| Fri 10th September |
Art Challenge – Bug Life
Due to popular demand we are continuing with the Challenges that we started last year during our Zoom Meetings. The theme is BUG LIFE Pics submitted by members by 10th September will be loaded into a new 2021/22 Gallery. Now extended to 30th September |
| Tue 14th September |
AGM + Mary Casserley short talk
The Meeting starts @ 8 pm St Peters Court House, Church Lane, Berkhamsted. There are currently works going on at the Court House and if they over run the meeting will adjourn to St Peters Church Followed by a short talk from Mary Casserley about The Chequers picture and Boris |
| Mon 27th September |
Life Drawing – Court House
8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted Free to members Free to members |
| Fri 1st October |
Coffee Morning White Horse London Road Bourne End
– Starting time 10.30 am for a Chat, Laughter and Art Appreciation. An opportunity to catchup with Fellow members – Free to members |
| Sat 16th October |
Life Drawing Session – Hastoe Village Hall
9am to 1pm -With model, as usual please bring your own refreshments, art kit and a friend! |
| Tue 19th October |
Kate Malone MBE–Earth, Air, Fire, Water- ZOOM
It is a 7pm start with one hour Zoom talk, plus 30 mins Q&A.
In association with Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild Free to Members – non members £6.84 via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/177468522127 |
| Mon 25th October |
Life Drawing – Court Houise
8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted Free to members |
| Tue 2nd November |
Sketching the Dacorum Sinfonietta John F Kennedy School,
Suggest that we arrive just after 7pm when the musicians are setting up ready to play at 7.30pm. Plenty of parking spaces in the school grounds John F Kennedy School, Holly Bush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP! 2PH Free to members Please Contact David on 07749 038 148 or davidsatchel@hotmail.com so he can get an idea of numbers. |
| Tue 9th November |
George Winter – Charcoal Drawing – ZOOM
7pm start. A live on-line interactive demonstration. George Winter will introduce you to the basics of working with charcoal and explore the characteristics and expressive nature of this wonderful drawing medium. Free to members |
| Wed 17th November |
Pre Exhibition Coffee Morning
– Starting time 10.30 am for a Chat, Laughter and Art Appreciation. An opportunity to catchup with Fellow members – Free to members If you are able to donate seasonal items to the Christmas hamper raffle such as wine, biscuits, confectionery, tins jam and pickles (not homemade) and a hamper, bring them along to the meeting. |
| Mon 22nd November |
Life Drawing – Court House
8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted Free to members |
| Fri 26th November |
Winter Exhibition – Civic Centre
Two day Exhibition/Sale of members works including Pictures Ceramics Glassware and Greetings cards. A School Children Visit on Friday Friday 9am to 8.00 pm Saturday 9 am – 5.00pm |
| Tue 18th January |
Peter Keegan – Still Life in Oils – ZOOM
Starting time 7.00pm
Peter Keegan is an award-winning professional artist living and working in Buckinghamshire, specialising in portraiture and landscapes. Working in oils, Peter follows traditional techniques but uses them in a way to depict the scenes he meets in a modern and original style. Free to Members |
| Wed 19th January |
Zoom Coffee Morning 10.30am
– Starting time 10.30 am with 40 mins of Chat, Laughter and Art Appreciation. An opportunity to catchup with Fellow members – Free to members |
| Mon 7th February |
Life Drawing – Zoom Session Hosted by Cheryl Gould
Due to the high levels of Covid infection at the moment this Life Drawing Session has been moved from the Court House to a Zoom Session
7pm start to 9pm. Free to members |
| Tue 22nd February |
Critic Evening – ZOOM
A Constructive Critic Evening” Zoom meeting among the members Provisional – 7pm start to 9pm. Show some of your finished or unfinished artwork for feedback from other members Free to members. Contact James for the Zoom Link |
| Fri 25th February |
Coffee Morning Face2Face – White Horse, London Road Bourne End
– Starting time 10.30 am with Chat, Laughter and Art Appreciation. An opportunity to catchup with Fellow members – Why not bring a friend. Free to members |
| Mon 7th March |
Life Drawing – Court House
8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted with Holly. Due to the confines of the Court House you will be required to wear a mask during the whole session. This is a precaution as case numbers are still high Free to members |
| Tue 22nd March |
Hashim Akib (acrylics) Trees – ZOOM
Start at 7pm to 9pm
Hashim Akib was born 1967 in England. Before becoming a painter Akib worked as an illustrator in the UK for over 15 years where he lay the foundations to his drawing and learned about conceptual ideas and various painting techniques. His clients included NHS, British Airways and the Financial Times Free to Members |
| Wed 23rd March |
Coffee Morning
– Starting time 10.30 am for a Chat, Laughter and Art Appreciation. An opportunity to catchup with Fellow members – Why not bring a friend Free to members |
| Mon 4th April |
Life Drawing – Court House
8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted. Due to the confines of the Court House you will be required to wear a mask during the whole session. This is a precaution as case numbers are still high Free to members |
| Fri 8th April |
Beetle Drive in Court House (postponed)
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| Fri 22nd April |
Coffee Morning
At the White Horse London Road Borne End HP1 2RH – Starting time 10.30 am for a Chat, Laughter and Art Appreciation. An opportunity to catchup with Fellow members – Why not bring a friend Free to members |
| Sat 7th May |
Life Drawing Session – Hastoe Village Hall
9am to 1pm -With model, as usual please bring your own refreshments, art kit and a friend!
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| Mon 9th May |
Summer Drawing evenings May 2022
SUMMER OUTDOOR DRAWING/PAINTING EVENINGS 2022 From 6.30pm. Date Where Parking May 9: Private fishing lake, Pix Farm Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RZ. By kind permission of Boxmoor and District Angling Society. Parking inside the gates
May 16: Great Gaddesden Cottages and Church. Park near the school.
May 23: Aldbury Pond. Parking in village centre.
May 30: Gadebridge Park. Free parking by the iron bridge.
Please contact David Satchel during the afternoon to enquire if others are intending to be there so that you are not on your own. Bring your own chair and equipment, abide by the current Covid restrictions and remember this is all weather dependant. David Satchel Mob; 07749 038148 Email; davidsatchel@hotmail.com) |
| Fri 20th May |
Spring Exhibition and Sale
The Society holds exhibitions of members’ work every spring and winter at the Civic Centre, Berkhamsted. Over 200 items are on display and for sale, including framed and unframed paintings, textiles, ceramics and work in other media. Cards and prints are also available. This is a fantastic chance for the Berkhamsted community to meet and support local artists. Spring 2022 Exhibition/Sale Entry to the exhibition is free. A catalogue of exhibits is available. |
| Mon 6th June |
St Peter’s Church in Berkhamsted marks its 800th anniversary in June
Art Society members are invited to help celebrate by painting/sketching in and around the church on Monday evenings in June. Confirmation on which Monday we will be inside the church will follow. June 6: St.Peters Church, Berkhamsted. June 13: Rectory Lane Victorian cemetery and wildlife haven, Berkhamsted. This hidden gem is behind the Rex cinema. Parking in the town centre, access on foot via Rectory Lane off the High Street. June 20: St. Peter’s Church, Berkhamsted. June 27: St. Peters Church, Berkhamsted |
| Wed 15th June |
Coffee Morning
At the White Horse London Road Borne End HP1 2RH – Starting time 10.30 am for a Chat, Laughter and Art Appreciation. An opportunity to catchup with Fellow members – Why not bring a friend Free to members |
| Sat 2nd July |
Clay Build of St Peters Church
The Society is taking part in the 800 year Celebrations of St Peter’s Church. On the Saturday at 11.00 the General Public will be invited to help decorate a clay model of St Peter’s Church. The Event is a collaboration between the Society Open Door and the Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild |
| Mon 4th July |
Summer Drawing eveings July
July 4: David Satchel’s house, Puddingstone, Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DL. Parking by the house or on the verge if full.
July 11: Sunnyside Allotments, Berkhamsted. Park there or on Ivy House Lane.
July 18: Boxmoor, canal bridge, tow path and river at the end of “OLD” Fishery Lane. Park in Camelot Rugby Club car park.
July 25: Ashridge Management College. Free car park or on the road.
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| Fri 29th July |
Coffee Morning
At the White Horse London Road Borne End HP1 2RH – Starting time 10.30 am for a Chat, Laughter and Art Appreciation. An opportunity to catchup with Fellow members – Why not bring a friend Free to members |
| Mon 1st August |
Summer Drawing Evenings – August
August 1: Broadwater car park by the canal if available. Drawing action at the Bowls Club
August 8: Meet at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Tring. Main car park on the right, coming from Berko, as you get near the town centre.
August 15: “Patchwork” , 22, Hall Park Gate, Berkhamsted. This is a beautiful garden opened especially for us. £5 each but well worth it with free tea and coffee. Park in Hall Park Gate.
August 22: Sunnyside Allotments, Ivy House Lane, Berkhamsted. Bring your own chair and equipment, bring a drink and remember this is all weather dependant. Please contact David Satchel during the afternoon to enquire if others are intending to be there so that you are not on your own. David Satchel Mob; 07749 038148 Email; davidsatchel@hotmail.com)
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Further details regarding the programme may be found in our quarterly newsletter “Art News” which is sent to all members.