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Botanical Watercolour Leaf

£55/£52(c) • Friends £53/£50(c)

Working directly from a selection of colourful autumnal leaves Karen Green, botanical artist, will guide you through observational drawing and watercolour techniques to create an exquisite illustration that reflects a botanical understanding of your subject and captures the beauty of the plant.

Block Printing

£55/£52(c) • Friends £53/£50(c)

With the guidance of Sarah Dennis, discover the art of printing unique designs onto fabric, as you explore the awesome practice of relief printing. This versatile technique is celebrated for its ability to produce stunningly intricate designs with remarkable precision. Rest assured; no prior artistic experience is necessary. During the workshop you’ll print your custom creations on a stylish, functional cotton tea towel or tote bag.

Willow Reindeer

£72/£69(c) • Friends £70/£67(c)

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen? Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. Come along and learn how to create a truly remarkable Rudolph using bundles of locally sourced willow and a whole heap of know-how! Join awesome willow-worker Sarah-Jayne Edwards to discover the wonderful world of willow sculpture. Get ahead of the game and create a festive reindeer from locally sourced willow, learn the basic techniques of how to prepare and manipulate willow to create a super 3D sculpture.

The Very Best of Folk

£18/£15(c) • Friends £16/£13(c)

Tonight we offer a diverse programme of contemporary folk arts which have tradition and folk at their very core. An evening of dance, of song, storytelling and a glimpse into the history of some of the most time-honoured and warmly regarded folk-arts performance practices.

We can look forward to thrilling Morris dancing displays from the mixed Miserden Morris who dance in the Cotswold tradition with dances from Gloucestershire. They are joined by the highly regarded and much celebrated Boss Morris; a group of female creatives supported by professional musicians who share a progressive vision of morris dancing.

With live music throughout from some of Gloucestershire most prominent performers of traditional music, this really is an evening not to be missed. Book NOW as tickets are limited!

Painting Continued ...

£70/£67(c) • Friends £68/£65(c)

Our follow-on painting course is ideal for both beginners and more experienced artists wanting to explore dynamic new techniques. Artist Caroline Cattermull leads each session with an infectious passion and inspirational flair, offering plenty of individual support and learning with the small group of jolly painters! 

Throughout each unhurried session, Caroline will take time to demonstrate and explain each method with step-by-step guidance as you explore working with acrylics on both paper and canvas. We’ll cover the basics of composition, mark-making techniques and the application of paint – how to layer and blend to beautiful effect.