The annual RBSA Friends Exhibition gives artists with a Friends subscription the opportunity to exhibit their work in the RBSA Gallery and get to know the Society and its Membership. RBSA Friends have been part of the Society since the 1900s, and the RBSA was one of the first art societies to give their subscribers...
Have you ever thought of applying to become part of the RBSA Membership? As an RBSA Friend, you have already begun your journey with the Society, let us guide you through the next steps. Every year, artists who would like to join the Society as an Associate can apply for the RBSA Candidates Exhibition. Open to...
This unique exhibition celebrates an exciting collaboration between the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Exploring the movement and poise of the ballet dancer, alongside the colour and vibrancy of the stage setting, the show aims to give visitors an insight into the artists’ process, as well as the backstage world...
Practical Wood Engraving Workshop with Fred Jones RBSA. This workshop is an introductory/reminder course for preparing, cutting, and printing woodblock engravings. Participants will be able to print a small edition of a woodblock print and will have the knowledge to take their skills home and develop them further. Age group and abilities to be taught ...
Character Heads in Clay Workshop with Paul Brown RBSA. Design and sculpt your own characterful face in clay. Using a variety of sculpting techniques, learn to create features and expressions with a range of tools and modelling methods. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above Suitable for beginners and those with...
Post Beginners to Intermediate Landscapes in Oils Workshop with Caroline Griffin RBSA. The ultimate aim of this workshop is for participants to work from an image that they bring with them to produce a landscape painting in oils. Caroline's workshops reflect her own working method - a fairly loose, alla prima, expressive use of oils...
Lino Reduction Printmaking Workshop with Jenny Mason-Gunning ARBSA. This workshop will teach participants lino reduction plate making and printing, exploring multi-layer colour techniques, using safe, professional methods suitable for home or studio practice. Learners will develop the ability to carve multiple layers from a single lino block, understanding how to plan and sequence colours, register...
Leaded Panel Stained-Glass Workshop with Vix Brown. This workshop will allow participants to create a stained-glass panel to take home using traditional leading techniques. The finished panel will be approximately 34cm x 12cm. THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE WHO IS PREGNANT, TRYING TO GET PREGNANT, OR BREASTFEEDING. Age group and abilities to be...
Casting and Carving Ceramics Workshop with Hannah Rollason GRBSA. Discover the art of casting in this practical, full-day workshop designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of casting and carving with ceramics. Whether you're looking to replicate a form, experiment with slip casting, or expand your sculptural practice, this session will give you the skills...
Spring Botanicals in Watercolour Workshop with Jeni Neale. Celebrate the beauty of spring bulbs and blossoms with watercolour. Explore techniques such as washes, blending, and dry-brush, while learning floral composition and colour theory to design simple arrangements. Watch live demonstrations on painting petals, foliage, and intricate details, then enjoy hands-on practice to bring you own...
Wire Wagtail Bird Sculpture Workshop with Sarah Dukes. Create a slightly larger than life-size wire Wagtail sculpture and another bird of your choice. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above Suitable for all abilities Course aims and skills/knowledge to be taught Creating 3D sculptures from 2D source material Observe key features...
Drypoint Plate Making and Printing Workshop with Jenny Mason-Gunning ARBSA. Drawing lines into styrene plastic using a variety of tools, exploring how different points pressures, and mark-making techniques create a full range of tones and textures. Participants will learn how to develop a strong drawing surface, create expressive marks, control line quality, and understand how...
