CamCreatives Art Show
Numerous CDS members, including Susan Abbs, Jackie Duckworth, Gail Hoban & Naomi Tomkys OBE will be taking part in the CamCreatives Art Show from 9-18 February in the Grand Arcade (first floor, opposite the Everyman cinema) – open 10am-5m daily. CamCreatives is returning for a…
SketchTogether – Oscar’s at The Wilde
Eighteen of us enjoyed a really lovely morning sketching at Oscar’s at The Wilde. It’s a gorgeous café and there was so much to inspire us. From the wonderful decor and cosy library area to the big window views and the bustle of café customers,…
Together Through Art 2026
CDS member Susan Abbs will be taking part in Together Through Art – The Sick Children’s Trust’s first art exhibition. The exhibition features work by nearly 100 artists & is sponsored by Henderson Rowe. The exhibition will run from 10-15 February at the Mall Galleries,…
Linocut for beginners: Workshop with Melissa Lhoirit
Discover the joy of linocut printmaking in this relaxed, hands-on workshop for beginners. You’ll learn how to transfer a design, carve, and print your linocut using just one colour block, perfect for creating bold, striking results with simple techniques. No experience needed! Just bring your…
Cambridge Arts Festival 2026
Once again, Cambridge Drawing Society has been invited to help launch the Cambridge Arts Festival and the event is already sold out. From 9-18 February 2026 the city will come alive with creativity, colour and culture! Expect exhibitions, public art, guided tours, workshops, late-night gallery…
Life Drawing with Music
CDS member Susan Abbs is running a special life drawing session combining life drawing and live music. The morning will focus on short poses, followed by one long pose in the afternoon, with the model playing a musical instrument. Suitable for all levels. Life Drawing…
Pastel Society Exhibition 2026
Four CDS artists have work in the Pastel Society’s Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries: members Katy Bailey, Lynn Norton & Giulia Quaresima and also friend Helen Imogen Field all have had work selected. The exhibition will run from 21 January – 7 February at…
Royston Printmakers Exhibition
CDS members Derek Wood, Liz Beardwell & Gavin Bennet all have work in the Royston Printmakers’ exhibition at the Melbourn Hub. The exhibition features linocut prints made using Royston Museum’s 19th century press. It runs until 30 January and is open 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday at…
Life Drawing with Giulia Quaresima & Susan Abbs
CDS members Giulia Quaresima & Susan Abbs will be tutoring a series of Life Drawing classes (Adult Education) at Hills Road Sixth Form College. Giulia’s classes will be running every Monday for 8 sessions starting from 19 January (6:30-9:00pm). Susan’s will be running on Thursdays…
RBSA Friends Exhibition 2026
CDS member Maureen Mace will be among the artists taking part in the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists’ Friends Exhibition 2026. The exhibition will run from Thurs 8 Jan – Sat 7 February 2026, open Tues-Sat 10:30am-5:00pm, at the RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street, St…