several solo shows, including at MOMA Machynlleth.
He is currently developing work for a large solo show at Oriel Môn on Anglesey for 2027
Mark has many works in private collections the UK, Europe, USA & Australia.
He runs painting workshops as well as regularly tutoring painting holidays in the UK, France and Italy.
He is an enthusiastic painting demonstrator for Art Societies throughout the UK and has become increasingly popular working both online and in person.
2 Dec
Workshop
Life Model – Kumi. Members only.
9 Dec
Heather Burton
Zoom workshop/demo – still life. Members only.
Heather will be joining us from her studio in Yorkshire. You can either join in at home or just watch. She will try and give feedback to all members who participate.
Heather says …
I’ll start the session with a short demo to explain basic techniques of palette-knife work, including how to hold the knife for best results, paint quantities, and effects that can be achieved with a knife that can’t be created with brushes.
You can then create a palette knife still-life painting of your own. I’ll offer guidance and tips throughout the session, helping anyone who gets stuck. Don’t expect to complete the painting by the end of the session – you can go back to it at leisure.
What to prepare:
An easel; canvas/canvas board or acrylic paper; a palette; a selection of acrylic paints; two or three palette knives of different sizes (avoid totally flat knives – the best ones have a ‘step’ or bend between the blade and the handle); a rag for wiping the knives; your still-life composition; desk lamp if required.
Still-life composition:
You might want to use a piece of fabric to neutralise the background. Select 3 or 4 household items of different shapes and sizes, but which work cohesively. For example:
- A large jug, a cup and saucer and perhaps a single flower in a small vase,
- Baking paraphernalia
- A bowl of fruit
Add extra items as you see fit or choose something different that inspires you.
16 Dec
Christmas party
Easy, fun, art-based activities. Dave Tribe will be bringing Christmas cheer as the compere for the evening
Please bring a plate of finger food to share, and a glass or a mug. The committee will provide wine, beer, soft drinks and tea and coffee. Plus ones welcome.
27 Jan
Zoom Talk and Demonstration – Colour Theory & Mixing: A fascinating and interactive talk / demonstration where Peter explains how artists of the past and present have used colour to make their art really ‘work’. Peter will give a demonstration on achieving accurate colour mixing. Members only.
More about Peter …
Peter Keegan is a professional artist living and working in Buckinghamshire, specialising in portraiture. Trained at Cardiff School of Art and working in oils, Peter is known for his loose and expressive approach to oil and figurative painting. His particular aim in portraiture is to always create a work of art that reflects the subject’s likeness and personality, as well as capturing those special elements which make the subject truly “them”. Peter also paints and exhibits figure paintings, local landscape and still-life paintings.
Peter has exhibited his work with the ROI, RBA, RBSA & NEAC.
Peter is also known for his engaging and highly sort after painting courses, workshops and classes which he teaches across the UK and Europe.
Peter co-founded the podcast Ask an Artist: the podcast dedicated to offering free advice and guidance about the business side of being an artist.
Peter is an elected member of the Buckinghamshire Art Society and the Oxford Art Society.
Peter is also a brand ambassador for Michael Harding Oil Paints and Rosemary & Co brushes, sets of which he sells here online.
Peter is currently writing his first book The Beginners Guide to Oil Painting published by SearchPress in the Autumn of 2027.
10 Feb
Member’s Art Club
This follows on from the last book-club style meeting which was very enjoyable and a great way to discuss art and artists with others. Members are asked to bring in a painting that they have completed or are working on, or a painting by someone else that they particularly like. And in small groups the painting will be discussed, and techniques shared. This is an informal and supportive setting and a great way to meet other members. It’s also an opportunity to discuss how to exhibit at our upcoming exhibition at the Horton, 23 March – 6 April 2027.
17 Feb
Online- Google Meet – Animal portrait in Charcoal
Becky is a professional animal artist specialising in realistic charcoal drawings that celebrate not only the appearance of an animal, but also its character and personality. Becky also works in graphite, pastel and coloured pencil, choosing the medium that best suits each subject and the finished piece.
Whether she’s creating a commission, teaching a workshop or writing about drawing, Becky’s aim is always the same, to help people see animals differently and to create artwork that tells a story rather than simply copying a photograph.
Details on how to join will be circulated before the meeting. Members only.
10 Mar
Demonstration: Watercolour mixed media – London Scene – red buses, black taxis and bikes. ‘Hive of activity’.
Jenny says “I was born in southern Africa, and have a deep love of Wildlife. I never thought I would see myself painting London scenes!
From the very first moment I saw London, I was in love; the red buses, black taxies, bicycles and those amazing iconic buildings. I particularly love the skies full of colourful cranes. You will see these in my paintings of London. I watched the Gherkin being built and then all the other iconic new buildings pop up in the city.”
31 Mar
Talk: John Singer Sargent – Fame, Facility, Failure
John Singer Sargent was tremendously successful in his lifetime, mainly as a society portraitist. He came to hate this and largely gave it up in the latter part of his career. Having a great natural facility, did he satisfy his own goals? Did he make the most of his talent or did he “play safe”?
Ronnie is a popular and engaging speaker and his talks are always well researched, interesting and well received. He studied at The Open University, majoring in 20th Century Arts, History and Philosophy. He has exhibited work in Scotland, Northern England and now mainly in the Home Counties, where he now lives.
14 Apr
AGM, Brian Tipping Competition & Bring & Buy Sale
Plus a glass of wine or hot drink
Brian Tipping prize competition for artwork in Black and White. This year’s subject is a still life.
This is a great chance to hear from your volunteer committee about the hard work they put in to keep the Art Group vibrant. We have more meetings and events than any other art group in the area! So we deliver great value for the membership fee.
Bring and buy sale. Please bring any good-condition art supplies which you wish to sell. They need to be labelled with the price and your name so that a buyer knows who to pay. Please bring plenty of cash with you!
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Previous programmes are available from our publicity secretary.
