RGA Fridays
RGA Friday workshops give members and non-members over the age of 18 a chance to try out new skills or develop existing ones with a selection of different techniques and topics. It is also a chance to meet with other artists and friends and share ideas.
| Venue | Earley St Peter’s Church Hall Church Road Earley Reading RG6 1EY what3words: ///trip.likely.giant Usually workshops are held on the ground floor with full wheelchair accessibility. However, please check individual workshop listings as in some instances we have been unable to secure our preferred room booking. |
| Time | 7 pm – 9.30 pm |
| Cost per session | RGA Members – £8, Non-RGA members – £12. Over 18 only. Booking is essential. An additional charge may be made if any specialised materials are needed or a model is involved, payable in cash to the tutor on the day. |
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the RGA Friday workshops. If you have suggestions or ideas for future RGA Friday workshops please let us know.
Upcoming
Seascape Collage
Tutor: Clare Buchta
4th September 2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost Per Person: RGA Members - £12
Non-RGA members - £16
Includes materials cost
Create your own collage papers using acrylic paint and wet strength tissue by a mono printing method. Cut, arrange and glue these papers in layers on canvas board to create a unique seascape artwork.
What to bring:
- Acrylic paint (some will be available)
- Large old brushes
- Table covering
- Newspaper
- Old shirt / apron
What will be provided:
- Tissue
- Acrylic paint
- Silicone mat
- Mark making tools
- Glue
- Canvas board
Suminagashi
Tutor: Liz Chaderton
2nd October 2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost Per Person: RGA Members - £11
Non-RGA members - £15
Includes materials cost
Discover the magic of suminagashi, where ink, water, the environment and of course you, combine to create mesmerizing marbled patterns. This ancient Japanese art is relaxing and suitable for absolute beginner and experienced artist alike, but be warned it is quite addictive! This is a very mindful art form, so perfect to calm your brain after a busy week.
In these two hours we will touch upon:
- The history and meaning behind suminagashi
- The tools; the inks and papers you’ll need
- Step-by-step instructions to create beautiful marbled patterns using traditional and more modern techniques
- A few ideas of how you can use your beautiful marbled papers.
Ink stains, so please wear old clothes or bring an apron. Please also bring something to cover your table and some newspaper to dry your marbled papers on.
The marbling bath, rice paper, oriental brushes and ink will be supplied.
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