A joint exhibition of work by Stephen Green (craft&design Selected "Maker of the Year" 2010) and Allyson Wright - Acclaimed Lancashire water colour artist.
Both Stephen and Alison will be auctioning, by silent auction a piece of their work throughout the exhibition in aid of Macmillan Cancer support.

Learn all about silver metal clay in this fun and relaxed introduction suitable for complete beginners. You'll learn how to roll out and texture the clay, refine your pieces, fire them using a butane torch and polish them up. Enough clay is included to make several pieces of jewellery.

Learn how to make simple, striking sculptures out of willow such as birds, woven balls or your own creative idea. No previous experience necessary.
Guided with clear demonstrations and individual help, you'll learn how to select, prepare and work with willow withies.

Jude Howe and Stan Pile are showing new collaborative work as Artists in Residence at Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens.
Inspired by naturalistic planting in their own coastal garden and wild walks in the surrounding area, they create unique sculpture in ceramic and steel.
Daily 11am - 5pm

This introduction to silver metal clay course is for people who simply want to play with metal clay. It will introduce you to metal clay through some simple projects in a relaxed atmosphere. The emphasis will be on building confidence working with metal clay at your own pace.

Rebecca Fairley a graduate of Huddersfield University moulds concrete using unlikely materials, such as knit and crochet forming exciting surfaces that juxtapose the ideas of hard and soft. Strong colours are introduced along with glass and plastic creating a playful mix which challenges the way concrete is commonly perceived.

The Guild of Enamellers is joining in Craft and Design Month and various members will be running workshops, classes and drop in demonstrations during May 2012. For more information see the Guild website.

The Gallery is taking part in Oxfordshire Artweeks 2012. The exhibition will feature six local artists, which will include. Jewellery from Lucy Sylvester, sculpture from Rachel Ducker, textiles by Victoria Borondo, ceramics by Charlotte Storrs, glasswork by Wendy Newhofer and paintings from Neil Drury. The exhibition will run throughout May.

A practical course aimed at beginners. Learn the basic skills required to complete a leaded stained glass panel including cutting the glass, cutting the lead and fitting it to the glass, soldering and finishing the completed piece. Available as a gift voucher.

Using colour mixtures from the Regency period, spend the day painting studies of trees to capture their individual personalities. Suitable for any level. With James Willis