News Blog
THANK YOU! to all visitors to the Christmas fair and to all who helped and contributed!
Herewith few photos from the fair. We will be posting more photos in the following weeks and showcase more artists' artworks in our gallery. See you in the New Year! Do send us the photos [... more]
Review of FPSAD Lecture by Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, 11 November 2023
Jane Allan reviews a talk by Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff on Saturday 11th November 2023, organised by the Friends of PSAD. Review by Jane Allan. After the AGM, Mariska Beekenkamp Wladimiroff delivered a fascinating lecture about Frans [... more]
PSAD Christmas fair 2023 ! Sunday, 3 December, 2023, 10am – 5pm
This year PSAD Christmas Fair will take place over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd December in the Art School building in Oxford Road, SW15 2LQ. The cafe will be open throughout the day. Come [... more]
PSAD students exhibition at SPROUTARTS, 13 – 25 November 2023
SPROUTARTS gallery is hosting the Putney Printmakers! Six PSAD artists are taking part, showcasing their screen printing work. Open until 25 November, 10 am – 5 pm Address: SPROUTARTS Gallery, 74 Moyser road, Furzedown SWQ16 [... more]
Friends Merchandise! New piece launched for Christmas 2023
We are delighted to announce a newly commissioned piece - a stylish tea mug with artwork by Fleur Tookey, in her very signature collage style! Friends new mug 2023 - design by Fleur Tookey [... more]
History Corner and Art Competition! Coronation Gardens, past, present, future
“We want to make a sculpture that speak to the past and connect to the future.” The Friends of Coronation Gardens in Southfields are planning to restore these lovely gardens and its historic water fountain. [... more]
‘Sculpture From Life’ – PSAD students’ work exhibition until 13 November, 2023
An exhibition of the works by students at PSAD course Sculpture From Life is on display at the main building PSAD in the Foyer in Oxford Road. This is a selection of works made by students [... more]
PSAD students exhibition at the Bridge Club, 1st December, 2023
The Andrew Robson Bridge Club is again hosting the PSAD artists! Twenty two artists are taking part, showcasing their screen printing work. It is a private club so the exhibition and selling show is open [... more]
PSAD Christmas fair 2023 ! Sunday, 3 December, 2023, 10am – 5pm
We are delighted to announce that this year PSAD Christmas Fair will take place over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd December in the Art School building in Oxford Road, SW15 2LQ. The selling Art [... more]
‘The A to Z of Chelsea’, Chelsea Art Society, 5 – 19 November 2023
The Chelsea Art Society is holding an Autumn exhibition by the members in their gallery at 340 Kings Road. This is a selling exhibition generously sponsored by Sloane Stanley with this year's exciting theme : [... more]
What Dreams May Come – Light Installation in Putney Wharf, until 12 November 2023
The light installation ‘What Dreams May Come’ will be located in Putney Wharf from 27th October to 12th November, with the lights on from 5pm-10pm every day. Artist Gervase Clifton-Bligh has been touring the country [... more]
Photos and reviews from Friends’ Workshops Day, 22 October 2023
The latest Workshop organised by the Friends of PSAD was held on the 22 October 2023. For student's reviews scroll right down! Photo album - click on first photo. Photos by Fleur Tookey and Nicole [... more]
Friends AGM meeting and Lecture: Saturday, 11 November, 2023
The next Friends AGM will be held on Saturday, the 11th November at 6.15 pm, in the School at Oxford Road. FPSAD members attending the AGM will get a free glass of wine, followed by [... more]
Friends’ Workshops Day at 3D Campus, Disraeli Road, 22 October, 2023
We are delighted to announce the forthcoming Pottery and Art Workshops. Priority booking is available to members of the Friends Monday 25th September - Saturday 7th October. Booking open to all students the following Monday [... more]
Remembering Ray Barker
Ray Barker had an early and important involvement in the creation of Putney School of Art. Ray was part of the group of students who formed themselves into the Friends of Putney Art School when [... more]
Wandsworth Artists Open House, 14-15 October, 2023!
Wandsworth Artists Open House 2023 will continue on Saturday-Sunday 14-15 October 2023, from 11am - 6pm. This year more than 100 artists are taking part in over 50 venues across Wandsworth. Entry is free, so [... more]
Clay in the Press !
We have been forwarded two interesting and relevant online magazine articles. Enjoy! Nigel Slater on his favourite ceramics in The Guardian: ‘Art has a place in my kitchen’. There is lots to learn - for [... more]
PSAD Christmas fair 2023 ! Sunday, 3 December, 2023, 10am – 5pm
We are delighted to announce that this year PSAD Christmas Fair will take place over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd December in the Art School building in Oxford Road, SW15 2LQ. The selling Art [... more]
PSAD Christmas Fair 2023, APPLY to exhibit!
We are delighted to announce that this year PSAD Christmas Fair will take place over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd December in the Art School building in Oxford Road, SW15 2LQ. PRIVATE VIEW will [... more]
History Corner and Art Competition! Coronation Gardens, past, present, future
PSAD is always keen to connect with the wider community. Charles Runcie, chairman of the Friends of Coronation Gardens in Southfields, recently contacted us regarding a project to restore these lovely gardens and its historic [... more]
PSAD Open Day, Sunday 1 October 2023!
The School will host an Open Day this year on Sunday 1 October! There will be workshops as an introduction for the community to come and try a class and Art and Craft stalls. The [... more]
Pots of the Month by Allan Manham! 15-23 September, 2023
An accomplished ceramicist Allan Manham makes delightful hand built coiled stoneware pots. He has been, more recently, experimenting with colour, using oxides and stains in an understated way so that the surface decoration is integrated [... more]
Sol y Luna show at PSAD Main Campus, 18-30 September, 2023
The studio Sol y Luna, run by Mary Newstead, a pottery student at PSAD, is exhibiting at PSAD this September. The ceramic pieces will be displayed in the main campus reception at Oxford Road for [... more]
Art in the Park, Cannizaro Park and House, Sunday, 17 September 2023
Art in the Park returns to Cannizaro Park and House! The Cannizaro Art Studios will be open to visitors and an Art Fair featuring the work of local artists and makers will take place in [... more]
History Corner and Art Competition! Coronation Gardens, past, present, future
PSAD is always keen to connect with the wider community. Charles Runcie, chairman of the Friends of Coronation Gardens in Southfields, recently contacted us regarding a project to restore these lovely gardens and its historic [... more]
Review and photos from Aberystwyth International Ceramics Festival
Here are few photographs by the group of artists and PSAD students who visited the iconic Aberystwyth International Ceramics Festival 2023, held from Friday 30 June 2023 to Sunday 2 July 2023 at the Aberystwyth [... more]
The Book Launch – Miles Maskell
The illustrated book "My Wife's Canary and other anecdotes" by the author and artist Miles Maskell had been launched recently . Miles is a sculptor, a Putney School of Art and Design student, and one [... more]
PHOTOS from Putney Art pop-up selling Exhibition 2023 ! 26 June to 2 July, 2023
Thank you to all artists who took part in the Friends of PSAD selling exhibition at Putney Exchange 2023, to all wonderful helpers, volunteers and many art loving visitors and collectors! The show was a [... more]
Review of FPSAD Lecture by Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff
Jane Allan reviews an enjoyable and insightful lecture organised by the Friends of PSAD on Saturday 17th June 2023. Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff delivered a lecture on Vermeer at PSAD that was specifically aimed at us, knowing [... more]
PSAD School Party, awards and photos! 9th June, 2023
The annual PSAD Summer Exhibition is on display in the school until 23rd June 2023! This wonderful display of creativity was celebrated at the Summer Party held at the School on the 9th June. The [... more]
Review of exhibition – Saint Francis of Assisi at the National Gallery, until 30 July, 2023
Review of the exhibition by Sniez Torbarina, PSAD Friends committee. Together with two close friends I spend regular afternoons exploring London's art and architecture. We learn and share professional enlightenments and catch up socially. I [... more]
PSAD tutors’ and students’ art at RA Summer Exhibition 2023
The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2023 is here and many PSAD tutors and students will exhibit ! Scroll below for details and photos of their work:) The theme this year is 'Only Connect', [... more]
In Conversation with … artist Ian Ellis, PSAD tutor
We always like to learn about PSAD community and celebrate the achievements - today we caught up with PSAD tutor Ian Ellis! Interview by Sniez Torbarina, FPSAD Committee Website Editor. All photographs relating to his [... more]
PSAD young student’s art at RAA Summer Exhibition 2023, 13 June – 20 August, 2023
The largest and most colourful annual art show in London is back and several PSAD tutors and students are exhibiting! Among other showcased artists and young artists is one of the PSAD's young students - [... more]
PSAD students exhibition at Putney Library, 14 June – 15 July, 2023
Artworks by the PSAD students, Susannah Nathanson and Stella Tooth, will be on show at Putney Library, as a part of the Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival this June. The exhibition is called ‘Performers in Paint’ [... more]
Putney Art pop-up selling Exhibition 2023 ! 26 June to 2 July, 2023
The Friends are organising another inspiring and engaging selling exhibition this year at Putney Exchange! This is an annual art show and fundraising event organised and run voluntarily by the artists and PSAD Friends committee [... more]
Friends of PSAD Lecture by Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, 17 June 2023
A Lecture to highlight the Vermeer Rijksmuseum/Delft Exhibition will be given by Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff on Saturday 17th June 2023 at 7pm. It will be held in Studio 1 at Putney School of Art and Design [... more]
The Friends are looking for a new Treasurer
The Friends of Putney School of Art and Design are in need of a new Treasurer. You would become a Trustee of a friendly, committed group who raise money for the school for the provision [... more]
PSAD School Summer Exhibition, 5th to 23rd June, 2023
The annual PSAD Summer Exhibition is approaching and we hope that every student will enter this year, for a great show ! There will be art and pottery prizes including Liz Bull Award, given in [... more]
Review of exhibition – Lucie Rie, the Adventure of Pottery, at Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, until 25 June, 2023
Review of this exhibition by Nicole Hollingworth, PSAD student and Friends trustee. Lucie Rie (1902-1995) remains one of the 20th Century’s most influential and iconic potters. Her exceptional work, as this exhibition showcases, was steeped [... more]
PSAD student exhibition at Thackeray Gallery, 20-22 April, 2022
The artworks by Charters M Brown, the PSAD student, are showcased for his first three day show at Thackeray Gallery. 100% of sales are donated to The Island Trust, so please do join us in [... more]
Steve Mathews exhibition at PSAD, 17 – 29 April, 2023
Putney School of Art and Design is hosting an exhibition of new works by Steve Mathews. Exhibition is on show from April 17th to April 29th 2023. Steve is an alumnus of the Diploma programme [... more]
A fly on the wall ! Pastel Portraits Course, March 2023
We thought it would be good to showcase some of the classes, the photographs of the works - and models ! We are featuring a short course Pastel Portraits, tutored by Shaun Carey, who teaches [... more]
Photos and reviews from Friends’ Workshops Day, 26 March 2023
The first Workshop Sunday of the year was organised and held by the Friends of PSAD on the 26 March 2023 at the School new 3D Campus in Disraeli Road. Read below students' reviews and [... more]
Chelsea Art Society Annual Exhibition, 14 – 19 June 2022
Chelsea Art Society 74th Summer Annual Exhibition will be on from Wednesday, 14th until Monday 19th June 2023. Online submission only – Deadline Saturday 23 April 2023. Further details and dates will follow, keep an [... more]
Wandsworth Art Markets, Saturday and Sunday, 1 – 2 April 2023
Wandsworth Art Markets 2023 will showcase the best of art and creativity from within Wandsworth, at three venues: New Union Square (Nine Elms), St Mary’s Church yard (Putney) and All Saints Church (Tooting). In partnership [... more]
Exhibition and review – Henry Moore at St Albans Museum + Gallery, until 16 April, 2023
The PSAD student Mark Hayman sent us his thoughts on this inspiring exhibition. Henry Moore - Drawing in the Dark If you have ever done one of the numerous drawing courses on offer at Putney [... more]
Happy International Women’s Day !
Happy International Women's Day ! Here is an interesting exhibition at tate Britain, by two young women artists. Hannah Quinlan and Rosie Hastings present their fresco paintings depicting street scenes and exploring the relationship between [... more]
Putney Arts Theatre – our local theatre !
We thought it would interesting to mention our own community amateur theatre in Putney - Putney Arts Theatre - a delightful local theatre for adults and children. Here a little bit from their website: ABOUT Putney [... more]
Friends’ Workshops Day at 3D Campus, Disraeli Road, 26 March, 2023
We are very excited to announce our first Pottery and Art Workshops of the year. Booking forms are now available at 3D Campus, Disraeli Road, and you can download on the link below. See all [... more]
Art Now – Hannah Quinlan and Rosie Hastings, at Tate Britain, until 7 May, 2023
Art Now is a series of exhibitions at Tate Britain which provides a platform for the new work by emerging artists and new developments in British art, since the 1990s. Hannah Quinlan and Rosie Hastings [... more]
Head of PSAD Nilar Morgan on BBC Radio London
Head of PSAD Nilar Morgan on BBC Radio London Congratulations to Nilar on great promotion for the School in interview with Radio London ! Find it on link below - starts on 1hr 51min. Nilar [... more]
PSAD New Art Courses in 2023!
Putney School of Art and Design has introduced new courses ! We have visited two of the new courses at the new 3D Campus - Woodworking and Fine Art Textiles. They are held in the [... more]
Fine Art Textiles students exhibition at PSAD, 24 January – 10 February, 2023
Fine Art Textiles is PSAD's new course held at the 3D Campus by PSAD tutor Jane Millar. The work by the first cohort of students is currently on show at the main school in Oxford [... more]
NEW Pottery and Paint Nights at the school !
After popular demand before Christmas, the Putney School of Art and Design is excited to be continuing its Pottery and Paint Nights at the school. Have fun with a friend in a Pottery or Paint [... more]
Album 4 and the Winners of signed art books from Christmas Fair 2022
This year's unique collection of artists original cards included a draw for a chance to win a copy of art book Frank Auerbach: Speaking and Painting by Catherine Lampert. Big congratulations to the winners! They [... more]
Album 3 – photos from PSAD Christmas fair 2022
More photos from this year's Private view evening and Christmas fair. See photos from both days in Photo albums Album 1, Album 2, Album 3 and Album 4 ! Here is the Photo album 3 [... more]
Album 2 – photos from PSAD Christmas fair 2022
More photos from this year's Private view evening and Christmas fair held over the weekend 3 - 4 December. See photos from both days in Photo albums Album 1, Album 2, Album 3 and Album [... more]
Album 1 – photos from PSAD Christmas fair 2022
This year's Christmas fair held over the weekend 3 - 4 December attracted a record number of visitors eager to enjoy the visual treasures and delightful selection of creative and artistic creations by numerous school [... more]
Friends Merchandise – New piece launched at the Christmas fair
We are delighted to announce a newly commissioned piece - a stylish tea mug with artwork by Margaret Knott. The Friends has created a small collection of stylish and practical, specially commissioned pieces which you [... more]
PSAD Christmas fair 2022 ! Sunday, 4 December, 2022, 10am – 5pm
Come with friends and family and get some original art and Christmas gifts! The Putney School of Art and Design Christmas Fair will take place on the 4th December 2022, 10am - 5pm, in the [... more]
PSAD students exhibition at the Bridge Club Exhibition , 2nd December, 2022
The Andrew Robson Bridge Club is hosting nineteen of the PSAD artists showcasing their screen printing work. It is a private club so the exhibition and selling show is open to the public only on [... more]
Review of Friends Lecture: Saturday, 12 November, 2022
The latest Friends Lecture was held right after Friends AGM in School at Oxford Road. A short review and impressions by Jane Allen, the Friends Committee member who organises the lectures. Tim Pond, the critically [... more]
PSAD All Staff Exhibition at Oxford Road, 31 October – 26 November 2022
Tutors and Staff at Putney School of Art and Design are holding an exhibition in the whole of the school (Oxford Road site). The Private View evening will be held on Friday the 18th November, [... more]
PSAD Christmas fair 2022, Apply to exhibit
This year PSAD Christmas Fair will take place over the weekend of 3rd and 4th December in the Art School building in Oxford Road, SW15 2LQ. Setting up and private view will be held on [... more]
PSAD Call for Donations !
The School and the Friends are calling students and tutors to donate materials and equipment for new courses. Dig out your libraries, lofts and storages ! Dark Room photography Course - tutor Simon Fernandez The [... more]
Friends AGM meeting and Lecture: Saturday, 12 November, 2022
The next Friends AGM will be held on Saturday, the 12th November at 6.15 pm, in School at Oxford Road. FPSAD members attending the AGM will get a free glass of wine. We look forward [... more]
Reviews and photos from Friends’ Workshops Day
The latest Workshop Sunday was organised and held by Friends of PSAD on the 16 October 2022. Read below students' reviews and scroll right down for the photographs from the day ! Review by Susan [... more]
‘Forgotten Voices’ in St Mary’s Church, Putney, 19 November 2022
Charlie Roe, artist and PSAD student, will perform at the Playground Theatre and at St Mary's Church , in a powerful play based on collected testimonials of five participants in the First World War. The [... more]
PSAD is enrolling for the Half Term courses
Putney School of Art and Design October Half Term is on 24 - 28 October 2022 - see all details below and on links to the school website. October 2022 Half Term courses Specialist & [... more]
‘Colour and Collage’, Sprouts Art, 1 – 12 November 2022
Three of the PSAD students are exhibiting at Sprout Arts in Tooting, a community Arts Group that is part funded by Wandsworth Council as a non-commercial organisation, but financially dependent on self funding activities and [... more]
Join the Friends of Putney School of Art and Design !
Enjoy all the benefits membership of the Friends brings, from lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and social events. Look out for Friends membership 2022/23 desk, at both campuses in Oxford Road and Disraeli Road, every day 3-8 [... more]
PSAD Open Day, Sunday 9 October 2022! Photos!
The School hosted an Open Day on Sunday 9 October - see below few photos from the day! The workshops in Printing and Painting were held as an introduction for the community to come and [... more]
Friends’ Workshops Day, 16 October 2022
Get ready to apply for the next Workshop Sunday organised by Friends of PSAD ! It will be run by artist, tutor and lecturer Nick Pearson (painting) and potter Tina Vlassopulos (ceramics). Booking will be [... more]
PSAD Tutor John Dawson exhibits at Greenwich Open Studios 2022
The work of John Dawson is exhibited in this year's Greenwich Open Studios, which will take place during the two consecutive weekends - 10/11th and 17/18th September. Greenwich Open Studios was founded in 1978. For [... more]
PSAD new 3D Campus!
Dear Students and Friends, welcome back to PSAD - an exciting term since we also now have our brand new second site, 3D Campus, at Bentley House, Disraeli Road, SW15 1RX. Link to the list [... more]
In Conversation with … artist Marcy Richardson, PSAD graduate
Interview by Sniez Torbarina, PSAD Friends Committee, Website Main Editor. It’s always a joy to celebrate PSAD student and tutor achievements! We caught up with artist Marcy Richardson, one of this years’ PSAD Diploma Graduates [... more]
‘Displacement’ show by Marcy Richardson, PSAD Graduate, 15 August – 1 October 2022
'Displacement' Solo exhibition by Marcy Richardson, PSAD Graduate Venue: Putney Library, 5-7 Disraeli Road, SW15 2DR Date: 15 August - 1 October Marcy Richardson was born in Canada to second generation Ukrainian refugees. Her birth name [... more]
PSAD is enrolling for the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design !
PSAD Foundation Diploma in Art and Design will start in Sep 2022. Interviews have started and there are still available places if you would like to apply. Marcy Richardson, one of this years graduates, has [... more]
PSAD Expressive Painting and Drawing students exhibit at Fulham Palace! 3-31 August, 2022
The students of Putney School of Art and Design course Expressive Painting and Drawing are holding an exhibition at Fulham Palace! Course tutor Sarah Sparkes has met the curator at the Palace to organise the [... more]
‘INSPIRED’ Exhibition of Multi media work by PSAD students and tutor, 27 July, 2022
The students of Putney School of Art and Design tutored by Gavin Maughfling on Tuesday evenings are holding an exhibition 'Inspired', a showcase of their and Gavin's work, for one evening at the office space [... more]
Summer School classes – Introduction to Botanical Illustration
PSAD Summer School classes are on the way ! There are still some free spaces on Botanical course this week with tutor Jaco Nel, landscape architect, garden designer and artist. This two-day workshop is suitable [... more]
PSAD tutor art at RAA Summer Exhibition 2022, 21 June, 2022 – 21 August, 2022
There would be no summer of art without RAA Summer show ! The theme is ‘Climate’, chosen by this year's coordinator, Alison Wilding RA. Grayson Perry curated Prints room and the Gallery II Architecture room [... more]
Photos from PV ! PSAD Graduate Diploma Exhibition, 13th to 29th July 2022
The new cohort of PSAD graduates are celebrating - come and see their work at the school art exhibition ! See below a selection of photos from a private view🌞 thanks to everyone who came [... more]
Putney Art pop-up selling Exhibition 2022 ! 4th to 10th July 2022
Putney Art 22 has now closed. It was a successful selling exhibition and a brilliant showcase of PSAD artists and their work. We look forward to the next year! See below photos of some of [... more]
NEW Pottery and Paint Nights at the school !
Have fun with a friend in a Pottery or Paint class at this well-known School of Art & Design. Putney School of Art and Design is excited to be trialling a Pottery and Paint Night [... more]
Review of Friends of PSAD Lecture by Nick Pearson, 25 June 2022
Courtauld Gallery – Highlights from the Permanent Collection: French Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Friends of PSAD latest art lecture was held in PSAD school on the 25 June. Nick Pearson is an internationally exhibited contemporary [... more]
High Vis Sculpture at Riverside Studios, 17 – 26 June 2022
This New Ground’s High Vis Sculpture, is a striking work of art celebrating the creativity and power of people with learning disabilities, specifically in Hammersmith and Fulham. It will be exhibited at Riverside Studios from [... more]
Opportunity: Artists wanted for Music Video, deadline 24 June 2022
An exciting opportunity for artists to be involved in the experimental Music Video! A team of film creatives, alumni from the National Film and Television school, are creating a multi-disciplined, experimental music video that draws [... more]
Friends of PSAD Lecture by Nick Pearson, 25 June 2022
Courtauld Gallery – Highlights from the Permanent Collection: French Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Friends of PSAD are organising next art lecture by Nick Pearson to be held in PSAD school on the 25 June at [... more]
PSAD School Summer Exhibition, 6th June to 1st July 2022
The annual PSAD Summer Exhibition is approaching and we hope that every student will enter this year, for a great show ! All students are invited to enter art work. You can pick up a [... more]
Call to portraiture artists and illustrators ! 18 June 2022
We are reaching out to all students and staff who would be interested to contribute to this interesting local initiative ! The parents and teachers association of a local primary school are looking for help [... more]
Chelsea Art Society Annual Exhibition, 16 – 20 June 2022
Chelsea Art Society 73rd Summer Annual Exhibition will be on from Thursday, 16th to Monday until 20th June 2022. The Society's Open Art exhibition is a firmly established annual event, in its home at Chelsea [... more]
PSAD students art at FRAMED Wandsworth Art street display, ongoing 2023
Wandsworth Art is a new online platform that showcases and celebrates local creatives and art projects in the borough of Wandsworth. Part of this initiative is FRAMED - open air art display on shop windows [... more]
Photos from PV ! PSAD students exhibition at the Bridge Club Exhibition , 6th May, 2022
The Andrew Robson Bridge Club hosted PSAD Artists works ! It is a private club so the exhibition and selling show was only open to the public on the 6th May with private view held [... more]
New Art Gallery and Framing workshop with discount to PSAD Friends!
To all PSAD artists there is an exciting new art gallery in Southfields - Amata Benedict Art Gallery! The framing workshop is open and all Friends of PSAD will be able to use the framing [... more]
PSAD students exhibit at the Bridge Club Exhibition , 6th May, 2022
PSAD Artists present a screen printing exhibition! A group of PSAD screen printing students will exhibit in Parsons Green at the Andrew Robson Bridge Club. It is a private club so it will only be [... more]
Opportunity for designers and creatives !
Small-scale producers and artists are invited to apply for grants to develop their ideas for sale by major retail stores. Swedish retailers Ikea and H&M teamed up to create an “ideas factory” on the high [... more]
Sunflower is a national flower of Ukraine🌻💛
Like everyone we are so saddened by the horrific devastation of our European neighbouring country Ukraine and the pain and sufferings of their brave people. We feel the pain and think about them and help [... more]
Reviews from Friends’ Workshops Day !
The latest Workshop Sunday was organised and held by Friends of PSAD on the 20 March 2022. Read below students' reviews and photographs from the day ! Review by Emma Hunter Jones on Julia Cassels [... more]
PSAD exhibition – Stephen Strafford, Landscapes in Clay, 1 – 11 March 2022
The school has been looking colourful and inspiring this year, with several wonderful students' exhibitions. We hope you are enjoying them ! The forthcoming exhibition in March will showcase the work by PSA student Stephen [... more]
Friends’ Workshops Day, 20 March 2022
The Workshop Sundays organised by Friends of PSAD are back and next one will be run by tutors Julia Cassels (painting) and Barbara Gittings (pottery). See details and download Booking form Here or click on [... more]
Friends Exchange ! Sold !
Friends Exchange is the place where you can exchange thoughts, ideas and things :) This is in addition to our dedicated Friends Merchandise page. An opportunity to acquire a collection of paints/brushes/mediums and an H [... more]
Review of exhibition – Body Vessel Clay, Black Women, Ceramics and Contemporary Art at Two Temple Place , 29 January – 24 April 2022
Body Vessel Clay is the 10th annual art exhibition at the Two Temple Place. It showcases the ceramic medium through artworks by three generations of Black women artists working in clay. It spans 70 years [... more]
New Friends Merchandise
Friends merchandise will make wonderful gifts for any occasion :) There is a special offer - discount for any purchase over £20 which includes tote bag. Please see all details on our dedicated Friends Merchandise [... more]
It was madness in them days !
A typical scene in the pottery c. 1981. Dante (the pot head - who worryingly is still a tutor ) and Nick Nicholls - finding their way. !
Call to all Friends members !
Message to members from the Friends committee Dear Friends, Thank you very much for your continuing support of PSAD. It is very much appreciated. Your membership subs and the profits from events such as our [... more]
Review of exhibition – Francis Bacon: Man and Beast at RAA, 29 January – 17 April 2022
The Royal Academy of Arts is currently hosting the exhibition on the work of Francis Bacon (1909–1992), recognised as one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. Bacon: Man and Beast includes 46 [... more]
Opportunity for creative space at Alton Arts Hub, Roehampton
Alton Arts Hub is a new creative space/venue available for use to all Roehampton & Putney Artists. This is a former Juice Bar renovated and relaunched as a creative space - the Alton Arts Hub [... more]
Winners of Postcards Raffle at the Christmas Fair !
The annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair was back in December and was truly enjoyed. The prizes for Postcards Wall Raffle this year were signed cards and book featuring art by British artist Maggi Hambling [... more]
Laura Knight: A Panoramic View 9 October, 2021 – 20 February, 2022
Laura Knight: A Panoramic View presents an in-depth look at the career of the artist Laura Knight (1877-1970), bringing together over 160 works from public and private collections, including iconic works as well as rarely seen [... more]
PSAD students exhibit at Gallery Oxo Tower Wharf Exhibition 2021 15 December, 2021 – 2 January, 2022
Southbank Printmakers are celebrating 21 years in Gabriel's Wharf by hosting an exhibition of printmaking artist at Oxo Tower Wharf Gallery. Our school will be represented by the works of our printmakers Heather Graham, Yvonne [... more]
Thank you for visiting the Christmas Fair !
The wonderful Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair was back on Sunday ! It was preceded by the private view on Saturday evening, during which the Diplomas were awarded by our local MP, Fleur Anderson, to [... more]
Janet Fox review of The Friends’ Lecture: Linda Smith on the work of Barbara Hepworth, 13 November 2021
The lectures organised by Friends of PSAD are back in school ! The first was held on 13 November after AGM meeting. Art Historian Linda Smith gave a fascinating talk about Barbara Hepworth. Photos [... more]
!!!! Christmas Fair is back !!!! 5 December 2021, 10am – 5pm, Come and visit
See photos from the Fair :) thank you for coming ! Open to the public on Sunday 5th December, with a private view on Saturday evening 4th December. The Friends are delighted to announce that [... more]
PSAD tutor and students art at RAA Summer Exhibition 2021 22 September, 2021 – 2 January, 2022
The largest and most colourful annual art show in London is back ! The theme this year is ‘Reclaiming Magic’. From established names to emerging artists, over 1,300 works are showcased selected this year by [... more]
Join The Friends of PSAD !
Join the Friends of Putney School of Art and Design ! The annual membership is only £10. You can pay in person or online. Enjoy all the benefits membership of the Friends brings, from lectures, [... more]
Friends AGM meeting: Saturday, 13 November, 2021
The next Friends AGM will be held in School on Saturday, the 13 November at 6.15 pm. We look forward to seeing you there ! Lecture by Linda Smith will follow after that, see here. [... more]
The Friends’ Lecture: Linda Smith on the work of Barbara Hepworth 13 November, 2021, after Friends AGM meeting
The forthcoming lecture organised by Friends of PSAD is back in school ! The lecture will be held on 13 November at around 7pm - after AGM meeting. This lecture is free and exclusively for [... more]
Friends Members Desk !
Signing up was an informal affair today ! Vicky and Nicole were joined by the very young (Vicky's grandson) and four legged friends :) Join the Friends of Putney School of Art and Design ! [... more]
Remembering Halina Nekanda-Trepka
Halina Nekanda-Trepka (b. Krakow, Poland 24th May 1926 née Płoska) artist & architect had a rich and varied life. She enjoyed attending Putney School of Art & Design classes for many years, specialising in etchings. [... more]
Paula Rego: Tate Britain until 24 October, 2021
To link with the present exhibition at Tate Britain, the Friends of PSAD have organised an on-line (Zoom) lecture back on 11th June on the work of Paula Rego, by art historian, Linda Smith, who [... more]
PSAD First Year Diploma Exhibition 13 September – 1 October, 2021
The First Year Diploma Student exhibition 2020/21 runs from 13th September - 1st October at Putney School of Art and Design. Looking forward to seeing you there! Students - Anne Beaumont, Janice Cameron, Merieme Falla, Marcy [... more]
Glaze Room Purification !
Getting on with it in the glaze room ! A gang of cleaners descended on the pottery and glaze room one sultry August day. They did their very best to render it perfect for the [... more]
Wandsworth Digital Programme – free online workshops by Enterprise Nation
Wandsworth Council has partnered with Enterprise Nation to launch Wandsworth Digital – an event series to help small businesses improve their online presence and selling online. Wandsworth Digital Programme: The 4-day Bootcamp in November is [... more]
London Design Festival 2021 18 – 26 September
The London Design Festival is back in its 19th edition. Vibrant array of events, exhibitions, projects, installations, discussions and more, will take place across London from 18 to 26 September 2021. Visit ! Get involved [... more]
Our Putney Community
Connecting with the local community in and around Putney is an immensely important part of the work and activities of the Friends. The primary purpose of promoting the School and safeguarding the interests of [... more]
Rising to the Challenge of Lockdown
Like many groups at PSAD who have worked together over the years our Wednesday morning life class has developed a spirit in the mass. We are now a closely knit group of artistically motivated [... more]
NOT The Christmas Fair!
Oh, how we missed the REAL Christmas Fair ! Those were the days and will be the days again - hopefully in 2021. But we did have the ‘NOT the Fair’ The final total is [... more]
The Wednesday Isolationists
Prior to the Lockdown of 2020 a small group of artist friends in Putney met regularly on Wednesday mornings in each other’s houses, or weather permitting in Richmond Park or on the Thames tow path to [... more]
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