WOKAS programme
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 - no need to book.
Saturday workshops cost £30 (£35 for non-members) and must be booked in advance (see booking details below)
All indoor sessions are held at Highbury Hall, Highbury Lane, Tenterden TN30 6LE.
(See brief illustrated reports of recent events and for a list of completed events see the Past Programme page)
Thursday, 23 April 2026
end date if appropriate
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Meet and create
There will be a selection of spring-inspired still life setups ready for you to paint or draw. Alternatively, you’re very welcome to bring along your own subject or continue with a piece you’re already working on. It’s a relaxed and friendly evening - perfect for sharing ideas and enjoying some creative time together.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
end date if appropriate
10.30am - 2.30pm
En plein air - Teston Lock, ME18 5BX
Meet in the car park. We look forward to a relaxed day of en plein air painting at Teston Lock, where the River Medway, lock gates and surrounding meadowland provide a variety of engaging subjects. Reflections in the water, passing boats and dappled light through the trees offer plenty of scope for exploration. A lovely spot to settle in, sketch and enjoy working outdoors together.
Thursday, 7 May 2026
end date if appropriate
7.00pm - 9.00pm
AGM
Event details (if any)
Monday, 18 May 2026
end date if appropriate
10.30am - 2.30pm
En plein air - Bodiam Castle - National Trust, TN32 5UA
Non NT members will have to pay parking fee and entrance fee. Join us for a day of painting at the iconic Bodiam Castle, one of the most recognisable medieval castles in the country. Its dramatic setting, complete with moat, stonework and open landscape, offers rich opportunities for composition. Reflections, strong forms and shifting light make this a particularly rewarding location.
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
end date if appropriate
10.30am - 2.30pm
En plein air - Boughton Malherbe Church, ME17 2BD
Join us at St Michael and All Angels Church, Boughton Malherbe, a quietly atmospheric rural church surrounded by open countryside. The historic building, mature trees and peaceful setting offer a range of subjects, from architectural detail to broader landscape views.
Thursday, 2 July 2026
end date if appropriate
10.30am - 2.30pm
En plein air - Local fishing lake (details to be confirmed)
This session takes place at a peaceful fishing lake, offering a calm and contemplative setting for outdoor painting. Still water, soft reflections and surrounding vegetation provide gentle, natural subject matter. Ideal for those wishing to work at a slower pace and explore subtle colour and light
Monday, 13 July 2026
end date if appropriate
10.30am - 2.30pm
En plein air - Hastings, TN34 3DW
Meet in Rock a Nore car park. The vibrant seaside town of Hastings provides a lively and characterful setting for painting. Fishing boats, net huts, beach activity and expansive sea views offer dynamic subject matter, with plenty of opportunity to capture movement, texture and coastal light.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
end date if appropriate
10.30am - 2.30pm
En plein air - Dungeness, TN29 9ND
Meet outside End of the Line Cafe. A visit to Dungeness offers a truly unique coastal landscape. Wide skies, shingle, weathered cottages and the distinctive lighthouse create bold, graphic compositions. The stark beauty and ever-changing light make this an inspiring location for those looking to experiment with tone, texture and atmosphere.
Monday, 10 August 2026
end date if appropriate
10.30am - 2.30pm
En plein air - venue to be confirmed
Event details (if any)
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
end date if appropriate
10.30am - 2.30pm
En plein air - venue to be confirmed
Event details (if any)
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