Programme of Events
We hold monthly demonstrations, talks and workshops in a relaxed, informal setting, with a diverse range of speakers, artists and teachers.
Whether you want to join or visit, all are welcome.
Membership costs just £30 a year, visitors are £5 per meeting.
Members joining after September pay a reduced rate of £15 to reflect the half-year programme.
We are on the ground floor, wheelchair accessible and refreshments are available. See below for further details of the venue.
Soraya French
A - Z Acrylics
Join us as we welcome award winning international artist Soraya French for a fun and interesting talk on Golden Artist acrylic colours and texture products - including a demonstration
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
20th February, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
AGM
including a short talk by our president, Tony Hunt,
Royal Institute
Join us for our annual general meeting
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
20st March, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Neil Kelly
Abstract Pod Painting
We are thrilled to welcome Neil for his debut demonstration with the society. Neil's international award winning work encompasses three types of abstract painting, pod painting, mask and line and mechanicalism. Prepare yourself for original aesthetics, accompanied by a charming Scottish wit! You can find more of Neil's work on his Facebook here
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
17th April, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Nicky Barfoot
'Rip It Up and Start Again'
Join us for an interactive evening with the award-winning, multi-talented Nicky Barfoot - a mixed media artist, educator and knit designer based here in Southampton. We are exceptionally lucky to have Nicky leading us in the ultimate exercise in upcycling art! Taking part is optional, but if you would like to have a go, click the link below for details.
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
15th May, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Jenny Gibbs
Fine Art Demonstration
This June, we are excited to welcome the breathtakingly talented Jenny Gibbs, whose sketches are photographic in execution. We strongly recommend you discover more of her work here.
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
20th February, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Alice McKee
Demonstration
This July, we welcome one of the society's newest members, but who has already made a splash exhibiting her phenomenally beautiful work, highlighting our city and its people. You can find more of Alice's remarkable work here.
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
17th July, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Summer Social
Join us for nibbles, quizzes and fun!
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
14th August, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Lino Cutting
with Cleanthia Aristodemou
Our September guest is Cleanthia Aristodemou, a talented visual artist and teacher. Join us for a relaxed lino cutting session. No tools are necessary unless you prefer to use your own.
You can see more of her work on her instagram: @cleanthiaaristodemouart
or her recent documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsN5eMBGyvc
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
18th September, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Peter McGinnis
Visual Art
This October, we welcome the talented, distinctive visual artist, Peter McGinnis, whose fresh, humorous work can be seen here.
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
16th October, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Erica Szuplat
Figures/Portrait
Painting
Hailing from Cape Cod, Erica is a gifted writer, designer, artist and illustrator. Join us as we welcome her for her debut demonstration for the society. Discover more of her wonderful work here
Read more about Erica at her website here
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
20th November, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Christmas Social
Celebrate the season with Christmas cheer, quizzes, nibbles and fun!
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
18th December, 2023
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Still Life
with Soup!
Paint In Evening
Chase away the winter chill with a warm evening of companionable sketching and painting amongst friends and a hot mug of delicious soup!
Bring your medium of choice. Soup will be provided.
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
15th January, 2024
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL
Marieta Sotirova
Our own Marieta Sotirova makes a very welcome return to the Society this month. Marieta is fast becoming one of the most popular and sought after artists and teachers in Southampton. You can see her work at her website here and her beautiful instagram here.
Meeting starts at 19.30.
All welcome
Visitors £5 Members Free.
Refreshments available - 50p
19th February, 2024
Room 403,
Richard Taunton's College,
Hill Ln,
Southampton,
SO15 5RL