A Break in the Blizzard by Sean Crawfod
Sean Crawford
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Alison Hugh Milton
Croquet Lawn in Snow_ mixed media
Kathryn Moore
Rose by Rose Norman
Rose Norman
Menna Elfyn portrait by Clae Eastgate
Clae Eastgate

Art in the Orchard

Description: 

Hello there and welcome!

Lovely art in the setting of a beautiful orchard and garden makes for the perfect place to visit, to relax with friends and family and to be inspired. We feel so fortunate to have our venue in this community orchard and which sits at the base of the gorgeous Malvern Hills.

Here we have 10 local artists exhibiting a diverse range of media, including paintings in a variety of media, textiles, jewellery, mixed media, ceramics and pottery for the garden.

Mhari Brown - Paint, Jewellery
Mary Clayburn - Textiles, 2D Mixed Media
Gemma Griffiths (Wiseman) - Paint, Drawing
Lyndall Hopcraft - Ceramics
Kath Killick - Textiles, Felt
Felicity Robinson - Paint
Gabrielle Rucinski - Ceramics
Les Rucinski - Ceramics, 3D Mixed Media
Duncan White -Wood, Sculpture
Anne Wodehouse - Paint, Pastels

For that extra bit of fun and if you are feeling inspired by the art, why not join us over the week in one of our many taster workshops, en plein air sessions or artist lead demonstrations. We have activities for both adults and children. Please look at the details of these in Special Events below!

After viewing the art feel free to go walking through the orchard and garden or perhaps enjoy a tea, coffee or apple juice with cake!

On this page

Lt. Top: Felicity Robinson Lt. Bottom: Mhari Brown
Rt. Top: Gemma Griffiths Rt. Bottom: Anne Wodehouse

Details

Venue Number: 
45
Address: 
Colwall Village Garden
Old Church Road , Colwall
Ledbury
WR13 6HB
Directions: 
Follow h.Art signs on Walwyn Road, Colwall; then turn onto Old Church Road go 1 mile and venue is on the left.

Special Events

Children’s Puppet Making Workshop with Felicity Robinson

Children’s workshop using natural materials, pigments and fabric printing to make a dressed stick puppet. Age 5+. Parent/carer free.

Event Date: 
Sunday, 3 September, 2023 - 11:00
Booking Required: 
Yes
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Paid
Entry Fee: 
£6.00
Event Type: 
Workshop

Make a Coiled Pot in Terracotta with Gabrielle Rucinski

You will be taught how to work with clay to make a coiled pot.
Materials provided. Pots collected after firing.
Adults & children.

Event Date: 
Monday, 4 September, 2023 - 14:00
Booking Required: 
Yes
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Paid
Entry Fee: 
£10.00
Event Type: 
Workshop

En Plein Air in the Village Garden ( with Mhari Brown, Gemma Griffiths and Others)

Brief intro then you are free to draw or paint anywhere on our 5 acre site.
Limit to numbers. Bring your own materials.

Event Date: 
Daily from Monday, 4 September, 2023 - 14:00
Booking Required: 
Yes
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Free
Event Type: 
En plein air in the Village Garden

Make a Table Runner: Introduction to Wet Felting with Kath Killick

Learn how to wet felt and make a table runner using wool, silk and plant fibres.
Great for beginners. Materials provided. 2 hrs.

Event Date: 
Tuesday, 5 September, 2023 - 11:00
Booking Required: 
Yes
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Paid
Entry Fee: 
£10.00
Event Type: 
Workshop

Ceramic Making Demonstration with Les Rucinski

A demonstration of making and decorating simple press moulded dishes.

No charge and lots of info sharing.

Event Date: 
Tuesday, 5 September, 2023 - 14:00
Booking Required: 
Yes
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Free
Event Type: 
Formal Demonstration

Painting Techniques using Gouache with Mary Clayburn

Demonstration and tuition of painting techniques with gouache. Materials provided.

Event Date: 
Wednesday, 6 September, 2023 - 11:00
Booking Required: 
Yes
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Paid
Entry Fee: 
£10.00
Event Type: 
Workshop

Make your Own Beaded Stone Bracelet with Mhari Brown

Design and create your own bracelet from a selection of natural crystal and stone beads.
Tuition & materials provided. Max 8 persons.

Event Date: 
Wednesday, 6 September, 2023 - 14:00
Booking Required: 
Yes
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Paid
Entry Fee: 
£10.00
Event Type: 
Workshop

Design and Make a Mug with Handle in Terracotta with Gabrielle Rucinski

You will design & make a mug with handle. Bring pictures of mug shapes you like. Examples provided.

Collect your mug after firing.

Event Date: 
Thursday, 7 September, 2023 - 11:00
Booking Required: 
Yes
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Paid
Entry Fee: 
£10.00
Event Type: 
Workshop

Loose Landscape Painting in Mixed Media with Gemma Griffiths

A demonstration focusing on painting landscapes and the process and techniques used in capturing landscape elements.

Event Date: 
Thursday, 7 September, 2023 - 14:00
Booking Required: 
No
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Free
Event Type: 
Formal Demonstration

Make a Felted Bowl: Introduction to Wet Felting with Kath Killick

Learn how to wet felt and make a felted vessel using wool, silk and plant fibres. Great for beginners. Materials provided.

Event Date: 
Friday, 8 September, 2023 - 11:00
Booking Required: 
Yes
Booking Contact: 
artintheorcharduk@icloud.com or phone/text 07795183900
Entry Type: 
Paid
Entry Fee: 
£10.00
Event Type: 
Workshop

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