Past Events

Explore ways of describing peripheral vision by overlapping washes of acrylic on canvas to create an almost completely abstract start point.  Once this non-pictorial part of the painting is dry, the focal point of tree forms can be introduced. We will be working mainly from direct observation in the gardens of Asthall Manor. All materials provided apart from an A3 or A2 canvas board, A4 cartridge paper for notes and preparatory studies and tree photos for additional reference. Workshop Cost:…

Vigour and Skills is a community of makers with shared values of sustainability, storytelling and craftsmanship. They proudly share every stage of their maker’s creative process with their customers and love watching them fill their lives and homes with objects of singular beauty; a world where every item has a story to tell. Everything you buy from Vigour and Skills is sure to spark a conversation – and every conversation helps to preserve their maker’s craft. Over the course of the four days, V+S will be showcasing…

ISHKAR will be returning to Asthall Manor for an exciting one day shopping event, with friends: Goldfinger, Tamay and me, Thread Tales, Hadeda, La Eva and Pico Goods. Impactful gifts that pair luxury with purpose. This curated shopping event brings together a group of independent brands that believe positive impact can be achieved through good business, sustainable practices, and the value of time-honoured crafts. Expect lovely Christmas gifts, mulled wine and wreath-making for an abundance of festive cheer. Visitors will have the opportunity to…

Day workshop in vocal sound and the body Bee-ing in the body-sound bridge – is a vocal sound workshop. Cost: £35 Come with an open mind and heart, and leave feeling resourced with love for yourself and those you meet on your path.   Please register on my website for this workshop here. What you need to participate in this workshop an honest curiosity about making vocal sound in the body a yoga mat a pillow or yoga block pillow wear…

We are delighted to have received funding from the International Tree Foundation, which enables us to plant 1100 whips of native species of hedgerow at Asthall Manor. We’re looking for volunteers to help to plant the whips across our Cowshed Field, (opposite Asthall Manor) with the hope to link up the biodiversity of the Asthall Manor Kitchen garden with the Asthall allotments and beyond. If you would like to come and help (there will be soup!) please get in touch…

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Windrush at Asthall. Learn about layering washes of watercolour, mark making and capturing light on water. All materials included apart from thick A4 or A3 cartridge paper, or ‘hot pressed’ (smooth) watercolour paper, which you will need to bring. Workshop Cost: £60 To book, email: [email protected]  

Join us for a workshop on effective propagation of tasty vegetables and herbs here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor). Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all-day workshop you will learn the fundamentals of different propagation techniques alongside a bit of helpful theory. This will include understanding and making your own seed compost, best practice seed sowing, along with root cuttings and softwood cuttings of herbs. During the workshop you will carry out some…

Join us for a workshop on home composting here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor) Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all day workshop you will learn the basics of different composting systems alongside a bit of helpful theory. You will also carry out some fun, practical work to apply your learning and to help keep us warm. Good, home-based or community-based composting is one of the key but often missing links to achieving…