Events
Telephone: 07784 905058Daily during opening times, 12 noon-2pm
Open air (garden) abstract painting demonstration. Visitor participation welcome. Refreshments available.
Telephone: 01953 4832444 & 5 June, 2.30pm
Beginners' feltmaking workshop Mini-workshop to make felt and complete a brooch. £3.
Telephone: 07825 415730Daily during studio opening times
Sculpture trail The sculpture trail leads through a woodland walk to a walled garden overlooking the main house. Call or see website for more information.
Telephone: 07825 415730Daily during studio opening times
Art & craft demonstrations Printing, leatherwork, stone carving. Call or see website for details.
Telephone: 07825 415730Throughout Norfolk Open Studios 2011
Prize draw Win a piece of artwork made by some of the artists.
Telephone: 21 May, 4 June, 10am-12 noon
Free taster sessions: linocut workshop Come and experience linocut printing. Places limited, booking essential. To book, contact the artist.
Telephone: 07515 05935022 May, from 1pm
Official launch of 'Me-and-'er' 'Me-and-'er' is an art interruption: a unique, travelling art emporium designed to take art on location. Come and join an ongoing art experiment.
Telephone: 07816 36848320 May, 7.30-9.30pm
Exhibition opening celebration Relaxed preview at artist's riverside studio. Boat transport available until dusk, call ahead if you want collecting. Refreshments available.
Telephone: 01493 60388925 May, 11am-noon, 2-3pm
Stretch canvas frames Demonstrating how to make your own stretchers and cover them with canvas. To book, call the artist.
Telephone: 01493 6038891 June, 11am-noon, 2-3pm
Make your own paints Demonstrating the use of paint pigments with relevant mediums to produce oil, acrylic paint. To book, call the artist.
Telephone: 07989 15346626 May, 4-8pm
Private view
Telephone: 07718 66058821-22, 28-30 May, 4-5 June
Open garden at Old Hall A garden round an old tudor manor: a mixture of formal beds, cottage borders and fruit trees.
Telephone: 07718 66058821 May, 10am-12 noon
Private view
Telephone: 01493 75080421-22, 28-30 May, 4-5 June
Open garden A garden round an old tudor manor: a mixture of formal beds, cottage borders and fruit trees.
Telephone: 01493 75080421 May, 10am-12 noon
Private view
Telephone: 01493 75190625, 27 May, 1, 3 June, 11am-5pm
Demonstrations of painting techniques and colour mixing
Telephone: 01493 75190626 May, 2 June, 6-9pm
Late night opening
Telephone: 01603 75515321, 28 May, 11am-3pm
Making sculpture in willow Willow-weaving demonstration.
Telephone: 01603 75515321 May-5 June, 10am-5pm
Demonstrations Ongoing demonstrations: glass leading, fusing and painting.
Telephone: 01603 43301220 May, 6.30-8.30pm
Private view By invitation only.
Telephone: 01263 838306, 07968 89723521-22, 28-30 May, 4-5 June
Spinning and weaving demonstrations An opportunity to see first-hand the textile crafts so closely associated with Norfolk's history.
Telephone: 01263 838306, 07968 89723528-30 May
Textile have-a-go sessions For children and the young at heart, try the easier aspects of spinning and weaving in the studio. Teas, coffee and cakes available at both events. Relax and enjoy the garden too.
Telephone: 01328 86317921-22, 26, 28-30 May, 2, 4-5 June
Open garden The 'artist's garden' that provides inspiration for Rosemary's work.
Telephone: 01328 86317920 May, 4-6pm
Private view
Telephone: 01328 86317921-22, 26, 28-30 May, 2, 4-5 June
Demonstrations The artist will be working on paintings during opening times.
Telephone: 01263 713973Daily during studio opening times
Tea and coffee Available in the garden and garden room.
Telephone: 01263 740522, 07951 403482Please contact artist
A new way of looking A two-day painting course exposing participants to ways of approaching abstract paintings in nature. Outdoor/studio. Day one will be during the Norfolk Open Studio dates; day two will be during the summer - depends on interest. Telephone artist for information.
Telephone: 01328 862013, 07828 14360221-22, 28-30 May, 4-5 June
Children's art table Free activity for all visiting children. Parental help might be required.
Telephone: 01263 58726822 May, 12 noon-5pm
Feltmaking Demonstration and mini-workshop. Drop in, ask questions and make your own felt masterpiece.
Telephone: 01263 58726829 May, 12 noon-5pm
Hand embroidery Demonstration and mini-workshop. Drop in, ask questions and make your own embroidered masterpiece.
Telephone: 01328 82021421-22, 28-29 May, 4-5 June
Photographic clinics and art demonstrations Artist will be on hand to provide digital photographic advice and tips to visitors and there will be art demonstrations in the studio.
Telephone: 01692 403984, 07979 3727379-23 May, during library opening hours
Exhibition at North Walsham library Paintings, sculpture, photographs and ceramics displayed in North Walsham Library, New Road.
Telephone: 01328 85341920 May, 5-8 pm
Private view at Dragon Hall Studios Preview: punch and live music.
Telephone: 01328 87816429 May, 6 June, 11am-12.30pm
Mandala painting workshops Abstract round painting, acrylic on board. £10 per workshop to cover materials. Maximum 10. Take your painting home with you. Booking essential, email selfmademusic@aol.com.
Telephone: 01328 87816429 May, 6 June, 2.30pm and 4.30pm
Live performance art: 'The Pacific' Artist performs 'live' with her video, symphonic installation. Length: 30 minutes, maximum 20 places. Free.
Telephone: 01328 83844020 May, 7-9pm
Preview evening Drinks, nibbles and 10% discount off marked prices.
Telephone: 01328 83844029 & 30 May, 2-5 pm
20 May, 7-9pmAfternoon tea in the garden Garden open, refreshments available (donations to 'Guide dogs for the blind'), small plant sale.
Telephone: 01263 57004821-26, 28-31 May, 1-2, 4-5 June
Demonstrations Informal demonstrations of techniques on request.
Telephone: 01263 715570, 07990 964484Throughought June (National Trust opening times)
Blickling Hall Sculpture Trail A stained glass contribution to the sculpture trail in the walled garden at Blickling Hall, near Aylsham.
Telephone: 01692 6507074 June, 12 noon-4pm
Open day Arts and crafts, workshops, music, films, cream teas, farm tours, games and more.
Telephone: 01692 65070730 May, 10am- 5pm
Screenprinting demonstrations Come and try screenprinting and take away your own mini-masterpiece.
Telephone: 01263 579721, 07974 82821121 May-5 June, 11am-4.00pm
Studio Artists at The Belfry Mixed-media works by studio artists.
Telephone: 07968 90233121-22 May, 4-5 June
Demonstrations - Use of media
Telephone: 07855 145690Daily during studio opening times
Handweaving demonstrations at Muspole Workshops Looms will be set up to demonstrate weaving.
Telephone: 07855 14569027 May, 11am-4pm
Textile art workshop Create a piece of textile art using needleweaving and thread-wrapping techniques. £35. To book, call the artist.
Telephone: 07855 1456903 June, 11am-4pm
Introduction to feltmaking Learn basic techniques, experiment and explore creative ideas. £35. To book, call the artist.
Telephone: 07775 99577228-30 May, 4-5 June
Jewellery-making demonstrations At weekends during opening times.
Telephone: 01603 31958324 May, 1.30-4pm and 2 June, 10am-12.30pm
Papermaking from plants Workshops for adults (maximum 4), £20. Suitable for beginners. An introduction to plant selection and papermaking techniques. To book, call the artist.
Telephone: 01603 664615, 07827 47875021 May, 12 noon - 4.30pm
Private view Live music and homemade cakes.
Telephone: 07074 44094431 May-5 June, 9am-5pm daily
Exhibition at Assembly House Artist's photography and PhotoArt on display and for sale at the Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RQ. For details see www.triciafrances.co.uk or email info@ triciafrances.co.uk.
Telephone: 07074 44094424 May (repeated 27 May), 2-4pm
Graffito abstract photographic studio workshop To explore this fun light-painting technique, bring your basic digital camera. Fee £20. Various venues. To book visit www.triciafrances.co.uk or email info@ triciafrances.co.uk
Telephone: 07074 44094425 May (repeated 3 June), 10am-3pm
Sculpture/textiles for beginners Explore casting and small-scale sculpting, using cement and plaster. Design, paint and embellish your own silk scarf. Fee £60, including materials. Garden studio. To book visit www.triciafrances.co.uk or email info@triciafrances.co.uk
Telephone: 07074 4409441 June, 5-8pm
Meet the artist At the Assembly House (see venue details above).
Telephone: 07904 72991221 May-5 June
Free art lessons A free one-hour 1-2-1 drawing or painting lesson (any subject matter) at artist's studio. Book your lesson at a time to suit you.
Telephone: 07904 72991224, 27 May, 2 June, 6.30-8.30pm
Portrait and life drawing/painting classes Model, materials and refreshments included. At artist's studio. Early booking essential, £15 per person.
Telephone: 07904 729912Sundays 2.30-4.30pm
H'Art Club Get creative in arts and crafts, ages 10-18. All materials included. At artist's studio, £15 per person. Make new friends!
Telephone: 07753 86349021-22 May, 4-5 June
Printmaking demonstrations Solarplate, intaglio and relief printmaking techniques.
Telephone: 07506 84597920 May, 6-9pm
Private view
Telephone: 07775 87039220 May, 6-9pm
Private view
Telephone: 07969 62422821-22, 28-30 May, 4-5 June
Monoprinting - free Try your hand at monoprinting, a technique where you roll ink thinly on glass, lay paper over the top and make marks on the back of the paper to create your image. At Muspole Workshops.
Telephone: 01603 66119625 May, 1 June, 9.30am-12.30pm
Art from the garden Workshop, using acrylic paints, tissue, threads and canvas. Materials supplied. £20. Booking essential, call the artist.
Telephone: 01603 6611963 June, 10-11am and 2-3pm
Sculpture for the garden Demonstrations of modelling. Drop-in event, free.
Telephone: 07747 77298622 May, from 1pm
Official launch of 'Me-and-'er' 'Me-and-'er' is an art interruption: a unique, travelling art emporium designed to take art on location. Come and join us in our ongoing art experiment. (At Alison Atkin's studio, see artist number 26 above)
Telephone: 01508 550092, 07761 59079921 May, 10am-12.30pm
Art Hounds Drawing class for adults, all levels of ability. Materials provided. £25 per person. Venue: Crome Gallery, Elm Hill, Norwich. Booking essential, contact Vicky@over-a-barrel.co.uk
Telephone: 07966 72104120 May, 6-9pm
Jenny and Marian Williams Garden/Garage PV Party. Party with wine and nibbles.
Telephone: 01603 43471020 May, 6-9pm
Jenny and Marian Williams Garden/Garage PV Party. Party with wine and nibbles.
Telephone: 07787 531676, 01603 63192805-Jun
The King Street Big Lunch Refreshments at various venues on King Street during the day.
Telephone: 01603 41231021-22, 28-30 May, 10am-12 noon
Studio Club taster sessions Drop-in sessions for complete beginners or experienced artists of any age. Bring along something that will inspire! Basic materials provided.
Telephone: 01603 41231030 May, 7-9pm
Night garden wrap party For members and invited guests.
Telephone: 01953 601965Monday mornings, 10am-1pm
Printmaking demonstration Kerry will be printing her collograph plates and is happy to answer questions.
Telephone: 01508 48067921-22 May, 10am- 12 noon, 2-4pm
Become a potter Visitors will have to opportunity to make something from clay.
Telephone: 01508 48067929 May, 3pm
Talk on Japanese ceramics Talk on Japanese ceramics followed by a glass of wine.
Telephone: 01508 4806795 June, 2pm
Become a potter Visitors will have to opportunity to make something from clay.Art on a bike Starting from Anteros Arts Centre (see listings) and visiting local studios in Surlingham and Loddon. Suitable for families. Return for afternoon tea.
Telephone: 01603 740303, 07983 14258630-May
Costessey fete Artist's work on display. Plenty of parking available. Costessey Centre, Costessey Recreation Ground, Longwater Lane, Norwich NR5 0TB.
Telephone: 07811 71741421-22, 28-29 May, 4-5 June, 11am
Oil painting demonstration Watch a painting develop, with commentary. Free.
Telephone: 07811 71741421-22, 28-29 May, 4-5 June, 2pm
Have a go Come and try painting with oils. Free. Please telephone first.
Telephone: 01508 53824523, 25, 27 May, 10am-4pm
Have fun with fibres Tapestry-weaving workshop, suitable for beginners. Materials provided. Maximum 4. £30. To book, call the artist.
Telephone: 01508 5382454 & 5 June
Tapestry-weaving demonstration Weaving on a medieval theme. Part of Bergh Apton Sculpture Trail.
Telephone: 07773 66850423, 27, 30 May, 3 June, 11am
Watercolour demonstration Watch a watercolour painting develop, with commentary. Free.
Telephone: 07773 66850423, 27, 30 May, 3 June, 2pm
Come and try Have a go - watercolours. Free. Please phone artist first.
Telephone: 01328 738131, 07771 92029523 May-5 June
Demonstrations Rag rug techniques, machine embroidery.
Telephone: 01760 75542526 May, 10am-4pm
Masterclass: life drawing with Linda Roast and Helen Breach An opportunity for anyone interested in life drawing. Paper and charcoal available, please bring easels/boards/other media and lunch to share. Castle Acre Village Hall, £25. Places limited: send deposit cheque of £15 (payable to Castle Acre Artists) to Helen Breach, Rowan House, Back Lane, Castle Acre, Norfolk PE32 2AR.
Telephone: 01760 75542520 May, 6pm
Open evening An overview of work from the past 10 years. In conjuction with Charlotte Howarth.
Telephone: 07759 58370127 May, 4.30-8.30pm
Evening preview For fellow artists and special guests unable to visit during opening times.
Telephone: 07801 71980121 May, 12 noon-4pm
Screenprinting/painting workshop Experiment with dyes pigments and screens on to silk or paper.
Telephone: 07801 7198014 June, 12 noon-4pm
Wallpaper/wood block relief printing Roll your own! Plus demonstration. Experiment with reclaimed wallpaper rollers and woodblocks.
Telephone: 07801 71980121-30 May, 10am-5pm
Exhibition Joint exhibition with Norfolk Open Studios artists at Southacre church (see Castle Acre Art Trail, pages 12-15).
Telephone: 01760 75504520 May, 6pm
Charlotte Howarth, Annette Inwood and Louise Tiplady Opening evening An opportunity to view and purchase the artists' work and celebrate the setting of the workshop.
Telephone: 01760 75504521, 28 May, 11am
Carving demonstrations
Telephone: 01760 755319, 07778 76998526 May, 10am-4pm
Masterclass: life drawing with Linda Roast and Helen Breach An opportunity for anyone interested in life drawing. Paper and charcoal available, please bring easels/boards/other media and lunch to share. Castle Acre Village Hall, £25. Places limited: send deposit cheque of £15 (payable to Castle Acre Artists) to Helen Breach, Rowan House, Back Lane, Castle Acre, Norfolk PE32 2AR.
Telephone: 01485 520590, 07866 43545521-30 May
Pottery demonstrations Demonstrations at regular intervals during opening hours.
Telephone: 01485 520590, 07866 43545521-30 May
Printmaking Demonstrations and visitor participation at regular intervals during opening hours.
Telephone: 01760 75580020 May, 6.30- 8pm
Private view