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.
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The Exhibition Entry Form and Rules and Conditions of Entry can be found on the Annual Exhibition Entry page, simply click the button below.
The Paint Group Events
Annual General Meeting
This year's Annual General Meeting will be held at the Assembly Rooms before the afternoon's demonstration. The agenda and papers will be sent to members prior to the meeting by email. Some
minor constitutional changes are being proposed.
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2pm, Saturday 21st March 2026
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Alton Assembly Rooms, High St, Alton GU34 1BA
we look forward to seeing you there.
Winter Programme 2025/26
Demonstrations at the Alton Assembly Rooms 2.30 - 4.30pm.
Visitors are very welcome (£5 entry)
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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.
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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.
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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
Clothed Female Figure
Egg Tempura
Mark Warner
20 December 2025
Landscape
Acrylics
Jonathan Newey
21 March 2026
A Walk on the Wildside (Big Cat)
Acrylics
Workshops 2026
Join us for our two full day workshops tutored by fantastic professional artists.​
The workshops will run from 10am to 4pm and each cost £40.00.
Tea and coffee are provided but please remember to bring your lunch with you.
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To be held at: Four Marks Village Hall, Lymington Botttom, Four Marks, Alton. GU34 5AA
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Booking is essential: please contact Annabel Young annabelkeyoung@gmail.com.
Saturday 18th April
Polperro, Cornwall
by Kim Page, Watercolour
Watercolour Dry Brush Technique with Kim Page
Join us for an outstanding full day workshop with artist, pastor and teacher Kim Page.
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Kim has painted professionally for nearly 30 years and has held solo and joint exhibitions in the UK and across Europe.​
​ Kim paints in a loose, impressionist style, and with a wide-ranging choice of subjects.​​
His work is influenced by artists like Ken Howard, John Singer-Sargent, Sorella and the masters of Chiaroscuro - whose skill in painting strong contrasts between light and shadow created dramatic effects and imbued their work with a great sense of depth.
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"I paint what I see and feel – those things which exercise my mind and cause me to stop, look, think and imagine."
Saturday 12th September
Chinese Brush Painting with Jean Turton
Chinese Brush Painting
by Jean Turton
Join us for a fantastic full day workshop with artist and teacher Jean Turton.
Jean has been painting, teaching and demonstrating Chinese Brush Painting for over 30 years and regularly runs workshops throughout the southeast.
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Jean specialises in flowers and birds, and is known for beautiful floral subjects such as orchids and wisteria, and for capturing nature with rhythmic brushstrokes.
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Her interest in this area started with Chinese ceramics, wanting to paint bamboo on her pots and from an initial weekend painting course, she went on to study with Chinese artists both in the UK and China.
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Jean served on the Chinese Brush Painting Society committee for a number of years, including holding the post of Chairman. She enjoys passing on her enthusiasm and love of the art to all.
Book Here
Simply complete this form and submit to request a place.
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We will contact you to request payment and then confirm your place once payment is made.
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AAS members have first priority but if there are spaces left, non-members are welcome to attend at an additional cost of £5 per workshop.
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Non-members will be added to a reserve list for their choice(s) of workshop and we will contact you after the member closing date for the event, to let you know whether you have secured a place.​​
Summer Programme 2026
Outdoor Painting days start at 10am and finish by 4pm,
unless otherwise stated.
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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.
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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.
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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.