Hi Everyone
Welcome to HDSA 2026 and hopefully the start of another fun year..
Jan/Feb Events
First up the Nick Logan Demonstration on Monday 12 Jan where he will demonstrate portrait techniques for us. We also have DYOT on Monday 26 Jan – if anyone would like to share any techniques on 26 Jan please let me know and I will let everyone know!
We have the AGM on Monday 9 Feb (agenda will be issued after the committee meeting in mid Jan 26) and hopefully our Art Auction – please let me know if you have any new or used art materials, paint, brushes, easel, canvas, boards to add into the auction. Our AGM will also feature our HDSA Buffet – so don’t have your tea!! DYOT is on Monday 23 Feb
2026 Membership Renewal
Thank you to those who have already renewed your membership, we have had over 50 of you who already have already done so – if you would like to renew please you can do this by cash on Monday 12 Jan or by bank payment at any time before Monday 12 Jan.
The bank details are below and the membership fee for 2026 is being held at £40:
Account Name: Hinckley & District Society of Art
Account Number: 70203337
Sort Code: 82-11-07
Watercolour Workshop Friday 20 February 10am to 4pm
We have 2 places left on our Watercolour Workshop with Ian McManus, the price is £30 if you would like to book in and join us just drop me an email – price includes tea, coffee and cake and we are taking payment in full at the time of booking.
If you have already booked on but not yet paid please can you send payment through as soon as possible – to the bank details above with your name/feb workshop as a reference or you can pay in cash on Monday 12 Jan.
We have 3 other workshops planned in 2026:
Sat 13 Jun – Greta Vilidaite – Gouache – £32.50
Sat 12 Sep – Alix Almond – Lino Printing – £40
Mon 19 Oct – DJ – Oil/Acrylic – £30
If anyone would like to book on these – a deposit of £10 is required, just drop me an email to book on.
So Happy New Year Everyone and hopefully we will have a successful 2026!
Best Wishes
Sara Wykes
HDSA Secretary