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Papercut workshop with Sarah Dennis

The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, Broadway

Paper cutting is a subtractive drawing process, using a craft knife to create negative space, allowing the remaining paper to appear as dynamic lines and shapes.  The process of paper cutting is deeply therapeutic and relaxing. Removing shapes to reveal a design takes you into an almost meditative state that sharpens focus and calms the [...]

£30.00

Improve your Oil Painting Techniques with Andrew Field

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Join Andrew Field, contestant on Sky Arts “Landscape Artist of the Year”, to develop a repertoire of techniques and processes to improve your confidence and understanding of how to manipulate paint, using a variety of painting mediums. A professional local artist with over 20 years experience of teaching, he has exhibited at The Royal Society [...]

£40.00

Papercut workshop with Sarah Dennis

The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, Broadway

Paper cutting is a subtractive drawing process, using a craft knife to create negative space, allowing the remaining paper to appear as dynamic lines and shapes.  The process of paper cutting is deeply therapeutic and relaxing. Removing shapes to reveal a design takes you into an almost meditative state that sharpens focus and calms the [...]

£30.00

Getting Going with Oil Paints with Andrew Field

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

An introduction to working with oil paints with Andrew Field, contestant on Sky Arts “Landscape Artist of the Year”, to develop a repertoire of techniques and processes to build confidence and understanding of how to manipulate paint, using a variety of painting mediums. A professional local artist with over 20 years experience of teaching, he [...]

£40.00

Portrait Drawing Workshop with Nick Logan in Charcoal & Sanguine

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Working from a live model, Nick with show you a simple method for depicting the face. There will be an emphasis on value contrast/compression, edges, anatomy, flat and volumetric form. Were you inspired by Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year?  Fancy learning how to do this yourself then join Nick Logan! Suitable for all [...]

£75.00

Wildlife Drawing workshop with David Skidmore

The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, Broadway

Using graphite pencil, on hot press paper, with references supplied, we will work through initial drawing techniques, building tones to give a 3 dimensional feel, learning the importance of contrast between dark and light. Finally we will look at the details that finish off the piece. Have fun and work at a comfortable pace, suitable [...]

£65.00

The Photo Essay – Finding Your Visual Voice Workshop with Photographer Peter Martin

The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, Broadway

Every day we are overwhelmed with an avalanche of individual images, most of which have little meaning. One of the most powerful ways to establish your visual voice and distinguish yourself as a photographer is to conceptualize and shoot a photo essay, a simple and compelling way to communicate and tell a story.  The day [...]

£150.00

Clay Fox Sculpture workshop with Ros Ingram

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Back by popular demand after the sell-out hare & hens workshops in 2018! Create a unique clay fox sculpture with award-winning ceramicist Ros Ingram. All abilities welcome - Please bring an apron! Tickets £35 10 Places Tickets go on sale to the general public through the website at 10am on Friday 9th April and to [...]

£35.00

Capturing the Moment: Rapid Sketching Techniques with Tim Fisher

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Working with pen, pencil or charcoal learn fast and effective ways of recording scenes in a landscape setting in and around the picturesque village of Broadway. Artists will focus on ways of capturing the scene and honing drawing skills. Those attending will appreciate how to observe, interpret and create sketches as a record, or potentially [...]

£65.00

Creativity through nature – Workshop by Ann Blockley RI SWA

The Fish Hotel Farncombe Estate, Broadway

This exclusive workshop is designed to suggest a working practice based on a connection with nature that will help you to develop as an artist. Ann will be demonstrating throughout the day using some ‘back to nature’ materials and techniques from her new book ‘Creativity through nature’ (Batsford) as well as some of her usual methods. You will be offered [...]

£150.00

Clay Owl Sculpture workshop with Ros Ingram

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Back by popular demand after the sell-out hare & hens workshops in 2018! Create a unique clay owl sculpture with award-winning ceramicist Ros Ingram. All abilities welcome - Please bring an apron! Tickets £35 10 Places Tickets go on sale to the general public through the website at 10am on Friday April 9th 2021 and [...]

£35.00

Kids Clay Bear Sculpture workshop with Ros Ingram

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

A weekend ceramics workshop for kids (6+) to create their own unique clay bear sculpture with award-winning ceramicist Ros Ingram.   All abilities welcome - Please bring an apron!   This event will take place in The Lifford Hall.   Tickets £10 15 Places   Tickets go on sale to the general public through the [...]

£10.00

The Mechanics of Writing Workshop with Vanessa Rigg

The Fish Hotel Farncombe Estate, Broadway

An intensive 3 hour workshop for those wanting to concentrate on techniques to advance an idea or “work-in-progress” novel. Exercises will concentrate on dialogue, character building, scene set ups, hooks, and speed plotting with a view to giving participants more confidence, structure and material to continue their own work. Suitable for progressing and advanced writers [...]

£40.00

Capturing the Moment: Rapid Sketching Techniques with Tim Fisher

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Introducing colour, participants will build upon the learning points of the previous day, looking at recording the scene in ink and wash, using either watercolour or coloured pencil to complete the scene. This second day is for those who wish to get a better grasp of the watercolour process though loose and lively sketching. Artists [...]

£65.00

Plein Air workshop at Broadway Tower with Antonia Black – Artist in Residence

Broadway Tower Middle Hill, Broadway, GB

An opportunity to join our award winning artist in residence, Antonia Black, for a very special day long plein air workshop for all abilities at this beautiful and iconic site of Broadway Tower. Abandon your preconceptions and inhibitions as Antonia leads you in a hugely inspiring and enjoyable foray into expressionism and colour in this [...]

£75.00

Watercolour with Impact – 1 Day workshop with Brian Smith RI

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Join renowned Watercolour artist Brian Smith RI to explore and develop skills taking your work to the next level. Composition, tonal level, focus, narrative warm and cool. Options are endless, be stretched. Work in quick small 15 minute exercises through to the larger challenge. Collective shape creates a cohesive work draw the viewer in, remember [...]

£75.00

Pastel Technique Workshop with Simon Fry

The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, Broadway

Your pastel painting problems solved! My aim is to raise your confidence using this wonderful and versatile medium. A short explanatory talk about the topic will be followed by a portrait painting demonstration in which I will explain the structure of the human head from the pastel-artists point of view. In the afternoon you will [...]

£60.00

Clay Fox Sculpture workshop with Ros Ingram

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Back by popular demand after the sell-out hare & hens workshops in 2018! Create a unique clay fox sculpture with award-winning ceramicist Ros Ingram. All abilities welcome – Please bring an apron! This is an extra workshop that has been scheduled due to high demand. Tickets £35 15 Places This event will be taking place [...]

£35.00

Design & make a silver ring workshop

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

This is an opportunity for those who are either novices or have some basic to medium silversmithing skills, to learn a variety of techniques under the careful tutorage of Karen Lockton and her daughter, Francesca. You will learn to solder, hand forge, anneal, finish and polish a silver ring. Karen and Francesca run a successful [...]

£60.00

Connecting with Nature Workshop with Jane Bevan

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Jane Bevan is an artist with a passion for English woodlands, who forages for natural materials which she ties, stitches and binds together to make her artworks. Her materials are those that might otherwise be trodden on or overlooked, such as feathers, twigs, bark, seeds and thorns reflecting the beauty and perfection in the detail [...]

£65.00

Going Wild with Watercolour (Animals & Wildlife) – Workshop with Jake Winkle

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Paint bold loose watercolours with "The Artist" magazine's Jake Winkle painting two animal pictures closely supervised by the tutor. Tracing options will be available for those who prefer not to sketch freehand. Back by popular demand after his demonstration at the 2018 festival, this workshop will take place at the Lifford Hall in Broadway. Suitable [...]

£80.00

Painting in oils at Snowshill Manor Gardens NT with Penny German

Snowshill Manor & Gardens NT Snowshill, United Kingdom

Painting in oils in the gardens of Snowshill Manor ‘Capturing the essence of a garden’ Join Penny German, associate member of the RBSA for this wonderful opportunity to paint en Plein Air, in the orchard and gardens of National Trust Property Snowshill Manor & Gardens. The workshop will begin with Penny giving a brief talk [...]

£85.00

Kids “Connecting with Nature” Workshop with Jane Bevan

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Young artists (age 5+) will be making woodland creatures and fantastical worlds by selecting from a wide range of garden and woodland materials and a small block of clay. We will handle and explore a range of natural materials and share stories about the countryside and plants, including individual plant properties and names. Jane Bevan [...]

£7.00

Make a Fascinator Workshop with lunch

Dormy House Willersey Hill, United Kingdom

This fascinator workshop with artisan Louise Pocock Millinery is a fun introduction to millinery and a great way to let your creative hair down! The workshop includes decorating a base with a wide range of colourful trims include sinamay twirls, jewels, beads, feathers and flowers so there’s plenty to choose from. You will learn to [...]

£55.00

Painting like the Impressionists – Workshop with Bruce Yardley

Springfield House Springfield Lane, Broadway

This is a rare opportunity to paint alongside one of the country's finest painters in oil in the Impressionist style, Bruce Yardley. This workshop will take place in the beautiful private gardens of Springfield House in Broadway and Bruce will introduce the day with a talk on painting like the impressionists - as well as [...]

£85.00

Stitched Landscape – Textiles Workshop with Ruth Parkinson-Johns

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Ruth Parkinson-Johns is a local Textile artist and tutor who takes inspiration from her surroundings, the landscapes, wild flowers and the ever changing weather. On this workshop you’ll get the opportunity to experiment in creating your own piece of textile art - an abstract landscape using innovative techniques. You’ll colour and manipulate different materials to [...]

£75.00

Glass Fusing Workshop with Jill Bagnall

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Create a fabulous and unique free-standing serpentine wave form in fused glass; finished size is approximately 16cms tall by 38cms long by 5cms deep.  This is a substantial piece of artwork! Gorgeous in your home; create a design to catch the light. Or make the perfect handmade gift for a special occasion.   Jill Bagnall, [...]

£80.00

Roses in the Garden – Acrylics Workshop with Parastoo Ganjei

Springfield House Springfield Lane, Broadway

Recently featured in Artists and Illustrators Magazine, Parastoo Ganjei's expressive flower paintings are gaining an ardent following. Painting in the stunning private rose gardens of Springfield House in Broadway, in this one day workshop artists will explore the innate beauty of roses. Roses are truly the queen of flowers and specially in June they are [...]

£85.00

Dry Point printing workshop with Frans Wesselman

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Join Frans Wesselman, a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers for this half day workshop focusing on dry point printing. This workshop will suit all levels from beginners to more experienced printers as this is a chance to learn from a real , (Dutch) master of this printing artform. The process involves incising (or [...]

£55.00

Moss Art Workshop with Bloomery

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Join Allyson from Bloomery using sustainably sourced preserved moss and foliage to create a unique three dimensional piece of art to take away with you and display in your home (30cm x 30cm). The moss is preserved using a completely natural plant based biodegradable preservation process which means it is still soft to touch and indistinguishable from [...]

£75.00

An Introduction to Botanical Art – Workshop with Ros Franklin

Dormy House Willersey Hill, United Kingdom

‘An Introduction to Botanical Art’ with RHS Gold Medalist Ros Franklin FLS in the beautiful surroundings of Dormy House. Come and explore the methods used in this traditional art form. You will be shown how to draw accurately, and how to create three-dimensional form using continuous gradational tone in graphite. You will also be introduced [...]

£85.00

Exclusive 2 Day Plein air workshop with Haidee-Jo Summers

Russell House Gardens Broadway, United Kingdom

An opportunity to practice plein air painting in oils with Haidee-Jo Summers, member of the Royal Institute of Oil painters and author of Vibrant Oils, to guide you. In the special setting of Russell House, where Sargent famously painted Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, learn about Haidee-Jo’s fresh and vibrant approach to capturing the light and [...]

£200.00

Children’s “Let’s Paint!” Workshop with Artist in Residence Antonia Black

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

An opportunity for youngsters to paint with our enthusiastic artist in residence, Antonia Black! In her "Let's paint!" session, Antonia will encourage the children to paint big, bright landscapes, full of colour and the joys of a great British summer from beach scenes, rivers and boats to gardens and flowers, friends at play, bike rides, strawberries [...]

£7.00

Kids Plasticine Picasso Portrait Workshop with Jen Beetson

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Have a go at recreating Picasso’s ‘Weeping Woman’ in plasticine! Sculpt your face or that of a friend; or build a fun figurine to add to our display for the day! Jen will guide you through the process of creating features and bringing character to your work. She will also demonstrate the art of stop-frame [...]

£5.00

Children’s “Let’s Paint!” Workshop with Artist in Residence Antonia Black

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

An opportunity for youngsters to paint with our enthusiastic artist in residence, Antonia Black! In her "Let's paint!" session, Antonia will encourage the children to paint big, bright landscapes, full of colour and the joys of a great British summer from beach scenes, rivers and boats to gardens and flowers, friends at play, bike rides, strawberries [...]

£7.00

Kids Plasticine Picasso Portrait Workshop with Jen Beetson

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Have a go at recreating Picasso’s ‘Weeping Woman’ in plasticine! Sculpt your face or that of a friend; or build a fun figurine to add to our display for the day! Jen will guide you through the process of creating features and bringing character to your work. She will also demonstrate the art of stop-frame [...]

£5.00

Life Drawing for the Slightly Nervous! Workshop with Simon Fry

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

The session is directed at keen artists willing to have a go at one of the most exciting and rewarding subjects in art. Drawing from the life-model might seem daunting but let me put your mind at rest; if you haven’t tried it before I’m sure you will find it so enjoyable you’ll wonder what [...]

£35.00

Wood Carving Taster Workshop with Natasha Houseago

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

This is an exciting opportunity to join wood sculptor Natasha Houseago for a taster of wood carving skills on the village green. Natasha works with locally fallen green wood and you will have the chance to pick your choice of cherry, lime or perhaps ash to start your piece. Each participant will learn how to [...]

£65.00

Design & make a silver pendant workshop

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

This is an opportunity for those who are either novices or have some basic to medium silversmithing skills, to learn a variety of techniques under the careful tutorage of Karen Lockton and her colleague, Dawn. You will learn to solder, hand forge, anneal, finish and polish a solid sterling silver pendant. Karen and her daughter, [...]

£60.00

Learn to draw your dog workshop

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

In a relaxed and supportive environment you will learn how to work with charcoal and chalk to create a finished head and shoulder portrait of your dog, (or a dog breed of your choice). The workshop begins with lots of warm up exercises so you are nicely prepared, and confident enough to settle into your [...]

£40.00

Modern Calligraphy Workshop

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Choose your favourite quote, saying or a personal message to bring along and then learn the art of modern Calligraphy to create your very own bespoke Calligraphy poster, greetings card or bookmark. It doesn’t matter what your handwriting is like, modern Calligraphy is built up from very simple strokes which are easy to learn with [...]

£30.00

Oil Painting En Plein Air Workshop at Hidcote Manor Gardens (National Trust) with Robin Mason

Hidcote Manor Gardens (NT) Hidcote Bartrim, Chipping Campden, United Kingdom

This workshop provides an exclusive opportunity to spend the day painting in one of the most famous Arts and Crafts gardens in the country featuring intricately designed spectacular outdoor ‘rooms’. There will be plenty of opportunity to capture the atmosphere of Hidcote Manor Gardens (National Trust) when the gardens are in full bloom on this [...]

£95.00

Oil Painting En Plein Air Workshop at Hidcote Manor Gardens (National Trust) with Robin Mason

Hidcote Manor Gardens (NT) Hidcote Bartrim, Chipping Campden, United Kingdom

This workshop provides an exclusive opportunity to spend the day painting in one of the most famous Arts and Crafts gardens in the country featuring intricately designed spectacular outdoor ‘rooms’. There will be plenty of opportunity to capture the atmosphere of Hidcote Manor Gardens (National Trust) when the gardens are in full bloom on this [...]

£95.00

Introduction to Woodturning – Garden Dibber Workshop

The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United Kingdom

Introduction to woodturning workshop for beginners at Stanton Guildhouse, run by Tony Jones, an approved AWGB tutor and experienced teacher, with two experienced assistants. For more information about Tony visit www.ashcraft.org.uk You will leave the course having been introduced to essential tools, turned basic shapes from a square piece of wood and turned a garden [...]

£75.00

Ceramics Day with Claire Watson

The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United Kingdom

During 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 [...]

£80.00

Printing without a Press with Joanna Cohn

The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United Kingdom

Try your hand at two very different print techniques which you’ll be able to continue to do at home, as very little equipment is required. Reductive lino cut is a method of relief print to create a set of limited edition prints. Takuhon is a 2000 year old Chinese print method originally used to record [...]

£55.00

En Plein Air Workshop with Jenny Aitken – Capturing the Light

Willersey Willersey, Gloucestershire

Join Jenny Aitken for a wonderful day of en plein air painting around the lovely village of Willersey – just 5 mins from Broadway. Here you’ll have the opportunity to capture the idyllic Cotswold village which has honey-coloured stone buildings, beautiful village greens and a shimmering village pond.  Award winning artist Jenny Aitken has spent [...]

£90.00

Sketchbook Explorations in Mixed Media with Shelley Rhodes

The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United Kingdom

A weekend of exploration for all levels, using mixed media with paper, cloth and stitch. Inspired by our beautiful surroundings at Stanton Guildhouse, you will be guided through experimental approaches to drawing, mark-making and presentation as you fill several small sketchbooks.  Shelley is a mixed media artist who records daily in a sketchbook. She has [...]

£200.00

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