Pirbright Art Club consists of 2 groups and, as of September 2025, if members miss their usual monthly group session - they can come to the other one! We welcome new members - please contact us for details. email: pirbrightartclub@btconnect.com  or tel: 07977552780 (Maggie Read) 

Pirbright Art Club has meetings twice a month (once for each group) and each is a tutor-led  drawing/painting session, with qualified tutor / professional artist Maggie Read on hand to guide, advise & demonstrate techniques.  
 

Group 1 meets on the third Thursday of each month (except December & August).

Times: 1.15 – 4pm

This session is suited to those who want to enjoy art for pleasure and learning. There are optional monthly ‘themes’ set and there is the opportunity to take part in our exhibitions. Regular demonstrations are given by Maggie Read at the beginning of the group meetings for those who wish to follow the monthly 'theme'. Individual guidance and critique is part of each meeting. A wide variety of media and subjects are covered.  

Regular still-life set-ups are available for drawing practice, as an option.  

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Group 2 meets on the fourth Thursday of each month  (except December and August*).

Times: 2pm – 5pm

This session is particularly suited to those who wish to develop their own style, exhibit and sell their work. Individual demonstrations, group discussions and critiques are part of each meeting.            Some members of this group exhibit widely and often work on their own projects and ongoing paintings. However, there is still an optional 'theme' for this group and examples are available, as inspiration. Occasional group demonstrations, especially of techniques, are shown by Maggie Read, as required. Regular still-life set-ups are available, as an option.  

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Exhibition* entry fees are now included for both groups in the Annual Subscription of £125. Unlike other art groups and societies, no commission is taken on sales at our Annual Exhibition and exhibition entry fees are fully covered by annual subscriptions. Also covered are our website fees; public liability insurance; hall hire for the Annual Exhibition weekend; publicity - including local Parish newsletter; Facebook ads and poster/flyer design etc.  *2 exhibitions are held each year​

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MONTHLY ART SESSIONS: At annual enrolment members may buy 5 x sessions for £55 (to attend one art session a month) or 10 x sessions for £88* (to attend two art sessions a month!) This new system allows for flexibility, if a member chooses to only attend once a month (they may now choose either session) or gives *two free sessions to those who buy a 10 x session attendance card!    NB. Cards now have an expiry date and missed sessions cannot be refunded.

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First set of art sessions run from September 2025 to February 2026. Members will then need to buy the next 5 x month attendance card/s for March - July 2026.

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NB. Members are expected to attend at least 5 out of 10 monthly meetings each year to be eligible to exhibit. We are a close-knit and supportive group and regular attendance is important.  

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NB. There are no art sessions in December or August in 2025 

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