In 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 [...]
In 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 [...]
During 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 [...]
An 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 [...]
How 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 [...]
Join 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 [...]
Your 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
An introduction to Skyscapes in oils on paper using Alla Prima techniques, relying on intuitive mark making to create emotive skyscapes. Throughout the day there will be the opportunity to experience a wide range of techniques that include washes, blends, stippling, scumbling and lifting. Contextual studies will include looking at the work of Turner, Whistler [...]
A 2 day portraiture oils workshop with professional artist & tutor, Peter Keegan. Working from 2 live models and inspired by the painterly approach to oil portrait painting used by great artists such as John Singer Sargent, who famously painted Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose in Broadway, Peter will guide and demonstrate the artistic principles and [...]
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