Welcome to
Upper Deeside Art Society
Our aim is to encourage an interest in art by providing opportunities to practise and exhibit art on Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire.
Who We Are
Artistic Souls
Upper Deeside Art Society (UDAS) was founded in 1992 by a small group of art enthusiasts from the Ballater area.
We now have members from postal areas AB31, AB34, AB35 and AB36, who work in an ever-widening range of media, including acrylics, oils, watercolour, pastels, graphite, ceramics, print making, wood and textiles.
Our workshops and talks are usually held in Aboyne, but our annual art exhibition takes place in Ballater.
To become a member, please contact the membership secretary via the button below.
"Every child is an Artist.
The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up"
- Pablo Picasso
What We Offer Members
Creative Confidence
All abilities are welcome, with the Society offering a regular programme of talks, demonstrations and workshops that introduce newcomers to art and creativity, and refine the techniques of even the most accomplished artists.
Most importantly, it offers the chance to meet fellow creatives on a friendly, welcoming and informal basis.
What We Offer Members
Creative Confidence
All abilities are welcome, with the Society offering a regular programme of talks, demonstrations and workshops that introduce newcomers to art and creativity, and refine the techniques of even the most accomplished artists.
Most importantly, it offers the chance to meet fellow creatives on a friendly, welcoming and informal basis.
Art Talks
Invited speakers give our monthly Friday afternoon talks starting at 14:00 at the Aboyne Bowling Club
Admission is free for members and £3 for non-members, who are always most welcome.
Workshops
We aim to run one or two-day (weekend) tutored workshop sessions for members, with
a practising Artist most months.
These workshops cover a variety of media and are usually held in the Aboyne Bowling Club Hall.
Printing Press
As a member of the society, you will have privileged access to a printing press, located in the studio of one of our members, for water-based etching, mono print and
allied techniques. Small, supportive groups meet on a monthly basis.
Exhibition
Presently the committee organise and run an annual exhibition, open to all of our members, at the Victoria Hall, Station Square in Ballater for a week at the end of August, offering members an ideal opportunity to show and sell their work.
Art Talks
Invited speakers give our monthly Friday afternoon talks starting at 14:00 at the Aboyne Bowling Club
Admission is free for members and £3 for non-members, who are always most welcome.
Workshops
We aim to run one or two-day (weekend) tutored workshop sessions for members, with
a practising Artist most months.
These workshops cover a variety of media and are usually held in the Aboyne Bowling Club Hall.
Printing Press
As a member of the society, you will have privileged access to a printing press, located in the studio of one of our members, for water-based etching, mono print and
allied techniques. Small, supportive groups meet on a monthly basis.
Exhibition
Presently the committee organise and run an annual exhibition, open to all of our members, at the Victoria Hall, Station Square in Ballater for a week at the end of August, offering members an ideal opportunity to show and sell their work.
Calendar Of Events
(Subject to amendment)
KATE CUNNINGHAM
www.KateCunninghamArt.com TALK AND DEMONSTRATION FRIDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2pm Aboyne Bowling club
Members free. This talk is welcome to non members with a small cost at the door of £3 for refreshments.
Kate will talk about her work and inspirations whilst doing a demonstration of how she begins a painting.
WORKSHOP SATURDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 10am Aboyne Bowling club
If you are a UDAS Member, check out the posts and members artwork on the Forum.
To access click - Log in - top right of this page and type your email address and password.
Once logged in, click on - Members Area - scroll down and click on - Forum.
(Please note the Forum page is private and cannot be accessed by non members.)
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”
- Thomas Merton
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”
- Thomas Merton
Contact Us
Use the contact form opposite to contact our Membership Secretary or to become a member.
To become a member, you must be 16 years or over and living in the AB31, AB34, AB35 and AB36 postal areas.
Our membership fee is currently £20 per year.