Please note: workshop space is located on the first floor and is accessed via stairs
Needle Felting Workshop – Hare £75
Saturday 23rd February 2019 10am – 4pm
Learn to needle felt your own characterful hare with textile artist and teacher, Barbara Meek of Feltworld UK. You choose the hare’s pose; moongazing, ears up or ears down, let your vision guide you. Using a sharp barbed needle and natural grey and brown wools, Barbara will help you produce a small 5 inch hare for your mantelpiece. All materials are included. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Adults only. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided. Limited places available so book early to avoid disappointment.
Untutored Life Drawing Evening £15
(SOLD OUT)
Thursday 28th February 2019 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Explore your own creativity and practice your life drawing skills in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. A small friendly group for artists of all abilities that would like the opportunity to draw without tuition.
The session will begin with a few short warm-up poses with our excellent model (unclothed), before settling in to a single pose for the rest of the evening. You will need to bring your own equipment, and we suggest sketchbooks, paper, boards and drawing materials of your choice. You are welcome to bring your own small / medium sized easel, (not large due to the size of the workshop area) Some lightweight easels are available to use. The session is limited to 8 people, adults only. Refreshments and cake are included and are available at a mid session break.
Highland Cow Pastel Workshop - £55
(SOLD OUT)
Saturday 2nd March 2019 10am - 4pm
Are you looking to learn a new skill? Beginners and improvers are welcome to spend a relaxing day creating a Highland Cow in pastels with the very talented Paul Holmes.
Paul specialises in animal and pet portraits and will guide you through the process to create a beautiful drawing to take home. All materials are included and refreshments, cake and a light lunch are provided.
Pre-booking required. Learn in a small group.
Willow Weaving Workshop with Ellen Spry - £55
Saturday 9th March 2019 10.30am - 3pm
Ellen will teach you how to make a sphere with willow. All materials provided. You can bring decorations such as battery operated fairy lights or ribbons to decorate your finished piece. The skills you will learn are transferable to large willow garden spheres or mini spheres for bunting. Morning drinks/cake and a light lunch are included.
Call for Artists opens Friday 15th March 2019
Applications are welcome from artists of all disciplines. Follow this link to find out more Get involved
Coffee, Cake and Verse - £7
Saturday 16th March 2019 1.30pm - 4pm
In association with Stafford Publishers and author, Mel Wardle-Woodend, join us for an afternoon of storytelling and poetry. Price £7 including a hot drink and a cake. Tickets must be booked in advance directly with Mel Woodend 07581 244393 or Lin Phillips 07702 139046.
Bereavement Focussed Workshop - £5
Wednesday 20th March 2019 1pm - 3pm
Paint a 'Hope Stone' and take part in a facilitated group conversation around bereavement and loss. Price £5. Places must be booked in advance directly with Angela Blanchard on 07443 652095 or via email contact@angelablanchardcounselling.co.uk
Untutored Life Drawing Evening £15
Thursday 21st March 2019 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Explore your own creativity and practice your life drawing skills in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. A small friendly group for artists of all abilities that would like the opportunity to draw without tuition.
The session will begin with a few short warm-up poses with our excellent model (unclothed), before settling in to a single pose for the rest of the evening. You will need to bring your own equipment, and we suggest sketchbooks, paper, boards and drawing materials of your choice. You are welcome to bring your own small / medium sized easel, (not large due to the size of the workshop area) Some lightweight easels are available to use. The session is limited to 8 people, adults only. Refreshments and cake are included and are available at a mid session break.
Off The Easel Art Sale
Saturday 23rd March, Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th March 2019 10am - 5pm
An opportunity to look at and purchase our artist's experimental, developmental and older artworks.
Grab a bargain - prices from £1
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea - £20 per person
Sunday 31st March 2019 2pm - 5pm
Treat Mum to a special afternoon tea at the gallery. Freshly cut sandwiches, Black Forest inspired clotted cream tea, a selection of cakes and hot drinks accompanied by live music - tables must be reserved in advance - contact us by email hello@guildhallgallery.uk or pop in to the gallery.
Lantern Making Workshop with Jo Hill - £75 per person
Wednesday 3rd April 2019 10am - 4pm
Make a beautiful stitched lantern in your own choice of design, colours and fabrics! Be inspired by Jo Hill's unique work. On this course you will spend the day creating a lantern measuring 10cm x 12cm. Lantern kits will be supplied and this includes the frames, backing fabric and a battery-operated tea light for each lantern.This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. No sewing experience is necessary as Jo will be teaching hand and machine stitching, plus applique techniques for beginners. Please bring a general sewing kit (to include hand sewing needles, small scissors for cutting thread, sharp scissors for cutting fabric). pen and pencil, and an embroidery hoop if you have one, but not essential - a 7" hoop is ideal. If you want to bring your own design ideas please do so. All fabrics will be supplied but feel free to bring your own thin fabrics if you have a particular colour scheme in mind. Thin fabrics include cottons such as patchwork and quilting fabrics or shirt material. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided.
Spring Hare Watercolour Workshop with Chloe O'Neil - £55
(SOLD OUT - another date released below)
Saturday 6th April 2019 10am – 4pm
Learn how to paint and/or develop your existing watercolour skills and techniques. Wildlife artist, Chloe O’Neil will share her tips and techniques on this all-day workshop. Following a popular step-by-step format, this workshop will allow members to follow along at a steady pace, although free styling is welcome for the more adventurous! All the art materials you will need are included. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided. A very popular workshop at the gallery, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Spring Hare Watercolour Workshop No 2 with Chloe O'Neil - £55
Thursday 11th April 2019 10am – 4pm
Learn how to paint and/or develop your existing watercolour skills and techniques. Wildlife artist, Chloe O’Neil will share her tips and techniques on this all-day workshop. Following a popular step-by-step format, this workshop will allow members to follow along at a steady pace, although free styling is welcome for the more adventurous! All the art materials you will need are included. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided. A very popular workshop at the gallery, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Untutored Life Drawing Evening (MALE MODEL) £15
Tuesday 9th April 2019 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Explore your own creativity and practice your life drawing skills in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. A small friendly group for artists of all abilities that would like the opportunity to draw without tuition.
The session will begin with a few short warm-up poses with our male model (unclothed), before settling in to a single pose for the rest of the evening. You will need to bring your own equipment, and we suggest sketchbooks, paper, boards and drawing materials of your choice. You are welcome to bring your own small / medium sized easel, (not large due to the size of the workshop area) Some lightweight easels are available to use. The session is limited to 8 people, adults only. Refreshments and cake are included and are available at a mid session break.
Woodpecker Coloured Pencil Workshop £60
Saturday 25th May 2019 10am – 4pm
Learn how to use the very popular Faber-Castell Polychromo pencils with Wildlife Artist, Chloe O'Neil. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to develop your existing skills this workshop will teach you the basics of blending, colour mixing and how to use coloured pencils for drawing detailed artwork. All the art materials you will need are included. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided. Limited places available so book early to avoid disappointment.
Giraffe Pastel Workshop - £55
Saturday 15th June 2019 10am - 4pm
Are you looking to learn a new skill? Beginners and improvers are welcome to spend a relaxing day creating a giraffe in pastels with the very talented Paul Holmes.
Paul specialises in animal and pet portraits and will guide you through the process to create a beautiful drawing to take home. All materials are included and refreshments, cake and a light lunch are provided.
Pre-booking required. Learn in a small group.
Saturday 23rd February 2019 10am – 4pm
Learn to needle felt your own characterful hare with textile artist and teacher, Barbara Meek of Feltworld UK. You choose the hare’s pose; moongazing, ears up or ears down, let your vision guide you. Using a sharp barbed needle and natural grey and brown wools, Barbara will help you produce a small 5 inch hare for your mantelpiece. All materials are included. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Adults only. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided. Limited places available so book early to avoid disappointment.
Untutored Life Drawing Evening £15
(SOLD OUT)
Thursday 28th February 2019 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Explore your own creativity and practice your life drawing skills in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. A small friendly group for artists of all abilities that would like the opportunity to draw without tuition.
The session will begin with a few short warm-up poses with our excellent model (unclothed), before settling in to a single pose for the rest of the evening. You will need to bring your own equipment, and we suggest sketchbooks, paper, boards and drawing materials of your choice. You are welcome to bring your own small / medium sized easel, (not large due to the size of the workshop area) Some lightweight easels are available to use. The session is limited to 8 people, adults only. Refreshments and cake are included and are available at a mid session break.
Highland Cow Pastel Workshop - £55
(SOLD OUT)
Saturday 2nd March 2019 10am - 4pm
Are you looking to learn a new skill? Beginners and improvers are welcome to spend a relaxing day creating a Highland Cow in pastels with the very talented Paul Holmes.
Paul specialises in animal and pet portraits and will guide you through the process to create a beautiful drawing to take home. All materials are included and refreshments, cake and a light lunch are provided.
Pre-booking required. Learn in a small group.
Willow Weaving Workshop with Ellen Spry - £55
Saturday 9th March 2019 10.30am - 3pm
Ellen will teach you how to make a sphere with willow. All materials provided. You can bring decorations such as battery operated fairy lights or ribbons to decorate your finished piece. The skills you will learn are transferable to large willow garden spheres or mini spheres for bunting. Morning drinks/cake and a light lunch are included.
Call for Artists opens Friday 15th March 2019
Applications are welcome from artists of all disciplines. Follow this link to find out more Get involved
Coffee, Cake and Verse - £7
Saturday 16th March 2019 1.30pm - 4pm
In association with Stafford Publishers and author, Mel Wardle-Woodend, join us for an afternoon of storytelling and poetry. Price £7 including a hot drink and a cake. Tickets must be booked in advance directly with Mel Woodend 07581 244393 or Lin Phillips 07702 139046.
Bereavement Focussed Workshop - £5
Wednesday 20th March 2019 1pm - 3pm
Paint a 'Hope Stone' and take part in a facilitated group conversation around bereavement and loss. Price £5. Places must be booked in advance directly with Angela Blanchard on 07443 652095 or via email contact@angelablanchardcounselling.co.uk
Untutored Life Drawing Evening £15
Thursday 21st March 2019 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Explore your own creativity and practice your life drawing skills in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. A small friendly group for artists of all abilities that would like the opportunity to draw without tuition.
The session will begin with a few short warm-up poses with our excellent model (unclothed), before settling in to a single pose for the rest of the evening. You will need to bring your own equipment, and we suggest sketchbooks, paper, boards and drawing materials of your choice. You are welcome to bring your own small / medium sized easel, (not large due to the size of the workshop area) Some lightweight easels are available to use. The session is limited to 8 people, adults only. Refreshments and cake are included and are available at a mid session break.
Off The Easel Art Sale
Saturday 23rd March, Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th March 2019 10am - 5pm
An opportunity to look at and purchase our artist's experimental, developmental and older artworks.
Grab a bargain - prices from £1
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea - £20 per person
Sunday 31st March 2019 2pm - 5pm
Treat Mum to a special afternoon tea at the gallery. Freshly cut sandwiches, Black Forest inspired clotted cream tea, a selection of cakes and hot drinks accompanied by live music - tables must be reserved in advance - contact us by email hello@guildhallgallery.uk or pop in to the gallery.
Lantern Making Workshop with Jo Hill - £75 per person
Wednesday 3rd April 2019 10am - 4pm
Make a beautiful stitched lantern in your own choice of design, colours and fabrics! Be inspired by Jo Hill's unique work. On this course you will spend the day creating a lantern measuring 10cm x 12cm. Lantern kits will be supplied and this includes the frames, backing fabric and a battery-operated tea light for each lantern.This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. No sewing experience is necessary as Jo will be teaching hand and machine stitching, plus applique techniques for beginners. Please bring a general sewing kit (to include hand sewing needles, small scissors for cutting thread, sharp scissors for cutting fabric). pen and pencil, and an embroidery hoop if you have one, but not essential - a 7" hoop is ideal. If you want to bring your own design ideas please do so. All fabrics will be supplied but feel free to bring your own thin fabrics if you have a particular colour scheme in mind. Thin fabrics include cottons such as patchwork and quilting fabrics or shirt material. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided.
Spring Hare Watercolour Workshop with Chloe O'Neil - £55
(SOLD OUT - another date released below)
Saturday 6th April 2019 10am – 4pm
Learn how to paint and/or develop your existing watercolour skills and techniques. Wildlife artist, Chloe O’Neil will share her tips and techniques on this all-day workshop. Following a popular step-by-step format, this workshop will allow members to follow along at a steady pace, although free styling is welcome for the more adventurous! All the art materials you will need are included. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided. A very popular workshop at the gallery, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Spring Hare Watercolour Workshop No 2 with Chloe O'Neil - £55
Thursday 11th April 2019 10am – 4pm
Learn how to paint and/or develop your existing watercolour skills and techniques. Wildlife artist, Chloe O’Neil will share her tips and techniques on this all-day workshop. Following a popular step-by-step format, this workshop will allow members to follow along at a steady pace, although free styling is welcome for the more adventurous! All the art materials you will need are included. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided. A very popular workshop at the gallery, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Untutored Life Drawing Evening (MALE MODEL) £15
Tuesday 9th April 2019 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Explore your own creativity and practice your life drawing skills in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. A small friendly group for artists of all abilities that would like the opportunity to draw without tuition.
The session will begin with a few short warm-up poses with our male model (unclothed), before settling in to a single pose for the rest of the evening. You will need to bring your own equipment, and we suggest sketchbooks, paper, boards and drawing materials of your choice. You are welcome to bring your own small / medium sized easel, (not large due to the size of the workshop area) Some lightweight easels are available to use. The session is limited to 8 people, adults only. Refreshments and cake are included and are available at a mid session break.
Woodpecker Coloured Pencil Workshop £60
Saturday 25th May 2019 10am – 4pm
Learn how to use the very popular Faber-Castell Polychromo pencils with Wildlife Artist, Chloe O'Neil. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to develop your existing skills this workshop will teach you the basics of blending, colour mixing and how to use coloured pencils for drawing detailed artwork. All the art materials you will need are included. Learn in a small group of no more than 8 people. Pre-booking required. Drinks, cake and a light lunch are provided. Limited places available so book early to avoid disappointment.
Giraffe Pastel Workshop - £55
Saturday 15th June 2019 10am - 4pm
Are you looking to learn a new skill? Beginners and improvers are welcome to spend a relaxing day creating a giraffe in pastels with the very talented Paul Holmes.
Paul specialises in animal and pet portraits and will guide you through the process to create a beautiful drawing to take home. All materials are included and refreshments, cake and a light lunch are provided.
Pre-booking required. Learn in a small group.
The workshop space is on the first floor and accessed via stairs
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