RAS Artists Demonstration Programme
Royston Arts Society runs a programme of nine artist demonstrations each year. The demos are chosen so that they cover a range of subjects and media. We also try to include one or two that are slightly ‘unusual’ either in the medium used or the approach taken to paint a subject. We try to present a programme that will appeal to a wide variety of artists in subject matter, style and medium used.
RAS recently invested in a projection system which allows us to display a large image of the painting on a screen. This means that all visitors get a good view regardless of where they are sitting or the size of the painting. It also allows us to choose demo artists who prefer to work on a table or who paint on a smaller scale.
We have a break for a cup of tea or coffee half way through. This allows people to talk to the demo artist and to take a more detailed look at the painting.
We hope the demos will provide food for thought for our members and non-members.
The RAS Artists Demonstration programme for 2025
RAS is very grateful for the sponsorship of Johnson Matthey plc who contributed towards the cost of the projection equipment used during the demos.
Date | Demonstration |
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8 Nov 2024 (8 to 10pm) | Street Scene in Oils – Paul Kane |
10 Jan 2025 (7.30 to 9.30pm) | The Art and Science of Artist’s Paint Making – Marc Jackman |
14 Feb 2025 (7.30 to 9.30pm) | Royston in Watercolour – Bobby Open |
14 Mar 2025 (7.30 to 9.30pm) | An ‘Old Rocker’ in Oil – Rodney Kingston |
11 Apr 2025 (7.30 to 9.30pm) | Figurative Extraction: Expressive figure studies in mixed media – Fiona Wilson |
9 May 2025 (7.30 to 9.30pm) | My Underwater Life – Marine Creatures in Acrylics – Susan Clare |
13 Jun 2025 (7.30 to 9.30pm) | Intaglio printmaking techniques – Mono-printing – Julie Arnall |
11 Jul 2025 (7.30 to 9.30pm) | Architecture in Vivid Acrylics – Cathy Read |
10 Oct 2025 (7.30 to 9.30pm) | Landscape studies in Pan-Pastels – Malcolm Cudmore |
14 Nov 2025 (7.30 to 9.30pm) | Still Life in Oils – Boots ! – Sebastian Aplin |
All the artist demonstrations are all held in Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston, SG8 9DW (map). There is free car parking near to Market Hill Rooms.
RAS members can attend all the artist demonstrations at no extra charge. They are encouraged to bring along friends and family.
All non-members will be charged an entry fee of £4.00 – payable in cash on the door, no need to book!