Berkhamsted Art Society | Programme 2023/24

Tue 5th September	AGM and Social AGM 8pm to 10pm, Court House, Berkhamsted. Wine, Beer and soft Drinks with nibbles
Sat 9th September	Clay Build – Heritage Open Day – St Peters Church Heritage Open Days: Church Clay Build and Tile Making at St Peter’s Church Berkhamsted – Funded by a Grant from Dacorum Council Date 09/09/2023 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Organiser Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society with Berkhamsted Art Society and Open Door Community Art Space Location St Peter’s Church High Street Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2AX FREE admission. Click here to book a space heritage day Clay build Sessions last for an hour from 10-11am, 11am-12noon,12noon-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm. Booking required. Tickets available from 4th August.
Wed 13th September	Coffee Morning Wednesday 13^th September 10.30 at the White Horse Bourne End HP1 2 RH We are hoping for some Indian Summer Sunshine so we can sit outside. We look forward to meeting some of our new members see you there
Mon 18th September	Life Drawing – Court House 8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted Free to members
Sat 23rd September	Life Drawing – Hastoe – 4 hour Session 9am to 1pm -With model, as usual please bring your own refreshments, art kit and a friend! Contact James Honour to book: 01442 879632 – £15 each.
Mon 2nd October	Life Drawing – Court House 8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted Free to members
Tue 17th October	Members Show and Tell Evening Court House 7.30 pm start to 9.30pm Constructive Critic Evening” meeting in the Court House among the members . Show some of your finished or unfinished artwork for feedback from other members Free to members.
Fri 27th October	Coffee Morning 10.30am at the White Horse, London Road, Bourne End. HP1 2RH We look forward to meeting some of our new members and to answering any questions you may have about the exhibition. See you there.
Mon 6th November	Life Drawing Court House 8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted Free to members
Tue 14th November	David Satchel Portrait Drawing – Courthouse Tuesday, November 14^th 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Berkhamsted Courthouse David is holding a portrait workshop. Members can draw themselves in a mirror, or take turns to draw each other or copy a good size photograph of their favourite person. David will advise on where to start, what to look for and how take a suitable photograph to draw from. This should be a light hearted evening and more experienced artists can ignore him and still enjoy the fun! Members should bring their own materials.
Thu 23rd November	BAS Winter Exhibition Three day Exhibition/Sale of members works including Pictures Ceramics Glassware and Greetings cards. School Children’s Visits on Thursday 23rd November Thursday 9am to 6.00pm – 24th November Friday 10 am – 5.00pm 25th November Saturday 10am – 3pm Private View Thursday 6.30pm to 8.00pm with Wine and Nibbles for family Friends and invited Guests
Fri 15th December	Christmas Coffee Morning Christmas Coffee Morning 10.30 Friday 15^th December at the White Horse London Road Bourne End.HP1 2RH It’s the last event of the year so let’s celebrate. Christmas hats and Jumpers are welcome.
Tue 16th January	Vicki Norman Zoom Demo Demonstration Coastal Seascape in Oils 7pm -9pm Zoom Meeting 16 January 2024 A popular tutor and demonstrator, Vicki is recognised for her clear communication and boundless enthusiasm. She has won awards and recognition for both teaching and painting. https://www.vickinormanstudio.com/ and https://openstudioscornwall.co.uk/participant/vicki-norman/ Details to Follow
Mon 5th February	Life Drawing – Court House 8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted Free to members
Tue 20th February	Mark Warner Zoom Demo Demonstration Woodland Scene 20th March 2024 Zoom Meeting 7pm -9pm Mark draws inspiration from the landscape, although subject matter and application at times can be very different. He adores using colour and line while interpreting the light, weather conditions and a love for the materials. https://community.saa.co.uk/artists/mark-warner/ ( Details to follow)
Mon 4th March	Life Drawing Court House 8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted Free to members
Tue 19th March	Ian Jones – Handbuilding in Clay/Throwing Demo Courthouse Tuesday 19^th March 7.30pm – 9.30pm Berkhamsted Court house Ian will lead the two-hour workshop when participants will be shown how to build a 3D Chicken in Clay. This will be followed by a brief demo with Ian throwing a couple of pots on the potter’s wheel. The Chickens will be dried and Bisque-fired and a one-hour session will be run at a later date to apply colour to the features and add a white glaze to the pieces. The creations will then be glaze-fired ready for collection. Clay and tools will be provided
Mon 8th April	Life Drawing – Court House 8pm start to 10pm. at the Court House Berkhamsted Free to members
Sat 6th April	Life Drawing Session – Hastoe – 4 hours 9am to 1pm -With model, as usual please bring your own refreshments, art kit and a friend! Contact James Honour to book: 01442 879632 – £15 each.
Fri 10th May	BAS Spring Exhibition Three day Exhibition/Sale of members works including Pictures Ceramics Glassware and Greetings cards. School Children’s Visits on Friday 10th May Friday 9am to 6.00pm – 11th May Saturday 10 am – 5.00pm 12th May Sunday 10am – 3pm Private View Friday 6.30pm to 8.00pm with Wine and Nibbles for Family, Friends and invited Guests
Mon 1st May	Summer Drawing Evenings 2024 Summer drawing Monday evenings will be May 1 until August 26 at 6.30pm, weather permitting. Please call David Satchel on 07749 038 148 or email him on [email protected] earlier than Monday to find out how many others are going. This should avoid members sketching on their own.