Celebrating 100 Years
Events Programme
Find all the details of our Summer and Winter Programmes below along with some additional Special Events.
93rd ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2025
Celebrating 100 Years
Assembly Rooms, Alton GU34 1BA
Saturday 11th October to Sunday 19th October 10am until 5pm, closing to the public at 3pm on the last day.
Private View 10th October.
The Exhibition Entry Form and Rules and Conditions of Entry can be found on the Annual Exhibition Entry page, simply click the button below.
Annual General Meeting
This year's Annual General Meeting will be combined with a social event and will be held at
7pm, Thursday 23rd May 2024
Goldfinch Books, 24 High St, Alton GU34 1BN
we look forward to seeing you there.
Spring Workshop 2024
Saturday 20th April
Join us for a full day Landscape Workshop working in Pastels and Pen & Wash.
10am - 4pm
Four Marks Village Hall, Lymington Botttom, Four Marks, Alton GU34 5AA
Winter Programme 2025/26
Demonstrations at the Alton Assembly Rooms 2.30 - 4.30pm.
Visitors are very welcome (£5 entry)
A monthly programme of demonstrations is held in the Alton Assembly Rooms on the third Saturday of each month from September through to March, excluding October.
Demonstrations start at 2.30pm and last for about 2 hours; providing members and visitors the opportunity to see a professional artist at work, learn new techniques and to ask questions.
The demonstrations are free to members and available to visitors for a small charge on the door.
Every demonstration is projected onto a large screen, giving everyone a clear view.
During the interval, tea and coffee are available - with thanks to our refreshments volunteers.
The Society runs a free lending library during these meetings and members can borrow books about practical techniques and much more from our extensive collection. Please return the books when finished with, for others to enjoy.
Ronnie Ireland
20 September 2025
Narrative Figures
Oils
Rodney Kingston
17 January 2026
Street Scene
Liquid Charcoal
Kim Page
15 November 2025
Dry Brush Techniques
Watercolour
Jill Iliffe
21 February 2026
Landscape
Egg Tempura
Mark Warner
20 December 2025
Landscape
Acrylics
Jonathan Newey
21 March 2026
A Walk on the Wildside (Big Cat)
Acrylics
Workshops
Join us for a full day Workshop
10am - 4pm
Four Marks Village Hall, Lymington Botttom, Four Marks, Alton GU34 5AA
Will Dyke
Linocut Workshop
September 13th 2025
This linocut workshop will be an interesting day led by a fantastic print artist: Will Dyke.
Spaces are limited so that each artist can have tuition and help.
All of the materials are supplied by Will and are included in the price of £50.00.
The workshop will run from 10am to 4pm. Tea and coffee are provided but please remember to bring your lunch with you.
Booking Essential
Please contact Annabel Young on 07724120966 either by a call or text message if you are interested in attending.
Summer Programme 2025
Outdoor Painting days start at 10am and finish by 4pm,
unless otherwise stated.
You can arrive at any time between these hours and stay for as long as you wish.
Beginners and more experienced artists welcome - we are a very friendly and informal group, so please come along and give it a try!
Bring your own art materials, chair, water and a packed lunch, drink and please car-share whenever possible.
Don’t forget your camera to capture images for future reference.
