WBAS Calendar of events
Our monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm are packed full of interest with demonstrations or talks from top professionals and we have a great line up for this year.
You can view our programme below which will have lots of arty ideas to inspire us all! Please click on each event to open a new page with more details on each one.
If you would like to print out the programme for 2023 please click the followig link:
Programme 2023.
All meetings take place at our normal venue at Tennet Hall, Watford Grammar School for Girls, Lady’s Close, Watford WD18 0AE. See Tab ‘Directions’ for further details
THE MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE FREE FOR MEMBERS & £8 FOR VISITORS
Mike was born in Yorkshire and loves to paint Yorkshire, he describes his style as a mixture of traditional and expressive techniques. This demo will grab your attention. See his website at by clicking here.
Ruby is a local artist who has a BA and MA in fine art, she is an exciting new addition to our calendar for 2022.
Tony has always enjoyed the escapism that comes with art and constantly looks at ways for developing his techniques to keep the feeling of energy in his work. To see more of his work on his website click here.
Val Woodgate is a lecturer and guide at the Tate Britain and Tate Modern and runs days of special interest and study days. She will be bringing her illustrated lecture to us about the imaginative Stanley Spencer.
A great evening to look forward to as we watch the magic of his painting unfold before our eyes.
Another great evening to look forward to as Jake amazes us with his Watercolour magic.
We are delighted to welcome Peter back to us once more. This will be an oil painting evening of hints and tips galore. To see more of his work go to http://peterkeegan.com/
The pre-Christmas get together of members and friends.A seasonal and 'Arty' quiz night with some extras including a big raffle with the proceeds going to a local charity.Fish and chip supper and bring your own drinks.Free for members and £10 for guests, all welcome, 7.00 for 7.30pm at our usual venue.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE TO 10th JANUARY. With many awards for his outstanding watercolour work, we are delighted to welcome Keith Hornblower to start off the New Year for us. His amazing pictures are true to his beliefs that light and shade are of the utmost importance to create dramatic effect. Visit his […]
Critique Evening with Roy Rodgers who was trained at the Royal College of Arts (RA) and will be delighted to give an informal opinion of your work (incognito if required). A rare chance to hear some insights into what you do that will encourage and inspire us all! Members can bring one of their works […]
Our AGM night which we promise to be short, followed by a wildlife special. Andy Sands joins us once again with lots of his amazing photographs for another fantastic look at nature. THIS EVENING is also selection night for our competition with the Camera Club on March 16th. Members, please bring one painting along to […]
Returning, the epic battle - Camera versus Art - pitching our artistic skills against the power of the lens with Watford Camera Club at their venue. Pictures will be selected at the AGM night on March 7th. Venue is Friends Meeting House in Watford start time will be announced nearer the time. Members with their […]
With hints and tips for all artists, PHIL BIGGS joins us for an evening of watercolour. Phil paints in a traditional way with the old masters as his inspiration.Join us at our usual venue from 7.00pm.Members free, visitors £8 per visit. All welcome!
We have been inspired before by Mark Warner's unique style in mixed media using acrylics and other media to produce a picture of distinction. He joins us once again for more of the same inspiration. His website is https://www.brushmark.co.uk/ to view his work and workshops.Members free and visitors very welcome at £8pp
Peter Keegan is a professional artist living and working in Buckinghamshire, UK, specialising in portraiture. Trained at Cardiff School of Art and 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. His aim is to always create a painting […]