Our new programme of Demonstrations and Workshops is now available on our programme page. 

They cost £8 for members including demo and workshop, and £10 for guests demo only. 

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ABOUT US

There are few artistic challenges that members of Matlock Artists Society haven't tackled over the last 34 years. And - as our annual programme of activities and workshops shows - we're keen to develop and hone our skills and learn new and unusual techniques.

From the beginning, we have held monthly workshops so members can learn from the skills of visiting artists. 

Over the years our our members have benefitted from artists demonstrating their expertise in watercolour, acrylic, oils, pastels and ink.

In addition, the Society runs two regular groups. The Portrait Group meets monthly and has created likenesses of more than 200 models. We also have a Mutual Help and Life Drawing Group meeting twice a month. All groups are open to non-members.  

An important feature in our annual calendar is our Summer Art Exhibition where we showcase the work of members and award prizes for the best pictures including a "public's choice" award.

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MAS Annual Membership Subscription - £30

Monthly Demonstrations/Workshops - 3rd Saturday of each month

Demonstration - 10am to 12.30pm, with 20 minute tea/coffee break

Workshop - 1pm to 3pm

Members - Demonstration only - £6

Members-  Demonstration & Workshop - £8

Workshop places are limited and only guaranteed if booked and paid for in

advance.

Morning demonstrations, but not workshops, are available to non-members for a fee of £10

Venue: All Saint’s Church Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, DE4 3JG

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Portrait Group - £5 per session

Open to all including non-members

1st Friday of each month

9.30am to 12 noon

Venue: Starkholmes Village Hall, 105 Starkholmes Road, Matlock, DE4 3DE

 

Life-drawing Group - £10 per session

Open to all including non-members

4th Friday of the month - warm-up sketches and two longer poses

9.30am to 12 noon from September 2023

Venue: Starkholmes Village Hall, 105 Starkholmes Road, Matlock, DE4 3DE

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Plein air sessions have been planned mainly for Wednesdays this year.

The 3rd Friday of each month, when there is no meeting at Starkholmes, (Portrait, Mutual help or Lifedrawing), offers an alternative depending on the weather.All venues/times to be confirmed at the start of each week.

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Matlock Artists Society President: Carol Hill

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Matlock Artist Society Chair: Jenny Tozer - jennytozer@gmail.com

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Matlock Artist Society Membership Secretary: Chris Holt - chrisholt964@btinternet.com