Membership of Basingstoke Art Club is open to artist of all abilities. Our year runs from January to December, but you are welcome to join us anytime of the year. Membership is £28 per year, payable by check or online bank transfer; at the beginning of the year or at the time of joining.
As a member you get to participate in our Annual Exhibition at Willis Museum held in September each year. We hold another exhibition in Spring plus a variety of other activities throughout the year.
- Exhibitions - Basingstoke Art Club has a long-standing relationship with the Willis Museum where we hold an exhibition each year. Members have the benefit seeing their selected works hang in this wonderful gallery. We also hold another exhibition in Spring, at different venues each year.
- Wednesday Painting Group– Every Wednesday we meet at The Tea Bar for untutored watercolor sessions; with painting projects generated by attending members.
- Sketching Days– Members participate in outdoor sketching days during Summer.
- Figure Drawing- These sessions are untutored and informal, anyone can benefit from them. So, if you always wanted to draw people, we provide a model and a place- bring your art material and sketch away. Tea and cake provided along with an opportunity to meet like-minded people. Members pay less than the guests.
- Life Drawing- These are opportunities to draw from an unclothed model for those interested in honing their skills at drawing human form. Members pay a reduced fee.
- Demonstrations - Up to three Demonstrations per year in various painting techniques by professional artists. Members get a discounted rate to attend.
- Summer Day Trips: Coach trip to a gallery or exhibition in London or surrounding areas during summer months, only for members.
- Newsletters: Every two months our newsletter detailing club activities and upcoming opportunities will be delivered to your inbox.
- Christmas Party: Invite to our Christmas Party in December.
Send your membership inquiries to Sue Headley; sueheadley@uwclub.net
or
Download the membership form below and send it to Sue, along with your fee.