The Society of Women Artists 165th Exhibition | Events Programme

The Society of Women Artists presents a series of special events during the Society's 165th Annual Open Exhibition.

All events are free to attend with paid entry to the exhibition.

Learn how to draw and paint realistic water droplets, in various Mediums | Ginny Page

Thursday 25th June - 11am 

Painting the Bathroom | Kayla Martell

Thursday 25th June - 2pm 

Explore how to paint porcelain, keeping whites vibrant and bringing a little magic into everything - even a sink.

Empowering Her: Empowering Us | Caroline de Peyrecave

Friday 26th June - 11:30am - 12:30pm 

What does it mean to feel truly seen?

Join portrait artist Caroline de Peyrecave for a live conversation around the latest works from her Empowering Her collection, exploring portraiture, identity and the visibility of women in contemporary life.

Portraits of Sally Phillips and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe will be exhibited during the event, alongside a special display of additional paintings from the Empowering Her collection shown exclusively for workshop participants.

Following the talk, participants are invited to take part in Feeling Seen, an intimate portrait-based workshop using simple paired drawing exercises to explore observation, connection and self-perception in a relaxed and supportive environment.

No drawing experience necessary. Materials provided. 

To register for this event please click here.

Quick Loose Watercolours | Sera Knight

Friday 26th June - 1:30pm 

A series of small, spontaneous watercolour studies painted in around half an hour or less. Moving between dancers, flowers, street scenes, musicians and landscapes, these works focus on instinct rather than perfection.

Expressive Architecture - Painting Foundations with a Flourish | Cathy Read

Friday 26th June - 2pm 

Clean white lines define architectural details against the organic beauty of watercolour paint set free. Witness the process of structural reality being transformed into expressive art.

Beyond Visibility: Women Artists Shaping the Future

Friday 26th June - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

This panel talk brings together artists, advocates, and communities who are actively creating opportunities, championing visibility, and shaping a more inclusive future for women in the arts. Moderator Addi Aegisdottir will be joined by Rachel Parker PSWA, Nicola Stratton Tyler, Helen Masacz and Anne Blankson-Hemans.

Further details can be found here. 

To book a ticket please click here. 

Approach to Abstraction | Justine Lois Thorpe

Saturday 27th June - 11am 

How to combine Land and Seascapes in an abstract form. Exploring using oils and other mediums in new way. 

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Loose Landscapes in Oils | Lucy Marks

Saturday 27th June - 2pm 

Join Lucy Marks for a fun approach to painting loose, expressive landscapes in oils. Working from a photo, she will bring her plein air process into the studio, sharing tips on capturing light, atmosphere, and movement with confident, economical brushwork. A practical and energetic insight into painting with freedom.
 

Portrait Sketches | Gail Reid

Saturday 27th June - 2pm 

Sharing a simple approach for capturing a quick likeness, and the essence of a sitter, using the most basic materials. Gail will introduce her materials, followed by a series of 20 minute portrait sketches from life, explaining the process throughout.