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Quilts: From Utility to Art by Linda Seward

The Lygon Arms

This talk traces the development of the quilt, from its origin as a utilitarian item to its rightful place in the world of art. Learn about the three traditional types of quilt, then discover how these styles have evolved into textile art. The talk features antique quilts as well as the exciting work of over [...]

£12

Beets & Pieces The Crista Trio: Ashok Gupta, Ben & David Powell

St. Michael & All Angels' Church Church Street, Broadway

Beethoven’s final and heroic Archduke Piano Trio forms the centrepiece of this concert in celebration of his 250th anniversary. Performed by Ashok Gupta and friends of the Festival Ben and David Powell as the Crista Trio, the programme also includes rarely heard arrangements of Beethoven’s famous overture Egmont and Chabrier’s orchestral masterpiece Espana, along with [...]

£15

Coffee Concert with Marcel Zidani

St. Michael & All Angels' Church Church Street, Broadway

Prize winning composer and pianist Marcel Zidani presents a programme of uplifting and beautiful piano music to include traditional works by classical composers Mozart and Liszt and a masterpiece by the great living jazz pianist Keith Jarrett. With an additional touch of Spanish musical elegance there will be something for every musical taste. Marcel is [...]

£15

Instant printmaking workshop

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Instant Printmaking workshop with Patricia Henry and Gloucester Printmaking Co-operative Participants will be offered three ways of producing instant prints. Instant collagraph where a card or metal based collage can be used as a printing plate; using interesting inking techniques a variety of wonderful prints can be drawn from the plate; monoprint and transfer print [...]

£35

Drawn from Life: The Extraordinary Art & Life of Augustus John by David Boyd Haycock

The Lygon Arms

Augustus John is one of the great enigmas of twentieth-century art. Widely acknowledged in the early 1900s as one of the most talented and promising young British artists, his achievements are now largely overlooked. This talk will explore his extraordinary rise and fall, from his early success before the First World War, to his slow [...]

£10

Pot Throw & Decorate

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

The experience of using a potter's wheel to throw a pot of your very own in this ceramics hour with Honeybourne Pottery. During each workshop they will give the participants a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. They will provide support throughout the workshop [...]

£24

Pot Throw & Decorate

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

The experience of using a potter’s wheel to throw a pot of your very own in this ceramics hour with Honeybourne Pottery. During each workshop they will give the participants a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. They will provide support throughout the workshop [...]

£24

Pot Throw & Decorate

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

The experience of using a potter’s wheel to throw a pot of your very own in this ceramics hour with Honeybourne Pottery. During each workshop they will give the participants a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. They will provide support throughout the workshop [...]

£24

Pot Throw & Decorate

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

The experience of using a potter’s wheel to throw a pot of your very own in this ceramics hour with Honeybourne Pottery. During each workshop they will give the participants a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. They will provide support throughout the workshop [...]

£24

Children’s After School Pot Throw Hour

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Give your youngster the experience of using a potter's wheel to throw a pot of their very own in this ceramics after school hour with Honeybourne Pottery. There will be a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. There will be lots of support and [...]

£7

Wire Bird Sculpture Workshop with Rachel Higgins

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Renowned local artist Rachel Higgins is a metal animal sculptor and a member of the Gallery at the Guild, Chipping Campden. Back by popular demand after her sell-out workshop in 2018, she will be leading a workshop using a variety of metalwork techniques - wirework, soldering, hammering, riveting... to create a 3D metal bird from [...]

£65

Seeing Sound – the colour of music in the 20th Century

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery 65 High Street, Broadway, GB

The connection between colour and music goes back to Aristotle, and composers have conceived music as colour ever since. Using piano demonstrations and a trove of audio excerpts, Jonathan James will illustrate how music - keys, tonalities, chords and tone - can be 'seen' and how colour, for some late Romantics and early modernists, became [...]

£10

Landscape Fragments: experiments with texture in clay

Little Buckland Gallery Little Buckland, Broadway

An evening workshop with Hilary LaForce at Little Buckland Gallery on the outskirts of Broadway. Working with porcelain this evening workshop will explore the possibilities for working with pattern and texture in clay. Using Hilary’s ‘Fragile Landscape’ pots as an inspiration we will create two dimensional but layered pieces. Hilary LaForce makes one-off ceramic pieces [...]

£45

Making Artists Books – a taster session

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

A taster session with Patricia Henry and Stroud Artists Books Participants will be shown three types of blank book structures to make: one stitched, one single page and one folded and will be provided with a starter pack to reproduce these at home. Participants who also attend the printmaking workshop, or who have done so [...]

£45

Developing Sketchbooks with Nature as Artist with Julie Leach

Little Buckland Gallery Little Buckland, Broadway

A 2 day workshop for participants of any experience to relax and let nature take the creative strain. Working with printmaker Julie Leach, who collaborates with nature to make work, participants will engage outdoors as hunters and gatherers of nature’s own marks. Participants will use a broad range of print techniques to collect, curate and [...]

£195

50 Years of the National Portrait Gallery

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

A conversation between Sir Roy Strong, Director 1959-1973, and Nicholas Cullinan, Director since 2015. The collections of the National Portrait Gallery provide a fascinating commentary on British history and culture with images from Henry VIII to Judy Dench, addressing questions of identity and achievement and promoting engagement with portraiture in all media. In this lively [...]

£15

Kids Pet Animation Drawing Workshop with Ali Rice

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Have fun bringing a drawing of your favourite pet to life! With Ali as your guide, your kids will complete a line drawing, trace it onto acetate with permanent pen; then paint the reverse side of the acetate. This animation cell technique was widely used by animation companies before the age of computers and guarantees [...]

£8

Mural-Making with Antonia Black

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Join us in the marquee on the village green for a free drop-in mural-making family friendly art workshop with our wonderful Artist in Residence Antonia Black! No booking required and all ages and generations welcome This is a free family event in the lead up to our big family theatre event in the afternoon There [...]

Relief Sculpture with Neil Wood

The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, Broadway

Relief Sculpture is significant in the world of art, from ancient times to the present day and continues as a means of creative expression. This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to create your own cast relief artworks- whether something from nature to something more geometric or abstract. Join experienced teacher and [...]

£30

The 2021 Broadway Arts Festival Open Art Competition

Bretforton Theatrebarn Bretforton Grange, Bretforton, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Our “all new” open art competition is open to any artist, in any medium including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, printmaking and film. We have new categories, new prizes, new sponsors, new judges and a new exhibition venue! Artists’ work that is selected for the final judging stage will be exhibited in an exclusive selling [...]

The 2021 Julia & Martin Wilson Short Story Prize

Broadway, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

The annual Julia & Martin Wilson Short Story Prize is now open for entries! Entries need to be a maximum of 2,000 words with up to two entries allowed per entrant. There is no theme to adhere to. 2021 Prizes: Main prize (over 18s): £400 Ages 14-18yrs: £100 Age 13 and under: £50 There is a [...]

£10.00 – £20.00

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

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

artBEAT – The opening weekend of Broadway Arts Festival

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

artBEAT 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 main marquee on the village green in this idyllic Cotswold village. Entry to the exhibitor marquee is free to the public! Throughout the weekend the marquee will house talented artists, [...]

Muse, Morph, Create – an exhibition by Couture Shoemaker Caroline Groves & Taxidermist John Burton

Farncombe House Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

A riot of colour and a rare insight into the creative possibilities that arise from unusual collaborations. Bespoke Couture Shoemaker Caroline Groves joins forces with Taxidermist, Naturalist and Collector John Burton for a curated exhibition of their work. Embark on a visual journey through two crafts featuring craftsmen who insist on the integrity of natural [...]

An Artist’s Legacy, Sargent, his Sister & their Friends.

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery 65 High Street, Broadway, GB

Following a very generous gift to the Ashmolean Museum of a group of works by John Singer Sargent, his contemporaries Augustus and Gwen John and Phillip Wilson Steer, and from another donor a gift of works by his sister Emily Sargent, the first public showing of both gifts has been kindly offered to Broadway Museum and [...]

The Broadway Colony Room

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery 65 High Street, Broadway, GB

A permanent exhibition about the world-famous Broadway Colony of renowned artists, writers, musicians and actors, most notably John Singer Sargent, is installed in a dedicated room of the Broadway Museum and Art Gallery on behalf of the Broadway Arts Festival. This important piece of Broadway heritage recounts the interestingly interwoven lives of those who came [...]

The Broadway Arts Festival Open Art Competition Selling Exhibition 2021

Bretforton Theatrebarn Bretforton Grange, Bretforton, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Come along to see the 200 finalists from our 2021 open art competition at our new exhibition venue, Bretforton Theatrebarn, many of which are available to purchase. Open daily from 12 noon to 4pm from Friday 4th June to Sunday 13th June - entry is free and no need to book Please note: Sadly, there [...]

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

“Pre-Raphaelite Sisters: Models & Muses” Talk by Jan Marsh

Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United Kingdom

Join us for an illustrated talk by Jan Marsh, curator of the recent exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, which features familiar and newly-discovered images by and of women in the movement, including Jane Morris, Marie Spartali Stillman and Jamaican-born Fanny Eaton. Dr Jan Marsh is a long-standing expert on the Pre-Raphaelite movement with books [...]

£15.00

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

Broadway Heritage Guided Walk

Marquee on the village green Lower Green, Broadway

Enjoy a historical walk around the beautiful village of Broadway and discover the hidden history of this ancient village through its buildings and their associated stories. Little is recorded until 972 when King Edgar granted a Charter to the Benedictine Monastery of Pershore. Edgar, the peace-maker, introduced (the) ordnance of the ‘Hundreds’ where (shires) were [...]

£7.00

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

Muse, Morph, Create – Talk by Couture Shoemaker Caroline Groves

Farncombe House Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

The poet uses words, the painter, oil. Caroline Groves talks about her medium of expression - the transformation of inspiration and ideas into wearable works of art. Expect an enjoyable evening full of insight and stories about her journey into high-end shoemaking and her commitment to sustainability in the use of traditional methods and natural [...]

£15.00

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

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako

Russell House Gardens Broadway, United Kingdom

Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century, and continue this theme today. On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June. [...]

£15.00

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

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako

Luggers Hall Springfield Lane, Broadway

Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century, and continue this theme today. On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June. [...]

£15.00

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

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