Our 2026
Monthly Meeting Programme
Please note events may change if a guest speaker is not available
January 2026
Winter Trees Art Workshop
AT The Quaker Meeting House - various in-house artists will present ways to create winter tree pictures using a variety of techniques.
Please bring along any of your own works to share.
February 2026
Talk by Peter Clayton
One of our favourite speakers is back!
Talking about how to use light, shade and stencils effectively .
March 2026
Lesley Brooks will be demonstrating
Painting a Landscape in Oils
April 2026
Heather Harley - Art Appraisal/critique
Heather's art appraisal last year was highly regarded by members so we are delighted she can return again
May 2026
Demonstration Oil Landscape
Anil Patel
June 2026
In House Workshop
TBA
July 2026
People in a Landscape Demonstration
Melton artist Amanda Jackson will give a demonstration of working with oils to show how to put people into landscape settings.
August 2026
Sketching at
The Attenborough Arboretum
We had a great time here last year with a lot of inspiration gained and a good workroom to use throughout the day.
September 2026
Appraisal by John Holt
Our very own John Holt will lead this appraisal evening leading up to our exhibition so a very good time to get last minute feedback!
October 2026
Kevan Porter Talk
Kevan is a well known local artist who has studied in both Cornwall and Leicester. He will talk about his many varied pieces inspired by Cornwall.
November 2026
The Committee's Evening
An interesting talk or workshop delivered by one or more of our committee members.
December 2026
AGM Plus Festive Fun!
Venue to be decided
Nibbles and drinks will be provided by the committee
A chance to chat and relax with other members as we round off a successful year
