Weald of Kent Art Society
Embracing art in all its forms
WOKAS programme 2025 - 2026
The programme, including en plein air days, workshops, demonstrations, and social events, is shown below.
Demos, talks, and members’ painting sessions are free to all WOKAS members, and guests are welcome for a fee of £6.
WOKAS indoor sessions programme September 2025 - May 2026
Demos, talks, and members’ painting sessions are free to all WOKAS members and guests are welcome for a fee of £5 - no need to book.
Saturday workshops cost £30 (£35 for non-members) and must be booked in advance (booking details below)
All indoor sessions are held at Highbury Hall, Highbury Lane, Tenterden TN30 6LE.
2025 | ||
Thursday September 25th | 7pm - 9рm | Introduction to Watercolour by Wendy/Still Life for others - all members welcome |
Thursday October 9th | 7pm - 9рm | Introduction to figure drawing (clothed) - no booking needed |
Saturday October 18th | 10am - 4pm | Open Day |
Thursday October 23rd | 7pm - 9рm | Adam De Ville - demonstration in oil |
Thursday November 6th | 7pm - 9рm | Life drawing (nude) open for all - no booking needed |
Saturday November 15th | 10am - 2pm | Workshop Sarah Flack - acrylic painting - limited to 12 members - booking needed, see above |
Thursday November 20th | 7pm - 9рm | Christmas card making with Pat |
Thursday December 4th | 7pm - 9рm | Elaine Almond - mixed media demonstration |
Thursday December 11th | 7pm - 9рm | PAID Life Drawing workshop - more details to follow |
Thursday December 18th | 7pm - 9рm | Christmas Party |
2026 | ||
Saturday January 17th | 10am-2pm | Workshop Amber Halsall - Watercolour with botanical accuracy - limited to 12 members - booking needed, see above |
Thursday January 22nd | 7pm - 9рm | Introduction to oils Wendy/Still life for others |
Thursday January 29th | 7pm - 9рm | PAID Life Drawing workshop - more details to follow |
Thursday February 12th | 7pm - 9рm | Meet and create |
Saturday February 21st | 10am - 2pm | Victoria Wainwright pen and ink workshop - booking needed, see above |
Thursday March 12th | 7pm - 9рm | Meet and create |
Thursday February 26th | 7pm - 9рm | Kate Rundell - make a greetings card using lino cut method |
Thursday March 26th | 7pm - 9рm | Hash Akib acrylics demonstration |
Thursday April 9th | 7pm - 9рm | Julie King - demonstration of a landscape in watercolour |
Saturday April 18th | 10am - 2pm | Mark Fisher - acrylic workshop - booking needed, see above |
Thursday April 23rd | 7pm - 9рm | Meet and create |
Thursday May 7th | 7pm - 9рm | AGM |
To book a workshop:
Contact treasurer Fani Azikri with your name, contact details, and chosen workshop.
By post to Fani Azikri, 58 Beacon Oak Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6RP,
or by email to fazikri@gmail.com
or by telephone on 01580 761339.
Payment may be made by a bank transfer to :
Account name: Weald of Kent Art Society
Sort code: 20-02-62
Account no: 20098892
Reference: Your name
WOKAS painting workouts - the 'Challenges'
Starting in the lockdown of 2020 our ‘Painting Challenges’ continue to keep our members busy. With our members working to a specific theme for each challenge, an astounding number of diverse works of art have been produced - all of these pictures can be seen online
TALK TO US!
Your committee welcomes your feedback about the activities we organise. If you have particularly enjoyed an activity or demo, please let us know. Likewise, it is helpful to know if there are things you would rather we avoid in future.
Send your feedback to Alison Chandler at a.j.chandler@hotmail.co.uk
En plein air days that were completed earlier in 2025
Thursday May 6th, 2025
Location: The Street, Appledore
A charming village with scenic canal views, perfect for capturing reflections and tranquil waters.
Parking: Free parking just off the road opposite the Black Lion
Toilets: Public toilets on the village green
Café/Pub: The Black Lion pub nearby
Tuesday, 20th May – Little Chart Ruins
Location: St Mary’s Church Ruins, Little Chart
A fascinating historical site with atmospheric ruins, ideal for dramatic compositions.
Parking: Limited parking near the church
Toilets: No facilities – plan accordingly
Café/Pub: The Swan Inn is a short drive away
Thursday, 12th June – Pett Level Beach
Location: Pett Level Beach, East Sussex
A stunning coastal location with vast skies and seascapes to inspire your creativity.
Parking: In laybys along the road
Toilets: Possibly public toilets available
Café: There is an outdoor kiosk style cafe
Tuesday, 1st July – Providence House
Location: Providence House, Green Hill Lane, Harrietsham ME17 1NF
Our member Leelee kindly invites us to her picturesque home, featuring bee hives, woodland
gardens, and far reaching views.
Parking: On-site parking available
Toilets: Available at the property
Bring your own lunch
Thursday, 17th July – The Laurels Nursery, Dingleden
Location: The Laurels, Dingleden, TN17 4JU
A peaceful nursery setting with an expansive pond and lush greenery—a haven for nature-inspired art.
Parking: On-site parking available
Toilets: Available at the nursery
Bring your own lunch
Tuesday, 29th July – Woodchurch
Location: The Green, Woodchurch
A quintessential English village with delightful cottages and rural scenes to explore.
Parking: Free parking in the village
Toilets: Public toilets available
Café/Pub: The Bonny Cravat pub nearby
Thursday, 14th August – Smallhythe Place NOTE 11am start
Location: Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NG
The former home of actress Ellen Terry, with charming historic buildings, a beautiful barn, and exquisite gardens.
WOKAS painters can gain free access to the gardens (For the house, there is an entrance fee for non-National Trust members)
Parking: Parking is free of charge in a layby 50 yards from the house. Extra parking is available further along the main road in the Church car park.
Toilets: Available on site
Café/Pub: Tearoom on-site serving drinks and snacks
Accessibility: Link to accessibility information (on AccessAble)
Tuesday, 26th August – Newenden Green
Location: Meet in Newenden at 10.30am, by the cricket pitch
A charming village with plenty of space to spread out, so do bring along your paints, sketchbooks, and maybe a picnic or a flask of something nice. We’re looking forward to a creative day together in this lovely setting.
Parking: Parking is limited in Newenden - try to share a car with someone
Toilets: There are no public toilets available
Café/Pub: There are 2 cafés and the White Hart pub
Thursday, 11th September – High Halden Village Green
Location: High Halden Village Green
This location offers stunning views of traditional village houses, The Chequers Pub, and the beautiful church with countryside beyond. Diane Wharton, a resident of the green, has kindly offered use of her facilities.
Parking: Free parking near the green
Toilets: Available at Diane’s home
Café/Pub: The Chequers Pub nearby