Future Events

Join us at Lamport Hall for one last chance to take in the Northants and Rutland Open Studios central exhibition and reflect on a month of wonderful events, demonstrations, and open studios! Don't miss out as we announce this year's prize winners from 4pm – a fitting finale to a month o... (Click event for more details)

Join Cordell on his highly popular portrait painting workshop at Yardley Arts on 11th October 2025 which is an ideal introduction to portrait painting in oil paints. A portrait painting in oils will be produced, with attention to facial proportions and tonal values to create a realistic portrait. Wo... (Click event for more details)

Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/bangles-and-rings-bj11v6glc/ During this 3 hour silver bangles and rings jewellery making workshop you will be guided through all the techniques to make a silver die formed bangle and matching ring. You will learn how to: Measure a bangle and r... (Click event for more details)

Book your ticket at www.beccygillatt.com/events In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own beautiful silver ring from start to finish. You will incorporate striking textured elements to make your piece uniquely yours. Under expert guidance you’ll discover t... (Click event for more details)

Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/stacking-rings-pendant-workshop-bj18v6yha/ On this three-hour stacking rings / pendant workshop course, you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make three different style stacking rings, or a pendant from a selection... (Click event for more details)

Join Cordell who will be running an Introduction to Landscape Painting Workshop in Oils at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery on 18th October 2025. This workshop is an ideal introduction to landscape painting. A landscape painting in oils will be produced, with attention to tone, perspective and col... (Click event for more details)

Spend a few hours painting with wool and silk to create a beautiful landscape picture of your choice. This workshop is an excellent introduction to wet felting. You will learn how to handle and lay out the wool fibre, and how to create beautiful texture and details using a mixture of wool, silk an... (Click event for more details)

Join botanical artist and illustrator, Sophie Smith, for a workshop exploring the basics of botanical illustration in Autumn. Outdoor setting (shelter if required) at Summer Leys Nature Reserve. All materials provided. No drawing experience necessary. ... (Click event for more details)

This evening workshop is the perfect way to create something unique for your home and spend time relaxing, enjoying time with friends or just taking some time out for yourself. You will be provided with a pre-cut reclaimed wooden base for you to create and paint your own colourful design and finish... (Click event for more details)

A double class focused on creating a pet portrait in acrylics. All materials and refreshments provided. Please just bring along an A4 print out of your chosen subject. The class is 2 x 2 hour sessions over 2 weeks. Friday 24th & 31st October 7-9pm both days. To book please contact the galler... (Click event for more details)

Spend a few hours ‘painting with wool’ and create a beautiful landscape or seascape picture ready for framing or to give as a gift. This workshop is an excellent introduction to the medium of wet felting. You will learn not only how to lay out the wool and felt it, but also how to use differen... (Click event for more details)

Paint Without Brushes Sat 25 Oct 1-4pm The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston Book at www.nixiemade.com under Classes Join us at The Shire Workshops for an afternoon experimenting with paint! We'll ditch the brushes and try mark making with bubble wrap, palette knifes, fingers, and sponges as we c... (Click event for more details)