Key News & Information
Please refer to the monthly Bulletin for detailed information and news.
Our new 2026/27 programme started on Thursday September 3rd and is now well underway way.
See the programme for full details.
Paper copies of the programme are available on request. Please contact enquiries.saas@gmail.com
Booking for workshops will open on the dates listed - make a diary note so you don’t forget to secure a place!
Art Club
Charles Morris Hall. 14:00-16:30. Untutored session. Bring along materials and draw, paint or print. Follow the theme of the session or do your own thing. No booking required. Members can just turn up. £5.
8th October
15th October
22nd October
29th October
5th November
12th November
Details of full programme.
Demos & Presentations
Marshalswick Community Centre Wednesday 19.30-21.30. Booking not required unless stated. Free to members. Guests / non members are welcome £5. Refreshments served.
There are a range of sessions in the programme including presentations/talks, demonstrations and some practical activities led by our guest presenters/artists. Next sessions are scheduled for:
Wednesday 25th November: History of Glass Art Demo & Coffee with Keith Dymond (See photo for example of work) Refreshments served.
Wednesday 6th January 2027: Demo & Practical - lino cutting and printing with Ann Marie Whitton. Refreshments served.
Details of full programme.
Life Drawing
No booking required for Life Drawing. Members can just turn up. Marshalswick Community Centre.
21 October
18 November
16 December (Tutored £15)
Details of full programme.
En Plein Air Sessions
Dates are subject to weather. Plein Air sessions are free. You do not need to be a member to participate.
9 October (Friday)
14 November (Saturday)
7th December (Monday)
Details of full programme.
Workshops
Charles Morris Hall, Tyttenhanger AL4 0RN 10.00 - 16.00.
Workshops are usually run on a Saturday and are for members only.
Booking is required and booking opens approx five weeks before each workshop. Please bring lunch. Details of materials required will be provided for each workshop. Next workshops are scheduled for:
Saturday October 24th: Hashim Akib - Light Through Trees (acrylic) - FULLY BOOKED
Saturday November 14th: Jan Munro - Using Collage and Acrylic - FULLY BOOKED
Saturday December 19th: Jim Morgan - Using a limited oil colour palette (booking opens 11th November)
Saturday January 23rd 2027: Hester Berry - Landscape in Oils (booking opens 16th December)
Details of full programme.
Annual Exhibition
The next Annual Exhibition will be held from July 21st until July 24th 2027 in Dagnall Street Baptist Church Hall, St Albans AL43 5EE.
Details of the Annual Exhibition.
Key dates for members:
20th June: Entry deadline (titles of work and payment only)
19th July: Hand in of work to be exhibited
25th July: Collection of unsold work