Events
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Painting Street Scenes Workshop with Tushar Sabale ARSMA
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomLearn to paint street scenes in this one day workshop with Tushar Sabale ARSMA. Working from photo reference, the course will be taught in Oils but you are welcome to use acrylics. Tushar will provide photo reference, or you are welcome to bring your own. You will have an opportunity to watch your tutor paint, [...]
£100.00 -
Interiors in Oils Workshop with Emma Perring
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayPainting interiors can be a highly enjoyable challenge. A cosy comfy chair with a book open on it and some lamp light can tell an intimate story. On this 1 day workshop with artist Emma Perring you will learn how to choose a composition from the surroundings, how to simplify the scene, to organise values [...]
£90.00 -
Ceramics Day with Potter Claire Watson
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomDuring this ceramics taster day in the pottery studio in the stunning Stanton Guildhouse you will have the opportunity to learn through a hands on experience with clay, exploring different hand building techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab building. You will also learn how to throw a simple form on the potter’s wheel, delving into [...]
£95.00 -
2 Day Plein Air Workshop with Maria Rose ROI in Stanton
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomPaint en plein air with Maria Rose, member of the Royal Institute of Oil painters. Maria will introduce the fundamentals of outdoor ‘plein air’ painting in the charming setting of Stanton Guildhouse and Stanton Village. Maria will help you to simplify the process of working outdoors from life, paint within a shorter space of time, [...]
£200.00 -
artBEAT 2027 – The opening weekend
Broadway Village Green The Green, Broadway, Worcestershire, United KingdomartBEAT is the opening 3 day weekend for the festival that showcases the work of some of Britain’s top artists, designers and artisans in the marquees on the village green in this idyllic Cotswold village. Throughout the weekend the marquees house 50+ talented artists, printmakers, sculptors, jewellers, ceramicists, designer-makers and a host of traditional artisans [...]
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The Secrets of Painting with Lachlan Goudie
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomHow do you paint a masterpiece? In The Secrets of Painting, artist and broadcaster Lachlan Goudie seeks the answer to this question by exploring how twenty of the greatest paintings in human history were created, from a blank surface to the finishing brushstroke. Beginning at the dawn of civilization with prehistoric cave paintings and ending [...]
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Portraits in Watercolour with Mark Entwisle
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomSpend the day learning to paint portraits in Watercolour with award-winning watercolour artist Mark Entwisle. After a brief introduction Mark will do a short watercolour portrait demo, talking about the importance of really looking and painting what you see, being aware of the underlying structure of the skull, highlights and shadows, painting people who really [...]
£95.00 -
Capturing Colour & Light in Pastels with Gareth Jones
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomCreate a landscape scene in soft pastel that captures the glorious colour and light of the British countryside with experienced pastel tutor Gareth Jones. Reference will be provided, and you will be guided through my process step by step, in creating a finished pastel painting by the end of the day. Individual attention is guaranteed [...]
£95.00 -
Print & Stitch Nature Wall Hanging Workshop
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomDuring this 1-day workshop you will print, collage and stitch to create a charming nature-inspired wall hanging. We will add print to a variety of fabrics using simple stamps as well as thermofax screens. We will then work with these fabrics using simple collage techniques to create a scroll style wall hanging. In order to [...]
£100.00 -
Ceramics Day with Potter Claire Watson
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomDuring this ceramics taster day in the pottery studio in the stunning Stanton Guildhouse you will have the opportunity to learn through a hands on experience with clay, exploring different hand building techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab building. You will also learn how to throw a simple form on the potter’s wheel, delving into [...]
£95.00 -
Haidee-Jo Summers, David Curtis & Tushar Sabale Painting Demonstration in the Gardens of Russell House
Russell House Gardens Broadway, United KingdomJoin us in the historic Russell House Gardens in Broadway, famously painted by John Singer Sargent in his masterpiece Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. This unique experience offers an hour-long time slot where you can observe 3 professional artists as they capture a scene featuring models dressed in the attire of Sargent's era. Stroll through the [...]
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Incorporating Antiques into the Modern Home – Talk by Lennox Cato
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomWith over 40 years of experience in the world of antiques and interiors, Lennox Cato will talk about using antiques in our 21st century way of living. How we can use items from a bygone past and how such pieces can add character to a home, even a new build property. How the juxtaposition of [...]
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Wheel Throwing Ceramics Workshop with Claire Watson
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomDuring this half day in the pottery studio in the stunning Stanton Guildhouse you will learn how to prep the clay pre-throwing and how to centre and pull up a simple form. The therapeutic qualities of clay will have you wanting more! At the end of the session you will have one form which will be [...]
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Fused Glass Meadow Curve with Helen Cooper
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomIn this workshop you will learn a little about kiln-formed glass, how to safely score, break & layer sheet and accessory glass, and how to create a unique design using your chosen colour palette. Suitable for beginners, Helen has plenty of templates to inspire your ideas (but do feel free to bring along your sketchbook [...]
£55.00 -
First Steps into Painting Outdoors with Julie Dunster ARSMA
Around the village 1 The Green, Broadway, United KingdomSo many famous painters, like Sargent, Sorolla and Monet all painted outdoors from life as an essential part of their painting practice - and for good reason! Painting ‘en plein air’ is exhilarating, sometimes emotive, but always memorable and mindful. It often leads to looser, harmonious paintings which feel more like the subject. If you [...]
£100.00 -
Capturing Character: Figurative Painting from a Live Model with Angela Webb
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomYou will spend the day developing a figurative study from life. There will be a blend of live demonstration and focused painting time with personalised feedback at your easel. We will work through my process, step by step, touching on; Initial composition: how to accurately observe, measure and capture the anatomy and gesture of a [...]
£100.00 -
Getting to Grips with Gouache with David Pilgrim ROI
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomSpend the day painting in the grounds and art room at Stanton Guildhouse with David Pilgrim ROI. Learn how to paint in a more direct and painterly way using gouache paints to achieve fresh and lively results. We will delve into some of the unique properties that this versatile medium has to offer and work [...]
£95.00 -
Interiors in Watercolour with Mark Entwisle
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomSpend the day painting interiors of the beautiful Arts & Crafts Stanton Guildhouse with award-winning watercolour artist Mark Entwisle. After initial introductions Mark will do a short watercolour demo of an interior and will be talking about drawing and painting what you see, not what you know. Paying attention to light and tone, colour mixing, primary [...]
£95.00 -
Wheel Throwing Ceramics Workshop with Claire Watson
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomDuring this half day in the pottery studio in the stunning Stanton Guildhouse you will learn how to prep the clay pre-throwing and how to centre and pull up a simple form. The therapeutic qualities of clay will have you wanting more! At the end of the session you will have one form which will be [...]
£50.00 -
Fused Glass Meadow Curve with Helen Cooper
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomIn this workshop you will learn a little about kiln-formed glass, how to safely score, break & layer sheet and accessory glass, and how to create a unique design using your chosen colour palette. Suitable for beginners, Helen has plenty of templates to inspire your ideas (but do feel free to bring along your sketchbook [...]
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Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomJoin Fiona from Jewellery Moves for sea glass jewellery workshop where you'll learn to saw, solder, file, hammer and finish either one sea glass ring or pendant. All materials are included. You are welcome to bring your own sea glass, however not all pieces will be suitable. Taught by Fiona Dowling, a graduate of the [...]
£100.00 -
Experimental Print Workshop with Liske Johnson
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomJoin Textile Artist Liske Johnson for a creative afternoon. This workshop is all about process. Liske will introduce you to Indian block printing and thermofax screen printing, and you’ll make your own simple print block. We will work on cotton fabric to create a collection of samples that can be stitched into and used in [...]
£65.00 -
Silver Stacking Rings Jewellery Workshop
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomJoin Fiona from Jewellery Moves for a stacking ring workshop where you'll learn to saw, solder, file, hammer and hand-stamp as you craft 2 sterling silver rings that are uniquely yours. The larger ring can be stamped with initials or symbols on the inside. Taught by Fiona Dowling, a graduate of the Royal College of [...]
£100.00 -
Tweedy’s Massive Super Solo Show
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayA solo show - for all the family! The comedy and slapstick legend and star of Gifford’s Circus, Cirque Berserk, Tweedys’ Massive Circus (one and two), The Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Cheltenham Everyman pantomime is back and he’s coming to Broadway! In this one man, family show, Tweedy finds himself battling mischievous props in [...]
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Cotswold Landscape with a Palette Knife by Rupert Aker
Broadway Tower Middle Hill, Broadway, GBThis oil sketching workshop will be taking place in the grounds of Broadway Tower with far reaching views, and focuses on painting the landscape with oils and palette knife, led by renowned Cotswold artist Rupert Aker. We will work outside if the weather is fine and explore how to sketch quickly with a palette knife [...]
£85.00 -
Make a Willow Bee with Rachel Harwood
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin us for a hands-on willow-weaving workshop to create your very own beautiful Giant Willow Bee! Using natural willow, you’ll learn how to weave and shape the bee’s body, add its distinctive wings and legs then create his antennae that bring this characterful sculpture to life. Your bee will be approx 35cm long, 70cm across [...]
£115.00 -
Collage Crustaceans with Susan Watt
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayCome and enjoy the magic of ‘painting with paper’! In this workshop you will learn how to use colour and tone to create a shelled sea creature using nothing but recycled magazines and PVA. This workshop is ideal for anyone wishing to try this fun medium and often helps painters who wish to loosen up. [...]
£95.00 -
Still Life in Oils Workshop with Penny German ARBSA
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomSpend the day learning to paint still life with experienced tutor Penny German, a loose floral study alla prima. The day will start with your tutor explaining her approach to the subject matter (a simple peony bunch in a simple vase) taking in tonal, colour and temperature. This will be followed by a demonstration with [...]
£110.00 -
Cotswold Landscape with a Palette Knife by Rupert Aker
Broadway Tower Middle Hill, Broadway, GBThis oil sketching workshop will be taking place in the grounds of Broadway Tower with far reaching views, and focuses on painting the landscape with oils and palette knife, led by renowned Cotswold artist Rupert Aker. We will work outside if the weather is fine and explore how to sketch quickly with a palette knife [...]
£85.00 -
‘Flushed’ by Mikron Theatre Company
Broadway Village Green The Green, Broadway, Worcestershire, United KingdomMikron Theatre are returning in 2027 after their hugely popular performances of Hush Hush at the last festival, and Wensleydale Whey in 2026. A Dirty Fight for Clean Water Flushed will bring their signature blend of original songs and social commentary to explore the politics of public plumbing. Kate, Richard, and Amy couldn’t be more [...]
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Birds of Prey Charcoal Realism Workshop
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayDiscover the versatility of charcoal and learn how to develop a realistic animal study in this practical, step-by-step workshop exploring the beautiful Peregrine Falcon. Working from photographic reference, Becky will guide you through the fundamental techniques of drawing with charcoal, demonstrating how to build tone, develop form, create feather textures and capture the drama of [...]
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Concertina Sketchbook Workshop with Nicola Durrant
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomUsing flowers as our inspiration, we’ll experiment with line, collage and mark-making, filling our handmade concertina sketchbook with loose and expressive drawings. This is a relaxed workshop aimed at beginners or people who haven’t picked up a paintbrush in a while ...and there’s definitely no right or wrong way of filling the pages of our [...]
£100.00 -
Harbour Scene Mixed Media Workshop with Claire Henley
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayDuring this studio-based workshop we’ll be looking at harbours and boats and how to capture them in a contemporary way. Claire will be working from a photograph to guide you through some of the layering techniques she uses in her work, which include painting, collage creation, cutting, gluing, tearing, scratching and spattering. Suitable for intermediate [...]
£95.00 -
Broadway History & Arts Colony Guided Walk
Around the village 1 The Green, Broadway, United KingdomIn the late 19th century Broadway turned from a sleepy backwater into a hub of creativity thanks to an influx of mainly American artists, writers and actors. Learn all about this world-famously influential colony and the history of Broadway on an informative, illustrated walk around beautiful Broadway with local art historian, Karen Bloch, and how [...]
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Sheep Charcoal Realism Workshop
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayExplore the wonderful textures and character of sheep in this practical, step-by-step introduction to realistic charcoal drawing. Working from photographic reference, Becky will demonstrate how to use charcoal to build convincing form and texture, from the soft, woolly curls of a sheep's fleece to the contrasting tones and finer details of its face. You'll learn [...]
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Stanway House & Fountain: Private Tour & Talk
Stanway House & Water Gardens Stanway, England, United KingdomJoin us for a private tour of Stanway House and the famous water gardens. An outstanding Jacobean Manor House, since 1533 Stanway House has been the home of The Tracys of Stanway and their descendants the Earl of Wemyss. Home of the Earls of Wemyss, it has many literary and artistic connections – J M [...]
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Duo Destino Midweek Supper Club
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayVirtuoso guitarists Ben Bruant and Will Cashel are Duo Destino and deliver an extraordinary musical experience: dazzling fingerwork, rhythmic percussive techniques, and an infectious energy that fills the place. Since meeting at the Royal Academy of Music in 2011, Ben and Will have forged a partnership built on precision, passion, and a shared love of [...]
£23.00 -
Kitchen Table Mixed Media Workshop with Sara Huxley
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomThis workshop will allow participants to create their own mixed media painting inspired by the work of Sara Huxley, whose work is also featured on the cover of the festival programme! Sara will lead the workshop, showing how she creates her paintings by building up layers of texture and collage, using mainly acrylic paint, with [...]
£95.00 -
Make a Willow & Pine Cone Wreath with Rachel Harwood
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin Rachel for a hands-on workshop creating a beautiful, rustic lantern centrepiece using natural willow and pine cones. You’ll learn how to shape and secure the willow base, arrange and attach a variety of cones, to create a unique woodland-inspired design. What’s included: All willow, pine cones needed to create your centrepiece. Step-by-step guidance and [...]
£75.00 -
Broadway History & Arts Colony Guided Walk
Around the village 1 The Green, Broadway, United KingdomIn the late 19th century Broadway turned from a sleepy backwater into a hub of creativity thanks to an influx of mainly American artists, writers and actors. Learn all about this world-famously influential colony and the history of Broadway on an informative, illustrated walk around beautiful Broadway with local art historian, Karen Bloch, and how [...]
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Harry Baker: If You’re Harry and You Poet, Clap Your Hands.
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayPerformance Poetry from World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker! With his new book now officially an International Bestseller, Harry will be sharing crowd favourites and personal favourites from across all four of his existing collections, as well as brand new material that he hopes will become both crowd and personal favourites in the future. About [...]
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Capturing Light in Oils with Jenny Aitken RSMA
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomSpend the day with Jenny Aitken learning how to achieve the illusion of light on the water. We will start with a tonal painting, followed by a full colour version. Jenny will begin the day with a short demo, followed by a colour demo just before lunch. She will provide notes and images, though participants [...]
£125.00 -
2 Day En Plein Air Workshop with Haidee-Jo Summers VPROI RSMA
The Orchard Farm Upper High Street, BroadwayLearn about painting the light and capturing the essence while painting plein air in the stunning exclusive gardens of The Orchard Farm on the upper high street in Broadway. Haidee-Jo Summers is an internationally renowned plein air painter, Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and elected member of the Royal Society of [...]
£275.00 -
Make your own Wooden Stool 2 Day Workshop with Robert Thorpe
Broadway Village Green The Green, Broadway, Worcestershire, United KingdomMake your own rustic wooden stool from oak over two days, using traditional hand tools and woodworking techniques. Rob will guide you through each stage of the process, helping you develop the skills to create a unique, handmade stool. Suitable for beginners, no previous woodworking experience is necessary. All tools and materials are provided, with [...]
£195.00 -
Life Drawing for the Slightly Nervous with Simon Fry
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayThis workshop is for keen artists willing to have a go at one of the most exciting and rewarding subjects in art. Drawing from a life model might seem daunting, but if you haven’t tried it before we are sure you will find it so enjoyable you’ll wonder what took so long to get started. [...]
£65.00 -
How not to be a Starving Artist with Claire Henley
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomAn informal talk about surviving as a professional artist. Freelance for 38 years, Claire Henley has illustrated such diverse things as margarine tubs and children’s books before becoming a fine artist 16 years ago. She is the current Artist in Residence at Broadway Arts Festival. During the talk, topics will include finding your tribe, being [...]
£20.00 -
Nashville comes to Broadway with Southern Country Collective
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayGet ready for a lively evening of country music with Southern Country Collective, a talented band blending classic country favourites, contemporary hits and modern chart-toppers. Featuring powerful female lead vocals, guitar, fiddle and drums, their up beat, feel-good set includes hits from Dolly Parton, Shania Twain and Luke Combs, promising toe-tapping tunes, singalong moments and plenty of [...]
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The Great Broadway Portrait Paint-Off 2027
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomDo you love the TV series Portrait Artist of the Year? Then this is for you... Amateur and professional artists from around the UK will spend the day painting the portrait of one of our 'Broadway Legends' from our local community, competing for prizes. There will be approximately 4 artists per model, the identity of [...]
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Junior ‘Have-a-Go’ Pot Throw
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayGive your youngster the experience of using a potter’s wheel to throw a pot in this fun ‘Have-a-Go’ session. There will be a demonstration first by Potter Selby on how to throw a pot on the wheel, before having a go themselves with lots of support and guidance throughout. Suitable for complete beginners and even [...]
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Junior ‘Have-a-Go’ Pot Throw
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayGive your youngster the experience of using a potter’s wheel to throw a pot in this fun ‘Have-a-Go’ session. There will be a demonstration first by Potter Selby on how to throw a pot on the wheel, before having a go themselves with lots of support and guidance throughout. Suitable for complete beginners and even [...]
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Royal Patrons & Collectors in the 20th Century: from King Edward VII to Queen Elizabeth II
The Henrician Theatre Evesham Victoria Avenue, EveshamTim Knox, Director of the Royal Collection, explores the taste and patronage of successive British monarchs over the last century, from King Edward VII to Queen Elizabeth II. With its political, social and economic turbulence, two World Wars and the loss of an Empire, the twentieth century has not provided ideal conditions for the growth [...]
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Learn to Salsa & Rumba – Cuban Dance Workshop
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomLearn to dance the passionate Argentine Tango! Paul & Tracey Pritchard from ‘Dance at 8’ present an in depth Cuban Dance Workshop featuring Salsa and International Cuban Rumba. The Salsa is a popular and exciting latin dance, dating back to the 1940s, with a variety of easy to learn variations. After just one hour you [...]
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Motown, Soul & Funk Party Night with Groove Station
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayGroove Station bring the dancefloor to Broadway Arts Festival with a high-energy live Disco Inferno set. Get ready to dance! Expect a packed night of disco classics, funky grooves and huge dancefloor favourites from across the decades. Groove Station are a professional live band specialising in feel-good party music, bringing together five experienced musicians for [...]
£32.00 -
The Great Broadway Paint-Off 2027
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayYour chance to draw or paint our beautiful Cotswolds village for the day and be in with a chance of winning great prizes along with other artists from across the UK! This is a very popular event that attracts both professional and emerging artists. Judges in 2027 will include our Festival Artist in Residence, Claire [...]
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Trees in Acrylics with Hashim Akib
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomDiscover painting trees in acrylics using large, expressive brushstrokes, vibrant flashes of colour, while avoiding drawing every leaf. You will be shown how to create a more impactful, impressionistic painting by choosing a colour scheme, applying large blocks of paint at the start, using ‘negative shape’ techniques and understating details. You’ll also discover the unique [...]
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Make a Mini Lampshade Garland
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomAlison Bick is a designer maker living in Cornwall who hand makes lampshades using fabric printed with her floral and coastal inspired illustrations. As seen on BBC’s Escape to the Country. What you will need: Just bring yourself, Alison will have everything you need to make a gloriously cute Mini Lampshade Garland. Using Alison's designed [...]
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Portraits in Acrylics with Hashim Akib
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomVibrant Acrylic Portraits Discover portrait painting in Acrylics using large, expressive brushstrokes, vibrant flashes of colour and fuss-free drawing. The priority will be to reflect the essence of a character rather than produce a photographic likeness and to give your artwork a personality of its own. You will be shown how to begin with a [...]
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Make a Mini Lampshade Garland
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomAlison Bick is a designer maker living in Cornwall who hand makes lampshades using fabric printed with her floral and coastal inspired illustrations. As seen on BBC’s Escape to the Country. What you will need: Just bring yourself, Alison will have everything you need to make a gloriously cute Mini Lampshade Garland. Using Alison's designed [...]
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Jazz Supper Club with The Ben Holder Hot Club Quartet
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin us on the last night of the festival for a Jazz supper club in the marquee on the village green! Expect stylish jazz, street food vendors, communal dining in the marquee, a dance floor, a horsebox bar and an opportunity to kick back, socialise, and meet new people. This is a relaxed event where [...]
£25.00
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