SAC Events Programme 2026
Here you will find all the SAC events for 2026 including the summer programme, winter programme, exhibitions, meetings and social events.
Thanks go to Lesley Kirkman for organising the winter programme, and Amanda Sutcliffe for organising the summer programme.
You can also view our events in a Google Calendar. Instructions coming soon!
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DD/MM/YYY, XX:XX - XX:XX
Location
Additional Info
Full programme
08/01/26
8:00 pm

Committee Meeting
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
This event is for committee members only. If you'd like to join the committee please reach out using the Contact page.
18/01/26
11:00 am

Plein Air Painting
Southchurch Park Cafe
12/03/26
8:00 pm

Committee Meeting
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
This event is for committee members only. If you'd like to join the committee please reach out using the Contact page.
14/03/26
10:00 am

Spring Art Fair
Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
Set up Fri 13th 2-6pm / Judging 6-7:30pm / Private View 7:30-9:30pm / Dismantling Sunday 4:15 - 6pm
15/03/26
10:00 am

Spring Art Fair
Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
Set up Fri 13th 2-6pm / Judging 6-7:30pm / Private View 7:30-9:30pm / Dismantling Sunday 4:15 - 6pm
11/04/26
1:00 pm
Julie Ford
Soft Pastel Spring Tulips
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
Use the reference photo or bring your own. Your tulips can be any colour. If you want to purchase some pastelmat paper (£1 a sheet) you can even paint a watercolour background
Soft pastels, paper, inspiration image. I use pastelmat paper. Sanded papers hold more layers of pastel. I use highly pigmented soft pastels such as Unison, sennelier, schminke etc. Jacksons own brand are good. Harder pastels are best used for underpainting. Ideally members need to download the reference photo and bring it with them on a tablet or as a print out
25/04/26
1:00 pm

Sharon Henson
Acrylics
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
09/05/26
1:00 pm
Helen Mortlock De Gil
Watercolour sketching
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
Helen will lead a series of quick timed urban sketches in watercolour and fountain pen for members to sketch alongside. Weather allowing this will be held in various locations around the park (in the event of poor weather we this will take place inside the studio and will incorporate watercolour portrait sketching) Note - Helen will aim for 12.30 arrival for set up
A sketch book or paper ( a heavier weight paper that can withstand water would be better but not necessary) and something to lean on. A biro, fountain pen or marker. Water colours and a brush if you have. Alternatively coloured pencils, water colour pencils. A container for water.
14/05/26
8:00 pm

Committee Meeting
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
This event is for committee members only. If you'd like to join the committee please reach out using the Contact page.
13/06/26
8:30 am

Coach Outing
Dedham SUFFOLK
27/06/26
1:00 pm

Ben Floyd
Masking tape techniques
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
Charcoal on board & masking tape techniques.
Talking through my approach and education etc. Going
more in depth with certain processes – masking techniques
and use of materials and encouraging participants to try
these out at the demo.
09/07/26
8:00 pm

Committee Meeting
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
This event is for committee members only. If you'd like to join the committee please reach out using the Contact page.
11/07/26
1:00 pm
Natasha Davis
Lino Printing
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
My session will provide an introduction to linocut printmaking, demonstrating the full
process from initial sketch through to the carving, inking and printing (particularly
focusing on how to print without a press). I will cover key techniques, safe tool use
and practical tips.
Needed by artist for set-up: A table or flat working surface and access to a sink for cleaning materials. It may be useful to have cleaning wipes available on tables for hands and tools. Materials list:
● Lino (soft-cut or traditional grey)
● Lino cutting tools/relief carving tools
● Bench hook or non-slip mat
● Printing ink or ink/stamp pad
● Roller (brayer)
● Inking slab/tray or a similar flat, smooth surface
● Printmaking paper (100 gsm or less is best)
● Spoon or baren for hand printing
● Pencil and sketch paper/ sketched designs
● Apron or protective clothing. Artist will provide 75mm x 75mm traditional lino blocks for those who choose not to bring their own lino. I will provide a selection of my own personal cutting tools and inks for demonstration and shared use. I will also bring along some of my workshop materials like rubber rollers, wooden spoons/brayers, anti-slip mats and inking trays; these will be limited so I’m unable to guarantee there will be enough for every attendee - people may need to share! I will be bringing copier paper with me and I also intend to bring a selection of printmaking papers suitable for handprinting. Lastly, I will bring along my tabletop press for people to try.
Members may want to bring a sketch or reference image if they wish.
25/07/26
1:00 pm
Gareth Barton
Charcoal life drawing
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
Gareth will demonstrate his individual style of creating portraits in charcoal and use of materials and encouraging participants to try
Materials being used: Newsprint / sketch paper / variety of charcoal & conte mark making sticks
15/08/26
1:00 pm
Claire Hankey
Mindful Botanical Drawing
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
This will be a calm, reflective session exploring botanical drawing as a gentle, creative practice. Using the gardens as our starting point, I’ll guide you through a series of simple, inspiring drawing prompts designed to help you slow down and really observe.
I’ll share how I use drawing to suggest rather than describe botanical forms, and how this way of working has become almost meditative for me. I’ll also demonstrate how loose drawing marks appear within the layers of my abstract paintings, and how I work to preserve and respond to them rather than refine them away.
Paper, sketchbook (whatever size you have is fine), HB and 4B pencil, retractable pencils, coloured pencils, carbon paper, sharpies
10/09/26
8:00 pm

Committee Meeting
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
This event is for committee members only. If you'd like to join the committee please reach out using the Contact page.
19/09/26
10:00 am

Autumn Art Fair
Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
Set up Fri 18th 2-6pm / Judging 6-7:30pm / Private View 7:30-9:30pm / Dismantling Sunday 4:15 - 6pm
20/09/26
10:00 am

Autumn Art Fair
Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
Set up Fri 18th 2-6pm / Judging 6-7:30pm / Private View 7:30-9:30pm / Dismantling Sunday 4:15 - 6pm
03/10/26
2:00 pm

Annual General Meeting
Balmoral Centre Salisbury Avenue Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7AU
17/10/26
2:00 pm

Winter Demo TBC
Beecroft Gallery Victoria Avenue SS2 6EX
31/10/26
2:00 pm

Winter Demo TBC
Beecroft Gallery Victoria Avenue SS2 6EX
This event is for committee members only. If you'd like to join the committee please reach out using the Contact page.
12/11/26
8:00 pm

Committee Meeting
Metal Art School Chalkwell Park SS0 8NB
14/11/26
2:00 pm

Winter Demo TBC
Beecroft Gallery Victoria Avenue SS2 6EX
28/11/26
2:00 pm

Winter Demo TBC
Beecroft Gallery Victoria Avenue SS2 6EX
12/12/26
1:00 pm
Christmas Lunch
to be arranged






