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Forthcoming Events
Our lectures are live from April to September (with an option to join on Zoom) and on Zoom only from October to March Further details are on our lectures page here. Joining inStructions For ZOom will be sent to members shortly before the lectures.
Next LectureSThursday 16th January 2025 7.45pm for 8.00pm on Zoom
‘Frans Hals; from riotous drunk to modern idol.’ Lecturer: Julia Musgrave Hals enthralled 17th century Dutch audiences with his pioneering style for the time, which showed relaxed lively sitters, often smiling or laughing. His brushwork was unparalleled and he changed portraiture forever. The lecture will cover his portraits, group scenes and marriage portrayals as well as his famous Laughing Cavalier of 1624. Non members welcome cost £10. Please contact Anna Cross for payment or membership details and Zoom link at [email protected]
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION by PETER KEEGAN
Thursday 6th February 7.45pm for 8.00pm on Zoom We welcome Peter for an evening zoom painting demonstration in oils. He has demonstrated previously for us on zoom, doing a portrait from a photograph and achieving a fantastic likeness. Portraiture is his specialist subject but on this occasion it will be something different which will be decided nearer the time. Peter lives and works from his studio in Buckinghamshire. He follows traditional techniques but uses them in a modern and original style. He also finds time to organise interesting painting courses at home and abroad. In addition to portraiture. He paints local landscapes, still life and figures. He exhibits widely in and around London Non members welcome cost £10. Please contact Anna Cross for payment or membership details and Zoom link at [email protected]
Visits
Other Day Visits 2025
A number of Tours and NT Visits for 2025 are being considered and arranged. These include Southill House, Poulsden Lacy, Great Bookham & Petworth House in West Sussex, London visits to the V&A and our 3rd Art and Architecture Walk in the city with Ian Swankie. Watch out for further details in the RAS Newsletter, emails and on the RAS Website. Holiday 2025The Castles, Gardens &
Heritage of North Wales 5 days - Departing 1st September 2025, staying at Celtic Royal Hotel at Caernarfon. What we will see: • Attingham Park • Caernarfon Castle • Boat cruise from Caernarfon • Penrhyn Castle • Beaumaris Castle • Plas Newydd Country House & Gardens • Welsh Highland Narrow Gauge Railway • Bodnant Gardens • Baddesley Clinton See here for full details and a booking form
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NEWSLETTERSPlease click here for the latest newsletter or see the Newsletter page for past issues.
Other activitiesOther 2025 plans
57th Summer Exhibition Radlett Village Institute June 7th & 8th 2025
Annual General Meeting: TBA
Christmas Lunch 2025 Porter’s Park Golf Club Wed 3rd December 12.30 for 1.00
Painters GroupDetails available from Anna Cross - [email protected] Thursday Painting Workshop
The Radlett Art Society meets in the Radlett Institute, Watling Street on Thursday afternoon from 1.30 - 3.30pm, from September to June. In July and August we paint ”en plein air” in the environs of Radlett. Cost per session is £6 and you do have to be a member of the Society to attend. We are a mixed ability friendly group, keen to share our expertise and knowledge , and paint in all mediums. There is no formal teaching. You need to bring along your own paper, pencils and / or paints, etc. Also, bring your own refreshments if required. In addition, we have occasional afternoon workshops, full day workshops and live models If you fancy joining the workshop, please contact us using the contact form here. |
