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.
Click here for details of our summer plein air sessions
13 May
Demo – street scene in acrylics
More about Hashim …
Hashim began his career as an illustrator. For 15 years he worked with a wide range of clients from broadsheet newspapers, design and advertising campaigns. The discipline of his profession gave Hash a solid grounding in drawing and painting which set him in excellent stead for a move into fine art. His painting quickly gained recognition and he was awarded the title of Artist of the Year 2009 by the SAA (Society of All Artists).
Hashim’s work can be found in private collections across the UK and overseas. He has exhibited with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, New English Art Club, Society of Wildlife Artists, David Shepherd Artist of the Year and Royal Society of Marine Artists at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. His work features in the UK’s National Art Collection. He has produced a best-selling acrylic course online for Domestika, worked with art manufacturer Daler Rowney and has written several best selling art books including Painting Portraits in Acrylics, Acrylic Techniques for Dorling Kindersley and has a new book published by Search Press entitled Acrylics Companion. Keen to share his expertise, Hashim has also taught his unique techniques to art schools in the UK, Italy and France.
3 Jun
Life model
An opportunity to draw – members only
10 Jun
Talk
Dr Curtis Tappenden has been a creative professional for 37 years. As an illustrator he has worked in editorial publishing and national newspapers, advertising, theatre design, packaging, book illustration, and most recently new departures into reportage: drawing live at circuses and music concerts.
Curtis is also an established watercolourist, and was recently elected as a member to the Sussex Watercolour Society (SWS).
Alongside his practical art pursuits, Curtis is also a journalist, writer of 23 books on art practice, performing poet and course leader/lecturer at Reigate School of Art.
24 Jun
Members Art Social
Following 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.
1 Jul
Rosie Casselden
Workshop – members only.
Rosie will explain and demonstrate a technique and then we’ll get a chance to have a go ourselves. As Rosie will provide all the materials please let Beverly know in advance if you’ll be attending.
Those who have attended Rosie’s workshops in the past will know that she is an engaging teacher who always has innovative ideas. She is an experienced artist who has decorated the walls of the rich and famous using various techniques.
8 Jul
Illustrated talk – Impressionist Disruptors
More about Ronnie …
Ronnie Ireland 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.
Ronnie is an experienced lecturer and gives well-researched talks on many art subjects. Today, he will be talking about Impressionism.
PLEIN AIR
15 July to 2 September, 10am – 2pm ish every Wednesday, weather permitting
Details will be emailed to members before the meetup.
Meeting places will have parking and loos, with either a café or pub for a coffee and meeting up at the start of the day.
We will be looking for volunteers to be there as the contact on the day.
15 Jul
22 Jul
29 Jul
5 Aug
12 Aug
19 Aug
26 Aug
2 Sep
Oaks Park
Box Hill
Dorking Town
Nonsuch
Ripley Village
Morden Hall Park
Headley Heath
Polesden Lacey
Back to evening meetings …
9 Sep
Workshop
Members only
16 Sep
Demo – a local scene in watercolour
Following on from his zoom demonstrations, Frank will paint one or maybe two local scenes.
Frank is a successful watercolour artist and teacher, he exhibits regularly and is a well-practiced demonstrator. This is the third time that Frank has painted for E&EAG – on zoom back in 2024 also on zoom earlier this year.
11 Nov
Workshop
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
Members only
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