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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Street Lamp

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

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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

AGM
 

Join us for our annual general meeting

All welcome

Visitors £5 Members Free. 

Refreshments available - 50p

18th March, 2024

Room 403, 

Richard Taunton's College,

Hill Ln,

Southampton,

SO15 5RL

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Room 403, 

Richard Taunton's College,

Hill Ln,

Southampton,

SO15 5RL

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