Category: Painting

Sip & Paint – Autumn Term 2026

Class, Event, Painting

Spaces are limited. If you’d like to claim your spot, please email to register your interest by email Membership@bromleyartsociety.org.uk

Weekly from Tuesday 15th September 19:00 – 21:00

(excluding first Tuesday of the month)

St Georges Church Hall, Bickley, BR1 2BE

Led by experienced art tutor Nishad Karim, these weekly sessions are designed to be fun, sociable, and entirely guided by you. Rather than following a rigid syllabus, you are the architect of your own progress. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, Nishad will be on hand to help you realize your specific artistic aspirations in a relaxed, creative environment.

When & Where: The sessions will be held every Tuesday evening (7pm – 9pm)  (excepting the first Tuesday of the Month) until 15th December – 11 sessions in all. Starting 15th September, hosted in the spacious St Georges Church Hall with ample parking at the St Georges Road entrance of the church and on local side roads. Served by local bus routes via the Bickley Park Road / St George’s Church stops (including routes 162 and 269).

This term, Sip & Paint will meet these Tuesdays:

  • 15th, 22nd, 29th September
  • 13th, 20th, 27th October
  • 10th, 17th, 24th November
  • 8th 15th December

The Investment: The cost for an autumn term is £195 for non members (Existing members pay £185). This works out to just £16 per week—exceptional value that includes:

  • Professional tuition and guidance.
  • Complimentary wine, tea or coffee to enjoy while you create.
  • A warm, friendly atmosphere to meet fellow art lovers.

Other options (although we encourage signup to the full term):

  • Pay Monthy for the calendar month – £65 members and non-members
  • Drop in session – £25 per session members and non-members
  • One off taster session – FREE!! ( come and see if you like us)

Added Bonus: If you aren’t already a member of the Bromley Art Society, signing up for these sessions grants you membership through to the end of the year! You’ll gain full access to our calendar of activities, events, and exhibitions.

By the end of the term, you’ll have sharpened your skills, created new work, and made a wonderful circle of friends.

Spaces are limited. If you’d like to claim your spot, please email to register your interest by email Membership@bromleyartsociety.org.uk 

Fri 28 Aug- Online Zoom Critique Evening, looking at your Art – with professional artist Nishad Karim

Event, Fine Art, Meeting, Members, Painting, Zoom

19:30 – 21:30 Online by Zoom (details to be sent separately to attendees)

We are pleased to announce an online Critique Evening lead by professional artist Nishad Karim.

Members upload pictures of their art to a Critique WhatsApp group for Nishad to discuss with attendees.

BAS Members
Please reply to exhibitions@bromleyartsociety.org.uk to let me know if you intend to participate in order to issue  you  with the zoom link

Non-Members 
To join this zoom workshop, please email exhibitions@bromleyartsociety.org.uk and make a payment of £5.00 to B.A.S preferably by bank transfer or card at St Georges on a Wednesday. 
Bank transfer payment to:

Sort Code 09-01-55
Account number 42186802
Account name Bromley Art Society

Please add as reference “Critique” followed by your initial and surname.

In addition, if any members aren’t aware of our BAS Whatsapp group, please get in touch. I’m sure there will be much to say after the demonstration!

Fri 25 Sept – Online Zoom Art Matters – Exploring the Artist “ Whistler “ with Deborah Masters

Event, Fine Art, Meeting, Members, Painting, Zoom

19:30 – 21:30 Online by Zoom (details to be sent separately to attendees)

We are pleased to announce an online “Art Matters” discussion of the artist Whistler, lead by Deborah Masters.

Following on from our recent David Hockney themed Art Matters we would like to invite you to participate in a James McNeill Whistler evening. Like Hockney, an Artist whose work covers a number of different styles, subjects and mediums – including London at night.
You could copy a work to see what it tells you, create a new work in the style of or inspired by. Sharing will be low tech – hold it up to the screen.
Alternatively you may have visited the current Tate exhibition and wish to share your experience or just to investigate some more about him and share your findings.
www.tate.org has some interesting posts about him – including a video about how he painted with “sauce”. You’ll need to watch it to find out more…

BAS Members
Please reply to exhibitions@bromleyartsociety.org.uk to let me know if you intend to participate in order to issue  you  with the zoom link

Non-Members 
To join this zoom workshop, please email exhibitions@bromleyartsociety.org.uk and make a payment of £5.00 to B.A.S preferably by bank transfer or card at St Georges on a Wednesday. 
Bank transfer payment to:

Sort Code 09-01-55
Account number 42186802
Account name Bromley Art Society

Please add as reference “Whistler” followed by your initial and surname.

In addition, if any members aren’t aware of our BAS Whatsapp group, please get in touch. I’m sure there will be much to say after the demonstration!

Fri 3 July – Online Zoom Demonstration – Acrylic Palette Knife Painting with Heather Burton

Demonstration, Event, Members, Painting, Zoom

19:30 – 21:30 Online by Zoom (details to be sent separately to attendees)

We are pleased to announce an online demonstration by Heather Burton. A talented artist who specialises in palette knife work. Heather will be demonstrating painting a still life using palette knives. You can also paint along at home! She will include a short break to see how we are getting on and offer any tips and answer any questions we may have etc.

Of course, you don’t have to paint-a-long if you just want to sit, watch and learn! 

You can view her website HERE to see her work in a variety of subjects.

BAS Members
Please reply to hermes@bromleyartsociety.org.uk to let me know if you intend to participate in order to issue  you  with the zoom link

Non-Members 
To join this zoom workshop, please email hermes@bromleyartsociety.org.uk and make a payment of £5.00 to B.A.S preferably by bank transfer or card at St Georges on a Wednesday. 
Bank transfer payment to:

Sort Code 09-01-55
Account number 42186802
Account name Bromley Art Society

Please add as reference “July” followed by your initial and surname.

In addition, if any members aren’t aware of our BAS Whatsapp group, please get in touch. I’m sure there will be much to say after the demonstration!

Meet, Sip & Paint – Introductory Offer – Weekly Sessions

Class, Event, Painting

*** Special Introductory Offer***

Dip Your Brush into Our New 5-Week Taster Sessions! 🎨🍷

Want to test the waters before diving in? Grab our Special Introductory Offer for just £85.00.

If you decide to join us for the full 13-week term, we’ll deduct the entire cost of your taster session from your tuition! Joining us mid-program? No problem—we’ll apply a pro-rata discount to ensure you only pay for the art you create.

Subject to availability—spaces fill up fast!”

Spaces are limited. If you’d like to claim your spot, please email to register your interest membership.bromleyartsociety@gmail.com or text Paul at 07732408554

Weekly from Thursday 9th April 19:00 – 21:00

Whyte Room, Ripley Arts Centre, 24 Sundridge Ave, Bromley BR1 2PX

Led by experienced art tutor Nishad Karim, these weekly sessions are designed to be fun, sociable, and entirely guided by you. Rather than following a rigid syllabus, you are the architect of your own progress. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, Nishad will be on hand to help you realize your specific artistic aspirations in a relaxed, creative environment.

When & Where: The sessions will be held every Thursday evening (7pm – 9pm) starting this April, hosted in the spacious Whyte Room with its beautiful gardens at Ripley Arts Centre.

The Investment: The cost for a three-month term is £215.00. This works out to just £16.50 per week—exceptional value that includes:

  • Professional tuition and guidance.
  • Complimentary wine to enjoy while you create.
  • A warm, friendly atmosphere to meet fellow art lovers.

Added Bonus: If you aren’t already a member of the Bromley Art Society, signing up for these sessions grants you free membership! You’ll gain full access to our year-round calendar of activities, events, and exhibitions.

By the end of the three months, you’ll have sharpened your skills, created new work, and made a wonderful circle of friends.

Spaces are limited. If you’d like to claim your spot, please email to register your interest membership.bromleyartsociety@gmail.com or text me at 07732408554

Kind regards,
Paul (Chairman, Bromley Art Society)

Meet, Sip & Paint – Weekly Sessions

Class, Event, Painting

Spaces are limited. If you’d like to claim your spot, please email to register your interest membership.bromleyartsociety@gmail.com or text Paul at 07732408554

Weekly from Thursday 9th April 19:00 – 21:00

Whyte Room, Ripley Arts Centre, 24 Sundridge Ave, Bromley BR1 2PX

Led by experienced art tutor Nishad Karim, these weekly sessions are designed to be fun, sociable, and entirely guided by you. Rather than following a rigid syllabus, you are the architect of your own progress. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, Nishad will be on hand to help you realize your specific artistic aspirations in a relaxed, creative environment.

When & Where: The sessions will be held every Thursday evening (7pm – 9pm) starting this April, hosted in the spacious Whyte Room with its beautiful gardens at Ripley Arts Centre.

The Investment: The cost for a three-month term is £215.00. This works out to just £16.50 per week—exceptional value that includes:

  • Professional tuition and guidance.
  • Complimentary wine to enjoy while you create.
  • A warm, friendly atmosphere to meet fellow art lovers.

Added Bonus: If you aren’t already a member of the Bromley Art Society, signing up for these sessions grants you free membership! You’ll gain full access to our year-round calendar of activities, events, and exhibitions.

By the end of the three months, you’ll have sharpened your skills, created new work, and made a wonderful circle of friends.

Spaces are limited. If you’d like to claim your spot, please email to register your interest membership.bromleyartsociety@gmail.com or text me at 07732408554

Kind regards,
Paul (Chairman, Bromley Art Society)

Wed 18 March – Workshop –  Watercolour Workshop with Peter Sutton

Class, Event, Painting, Workshop

10:00 – 15:00 at St Georges Church Hall, Bickley, BR1 2BE

We are delighted to announce a full-day workshop led by professional artist Peter Sutton. Whether you are looking to refine your cityscapes or capture the raw energy of the sea, this is an opportunity not to be missed. This has been arranged especially for you by Alison Berry from our events team.

About the Artist

Peter Sutton studied at Ravensbourne College of Art and is a seasoned practitioner with an extensive exhibition history. His work has been featured in group shows at the Whitworth  Art Gallery and solo exhibitions at the Peterborough City Museum and the Mina Renton Gallery in Pimlico. Having taught watercolours for many years at B.A.E.C, Peter brings a wealth of educational experience to the society. His personal work often explores the evocative theme of abandoned structures yielding to the forces of nature.

Workshop Schedule

The day will be divided into two focused sessions:

  • Morning (AM): Techniques for painting architectural and city townscapes.
  • Afternoon (PM): Dedicated to seascapes and individual creative development.

What to Bring

  • Reference images you would like to paint (for both city and sea themes).
  • Your own watercolour paints, brushes, and paper.
  • A packed lunch (Tea and coffee will be provided during our 45-minute lunch break at 12:00 pm).

Booking and Payment

To ensure your place, please register your interest as soon as possible via email to bromleyartsocietyevents@gmail.com

  • Cost: £25.00 per person (£20.00 for regular Wednesday session attendees).
  • Payment Deadline: Monday, 16th February.
  • How to Pay: Via bank transfer to:

    Sort Code 09-01-55
    Account number 42186802
    Account name Bromley Art Society

    or using the SumUp machine during any Wednesday session between 10am and 12 Noon

Please note: Payments are non-refundable and must be paid in full to secure your booking.

Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to seeing your creations!

ps If you have not already, may I remind you to renew your 2026 membership and complete our survey please.

Tue 14 Oct – Monthly Meeting Live Demonstration by by Mel Cambridge – Oil Painting

Demonstration, Event, Monthly Meeting, Painting

7:30 to 9:30pm at St Georges Church Hall, Bickley, BR1 2BE

Monthly Meeting Live Demonstration by by Mel Cambridge – Oil painting – further details later

Mel always painted since childhood and by the age of 14 was using oil colours. I love the buttery texture and tactile nature of oil paint, the way you can move it around, scrape off and keep inspiration flowing.

Her main artistic influences come from nature, particularly the English Coastline and the open Downland near to her home. Both places have such wide open spaces and big skies. Light, colour and atmosphere are inspirational – even an empty beach, if there are interesting cloud formations can be the starting point for a painting.

https://melaniecambridge-fine-art.co.uk/about-me.html

Tue 9 Sep – Monthly Meeting – Live Interactive Demonstration by Nishad Karim on Watercolour Techniques

Demonstration, Event, Monthly Meeting, Painting

Tuesday 9 September – St Georges Church Hall 19:30 – 21:30

Nishad is an established professional artist with many exhibitions to his credit and has produced online painting tutorials and demonstrations on several subjects and painting media.

“‘In painting landscapes with a loose but realistic style I attempt to convey to the viewer a sense of presence, enjoyment and ‘seeing’ a particular scene. Nature has its own way of creating the most beautiful patterns and sceneries and landscape painting for me evokes a sense of mystery, fragility and an understanding of the natural environment. The way form emerges from light and the effect light has on colour and mood is all quite intriguing.”

for further details see https://www.nishadkarim.co.uk/nishadkarimart

Tue 8 Jul 25 – Monthly Meeting – Live Demonstration by Frank Walters- Landscapes in Watercolour

Demonstration, Event, Monthly Meeting, Painting

Tue 8 Jul 25 at St Georges Church Hall, Bickley 19:30 to 21:30

After art school, Frank began his long and distinguished career as an award winning art director in advertising, but watercolour landscape painting was never far away. He developed his YouTube teaching channel which today has thousands of followers. He also became the resident watercolour tutor at Kew Art Studio where he hosts ‘Art Club’ every Tuesday evening. Frank also holds regular Wednesday Zoom Watercolour Demos to a broad international painting community and three times a year he organises ‘en plein air’ painting retreats to Andalusia in April, Tuscany or Crete in June and the Côte d’Azur in October.  

Frank believes that his quick and expressive style of watercolour painting can be easily learned by everyone using his tried and tested techniques and methods.