UPCOMING EVENTS
![Scottish Potters Association - 50th Anniversary](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1723130401678-O4EBS57OH1AZK8FEO7A0/Potters.jpg)
Scottish Potters Association - 50th Anniversary
An exhibition celebrating the Scottish Potters Association’s 50th Anniversary. An opportunity for members to show work wherever they are on their creative journey.
![Session 2024 - 25 Enrolment Evening](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1689176121724-WJV19YC6EUQ5KRJJJXZR/artist.png)
Session 2024 - 25 Enrolment Evening
Don’t forget - club nights resume on Wednesday 11th September. Enrolment/worknight for the first night. If you are interested in joining, click the button for details.
Open Studios Ayrshire
Ayrshire Open Studios
https://openstudiosayrshire.com/2024-osa-open-studios/
![New Cunninghame Art Club Open Exhibition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1723129967795-3FVL502H792BTUEP1F31/Barony.jpg)
New Cunninghame Art Club Open Exhibition
New Cunninghame Art Club returns to the Barony Centre for their 2024 Open Exhibition – a fantastic range of local art and craft!
Free Entry
Visit the Barony Cafe
The Barony Centre, Main Street, West Kilbride
![Summer Exhibition 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/b9c765ba-25a9-45fd-a62a-f19e051d9f8a/IMG_20180728_110734554.jpg)
Summer Exhibition 2024
Our fabulous summer exhibition opened on Saturday 13th of July and runs daily from 11am to 7pm until Saturday 27th July when it closes at 4 pm. It is being held in the BB Hall, Troon (next to the swimming pool), admission is free and it features fantastic, locally produced, affordable artwork on view and for sale.
Prizewinners
The Rita Cotter Prize was won for Troon Primary School by Zainab Rahmatullah
The Copper Palette Prize is awarded at the end of the exhibition to the artist whose painting recieved the most votes from exhibition visitors. Make sure you vote for your favourite when you visit!
The Club is celebrating 75 years in existence this year and continues to go from strength to strength with an ever-growing number of members. The Club is open to everyone to join (18+) and is always welcoming to new members. Club nights are held at Troon Primary school on Wednesday evenings from September through to April where members can see fantastic demonstrations by professional artists and practice and share their own art with other members.
So get along to see the wide variety of original artwork on view at the exhibition, get the chance to chat with club members and get details to join the club if interested.
![Immersive Van Gogh experience](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1716393527133-LXPVSKVRXZ01GF4P3QNW/46f9df56965ef3504916f086ca80c9b2-1714132389-1120x720.jpeg)
Immersive Van Gogh experience
Immersive Van Gogh experience to make Glasgow debut
More than 300 of the Dutch post-Impressionist icon’s paintings will be on show.
Booking required
![Barbara Rae CBE RA - TIMES AND PLACES EXHIBITION](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1723131073085-T2WS85LTESIUUTBQO36F/River%2BBank%2BCalderbank.jpg)
Barbara Rae CBE RA - TIMES AND PLACES EXHIBITION
At the Maclaurin Gallery, Rozell Park, Ayr
Times and Places delves into how Rae has perceived and interpreted the land throughout her career, often revisiting specific locations frequently to view and capture the ever-evolving environment.
https://www.themaclaurin.org.uk/
![Ayr Art Circle Exhibition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1716393091586-PMPUMIKYPZED77BS45IT/AAC+2.jpg)
Ayr Art Circle Exhibition
Enjoy an exhibition of works from talented members of the Ayr Art Circle at The Cutty-Sark Centre, Ayr.
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 12.30pm – 4pm
Saturday: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Sunday: 12.30pm – 4pm
Unless otherwise stated.
Entry is free.
Additional Information
Accessible rooms
Cyclist welcome
Disabled access
Free Wi-Fi
Walkers welcome
![Plein Air Event](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1710342046738-TE15UMZ5LWA9FOY8L4DI/marinehotellg.jpg)
Plein Air Event
The Plein Air event will take place at The Marine Hotel on the 11th May from 11am to 3pm with an alternative date of the 18th in the case of inclement weather.
We can paint anywhere on the grounds apart from behind fences because the golf tournament will be under construction. The perimeter and end of the carpark are good places.
The winning painting of the plein air event will be used for a greeting card which the hotel will add to the goody bags that golf guests will be given. This should be a good advertisement for our summer exhibition.
![AGM](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1699457505468-1791PP0Y2PGVHYYIX5XY/AGM.jpg)
AGM
Please make a point of attending the AGM if at all possible. We need a quorum to pass any resolutions.
![75th Jubilee Dinner](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/71eefed8-86ea-4681-8ce6-4744c9ebb62e/70th+Anniversary+Dinner.jpg)
75th Jubilee Dinner
Raise a brush to 75 years of Troon Art Club's artistic brilliance on 20 March 2024 at the Gailes Hotel, Irvine.
The celebratory evening will start at 6pm for 6.30pm with a delightful 2-course dinner consisting of a Main Course and delicious Dessert followed by Tea or Coffee.
We have guest speakers (details to follow) to entertain you after dinner and round off the festivities with an opportunity to catch up with your fellow artists as we celebrate the Jubilee of the best Art Club in Scotland.
Join us for an unforgettable evening!
The cost per member is £27.50 payable with booking
Includes: Main and Dessert, tea/coffee, entertainment, gift. Excludes: Drinks and transport.
Booking is not refundable as the Club has to pay in advance.
Dress code: Smart casual.
Gailes Hotel website: https://www.gaileshotel.com/
Gailes Hotel address: Marine Drive, Irvine, Ayrshire KA11 5AE
Times: 6pm-9.30pm approx.
RSVP by 16th February
“Let’s toast to the past, sketch the future, and mingle with fellow artists at the Jubilee Dinner 2024”
![Demo - Kelsey Todd](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1699457206877-W8B728Q0DR2D3SPB0VKO/KT+1.jpg)
Demo - Kelsey Todd
Kelsey studied fine art and design at Ayrshire college for 5 years and graduated with a HND. For her last year at college, she picked under water as her chosen theme and loved it so much that it is still her theme to this day. She picked this theme because swimming is her other passion in life, this way she can bring the 2 together!
![Workshop with Lynsey MacKenzie - ‘Those Abstract Notions’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1699455232244-HRDHZW8FONM9RTWA8X89/LMcK1.jpg)
Workshop with Lynsey MacKenzie - ‘Those Abstract Notions’
Lynsey will be on hand to offer help and advice while you produce your own abstract work based on her demo of last week.
![Demo - Lynsey MacKenzie](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1699455025312-DZ2ZM1ZHWP85WW0Y8G2N/LMcK+5.png)
Demo - Lynsey MacKenzie
Lynsey lives and works in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2019 with a first class BA (Hons) in Fine Art: Painting and Printmaking.
Her process is intuitive and is driven by memory and feeling of place. She is interested in painting’s relationships to place and time, through the non-linear accumulation of imagery and forms. Compositional concerns such as relationships between colours, and the materiality of the paint, together with speed or slowness of marks are driving forces in her work.
![Worknight](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1675878739134-80RQ4OH1DA4BJI8RQDML/paintbrush.jpg)
Worknight
Bring along a current piece of work and enjoy a sociable evening sharing chat and ideas over a nice cup of tea!
![4 in 1](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1707858457163-S1P8XXILI8HW8NWMYKE7/427967282_425572553144235_903573938027343584_n.jpg)
4 in 1
Four Art Club members will be set up around the hall with examples of their work. This is always a very sociable evening and is a great opportunity to explore different techniques and expand our own practice.
![Selling Yourself - Talk with Claire Edgar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1699453590929-OLE37R68FBJUACV9DWR7/CE.jpeg)
Selling Yourself - Talk with Claire Edgar
Claire is manager / director of the Barony Center, West Kilbride. She will be giving hints and tips for marketing your work.
![Theme Night - 'Literary Scene'](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1699453006167-X4ALWYHRQQ6KUGBYGPEW/stack_of_books_illustration_by_gabimedia_dg7fmbl-fullview.jpg)
Theme Night - 'Literary Scene'
Bring along a piece of work related to the theme ‘Literary Scene’. It will be displayed and there will be an opportunity to explain why and how it was painted.
This is always a most interesting night - and it isn’t as scary as it sounds!
![Opening Up - Rosemary Beaton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1699452849457-5TV26N1H835275VJOW96/rosemary7-768x380.jpeg)
Opening Up - Rosemary Beaton
Rosemary shot to fame in 1984 whilst still a student at the Glasgow School of Art when, at the age of 20, she won the National Portrait Gallery’s highly prestigious National Portrait Award with a 5 foot oil canvas of her partner Paul.
Beaton was the first Scottish recipient of the UK award and the youngest ever to win the prize.
![Professional Appraisal (M - Z) - Stuart MacKenzie](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1699437967145-OHQL8WGZFHXVFP5I8PK8/SMacK.jpg)
Professional Appraisal (M - Z) - Stuart MacKenzie
Bring along a piece of your own work (Members with surnames M to Z).
Stuart will give you his professional appraisal with hints and tips.
Stuart Mackenzie studied at The Edinburgh College Of Art from 1979 to 1983 and then courtesy of The Richard Ford Award in Madrid, Spain. He was the first Artist in residence in Aberdeen Art Gallery in 1987, taught at Robert Gordon’s University from 1987/88, and has taught in The Glasgow School Of Art since 1988, where he currently teaches the Mlitt (Masters in Painting) and is Pathway Leader in Mlitt (Masters) drawing. He has been a Visiting Artist in many national/international Institutions and an external examiner for Leeds Metropolitan University. He is also a member of The Academic Council at The Glasgow School Of Art.
![Model Night](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1699438400246-DAMUFNRKKE01JM1T5CDP/new.png)
Model Night
This evening there will be live model for you to sketch, paint or draw. A great opportunity to practice life drawing skills.
![Christmas Party / Worknight](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1694877765914-690TEAEEA4EZOXM3ENHM/image-asset.jpeg)
Christmas Party / Worknight
Get ready to jingle all the way at this spectacular Christmas Event.
Join us for festive fun, where the holiday spirit comes alive. 🎅🌟
What to expect:
Members in Christmas outfits and plenty of time for chatting and drawing .
A wonderful raffle.
Delicious Christmas Buffet treats - sandwiches, cakes, cheese, wine and juice.
⛸️ Ice skating rink....well, no not this year!
Please dress up for the event with something Chrismassy - jumpers, hats, santa suits etc to create cherished memories at the most wonderful time of the year.
Don't miss out – mark your calendar Wednesday 6 December for a Christmas celebration like no other!
We look forward to seeing you then
![Demo - Veit Desmet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1695139799578-DGS2X7ITFA1QEBKWYL3C/VD+1.jpg)
Demo - Veit Desmet
Veit is a French/German national who lives in Glasgow. Since coming to Scotland, his childhood passion for drawing and painting has been reignited. He has discovered the great tradition of Scottish painting, in particular the Scottish Colourists and all the artists who, up until today, have followed in their path. A few invaluable evening classes at the Glasgow School of Art taught Veit the basics, but he is largely self-taught.
His admiration for these artists has influenced the way Veit works. He likes to paint a variety of subjects and always paints directly from life, in the studio or “en plein air”. Painting a model before the time is up, flowers before they have wilted, or the constantly changing Scottish landscape is always a challenge and, sometimes, it can be frustrating but when a painting comes together, he finds it absolutely exhilarating, joyful and life affirming.
![Workshop - Brian Morrison ‘Art of the Silhouette’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1695138552453-OLISO5REKF7OGIPHY0P5/brian-silhouettes-1024x668.jpg)
Workshop - Brian Morrison ‘Art of the Silhouette’
As a follow on to last week’s silhouette demonstration, Brian is now encouraging us to have a go ourselves! Bring along a pair of scissors and he will provide everything else!
Demo - Brian Morrison
Silhouette portraits, such as those cut by Brian, became popular in the Georgian Period. Brian is one of a small band of artists currently keeping this shadowy art alive in the UK today. He is the only silhouettist we know currently living and working in Scotland!
Brian enjoys cutting silhouettes at corporate, private and military events. He is also a talented caricaturist and watercolour artist.
![Professional Appraisal (A - L) - Bill Taylor](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1675184786061-NCFNL80O77KR7ILHN3AN/B+Taylor.jpg)
Professional Appraisal (A - L) - Bill Taylor
Bring along a piece of your own work (Members with surnames A to L).
Bill will give you his professional appraisal with hints and tips.
A graduate of Glasgow School of Art in the 60’s, Bill Taylor has worked as illustrator, designer and educator over many years. Now retired and living in Troon, Ayrshire, he concentrates mainly in painting. His work appears in many private collections both at home and abroad. Perhaps due to childhood hours spent among the many small boat owners who once occupied what is now the Troon marina, he finds great inspiration in the shapes, textures and colours of small fishing boats.
![Demo - Lynn Howarth](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1695136494786-089LR88034DMFBAHO9QX/LH5.jpg)
Demo - Lynn Howarth
Lynn is an award-winning Scottish artist who expresses her innovative and thoughtful interpretations across a range of themes, figurative, portrait and landscape. She specialises in the medium of pastel which gives a vibrancy and luminous quality to her art. Lynn has a passion for colour and design, and for life, as can be seen throughout her work.
![Demo - Roddy McKenzie](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1697121701547-HNDTIJZMAO6FKNLRGULN/8-Arran-Sunset-from-Croy.jpg)
Demo - Roddy McKenzie
Roddy Mckenzie was born in Prestwick. He studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1978 to 1982 emerging with a BA (Hons) degree in fine art. Although his initial interest was in painting and drawing, he studied sculpture at Glasgow, returning to painting full time on graduation.
Living by the shore at Croy it is mainly seascapes which occupy his time now, as well as occasional art classes and running the gallery/studio.
Roddy`s work has taken him throughout the British Isles, Europe and America but he has now settled back in rural Ayrshire. Returning to Burns` country has inspired him greatly and he is now producing some of his most innovative and exciting works. Roddy prefers to paint his seascapes (and landscapes) `en plein air` usually oil on canvas with brush and knife, a style of work which requires speed and accuracy.
![4 in 1](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1695134546695-9WJXUYMK18PCOQALOLP1/4+in+1.jpg)
4 in 1
Four Art Club members will be set up around the hall with examples of their work. This is always a very sociable evening and is a great opportunity to explore different techniques and expand our own practice.
![Demo - Fiona Wilson](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1694876915224-KHFXINAKGR480ONS7CAI/364806874_798244435642257_593214413704378855_n.jpg)
Demo - Fiona Wilson
After graduating from Glasgow School of Art in 1991, Fiona Wilson enjoyed a thirteen year career teaching Art, Design and Computer Animation in Universities and Colleges in The UK.
In 2004 she left the comfort of a full time job to pursue her dream and passion of being a dedicated painter and printmaker.
![Demo - Joy Bain](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1694876473923-M8VMRR9SD9RRD1TE3GKD/Tree-Joy-Bain-1307x1536.jpg)
Demo - Joy Bain
Joy is an established contemporary Scottish Artist based in Glasgow, creating works full of colour, energy and vibrancy.
She has exhibited across the UK and produced many bespoke commissions for international clients including Grouse and Tunnocks.
As well as creating her own unique works, Joy often teaches printmaking and leads the woodcut courses at Glasgow Print Studio.
![New Session](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1689176121724-WJV19YC6EUQ5KRJJJXZR/artist.png)
New Session
Don’t forget - club nights resume on Wednesday 13th September. Enrollment/worknight for the first night. If you are interested in joining, click the button for details.
![Summer Outing - The Hill House](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63cacb7ec581b02c36a05895/1677519633826-LAR8DJX7SWNA1HGENLMX/Hill+house.jpg)
Summer Outing - The Hill House
By popular vote this year’s Summer Outing will be to Charles Rennie Macintosh’s architectural masterpiece - The Hill House, Helensburgh