Workshops
We run a popular series of workshops each year; often these are a follow-up of an art demonstration. Subjects cover a wide spectrum of painting media and techniques.
Numbers of attendees may be limited, with a maximum and minimum requirement dependent on the nature of the workshop and the venue. If insufficient members apply for a workshop, non-members may attend.
Workshops are usually held in a venue in or near Bridport, e.g. Salwayash Village Hall, just outside Bridport. On occasion, they may be held in a particular artist’s studio.
BAS members are offered priority booking at a discounted price.
The cost per workshop for 2025 is as follows:
Full day workshop: members £50.00, non-members £80.00.
Half day workshop: members £30.00, non-members £45.00.
Participants usually need to take their own art materials; they will be advised in advance by the organiser.
Tutor led sessions are often available at the Come & Paint meetings. Go to Come & Paint>
Workshop Programme 2025
13 January 2024
Tara Harland Viney, Lino Printing in her studio at Mangerton Mill
Learn how to design, carve and print in one day. Suitable for beginners or those wishing to develop their skills further.
5 April 2025
Margaret Hasted – Experimenting with colour and shape
Venue: Salwayash Village Hall, DT6 5QS. 10am-3pm
Cost: £50 for members, £80 for non-members
The beautiful Dorset landscape is often the inspiration for Margaret’s paintings. She uses acrylic with relief transparent paint and collage
Read more about Margaret here: Margaret Hasted CV 2025 PDF
26 July 2025
Alex Boon – Introduction to Nature Journaling
Venue: TBA
In this one-day introduction to nature journaling, Alex will show you some fundamentals of nature journaling with fun prompts and exercises that are suitable for any artistic/naturalist/writing skill level.
This workshop is a follow on from his April demo and talk
“We will begin with a simple sketchbook and pencil with some time sketching outdoors (weather permitting). You may bring a sketchbook if you prefer though a small book and pencil will be provided for you to keep. After lunch [bring packed lunch], we will return to the studio to work the morning’s observations into a page (or more!) of paintings and writing. A pool of art materials will be available for you to use, though you are welcome to bring your own. Tuition will focus on the use of Derwent Inktense pencils and waterbrushes (provided for you to try).”
6 September 2025
Trudi Ochiltree – Painting with Water Soluble Oils
Venue: Salway Ash Village Hall DT6 5QS. 10am – 3pm
Date & Cost TBC 2024
Additional Workshop
TBC
How to attend
Workshops are generally bookable in advance. BAS members are eligible for priority booking at a discounted price for Society organised workshops. Places are secured by making full payment in advance.
In addition to announcements at meetings, updates, further information and advice on application procedures are published in the BAS Newsletter which is sent out to members. We will also send out additional email notifications to BAS members.
Non-members who are interested in attending a workshop should enquire via the Contact Us form to get in touch with the Events organiser.
For general enquiries, please use the Contact Us form.
