Events

The Big Art Picnic, Saturday 1st August, 12-4pm, Ascott House and Gardens, Wing LU7 0PS


Bucks Artists and Makers members – we’d love you to join us this Saturday, 1 August, for a relaxed afternoon of creativity, conversation and inspiration at the beautiful Ascott House and Gardens in Wing.


Whether you’re sketching, painting, experimenting with a new medium or simply enjoying the company of fellow artists, this is the perfect chance to get outdoors and create together.


What to expect:
🎨 Paint and sketch en plein air in stunning National Trust gardens
💬 Meet and chat with fellow Bucks Artists and Makers members
🌼 Enjoy a relaxed members’ social in beautiful surroundings
👋 Share your work and creative process with visitors to the estate

Bring a picnic, a blanket or folding chair, your favourite portable art materials, and dress for whatever the British weather has in store! The tea room will also be open for coffee, cake and light lunches.

🎟 Garden admission is £12.95 (free for National Trust members).


We can’t wait to spend an inspiring afternoon creating with you. See you there!

Nathalie Pymm – Ironbridge Printmaking Competition Exhibition 2026

Venue: Ironbridge Fine Arts Gallery
Timing: 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm Saturday
Date: 5 July to 26 September 2026
Website: https://www.ironbridgeframing.co.uk

Ironbridge Printmaking Competition Exhibition 2026

I am delighted to have my lino print ‘Under the Arch’ selected for this wonderful printmaking exhibition in Shropshire, located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge.
This exhibition runs from 5th July to 26th September and well worth visiting.

They are open 10am to 5pm Tuesdays to Fridays and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays.

Their address is:
Ironbridge Fine Arts Gallery
Merrythought Village, Dale End,
Coalbrookdale, Telford
TF8 7NJ

Free Entry
Parking on site