** For details of how to attend these events as a non-member, please fill in the form at the bottom of this page **
Painting Out Days 2021
We are starting to arrange a programme of painting out days for our members. Details so far, as follows:
Monday, 24 May Teston Bridge and Country Park
Tuesday, 8 June Aylesford Priory - if you have a QR reader please track and trace before you attend or, alternatively, sign in at Reception. £3 entry fee and an honesty box in the car park for parking fee. £2 is suggested charge.
Both days follow previous arrangements i.e., from 10 am - 4 pm, bring your own lunch which we usually have together at around 1 pm. These arrangements are as flexible as you want them to be and if you would like to come along for a couple of hours then that’s fine, as is not eating lunch in a group. It’s about meeting up and having a chat and doing some painting. Where there are non-painting members then that is okay aswell. Just come along to socialise or walk around the venues. Further dates and venues will follow.
Any social distancing guidelines etc relevant at the time must be followed. Everyone must sign the attendance register.
There are toilets and tea and cakes facilities at both venues.
Monday, 24 May Teston Bridge and Country Park
Tuesday, 8 June Aylesford Priory - if you have a QR reader please track and trace before you attend or, alternatively, sign in at Reception. £3 entry fee and an honesty box in the car park for parking fee. £2 is suggested charge.
Both days follow previous arrangements i.e., from 10 am - 4 pm, bring your own lunch which we usually have together at around 1 pm. These arrangements are as flexible as you want them to be and if you would like to come along for a couple of hours then that’s fine, as is not eating lunch in a group. It’s about meeting up and having a chat and doing some painting. Where there are non-painting members then that is okay aswell. Just come along to socialise or walk around the venues. Further dates and venues will follow.
Any social distancing guidelines etc relevant at the time must be followed. Everyone must sign the attendance register.
There are toilets and tea and cakes facilities at both venues.
Painting Out Days 2020
For our last painting out day this year, on Friday, 25 September, five hardy souls went to Allington Lock and braved the biting cold wind.
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By George Wright
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Keith at Belmont House
We visited Belmont House and Gardens on Friday, 18 September. It was a sunny but breezy day, with clear blue skies. 14 members were there and it was relaxing and sociable.
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By George Wright
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By Ann Thompson
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On Thursday, 4 September, we visited Great Comp Gardens. 14 members attended and whilst the sun did not make an appearance, the wonderful colours of the flowers and shrubs compensated brilliantly.
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On Wednesday, 19 August we visited Godinton House, near Ashford. 11 members attended and managed a little painting and drawing before rain intervened and brought the day to an end early in the afternoon.
Godinton House by George Wright
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On Monday, 3 August, we visited 'The Friars' at Aylesford, Kent. A record 24 members attended, including 1 new member. Photos shown below. A really lovely day. Not everyone painted, some took photos and socialised, but we all met up at lunchtime.
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On Tuesday, 28 July, we met up at Hole Park Estate, Rolvenden, for our second painting out day. The weather was windy and sunny but there were pockets of sunshine which kept the day at a nice temperature for painting and socialising. 13 members attended.
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By Peter Boulding
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By George Wright
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On Monday, 13 July, we held our first painting out day for this year at Teston (Bridge) Country Park. The weather was sunny and warm and 21+ members took part. Everyone spread out to paint and we all met up at 12.30 for a socially distanced lunch break. It was great to meet up with people we haven't seen for months. Brilliant day!
Details of further meetings will follow shortly.
Details of further meetings will follow shortly.
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By George Wright
By Ann Thompson
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By Nadine Jones
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- All venues have parking and toilet facilities unless stated.
- Times are from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm unless otherwise stated.
- Where weather forecast is poor, visits may be cancelled.
- Entry fee or charitable contribution is advised
- Guest fee of £3.00 per person per day for non-members of Maidstone Art Society
Photos of the painting out days in 2019 are under the 'NEWS' HEADING.
Painting Out Days - 2018
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Donald King at Whitstable Castle - our last outdoors fixture this year - above - on 10 September
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Whitstable Castle gardens (below) Front entrance to building
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Members painting by Godinton lake - 16 July
Terry and Dee at Godinton House |
Godinton House - left and above - Diane, Alison, Linda and Jan (left-right)
Further view at Godinton below 
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Ford Place - 7 August |
Westenhanger Castle
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Marjorie, Sheila and Dorothy at Westenhanger
Ann, Jan and Gill at Westenhanger |
Kate at Westenhanger |
