Events in the Gallery during the Exhibition

Thursday 30th March 11am to 4pm

Past President Rosa Sepple and Lillias August will be talking to visitors in the Gallery.

Friday 31st March 11am to 4pm

Ian Sidaway will be displaying some examples from his large collection of sketchbooks and discussing his work.

Saturday 1st April 11am to 4pm

Matthew Phinn will be painting in the Gallery and discussing with visitors his techniques and the approach to his work.

Brendan Smith will be painting in the Gallery, demonstrating wet in wet techniques and how to manage layered coloured washes.

Sunday 2nd April 11am to 4pm

Martha Zmpounou will be talking to visitors in the Gallery, showing photos and discussing her work.

Monday 3rd April 11am to 4pm

Chris Forsey, specialist in watercolour, acrylics and mixed media will be painting in the Gallery.

Chris Myers, RI President, will be in the Gallery during the day and chatting to visitors.

Tuesday 4th April 2pm to 5pm

A Special Free Event, 'A Celebration of Watercolour' Sponsored by Winsor & Newton.

Winsor & Newton is offering the opportunity to see the chemistry behind how watercolour paint is made and will be displaying some fascinating historic material from the Winsor & Newton archive collection presented by their archivist. There will also be the opportunity to see some of the latest innovative products from the Winsor & Newton range.

RI Members including Rosa Sepple, Roger Dellar, Matthew Phinn, Brian Smith and President Chris Myers will also be on hand, chatting to visitors with some of them painting in the Gallery. The Mall Galleries cafe will be open for the purchase of refreshments.

There will be no normal admission charge for this afternoon event, and no booking is required.

Tuesday 4th April 6pm to 8.30pm

RI Art Event Evening, sponsored by Winsor & Newton.

An exclusive opportunity to paint in watercolour with RI Members at an evening event sponsored by Winsor & Newton.

The paintings will be judged by Members of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, with a first prize of Winsor & Newton art materials to the value of £150 awarded to the most successful painting, and two runner-up prizes of Winsor & Newton materials worth £75 each.

What to Expect:

6pm: Artists arrive and commence painting from two clothed portrait models or a still life arrangement.

7pm: A short break for complimentary refreshments, including a glass of wine.

7.15pm: Painting resumes.

8.15pm: Judging commences, after which the Winner and runners-up will be declared!

Participants should bring their own paper and art materials. Easels and boards will be provided on a 'first come, first served' basis, therefore artists are encouraged to bring small, portable easels wherever possible.

Tickets are available via Eventbrite, priced £12 to participate, or £10 to spectate.

Wednesday 5th April 11am to 4pm

Jean Noble will be giving a critique of paintings brought in by the public.

Rosa Sepple, previous RI President, will be in the Gallery and chatting to visitors.

Felicity Flutter, new RI Member, will be painting in the Gallery and showing images of her work.

She will be painting skies in watercolour and showing some of her seascape sketchbooks.

Thursday 6th April 1.30pm

Teresa Lawler will be leading a tour of this year’s Exhibition.

This event is FREE but pre-booked and limited to just 20 people.

For full details visit: mallgalleries.org.uk

Saturday 8th April 11am to 4pm

Gary Cook and Matthew Phinn will be painting in the Gallery and chatting to visitors about their work and techniques.

Claire Sparkes and Jean Robinson will be in the Gallery and talking to visitors.