Painting together session facilitated by DAS member Marian Jones
Membership
Membership is open to artists of all abilities and levels within North East Essex and Suffolk. Our membership is capped at 65 members.
To enquire about joining, please click the enquiry button or email our Membership Secretary. You will then be contacted and invited to a complimentary taster session before completing an application form. If membership is full, you will have the option to join the waiting list after attending the taster session.*
As a Society that works on co-operative principles, we value the engagement and involvement of our members. All members are encouraged to contribute to the running of the Society in ways that suit their skills and availability. New members will have the opportunity to indicate how they may wish to be involved as part of the application process.
*You’re very welcome to join one of our regular painting-together sessions as a free taster.
However, sessions that incur professional fees — including workshops, visiting artist demonstrations and life-model sessions — are not included as a taster.
If you would like more information about membership, please click the enquiry button.
Membership subscription
The annual Dedham Art Society membership subscription is £30, covering January to December. For anyone joining after 1st September, the £30 subscription is payable immediately, and the fee for the following January will be waived for one year.
Membership Benefits
• Free access to our regular “painting together” sessions
Held either at the Assembly Rooms or at a local venue.
• Access to optional demonstrations and workshops
These are run by visiting professional artists and tutors. A nominal fee applies, offering exceptional value for the calibre of tuition provided.
For tutor led or life study painting-together sessions, a fee of £5–£10 per member applies.
Charges for longer half-day or full-day workshops will be published in advance.
• Full-day outdoor painting sessions in the summer
• Monthly Saturday morning plein air sessions
This was introduced in 2022 as an optional activity and continues to be offered where there is sufficient member interest.
• A personal artist page on this website
Showcase your artwork and include a link to your personal website or social media.
• Opportunity to exhibit in our annual exhibition
• 50% discount on a Munnings Art Museum Annual Pass
• Annual Christmas social
(Charges may apply.)
Guest Policy
Members may bring guests to introduce them to the Society. Guest visits act as a taster session for those who may be interested in joining.
If, as a member, you plan to bring a guest, please email our Membership Secretary in advance.
Members are responsible for ensuring their guests are aware of the session requirements and theme.
Members may bring different guests during the year. However, the same guest may attend up to two sessions in a year.
Guest visits are intended as an introduction to the Society and are not a substitute for membership.
If a session is particularly busy, priority will be given to members.
If a guest decides they would like to join and a membership place is not currently available, they will be added to the waiting list and contacted when a place becomes available.
Guest details will only be recorded for attendance purposes and will not be retained beyond what is necessary.
Our membership renewal form below is password protected. Please submit a membership enquiry for access.