Taking place over all three floors of the Gallery, the RBSA Annual Exhibition can be traced back throughout the 200 year history of the RBSA. All Members and Associates of the Society are given the opportunity to exhibit which results in an enormously diverse exhibition celebrating the variety of artistic practices associated with the RBSA....
The annual RBSA Friends Exhibition gives artists starting their membership journey with the RBSA the opportunity to exhibit work in the Gallery. With the Friends scheme having been in existence since the 1900s, the RBSA was one of the first art societies to offer subscribers the opportunity to exhibit in a dedicated exhibition and the...
Introduction to Linoprinting Workshop with Eric Gaskell ARBSA. Eric is a professional printmaker and in this workshop he will help guide you through the steps; from drawing, (what images work for print?), cutting, (which areas do you need to leave?), proofing to the final print. Making careful cuts in a piece of Lino, inking the...
Painting Still Life in Oils Workshop with Caroline Griffin RBSA This workshop is for those who already have some experience of oil painting, either recently or in the past. Learn to paint in oils from a still life composition that has been set up in the studio. Learn new skills in a supportive and enjoyable...
Colourful Pastels Workshop with Janette Summerfield RBSA This one-day course is designed to equip you with the confidence to use colour in your work. Using soft pastels students will be investigating colour relationships, pastel techniques, and different qualities of paper, the combination of which will result in exciting and imaginative paintings. Age group and abilities...
Portrait Drawing from Life Workshop with Paul Bartlett RBSA A professional portrait model will be in one long pose (with breaks) throughout the day. Students may either devote the whole day to resolving one work, or produce more studies with guidance from an expert tutor. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and...
Abstract Screenprint on Paper Workshop with Karoline Rerrie Create a series of bold abstract prints on paper using hand cut stencils, bright coloured inks and the technique of screen printing. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above Suitable for all abilities Course aims and skills/knowledge to be taught Materials and equipment...
Monoprint and Collage Workshop with Jacqui Dodds Create an exciting print using monoprinting, collage and other media. Using their own design or image, participants will start with torn/cut paper to make a simple collage, which will be overlayed with their own mono print design. This method, called direct trace drawing, produces a linear monotype that has a...
Introduction to Wood Engraving Workshop with Fred Jones ARBSA The workshop is a starter 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...
Painting Landscapes in Oils Workshop with Andrew Barrowman ARBSA Learn new skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment alongside others of a similar ability, with hands-on advice and tips from the tutor. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above. Suitable for all abilities Full Course outline for Painting Landscapes in Oils...
Islamic Art Linoprinting Workshop with Haseebah Ali In this course, learn about Islamic geometric patterns and how to construct lines to create an accurate and symmetrical work of art. You’ll then practice transferring your pattern onto lino to make a two-colour lino print. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above. Ideal...
Introduction to Painting Portraits in Oils Workshop with Martyn Harris ARBSA This workshop will provide you with the basic tools and techniques necessary to painting portraits with traditional oil paints, with a focus on mixing flesh tones. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above. Ideal for beginners and improvers. Course aims...
