Kendal Art Society

Quick figure sketching
2022-11-10 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Abbot Hall Adult Social Centre, Dowker Lane, Kendal, LA9 5AA
Portrait or figure sketching.
Quick poses by members of the group.

Choice of two: Illustrate a poem, or paint a water scene using cling film
2022-11-03 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Abbot Hall Social Cee, Dowker Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DN
The next session is down as illustrating a poem or a piece of literature. If you have decided what you are doing with this subject, great, come and do it; but following Frances Winders inspiring demonstration last week, several participants thought that they would like to try her techniques so I’m writing a list of kit you might need.

Strong watercolour paper, brushes and cling film. You could also bring some household salt, which is fun, and oil pastels.
You can use watercolours, gouache or acrylic paints but not oils, and probably a covering for the tables would be good idea too.

I have books on both of the artists she mentioned, Kurt Jackson and Anne Blockley, which I will bring. If you have a photo you would like to paint, bring that as well.

Painting Water
2022-10-27 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Abbot Hall Social Cee, Dowker Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DN
This session will consist of a short demonstration of painting water by Frances Winder with a chance for everyone to do their own painting after a coffee break.
Bring any media for your own attempt.

Fruit and Flowers
2022-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Abbot Hall Social Cee, Dowker Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DN
Thursday morning session painting or sketching fruit and or flowers in any medium.

Portrait session
2022-10-06 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Abbot Hall Social Cee, Dowker Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DN
There is a male model for our portrait session this week.
Just one pose and use any medium you prefer.
It will be good to get back into the social centre again.

Holehird RHS Garden
2022-09-08 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Holehird Garden, Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1NP, United Kingdom
Yet another visit to the beautiful gardens of the Lakeland Horticultural Society at Holehird.
The gardens are open to visitors every day and are manned by volunteres from 10am to 4pm. There is no set charge, but visitors are asked to give a suggested donation of £5.00 per adult.
There is no cafe although there is a place to buy tea, coffee or a hot chocolate, but I would advise bringing refreshments with you.
Meet betwen 10.00 and 10.30 near the carpark.

Watersmeet, Kentrigg
2022-09-01 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Sheila Ablitt’s garden, Watersmeet, Kentrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EE, United Kingdom
This outdoor session will be around the area of Sheila Ablitt’s garden which is a really lovely part of Kendal.
There are delightful views of the Kent and Sandy Bottoms, plus a colourful garden to paint or sketch.
We have been here twice before, but unfortunately it will be the last time as Sheila and Paddy are moving next week, so come and make the most of a very pleasant location.

Thursday Session at Abbot Hall Social Centre
2022-08-25 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Abbot Hall Social Cee, Dowker Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DN
Open session at AHSC this week but I will bring some still life in for you to use if you have nothing else on the go at the moment.

Sketch at Sprint Mill on the river Sprint
2022-08-11 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Sprint Mill, Kendal, LA8 9AQ
Sprint Mill is a great place for sketching and painting.
Best to bring own drinks with you and tmeet between 10.00 and 10.30

Painting at the Castle Green Hotel
2022-08-04 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, LA9 6RG, United Kingdom
Paint or sketch in the gorgeous grounds of the Castle Green Hotel. Meet between 10.00 and 10.30 am and I’m sure we could all have a coffee before we start in the hotel.

Art at the Abbot Hall Social Centre
2022-07-28 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Abbot Hall Social Cee, Dowker Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DN
There is no set theme for this morning, but I’ve recently been on a workshop with John Harrison and could give you some pointers on his techniques for pan and wash. I also have some examples of his work and several I have tried since then. I do not pretend to be as good as he is but its a fun thing to do. You need good quality rough water colour paper, a 2B pencil, a waterproof ink pen and watercolours. (I have Several waterproof pens you can borrow).

Don’t be put off by that, because if you would like to just come and paint , do your own thing or just have a friendly social time, please come along.

Angela and Ian's garden post exhibition get together.
2022-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | 2 Barony Hills, Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JF
A get-together for painting, chatting and a light lunch in Angela and Ian Royle’s delightful garden.

Trip to the Burrell Museum, Glasgow.
2022-07-19 | County Hall, Busher Walk, Kendal, LA9 4RQ
We will be Picked up from the County Hall by coach at 8.15am, and will leave Glasgow at 4.30pm
The cost should be around £20 depending on numbers.
Entrance is free.

2022 Kendal Art Society Annual Exhibition
2022-07-09 10:00 - 2022-07-16 16:00 (Europe/London) | Stricklandgate House, Library Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PU, United Kingdom
Receiving day – July 8th 2.00om – 4.00pm
Private View – July 9th from 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Capturing the past before it disappears: Vernacular buildings between the Lakes and the Dales - Caroline A Metcalfe-Gibson
2022-06-25 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Ruskin Museum, Coniston, LA21 8DU
Ruskin Museum is on Yewdale Road, close to the centre of the village, behind the Coniston Institute. Free parking can be found at the side of the road beyond Herdwick’s cafe on Yewdale Road and also on Coppermines Road behind the Museum. Free time-limited parking spaces can also be found in marked found on Yewdale Road.

Abbbot Hall Social Centre
2022-06-23 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Abbot Hall Social Centre, Dowkers Lane, Kendal, LA9 4RF, United Kingdom
We wil be at Abbot Hall Social Centre from 10.00 until 1.00pm, where you can do yor own thing or we could do short sketches of each other which is always fun.
I look forward to seeing you there.

Staveley Weir
2022-06-16 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
We will meet at the weir map ref SD 470988, as the nearest cafe is the Eclec and I don’t know it at all.
There are parking places along the road.

Lucy Sclater’s garden
2022-06-09 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Cook House, Church Road, Levens, Cumbria, LA8 8PU
Another lovely venue. Roses, wisteria and many beautiful flowers in this magic garden

North Yorkshire Open Studios 2022
2022-06-04 10:00 - 2022-06-05 17:00 (Europe/London)
Take an artistic tour across breath-taking scenery this June.

Discover secret studio spaces
Watch artists at work
Buy contempory art and design direct from the maker

Frances's Winder's garden
2022-06-02 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | 8 Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7NJ
Weather permitting we will be meeting in Frances Winder’s garden. There are 3 parking places on the drive and there is a layby nearby.

Art at the Abbot Hall Social Centre
2022-05-26 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Abbot Hall Social Centre, Dowkers Lane, Kendal, LA9 4RF, United Kingdom
This is a painting day, which could be painting local views such as the church, castle or Abbot Hall, or Portraits if we have a model for the day.

The Canal at Crooklands. Park at Map ref SD536831.
2022-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | The Canal at Crooklands, Milton Lane, LA7 7Nl
Another day painting at the canal just over the bridge from Crooklands Hotel. There is minimal parking along the road to Milnthorpe but you can usually find somewhere down Milton Lane. Sharp left over the bridge, and use the map reference rather than the incorporated map which is too far along Milton Lane.
Meet at the Hotel for coffee between 10.00 and 10.30.

Leighton Moss with Fiona Clucas
2022-05-12 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Leighton Moss, Storrs Lane, LA5 0SW
Map reference SD 476750
Leighton Moss is an RSPB reserve so there are charges, but the carpark and access to the cafe is free.
We will meet in the cafe between 10.00 and 10.30
Fiona Clucas will be around in the morning to help you with your painting and composition.

Summer Programme 2022
2022-05-05 10:00 - 14:30 UTC | Sizergh Castle, Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, LA8 8DZ, United Kingdom
Our summer programme commenced 28 04.2022 with mainly outside venues as well as monthly morning sessions in Abbot Hall Social Centre. Listed below are the venues and dates and we hope to meet at a cafe 10.00 10.30, if one is available in the area.
Thursday 05.05.2022 Sizergh Castle. There is a car parking charge which is free to National Trust members. If you are not a member it would be a good idea to arrange a lift with someone who is.
The Park is free but there is an etrance fee to the house.

Annual General Meeting
2022-04-21 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Abbot Hall Social Centre, Dowkers Lane, Kendal, LA9 4RF, United Kingdom
Abbot Hall Social Centre, Kendal LA9 4DN
Followed by a talk by Ron Ward, a member of Ambleside Art Society
