Patrick O’Donohue has over 30 years’ experience as a Ceramic Artist and Potter. He studied at Wolverhampton University from 1989, gaining a BA Hons in 3D Design Ceramics and later returned to complete an MA in Art and Design. He also studied a PGCE in Education and went on to teach Art and Design for...
Satinder Parhar has long produced large scale dry-point prints, which explore the concept of interstitial spaces. Fascinated by natural and man-made apertures, he explores empty spaces such as tunnels, vents, caves, and fissures. These forms create an intervening space called an ‘interstice.’ Satinder's work examines the structures, the interstitial spaces formed within and its relationship...
Margaret Fairhead began her career in the teaching profession however she now devotes most of her time to creating textiles using a variety of techniques. She finds this an exciting and absorbing medium in which to work. The focus of Margaret's work is to develop a range of textural and colourful surfaces in her designs,...
RBSA Friends make up a significant part of the wider RBSA community and the Gallery hosts an exhibition of selected work by Friends annually. An ideal showcase for artists at all stages of their artistic careers, the exhibition is open to all active Friends working in any media. A Friends subscription is the first step...
Join us in the Gallery for a variety of talks from artists exhibiting in the RBSA Friends Exhibition 2025. Artists, including Mark Tweedie, Swati Sinha, Anna Lockwood, Sally Bramble, and Agnieszka Lokaj, will be talking about their work and practice and will also be happy to answer questions from visitors. Image: Nicola Durrant, Shaping The...
Introduction to Batik Workshop with Layla Tutt ARBSA. An introduction to the ancient 'wax resist' technique of Batik allowing you to create your own batiks using traditional tjanting tools and the dip-dyeing process. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above. Suitable for adults of all ages and abilities. Course aims and...
Floral Still Life in Watercolour Workshop with Vivienne Cawson VPRBSA. Spring is the season for awakening your creative energy and offers wonderful subjects such as snowdrops, crocuses and hellebores to paint. Awaken your creative juices by painting some of these gorgeous spring flowers in a still life in watercolour. We will work from a simple...
Introduction to Needle Felting Workshop with Natalie Brooks. This workshop will focus on introducing participants to the versatile art of needle felting. The session will be used to create both a 3D needle felted work and a 2D landscape-based piece. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above. First timers, beginners and...
Monoprint and Collage Workshop with Jacqui Dodds ARBSA. Create an exciting print using monoprinting, collage, and other media. Using your own design or image, you will start with torn/cut paper to make a simple collage, which will be overlayed with your own mono print design. This method, called direct trace drawing, produces a linear monotype...
Introduction to Linoprinting Workshop with Eric Gaskell RBSA. Eric is a professional printmaker and in this workshop he will help guide you through the steps; from drawing, (what kinds of images work for print), cutting, (which areas do you need to leave), proofing to the final print. Linocut is a traditional method of printmaking but...
Life Drawing Studio Workshop with Paul Bartlett. Spend the day drawing from a professional life model with guidance from an expert tutor. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above. Suitable for all abilities. Course aims and skills/knowledge to be taught Produce Life Drawings working from a model Learn dry drawing media...
Intermediate Watercolours Workshop with John Hopkins ARBSA. A stage-by-stage instruction on loose watercolour technique. Suitable for artists with some experience of the medium. Further your watercolour skills and learn tips and techniques to improve your work. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above. Suitable for those with some watercolour experience. Course...
