We’re excited to be hosting the summer programme of Southend Art Club from our Metal Art School at Chalkwell Hall.

Since 1929, the Southend Art Club has been an established community of artists known for creating work in varying styles and mediums. New members are encouraged to join and inject fresh and exciting ideas! The gardens at Chalkwell Park are also an excellent venue for outdoor painting in good weather.

There are two exhibitions yearly for members to showcase their work and to put them up for sale. The programme also consists of visiting artists for demonstrations, which everyone is encouraged to try out, and there is a winter lunch and a summer day out painting.

The summer programme starts from the Metal Art School in Chalkwell Park in April and the winter programme is being held at the Beecroft Art Gallery from October to March. See dates for the summer programme below. All sessions are 1-4pm.

8 April: Mixed media with Gina Southgate (with jazz player)

22 April​: Mixed media with Chelsea St. Pierre

13 May: Mixed media with Judy Logan

24 June: Acrylic with Marie Antoniou

8 July​​: Social Paint Out

22 July​: Abstract portrait with Charlotte Archer

12 August​: Mixed media with Andy Downes

9 September​: Mixed media with Nicola Osborne

23 September​: Pencil/pen with Darren Jones – pencil/pen

The Annual membership fee is £30. Visitors charge of £5 is refundable on becoming a member. For more information about the club events times, dates and membership, please contact Membership secretary belindamepham@outlook.com or visit www.southendartclub.org.uk

Metal Art School hosts a busy programme of workshops, classes and creative socials, led by independent creatives within our local community. By offering our studio space free of charge, Metal support local creatives in reaching new audiences, sharing creative practice and building their portfolio as freelance artists. To enquire into hosting a class here, please fill out this form here.