Afternoon Demonstrations and Workshops
We host afternoon demonstrations / lectures from well known guest artists which cover a variety of subjects. We also hold workshops which are run by guest artists for those of you who want to get their hands dirty.
Demonstrations / Lectures
These afternoon demos are free to current paid-up members of the Association and open to non-members on payment of £5.00 at the door. They are held in the Lecture Theatre, Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB, commencing at 2pm and finishing by 4pm. Teas and coffees are served mid-way through, with nominal charge of £1.00 per cup.
Wheelchair accessible and induction loop operational.
Workshops
VENUE: The Scout Hall, Perth Academy. Enter by the school car park at the top of Murray Place
(off the Glasgow Rd. Perth). The scout hall is on the right past the janitor’s house. There is disabled parking only, directly outside the hall. Cars can be driven to the entrance to unload but must be parked elsewhere. Plenty of free street parking is available.
Workshops are held from 10am – 2.30pm, with a break for lunch. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
FEE PER WORKSHOP: Member £20.00. Non-member £25.00.
Payment by cheque: make payable to The Perthshire Art Association. Please write your name & the date and title of the workshop on the back of your cheque.
Payment to be made at the time of booking (please do not post-date cheques).
BACS /Banking App payments: Account Name: The Perthshire Art Association
Sort code – 80-91-28 Account – 00708934 Reference – Your Surname & Workshop
Please note: Payments are non-refundable unless in the event of the cancellation of the workshop.
BOOKINGS: Will be taken on a first come first served basis from receipt of the prospectus. Each workshop is limited to a maximum of 10 attendees.
Please use the booking form on the site to enquire about availablility or to reserve a place.
Afternoon Demonstrations / Lectures
Venue
Lecture Theatre, Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
Albie Sinclair
Albie attended D of J College of Art from 1970-1974. He paints in oils, acrylics and watercolour; his subject matter includes landscapes, seascapes, boats and buildings. He has exhibited at RSA Open, Summer & Annual, RGI, Royal Marine Society of London and the RSW William Gillies Landscape Exhibitions.
Graham Wands
Graham is a Scottish artist currently working from his studio in Glamis. He works primarily in watercolour, painting large landscape and cityscapes which depict mood and atmosphere. Graham exhibits in galleries in Perth and Dundee as well as across Scotland.
Alison Price
Alison is a visual artist based in Perth who graduated in Fine Art from D of J College of Art in 1999. She has recently returned to study for a Master of Fine Art. Her work is based in observational drawing and begins with a connection to landscape.
Pete Glen
Pete is a multi-media artist from Tayport. A teacher, collaborator with communities, schools and charities, he is the leader of a local art group. He gained his Masters in Fine Art at D of J College of Art and his work in acrylic, pastels, charcoal and printmaking is inspired by the relationships around him.
Barry Allan Scott
Barry is an artist and picture framer based near Perth. He studied Fine Art at D of J College of Art where he was awarded the Mitchell Prize. His work includes portraits, landscapes and imaginative figurative pieces, often combining observation with a more surreal edge. He has received the Roger Prize for Local Landscape and the Allan Perera-Liyanage for Watercolour, from PAA.
Nichol Wheatley
This is our popular and well-supported critique event where members bring examples of their work for supportive and constructive criticism. Nichol is a Scottish artist who graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1993. He set up Perfect Circle, a commercial fine art company, which ran for 15 years alongside Maryhill Art School, whilst also running Strange Frames, a bespoke framing company. Nichol spent 15 years collaborating with Alasdair Gray on visual work and public projects. Website:
Workshops
Venue
The Scout Hall, Perth Academy. Enter by the school car park at the top of Murray Place
Car Park Entrance
Enter by the School car park at the top of Murray Place. The Scout Hall is on the right, past the Janitor’s House. There is disabled parking only, directly outside the hall. Cars can be driven to the entrance to unload, but must be parked elsewhere. There is plenty of street parking surrounding the school.
Penelope Anstice
We will be using a variety of media, inks, pastel, and water-based paints to create colourful and expressive work with natural forms, flowers, shells and leaves as our inspiration.
Monday 14th September 2026
10am-2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Nichol Wheatley
Local artist Nichol Wheatley will demonstrate a landscape painting in oils from start to finish. Whilst doing this, he will also talk about the history of oil paint and various techniques. The demonstration will be spread over the day, so you may work on your own project. Nichol is a Scottish artist who mainly makes paintings, but also works in mosaic, makes large murals and large sculptural works.
Monday 5th October 2026
10am-2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Allan Perera-Liyanage
Getting the foundations correct for portrait drawing and painting. Allan will also discuss framing your work.
Monday 2nd November 2026
10am-2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Barry Allan Scott
Skin tones in oil or acrylic. Barry will demonstrate how he observes and mixes skin colour, looking at value, temperature, saturation and warm/cool shifts within a face. There will be time to apply the mixes to a small portrait study.
Monday 18th January 2027
10am-2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Tom Barron
Tom will demonstrate in Alla-prima fashion (a wet-on-wet technique). Learn how to be experimental and loosen up. Bring a photo or paint along with Tom.
Pete Glen
Landscapes and portraits. A range of mediums including acrylic paints and oil pastels will demonstrate quick and easy ways to bring your own drawing and painting style to life. Working quickly and thinking outside the box, the workshop will encourage participants to break away from realism and try to create contemporary and abstract versions of portraits and landscapes.
Monday 8th March 2027
10am-2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Alison Price
Explore ways of layering paint, inks and drawing materials to create loose and expressive landscapes. Work on ways to let go of details and focus on atmosphere and energy.
Monday 22nd March 2027
10am-2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Albie Sinclair
Try out three or four different approaches and ideas that should enable you to increase your range of skills and techniques. Suitable for paint or pastels.
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