Alison Braithwaite
Photography Competition
Our photography competition will be open to any photographer in the UK or abroad, amateur or professional, The competition & prizes are generously sponsored by Photographer Peter Martin who has a gallery in Stow on the Wold. Prize categories: Best Portrait (£250) Best Landscape (£250) Best Wildlife (£250) Best Photo Essay (£500) We have a panel [...]
Make 2 Driftwood Cottages with Louise Whiteley
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomSpend the morning creating two wooden cottages with Louise Whiteley from Tilly's Cottages. You can choose your own paint colours to make Daisy Cottage, and you’ll also make Bobbin Cottage using a vintage wooden bobbin from the 1950’s. No prior crafting experience is required. If you have any sample tester paints that you want (to [...]
Drawing Trees – Subtractive Drawing Workshop with Jessie Carr
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomExplore the techniques of subtractive drawing to capture the essence and structure of trees with artist and experienced tutor, Jessie Carr. What is subtractive drawing? Instead of the traditional drawing practice, graphite is added directly to the paper with your hand or cloth, drawing into the structure for depth, creating highlights by removing material, revealing [...]
artBEAT – The opening weekend of Broadway Arts Festival
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 talented artists, printmakers, sculptors, jewellers, ceramicists, designer-makers and a host of traditional artisans demonstrating [...]
Photography Competition – Free Exhibition of Prizewinners
St. Michael & All Angels' Church Church Street, BroadwayOur photography competition is open to any photographer in the UK or abroad, amateur or professional. Prize winners and those Highly Commended will be displayed in St Michael’s All Angels Church in Broadway during the Broadway Arts Festival 6-15 June 2025, open daily with free entry. The competition & prizes are generously sponsored by Photographer [...]
Make a Row of Liberty Cottages with Louise Whiteley
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomSpend the afternoon creating a row of up-cycled Liberty of London fabric cottages with Louise Whiteley of Tilly's Cottages. You can choose your own Liberty fabric from a wide selection to make the roof. If you have any sample tester paints that you want (to match to a room for example) you are welcome to [...]
The Creation of Art & Art History: Michael Shane Neal & Richard Ormond in Conversation
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomThe distinguished American portrait painter Michael Shane Neal will be in conversation with Arts Festival Ambassador and Great-Nephew of John Singer Sargent, Richard Ormond, former director of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich and art scholar. This will be a fascinating insight into the creative process of portrait painting, in honour of the 100th anniversary of [...]
The Pearson Silver Collection at Court Barn Museum Chipping Campden
Court Barn Museum Chipping Campden Church Street, Chipping Campden, United KingdomThe Pearson Silver Collection, the largest collection of post-World War II British designer silver in private hands, is regarded as being of national importance. It encompasses vintage silver from 1945 together with contemporary pieces and represents the story of modern British Silversmithing. A selection of pieces from the collection will form an exhibition at Court [...]
Susie Watson Design: The Story Behind the Brand
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomDesigner Susie Watson will be 'in conversation’ about how she discovered her creative passion almost by accident experimenting with handmade fashion, to establishing a thriving homeware company with 11 shops nationwide, including her flagship store on Broadway High Street. Susie Watson founded her celebrated creative brand with the belief that good design and craftsmanship transform [...]
Designer Lampshade Workshop with Alison Bick
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomLearn how to make a 40cm diameter lampshade using Alison Bick’s designer fabric. This is a fun and creative workshop learning how to make your own lampshade. Alison will share her tips and tricks for a professional finish to your lampshade making, and at the end of the workshop session you will take home an [...]
Designer Lampshade Workshop with Alison Bick
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomLearn how to make a 40cm diameter lampshade using Alison Bick’s designer fabric. This is a fun and creative workshop learning how to make your own lampshade. Alison will share her tips and tricks for a professional finish to your lampshade making, and at the end of the workshop session you will take home an [...]
Broadway 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 on an informative, illustrated walk around beautiful Broadway with local art historian, Karen Bloch, and how one of the world’s most [...]
‘Unlawful Killings & Rough Justice’ – Tales from the bench by Wendy Joseph KC
Cidermill Theatre Cidermill Lane, Chipping Campden, GloucestershireIn this talk, Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC seeks to answer: Do we have the law we deserve? Has justice improved for the victim, the accused and society? What even is justice? Described as a ‘natural storyteller’ by The Times and based on the book which was described by Lady Hale as ‘compelling’, this talk [...]
Learn to Argentine Tango
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomLearn to dance the passionate Argentine Tango! This dance workshop is suitable for novice and intermediate dancers with some experience. You will cover the basic steps and simple Argentine Tango and Milonga variations, along with technique, timing, footwork and styling. Paul & Tracey Pritchard from ‘Dance at 8’ will be teaching the 2 hour workshop. [...]
Silver Clay Earrings Jewellery Workshop
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomJoin Jo Richards of Faye Benjamin Jewellery for an introduction to Silver Clay workshop making your very own stunning solid silver drop earrings over the course of 3 hours. Jo has over 25 years of experience designing and creating jewellery. Silver Clay can be cut, shaped and textured with ease – a wonderful way to [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Gardens: Russell House & Abbots Grange
Russell House Gardens Broadway, United KingdomBroadway’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. [...]
Broadway 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 on an informative, illustrated walk around beautiful Broadway with local art historian, Karen Bloch, and how one of the world’s most [...]
Favola Flute & Harp Duo: From Fauré to Piazzolla
St. Eadburgha's Church Snowshill Road, BroadwayFavola take you on a musical journey in the beautiful atmospheric setting of Grade I-listed St Eadburgha's Church on the outskirts of Broadway. Programme: Dance of the Blessed Spirits - Gluck Hypnosis - Ian Clarke Passaggio - Louis Anthony deLise Sicilenne - Fauré Histoire du Tango - Piazzolla Sonata for flute and harp - Nino [...]
Dragonfly Wire Sculpture Workshop with Rachel Higgins
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayRenowned local artist, Rachel Higgins, is an accomplished metal animal sculptor. She will be leading a day workshop using a variety of metalwork techniques – wirework, soldering, hammering, riveting… for participants to create a 3D metal dragonfly to take home. She will also be exhibiting in the marquee at artBEAT (6-8 June). To see Rachel’s [...]
Silver Clay Pendant Jewellery Workshop
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomJoin Jo Richards of Faye Benjamin Jewellery for an introduction to Silver Clay workshop making your very own stunning solid silver pendant over the course of 3 hours. Jo has over 25 years of experience designing and creating jewellery. Silver Clay can be cut, shaped and textured with ease – a wonderful way to create [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Gardens: Tower Close Snowshill & The Court Broadway
Tower Close Snowshill Snowshill, England, United KingdomOn this walking tour of two prestigious 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. The morning garden tour will visit: Tower Close in Snowshill (starting point) The Court in Broadway The tour will start at [...]
Make a Willow Garden Hare with Rachel Harwood
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwaySpend the day creating a fabulous 3ft willow hare sculpture for the garden to take home with you, with willow-weaver Rachel Harwood. Willow is a wonderful sustainable material great for making sculptures for the garden. You will be working with willow from Somerset. Rachel has been working with willow for 10 years and her background [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Gardens: Russell House & Abbots Grange
Russell House Gardens Broadway, United KingdomBroadway’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. [...]
Broadway 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 on an informative, illustrated walk around beautiful Broadway with local art historian, Karen Bloch, and how one of the world’s most [...]
Butterfly Wire Sculpture Workshop with Rachel Higgins
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayRenowned local artist, Rachel Higgins, is an accomplished metal animal sculptor and a member of the Gallery at the Guild, Chipping Campden. She will be leading a half day wire sculpture workshop using a variety of metalwork techniques – wirework, soldering, enamelling, hammering, riveting… for participants to create a 3D butterfly on a stand to [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Gardens: Tower Close Snowshill & The Court Broadway
Tower Close Snowshill Snowshill, England, United KingdomOn this walking tour of two prestigious 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. The morning garden tour will visit: Tower Close in Snowshill (starting point) The Court in Broadway The tour will start at [...]
Hush Hush! A Bletchley Story by Mikron Theatre Company
Broadway Village Green The Green, Broadway, Worcestershire, United KingdomIn a non-descript mansion house, in a non-descript town, a group of extra-ordinary men and women worked to provide intelligence that would help to win the war. But shhhhhh, you’d better keep it under your hat, because as far as the rest of the world is concerned, Bletchley Park doesn’t exist. Peggy Valentine arrives at [...]
Coastal Flowers Mixed Media Workshop with Claire Henley
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwaySpend the day creating a floral painting using acrylics and self-painted collage. Claire will guide you through her process, providing collage materials, some photographic reference and any appropriate foraged flowers, or do bring your own. A professional artist for forty years, Claire exhibits and licenses her work widely. This is an informal, fun workshop involving painting, gluing, [...]
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 [...]
Rock ‘n’ Roll with Peter Gill & the Good Time Charlies
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayPeter Gill and the Good Time Charlies are one of the most popular bands on the rock ‘n’ roll circuit today. Grab your dancing shoes for a fabulous night of rock 'n' roll classics driven by Peter’s boogie woogie piano playing such as Great Balls Of Fire, Under The Moon Of Love, Twisting The Night [...]
Make a Willow Basket with Rachel Harwood
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin local weaver Rachel for a one-day workshop where you’ll create a charming foraging basket, perfect for carrying berries and treasures from your adventures. Using traditional basketry techniques, you’ll learn how to craft a sturdy base, stake up the sides, and weave the basket using a variety of colours. The workshop will conclude with adding [...]
‘Where the Heather Grows’ Songs of Scotland performed by Laura Coppinger
Court Farm Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, WorcestershireLaura is a soprano from Broadway, now embarking on a professional career after receiving bursary support from Broadway Arts Festival during her studies. She graduated from St Hilda’s College, Oxford with a First Class Honours in Music and then completed an MMus degree in vocal performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2023. Her [...]
‘Whispers and Melodies’ Recital – Soprano Rose Johnson & Jamie Salters on Clarinet
Court Farm Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, WorcestershireJoin us for Whispers and Melodies, an intimate recital exploring the delicate interplay between soprano and clarinet. Featuring Louis Sphor’s 6 Deutsche Lieder, Schubert’s lyrical The Shepherd on the Rock, and a new commission by Jeremy Clay, this program celebrates both the timeless beauty of classical song and the expressive possibilities of the clarinet in creating unforgettable musical [...]
‘Frida’ Film Screening
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomWe are pleased to announce that we are teaming up with the Broadway Cinema Club to bring you a screening of 'Frida' on the evening of Thursday 12th June. FRIDA is a vivid cinematic rendering of the life of artist Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), released in 2002. Dying at 47, Frida's life was one filled [...]
Mosaic Landscape: Gelli Print & Collage Workshop
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayCreate a vibrant landscape inspired by the paintings of Dutch artist Ton Schulten, with Liske Johnson (BA Hons Textile Design) & Claire Lundy (BA Hons Printed Textiles) from Littleheath Barn Studio. Use a gelli-plate to create your own coloured papers. We will then look at composition and begin to collage together your chosen landscape. You [...]
The Signatures – Northern Soul Live
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayExperience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, the official backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists and featured house band on BBC 6 Music's The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show. Immerse yourself in the energy of a ten-piece live band, showcasing their exceptional talent in their own distinctive style. The Signatures, [...]
Children’s Make your own Tie-Dye T-Shirt Workshop
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin award-winning art facilitator and artist, Libby Esler, for a vibrant tie-dye session in the big marquee on the village green! Perfect for all skill levels, you'll explore folding techniques, colour blending and creative design to craft your unique tie-dye masterpiece. With years of teaching and exhibiting experience, Libby will guide you step-by-step to unleash [...]
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 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 the smallest of [...]
Experimental Print Day
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomSpend the day experimenting with 3 different fabric printing techniques with Liske Johnson (BA Hons Textile Design) & Claire Lundy (BA Hons Printed Textiles) from Littleheath Barn Studio. This is the perfect introduction to printing, where you will create a selection of printed fabric samples over the day to use in future projects. The three [...]
Children’s Cycle-delic Spin Painting
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayA spin art-producing bicycle – a cross between a Rube Goldberg contraption and a Damien Hirst painting factory machine. Workshop participants add poster paint to cartridge paper mounted on a spinning platter, producing endlessly varied colourful outcomes to take home and keep. Children tend to make better spin-painters as they are fearless in their application [...]
Children’s Cyanotype Printing Workshop
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayLearn how to create prints using the power of the sun! Objects are arranged onto paper that is sensitive to UV light. The arrangement is then exposed to the sun and washed in water to fix. Children will walk away with a handful of striking blue & white silhouette prints. There will be kits available [...]
Children’s Make your own Tie-Dye T-Shirt Workshop
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin award-winning art facilitator and artist, Libby Esler, for a vibrant tie-dye session in the big marquee on the village green! Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll explore folding techniques, colour blending, and creative design to craft your unique tie-dye masterpiece. With years of teaching and exhibiting experience, Libby will guide you step-by-step to unleash [...]
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 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 the smallest of [...]
A Sterling Renaissance – British silver design from the 1950’s to date
Cidermill Theatre Cidermill Lane, Chipping Campden, GloucestershireAs part of our 'Silver Day' at the festival, join Silver Historian John Andrew for a fascinating talk on silver design. The story of the Renaissance is unbelievable - a grumpy king, the controller of London Transport, civil servants galore, the Royal Navy’s Camouflage Directorate, an unemployed old Etonian, an architect, a fine painter, an [...]
Children’s Make your own Tie-Dye T-Shirt Workshop
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin award-winning art facilitator and artist, Libby Esler, for a vibrant tie-dye session in the big marquee on the village green! Perfect for all skill levels, you'll explore folding techniques, colour blending and creative design to craft your unique tie-dye masterpiece. With years of teaching and exhibiting experience, Libby will guide you step-by-step to unleash [...]
Children’s Cycle-delic Spin Painting
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayA spin art-producing bicycle – a cross between a Rube Goldberg contraption and a Damien Hirst painting factory machine. Workshop participants add poster paint to cartridge paper mounted on a spinning platter, producing endlessly varied colourful outcomes to take home and keep. Children tend to make better spin-painters as they are fearless in their application [...]
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 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 the smallest of [...]
Children’s Make your own Tie-Dye T-Shirt Workshop
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin award-winning art facilitator and artist, Libby Esler, for a vibrant tie-dye session in the big marquee on the village green! Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll explore folding techniques, colour blending, and creative design to craft your unique tie-dye masterpiece. With years of teaching and exhibiting experience, Libby will guide you step-by-step to unleash [...]
Children’s Cycle-delic Spin Painting
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayA spin art-producing bicycle – a cross between a Rube Goldberg contraption and a Damien Hirst painting factory machine. Workshop participants add poster paint to cartridge paper mounted on a spinning platter, producing endlessly varied colourful outcomes to take home and keep. Children tend to make better spin-painters as they are fearless in their application [...]
Children’s Make your own Tie-Dye T-Shirt Workshop
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin award-winning art facilitator and artist, Libby Esler, for a vibrant tie-dye session in the big marquee on the village green! Perfect for all skill levels, you'll explore folding techniques, colour blending and creative design to craft your unique tie-dye masterpiece. With years of teaching and exhibiting experience, Libby will guide you step-by-step to unleash [...]
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