Each year in the Spring and Autumn, the RWS programme a series of workshops, talks and events to inspire and encourage long-standing enthusiasts of watercolour, and those completely new to the medium.
Forthcoming
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EVENT: Tim Sayer Collection Tour
Accompanied by Tim Sayer and Members of the RWS & RE 18 May 2019 London based, self-confessed 'art-oholic', Tim Sayer, a retired BBC Radio 4 newswriter, with his wife Annemarie Norton, a former ballet dancer, have pledged their entire collection of more than 400... Read more
Past
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EVENT: Drawing your Dream Studio | Family Friendly Day
11 Apr 2019 Where do you like to draw? Make a picture of your dream artist's studio in this all day drawing event for all the family. Do you like flowers for inspiration?... Read more -
EVENT: De-mystifying Drawing
4 Apr 2019 During this enjoyable evening drawing event, RWS artist, Gerry Baptist, will help you unlock your creativity. To enable you to 'loosen up' you will complete a series of short pose... Read more -
EVENT: Secret Postcard Sale
29 Jan 2019 Following the success of the event in 2017, the RWS are bringing back the Secret Postcard Sale for their special exhibition, Be Part of Art: Past, Present & Future of... Read more
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EVENT: Online Auction
29 Jan - 3 Feb 2019 As part of Be Part of Art, the Royal Watercolour Society will be holding their first ever online auction. Original artworks by Members past and present will be exhibited in... Read more -
FREE FAMILY DAY EVENT: Playing with Colour
with RWS Artists 23 Oct 2018 A free drop- in event for all the family led by RWS artists; Wendy Jacob RWS, Jane Lewis RWS, Gertie Young RWS & Anne Marlowe RWS. Come and experience the... Read more -
EVENT: How do they do it?
RWS Artists 13 - 14 Oct 2018 Ever wondered the techniques and processes behind making a painting? RWS artists Wendy Jacob, Gerry Baptist, Salliann Putman, Gertie Young and Christie Bird will give you a sneak preview into... Read more
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EVENT: RWS Atelier
14 Aug 2018 Step into the RWS Atelier and spend the day painting and drawing with the artists of the Royal Watercolour Society. This rare opportunity will enable you to sit (or stand!)... Read more -
DEMONSTRATION
by John Crossley RWS & Julie D. Cooper ARWS 14 Apr 2018 Join RWS Members John Crossley and Julie D. Cooper as they demonstrate their creative practices. While both artists work in semi-abstract styles, their methods differ greatly so this free drop-in... Read more -
SPECTRUM: Fun with Watercolour
Family Drawing Day 11 Apr 2018 Make works in all of your favourite colours at this free family painting event. RWS Members will be on hand to advise, inspire and demonstrate. Read more
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DEMONSTRATION
by Caroline McAdam Clark RWS & Claire Parrish ARWS 7 Apr 2018 Join RWS Members Caroline McAdam Clark and Claire Parrish as they demonstrate their creative practices. Claire's figurative portraits contrast against Caroline's abstracted work so you'll be able to gain an... Read more -
EVENT: The Cass Collection Watercolour Launch
7 Mar 2018 Join Cass Art, the UKs leading art supplies retailer, as they unveil the latest addition to their collection of own brand materials, Artist Quality Watercolour. This professional quality range of... Read more -
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Olwen Jones RWS RE 4 Nov 2017 A great opportunity to have a useful critique of your artwork in time to enter the RWS Contemporary Watercolour Competition. One hour session per person. Advanced booking essential. Call Bankside... Read more
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POP-UP PAINT PARTY
Live painting event 29 Oct 2017 Break the boundaries of working in water-based media just in time to enter the RWS Contemporary Watercolour Competition. At this drop-in event, paint from elaborate still lives and distinctively dressed... Read more -
Portfolio Review
John Crossley VPRWS 28 Oct 2017 A great opportunity to have a useful critique of your artwork in time to enter the RWS Contemporary Watercolour Competition. One hour session per person. Advanced booking essential. Call Bankside... Read more -
Family event: Draw with Colour
25 Oct 2017 Paints and pencils at the ready! Come and draw alongside professional artists in this free family event. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own. Read more
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The Art of Water Colour
Winsor & Newton 30 Mar 2017 Winsor & Newton invite you to The Art of Water Colour A private event to celebrate water colour and preview our new range of water colour paper. Demonstrations from RWS... Read more -
ARTISTS' TOUR
RWS SPRING EXHIBITION 29 Mar 2017 Please join us for a glass of wine and an informed, but informal, insight into Water, Paper, Paint, the current RWS Spring Exhibition. It is an opportunity to meet Past... Read more -
RWS Secret Postcard Sale
Fundraising Event 9 Feb 2017 Join us at Bankside Gallery for a one-off evening event where you will have the unique opportunity to purchase original works by Members of the Royal Watercolour Society for a... Read more
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Meet the Artists
Newly Elected Members of the RWS 23 Oct 2016 Have you ever wondered what processes and techniques artists use to reach the finished piece? Gain an insight into the working methods of some of our newly elected artists who... Read more -
A Walk through Bankside
Art, Culture & History 16 Oct 2016 Explore the flourishing area that surrounds Bankside Gallery in a 90 minute walk with Blue Badge Guide, Caroline Dale . This route takes in the Tate Modern and its already-iconic... Read more -
Meet the Artists
Newly Elected Members of the RWS 16 Oct 2016 Have you ever wondered what processes and techniques artists use to reach the finished piece? Gain an insight into the working methods of some of our newly elected artists who... Read more
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Portfolio Reviews
Bill Henderson 15 - 22 Oct 2016 An opportunity to discuss the composition of work prior to application for Associate Membership of the Royal Watercolour Society with Bill Henderson, former Senior Lecturer at Central St Martins. This... Read more
