Upcoming Events
Workshop Day - Jacqueline Rolls - Sculpting using Willow
We welcome Jacqueline Rolls for a day’s workshop sculpting in Willow
This workshop is open to the public at £35. Places are limited are limited to 14, so please book early.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today! 1st April
April 1st Plein Air will appear here shortly….
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group of the RAS facebook site.
Club Night - Susan Coupe: Coastal Textures in Mixed Media
A different approach to landscape as Susan demonstrates what can be done to bring out the textures in the seaside landscape. Mixed media.
There is no need to book this event - members free, guests £5 on the night.
Workshop Day - David Johnson
We welcome David Johnson for a day of tuition - Painting Woodland textures with Acrylics
This event is open to members and non-members at £35. Places are limited to 14, so please book early.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air Day - Wednesday, 6th May
Location to be announced…
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group of the RAS facebook site.
Club Night - Lisa Takahashi - Landscape in mixed media
We welcome Lisa Takahashi with a demonstration - of landscape in mixed media
This demo is free to members and £5 on the door to non-members. there is no need to book this event.
Workshop: Susan Coupe - Texture in Coastal Landscapes in Mixed Media
Susan will recap her demo showing ways to depict coastal landscape in mixed media.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting Wednesday 3rd June
Details will appear here….
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
Club Night - Critique Night!
Members are encourage to bring in your work for professional critique and feedback.
This year we welcome Helen Talbot as our professional artist.
Workshop Day - Lisa Takahashi - Vibrant Mixed Media Landscape
We welcome back Lisa Takahashi for a days tutored workshop - Vibrant Mixed Media Landscape - not watercolour and Still Life as previously advertised.
Join artist Lisa Takahashi for a lively landscape painting demonstration inspired by bold shapes, vibrant colour, and the play of light. Lisa will explore colour relationships and layering techniques, showing how to create depth and atmosphere in your work.
Her approach is influenced by Modern British artists such as Eric Ravilious and John Piper, bringing a fresh, contemporary perspective to traditional landscape painting. Rooted in the tradition of watercolour, Lisa enjoys exploring unconventional techniques, often incorporating drawing, monotype and collage to create dramatic, expressive pieces.
This demonstration is perfect for anyone looking to gain insight into Lisa’s creative process, experiment with colour, and discover how to make their paintings sing. There will also be an opportunity to find out more about a hands-on workshop later in the year, where you can try these techniques for yourself.
This workshop is open to both members and non-members at £35. Places are limited to 14 so please book early.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting Wednesday 1st July
Details will appear here….
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
Club Night - Demo by Stuart Beckett - Portrait painting in oils
We welcome back Stewart Beckett who will be doing a portrait in oils, we will have a live sitter.
There is no need to book this event - members free, guests £5 on the night.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today 5th August
Details will appear here….
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
57th Annual Summer Exhibition Set Up
Members who can help set up the exhibition please email the committee. Set up will start at 2pm until complete. Please help with set up if you can please. Thank you.
57th Annual Summer Exhibition Hand in
Members exhibiting at the Annual Summer Exhibition can hand in and have exhibits adjudicated today.
Hand in at Greyfriers Community Centre room to be announced
Time table for 17th August -
09.00 Committee Meeting at Greyfriars;
09.30 Chief Stewards Meeting;
10.30 Hand in begins
Each exhibitor to be provided with a pack containing:
Name header
Artwork labels
Cloakroom tickets with their catalogue numbers
White tac
Exhibitors to white tac the cloakroom ticket and name label to the correct picture before handing it over to the hanging team. Hanging team to display work with labels by the work, (cloakroom tickets on the frame clearly visible to the photographer) and name header on the board.
Following Hand-in - Tidy the exhibition and photograph all the exhibits.
57th Annual Summer Exhibition Preview
Members’ and invited guests are welcome to join us at Greyfriers for a preview of Ringwood Art Society members’ exhibit, in the presence of the Mayor of Ringwood Rae Frederick.
Preview evening will commence at 7pm
Please tells us if you are attending and who your guests are..
57th Annual Summer Exhibition Starts Today
Please come and join us at Greyfriers for an exhibition of Ringwood Art Society members’ exhibits
Open to the public Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.45 pm, and Sunday 1 pm to 5pm.
The Exhibition is open daily between 19th and 31st August.
57th Annual Summer Exhibition Last Day
This is the last day of the Summer Exhibition and doors will close at 4.45pm
Our thanks to all who came to see our artwork and those who purchased works of art!
57th Annual Summer Exhibition Take down
Members who can help take down the exhibition please email the committee. Take down will start at 10am immediately after remaining works have been removed. Please help with take down if you can please.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today 2nd September
Details will appear here….
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
Club Night - Martin Brierley - Seascapes
We welcome Martin Brierley who is demonstrating painting Seascapes
There is no need to book this event - members free, guests £5 on the night.
Workshop Day - Stuart Beckett - Portrait Painting in Oils
We welcome back Stuart Beckett who is tutoring painting a portrait in oils although attendees can use their medium of choice.
This event is open to Members and non-members at £35. Places are limited to 14 so please book early
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today 7th October
Details will appear here….
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
Club Night - Roger Dellar
We welcome Roger Dellar - demonstration to be announced
There is no need to book this event - members free, guests £5 on the night.
Workshop Day - Martin Brietley - Seascapes
We welcome back Martin Brierley who is tutoring painting Seascapes in our 10am to 4pm workshop day
This event is open to Members and non-members at £35. Places are limited to 14 so please book early
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today 4th November
Details will appear here….
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
Workshop Day - Roger Dellar
We welcome Roger Dellar for a days tuition 10am to 4pm, painting Landscapes in Oils
This event is open to members and non-members at £35. Places are limited to 14 so please book early.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today 2nd December
Details will appear here….
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
2026 Christmas Party
Members are invited to the Society Christmas Party starting at 6.30. Please bring food and drink and some £1 coins!
Club Night - David Johnson Woodland Textures with Acrylics
We welcome artist David Johnsonfor a demonstration in painting woodland textures in Acrylics
This event is free to members and £5 on the door to non-members.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today Wednesday 4th March
Venue to be announced
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group of the RAS facebook site.
Workshop Day - Marieta Sotirova. Demo Oils Buildings/ light
We welcome back professional artist Marieta Sotirova who will be tutoring on this Saturday in oils - subject buildings and light.
Club Night - Drawing Adventures Workshop
Update 13th February
As Jacqueline Rolls has had to cancel at short notice due to illness, we will be having a drawing evening. Please come armed with pencils, charcoal, paper for an evening of drawing exploration. Be ready for anything!
Jacqueline Rolls’ workshop in willow sculpting will take place as a stand alone workshop on 30th March as advertised
This event is free to members and £5 on the door to non-members.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today - Wednesday 4th February
Venue to be announced
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group of the RAS facebook site.
Workshop Day - Gemma Shutler - Lino Printing
We welcome professional artist Gemma Shutler for all day tuition in Lino Printing
This event is open to members and also non-members at £40. Places are limited to 14 so please book early
Club Night - Marieta Sotirova. Demo Oils Buildings/ light
We welcome professional artist Marieta Sotirova to Club night. Marieta will be giving a demonstration in oils - subject buildings and light
This event is free to members and non-members for £5 on the door.
Salisbury Hospital Exhibition Hand in
Members who have submitted works for the Salisbury Exhibition are invited to present these work to the commitee for transportation today
Salisbury Hospital Exhibition Starts Today
Open Monday to Saturday 09.30 am to 5pm, and Sunday 09.30am to 12 midday until 17th February 2026
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today 7th January
We will be meeting at the Arboro Lounge, The Furlong, Ringwood from 10.00
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today 3rd December - We go indoors!
Details will appear here….
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
Workshop Day - Angela Corben - Dynamic Landscape
We welcome Angela Corben who is tutoring how to paint a more dynamic landscape in our 10am to 4pm workshop day
This event is open to Members and non-members at £35. Places are limited.
AGM Club Night followed by a Talk by Julie Collins
Club night today is the RAS AGM followed by a talk by Julie Collins
Julie will show images of her art and particular influences her work in the format of ‘significant moments’ in her art career. Julie is a contemporary painter who mainly uses water-based paints on paper and canvas. Her subtle paintings are stories or memories and she also loves to go out drawing and painting plein air on the south coast and in the New Forest. Further information www.juliecollins.co.uk
This event is free to members and £5 on the door to non-members.
Plein Air Day
Plein Air meeting today 5th November - We are indoors!
at the Alice Lisle pub, Rockford Green, Rockford, Ringwood, BH24 3NA.
Start at 11am and stay for lunch at 12 (with a 15% discount). If the weather is good then paint outside in the heart of the New Forest!
Keep an eye out for more information and directions on the Plein Air Group site
Club Night - Sharon Rogers - Experimental Watercolours
We welcome Sharon Rogers for a demonstration in the use of Watercolours.
This event is free to members and £5 on the door to non-members.
Club Night - Sarah Humby demo - Printmaking with Tetra Pak
We welcome Sarah Humby for a demonstration in Printmaking techniques.
This event is free to members and £5 on the door to non-members.
Art Class for Beginners and Improvers
Class is Full
This class will begin Monday 13th January and run for 10 weeks.
Cost is £50 sponsored by City of Portsmouth College.
Art Class for Beginners and Improvers
Class is Full
This class will begin Monday 13th January and run for 10 weeks.
Cost is £50 sponsored by City of Portsmouth College.
Art Class for Beginners and Improvers
Class is Full
This class will begin Monday 13th January and run for 10 weeks.
Cost is £50 sponsored by City of Portsmouth College.
Art Class for Beginners and Improvers
Class is Full
This class will begin Monday 13th January and run for 10 weeks.
Cost is £50 sponsored by City of Portsmouth College.
Salisbury Hospital Exhibition Collection
Members who have exhibits at the Salisbury Exhibition are invited to collect work from Greyfriers
Art Class for Beginners and Improvers
Class is Full
This class will begin Monday 13th January and run for 10 weeks.
Cost is £50 sponsored by City of Portsmouth College.
Salisbury Hospital Exhibition, Final Day Today
Open Monday to Saturday 09.30 am to 5pm, but last day is today!
Art Class for Beginners and Improvers
Class is Full
This class will begin Monday 13th January and run for 10 weeks.
Cost is £50 sponsored by City of Portsmouth College.
Art Class for Beginners and Improvers
Class is Full
This class will begin Monday 13th January and run for 10 weeks.
Cost is £50 sponsored by City of Portsmouth College.
Art Class for Beginners and Improvers
Class is Full
This class will begin Monday 13th January and run for 10 weeks.
Cost is £50 sponsored by City of Portsmouth College.
Art Class for Beginners and Improvers
Class is Full
This class will begin Monday 13th January and run for 10 weeks.
Cost is £50 sponsored by City of Portsmouth College.
Christmas Painting Competition Closing Date
Yes it’s that time of year again! Merry Christmas! Entries can be in any medium but must have a Christmas theme please.
Christmas Painting Competition, entry closing date is 1st December at 5pm. Please email in a photo of your entry by the closing date and time to be included for a prize. Winner will be announced at the Christmas Party.