MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS
PIRBRIGHT ART CLUB - 2 groups
Pirbright Art Club consists of 2 groups but, from September, if members miss their usual monthly session - they can come to the other one! We welcome new members - please contact us for details.
Pirbright Art Club has twice-monthly meetings and each is a tutor-led drawing/painting session, with qualified tutor / professional artist Maggie Read on hand to guide, advise & demonstrate techniques.
The first group 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, as usual, 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.
The second group 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 exhibit and sell their work. Individual demonstrations, group discussions and critiques are part of each meeting, as relevant. Many members of this group exhibit widely and more often work on their own projects and ongoing paintings. However, there is still an optional 'theme' - examples are shown as inspiration. Regular still-life set-ups are available for drawing practice.
Exhibition fees are now included for both groups in the Annual Subscription of £125. Also covers website fees; public liability insurance; hall hire for exhibition; publicity etc.. Unlike other art groups and societies, no commission is taken on sales at our Annual Exhibition and exhibition entry fees are fully covered by the annual subscription.
A new Attendance Card system applies for the monthly art sessions. At annual enrolment (Aug 2025) members buy 5 x sessions - £55 (to come to one session a month) or 10 x sessions - £88* to come twice a month! This new system allows for flexibility if you can only attend once-a-month (i.e. you may now choose either session) or gives *two free sessions to those who buy twice-a-month attendance cards! NB. Cards now have an expiry date and missed sessions cannot be refunded.
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.
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.
NB. There are no art sessions in December or August
Pirbright Art Club currently has a membership of around 40 artists - spread over our 2 groups. Membership is open to most levels of experiences but may not be suitable for the complete beginner. Intermediate and experienced artists, are welcome.
Membership renewal takes place at the end of August each year and meetings start up again in September, after the summer break.
The annual subscription for all members is now £125. This fee covers Public Liability Insurance, hire of Lord Pirbright's Hall and automatic entry to our Annual Exhibition in December, including hire of the hall for the Exhibition weekend; advertising and publicity. It also covers free entry to our outdoor Summer 'Railings' Exhibition. No commission is taken by the club for paintings sold at the Annual Exhibition. (We do take a small percentage from the sale of prints and cards for our funds.)
Annual subscriptions also cover Facebook publicity for our events and exhibitions, as well as the maintenance of this website.
New members are welcome, when spaces are available. See details and check for updates on our DIARY page.
Please contact Maggie Read if you are interested in joining:
email: pirbrightartclub@btconnect.com
mobile: 07977 552780
Maggie demonstrating to PAC members
Monthly Tutored Painting Sessions: Members should buy a new Attendance Card* at the next enrolment, to be stamped at each group meeting they attend. Cards are £55* for 5 x sessions or £95 for 10 x sessions (same expiry date).
*From September '2025
Members must normally attend at least 5 sessions in the previous year to be eligible for entry to the Annual Exhibition. New members should have attended 2 of the 3 Autumn meetings to enter the December exhibition.