Join us at the Woodfield

The Portrait Group meets Friday 24 October 2025, 2-5:00pm

Upstairs at Woodfield.

We paint/draw a live, clothed model. Pleases bring all materials needed.  7 easels and a table or 2 are available to work on. 

Contact Linda to pre-book via WhatsApp is essential. Please join this WhatsApp group if you are interested in this or future monthly sessions:  WHATSAPP LINK

Cost will be £20 (£10 concessions as needed) in cash on the day.  This includes room hire & payment for a model if at least 6 full price attendees commit to the day.

With 5 or fewer, it'll be £10 and we'll draw each other (either all at work or taking turns as the model - TBA on the day).

Any extra funds go toward costs of the next session and a donation to Medical Aid for Palestine.

Lino Printing Workshop

Join artist Sitara yelding for her lino printing workshop. Make your own lino print using a leaf or flower design inspired by the natural landscape. Learn how to draw and carve your block before printing your chosen design. By the end, you will have a lovely handprinted lino print to take home.

Discover the art of concertina bookbinding in this hands-on, 2-hour workshop, designed for all skill levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker, you’ll leave inspired and confident to create your own fold-out books.

UPPER HALL - Woodfield Pavilion - Not step free.

In this session, you will:

• Learn bookbinding fundamentals and how to work confidently with essential tools

• Understand paper grain and how it influences folding and structure

• Explore different approaches to folding, page attachment, cover design, and finishing techniques

• Experiment with creative ways to personalize your book

Through clear demonstrations, guided practice, and individual support, you’ll gain practical skills while nurturing your own creativity. By the end, you’ll take home a beautiful handmade book, perfect as a sketchbook, mini portfolio, album, or keepsake, and the knowledge to make more at home.

All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own decorative papers or personal touches. No previous experience required,  just bring your enthusiasm!

Summer Portrait Session

Untutored portrait sessions is a welcoming and small environment.

Friday 15th and Friday 22nd August

Upper Hall - Woodfield Pavilion

To work for 6 hours with the same sitter you need to need to book both spots.

Printmaking Workshops

Join Phillippa this August for playful and practical workshops exploring the art of the Linocut.

Main Hall - Woodfield Pavilion - Step Free Access

You’ll be carving, inking and printing your own design. Whether you’re new to Printmaking, or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops are all about experimentation, colour and having fun with templates and textures.

Recycle and liven up old T-shirts, notebook covers, tote bags and learn about registration, reduction process, and making templates and playing with colour.

Contact Phillippa for more information and to book.

email phillippa.egerton@icloud.com or phone 07736524609

There are 3 separate workshops to join. 8th, 15th and 22nd August

Printmaking Workshops

Join Phillippa this August for playful and practical workshops exploring the art of the Linocut.

Main Hall - Woodfield Pavilion. Step-Free access space.

You’ll be carving, inking and printing your own design. Whether you’re new to Printmaking, or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops are all about experimentation, colour and having fun with templates and textures.

Recycle and liven up old T-shirts, notebook covers, tote bags and learn about registration, reduction process, and making templates and playing with colour.

Contact Phillippa for more information and to book.

email phillippa.egerton@icloud.com or phone 07736524609

There are 3 separate workshops to join. 8th, 15th and 22nd August

Summer Portrait Session

Untutored portrait sessions is a welcoming and small environment.

Friday 15th and Friday 22nd August

Upper Hall - Woodfield Pavilion

To work for 6 hours with the same sitter you need to need to book both spots.

Printmaking Workshops

Join Phillippa this August for playful and practical workshops exploring the art of the Linocut.

Main Hall - Woodfield Pavilion. Step-Free access space.

You’ll be carving, inking and printing your own design. Whether you’re new to Printmaking, or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops are all about experimentation, colour and having fun with templates and textures.

Recycle and liven up old T-shirts, notebook covers, tote bags and learn about registration, reduction process, and making templates and playing with colour.

Contact Phillippa for more information and to book.

email phillippa.egerton@icloud.com or phone 07736524609

There are 3 separate workshops to join. 8th, 15th and 22nd August

Woodfield Summer Market

The pavilion is a perfect place for a summer market. There will be an assortment of wonderful hand made and individual pieces from local artists. Makers and producers of artisanal products will be showing and selling their wares, and there will be many opportunities to get yourself a special gift, something for the home, or a present for someone special.

Refreshments will be available from the Woodfield Kitchen so you can grab yourself a cuppa and a cake and enjoy a stroll amongst the stalls.

If you’re interested in having a stall there are more details below - and please contact the team HERE

Tables are allocated by TWP according to availability. Some will be outside under a the portico or with a gazebo.

The cost is £30 or £40 depending on size and stallholders must have Public Liability Insurance. For a full list of ts and cs, and a stallholders details form please email Janet HERE

Life drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.

Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.

Model will NOT be clothed.

Contact Uki to book your spot HERE

Portrait drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.

Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.

Model will be clothed.

Contact Uki to book your spot HERE

Art for Wellbeing

2 workshops for three afternoons running. 5th, 12th and 19th April

Each with their own unique lessons and benefits. Pastel and painting and clay work.

Art for Wellbeing

Pastel and painting 1.00 pm-2.30pm

A gentle way to release emotional stress and explore the language of colour through simple painting and pastel work.

Clay work 3.00pm-4.30pm

Experience the calming properties of clay and reconnect your inner balance through the sensory exploration of texture and form.

No experience necessary - Do one, do both in one day or do all six if you like.

Paint and Clay day (both sessions) £25

All 6 Sessions £60 - Single Session £15 (prices include refreshments)

To book and for more information contact art.rosivetti@gmail.com

Art for Wellbeing

2 workshops for three afternoons running. 5th, 12th and 19th April

Each with their own unique lessons and benefits. Pastel and painting and clay work.

Art for Wellbeing

Pastel and painting 1.00 pm-2.30pm

A gentle way to release emotional stress and explore the language of colour through simple painting and pastel work.

Clay work 3.00pm-4.30pm

Experience the calming properties of clay and reconnect your inner balance through the sensory exploration of texture and form.

No experience necessary - Do one, do both in one day or do all six if you like.

Paint and Clay day (both sessions) £25

All 6 Sessions £60 - Single Session £15 (prices include refreshments)

To book and for more information contact art.rosivetti@gmail.com

Portrait drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.

Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.

Model will be clothed.

Contact Uki to book your spot HERE

Art for Wellbeing

2 workshops for three afternoons running. 5th, 12th and 19th April

Each with their own unique lessons and benefits. Pastel and painting and clay work.

Art for Wellbeing

Pastel and painting 1.00 pm-2.30pm

A gentle way to release emotional stress and explore the language of colour through simple painting and pastel work.

Clay work 3.00pm-4.30pm

Experience the calming properties of clay and reconnect your inner balance through the sensory exploration of texture and form.

No experience necessary - Do one, do both in one day or do all six if you like.

Paint and Clay day (both sessions) £25

All 6 Sessions £60 - Single Session £15 (prices include refreshments)

To book and for more information contact art.rosivetti@gmail.com

Life drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.

Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.

Model will not be clothed.

Contact Uki to book your spot HERE

Portrait drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.

Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.

Model will not be clothed.

Contact Uki to book your spot HERE

17th February : 3-5.30pm in the UPPER HALL

Jana Rychvalska’s background is in architecture, landscape design and has a BSc in Horticultural science, Writtle University, Essex. She’s now a full time artist but her bond with the natural world is always present and she feels she can share her passion and knowledge with others during the ‘Down to Scale’ workshop.

This workshop will explain how to scale down your garden onto a piece of paper, and make subtle or bold ideas come to light without the actual expense. Over the course of the year you will also learn how to choose plants either for their structural, functional and ornamental aspects and learn how to select plants to create an all year round interest
No prior design or plant knowledge necessary! You will learn how to design your garden by hand (not on a pc).

For more info and to book your place contact Jana at jrcreativeart97@gmail.com

Life drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.

Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.

Model will not be clothed.

Contact Uki to book your spot HERE

Portrait drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.

Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.

Model will be clothed.

Contact Uki to book your spot HERE