WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
WOA is an artist community that promotes events and workshops for members by members. If you are able to offer a workshop or have a suitable venue we would love to hear from you.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS at WEST OX ARTS GALLERY
WORKSHOP WEEK at the Gallery
Monday 1 June - Sunday 7 June 2026
Date |
10 - 12pm |
2 - 4pm |
Monday |
Helen Pakeman Time to Twine 10 - 1pm |
Sally Middleton Pastel Workshop 2.30pm - 4.30pm |
Tuesday |
Neo Cartouche Unstick and Draw |
Available |
Wednesday |
Marjolein Trewavas Haberdashery House |
Marjolein Trewavas Felt Brooches |
Thursday |
Marjolein Trewavas Felt Wreaths |
Life Drawing |
Friday |
Felicity Tattersall Botanical Drawing |
Kay Adamson William Morris Designs |
Saturday |
Available |
Available |
Sunday |
Available |
Available |
Workshop Week at the Gallery
A collection of drawing and creative sessions led by practising artists.
Monday 1st June – Saturday 6th June
Monday 1st June 10.00am-1.00pm
TIME TO TWINE! Tutor Helen Pakeman
Make a small basket of coloured jute twine and learn one of the key skills of basketry.
Suitable for beginners to the world of soft basketry.
£35/£30 WOA All materials included email [email protected]
Monday 1st June 2.30 - 4.30pm
PASTEL ART WORKSHOP Tutor Sally Middleton
Explore the rich versatility of soft pastels and create a landscape full of flowers
Join me for a relaxing, hands‑on session inspired by nature — perfect for beginners and those with some experience.
What You’ll Learn
Blending + layering
Light + atmosphere
Depth in landscapes
Confident pastel techniques
£30/£25 for WOA members Email [email protected]
Tuesday 2nd June 10 - 12pm
UNSTICK AND DRAW Tutor Neo Cartouche
A drawing jam workshop
A workshop suitable for anyone interested in exploring drawing as a process rather than an outcome — including those with an existing drawing practice as well as those curious to try a more experimental approach.
£30/£25 WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 3rd June 10.00am-12.00pm
HABERDASHERY HOUSE Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
A wooden house for you to wall paper and add all sort of haberdashery items to. Explore your creativity!
Suitable for all levels of ability
£35/£30 WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 3rd June 2.00pm-4.00pm
FELT BROOCH WORKSHOP Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
Embroider colourful flowers and beads on to a felt circle to make a fab felt brooch or keyring bag charm.
Suitable for all levels of ability
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm
FELT WREATH WORKSHOP Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
Sew a variety of felt flowers in choice of colours and attach to a metal or wooden ring. A lovely relaxing way to make a gift or something beautiful for yourself.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Thursday 4th June 2.00pm-4.00pm
LIFE DRAWING
An afternoon of drawing in the gallery with a life model.
£15/£12 WOA Contact [email protected]
Friday 5th June 10am-12pm
BOTANICAL DRAWING Tutor Felicity Tattersall
Explore and develop observational drawing skills whilst visually documenting botanical subjects.
For all ages 16+and abilities. All materials provided.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Friday 5th June 2.00pm-4.00pm
WILLIAM MORRIS DESIGNS
Tutor Kay Adamson
Explore the design process of William Morris and create your own design inspired by his fabrics and wall papers. Suitable for all. All materials provided and guidance at each stage.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
To book a place on our small group workshops or find out more please contact the workshop tutor’s email address.
A collection of drawing and creative sessions led by practising artists.
Monday 1st June – Saturday 6th June
Monday 1st June 10.00am-1.00pm
TIME TO TWINE! Tutor Helen Pakeman
Make a small basket of coloured jute twine and learn one of the key skills of basketry.
Suitable for beginners to the world of soft basketry.
£35/£30 WOA All materials included email [email protected]
Monday 1st June 2.30 - 4.30pm
PASTEL ART WORKSHOP Tutor Sally Middleton
Explore the rich versatility of soft pastels and create a landscape full of flowers
Join me for a relaxing, hands‑on session inspired by nature — perfect for beginners and those with some experience.
What You’ll Learn
Blending + layering
Light + atmosphere
Depth in landscapes
Confident pastel techniques
£30/£25 for WOA members Email [email protected]
Tuesday 2nd June 10 - 12pm
UNSTICK AND DRAW Tutor Neo Cartouche
A drawing jam workshop
A workshop suitable for anyone interested in exploring drawing as a process rather than an outcome — including those with an existing drawing practice as well as those curious to try a more experimental approach.
£30/£25 WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 3rd June 10.00am-12.00pm
HABERDASHERY HOUSE Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
A wooden house for you to wall paper and add all sort of haberdashery items to. Explore your creativity!
Suitable for all levels of ability
£35/£30 WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 3rd June 2.00pm-4.00pm
FELT BROOCH WORKSHOP Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
Embroider colourful flowers and beads on to a felt circle to make a fab felt brooch or keyring bag charm.
Suitable for all levels of ability
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm
FELT WREATH WORKSHOP Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
Sew a variety of felt flowers in choice of colours and attach to a metal or wooden ring. A lovely relaxing way to make a gift or something beautiful for yourself.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Thursday 4th June 2.00pm-4.00pm
LIFE DRAWING
An afternoon of drawing in the gallery with a life model.
£15/£12 WOA Contact [email protected]
Friday 5th June 10am-12pm
BOTANICAL DRAWING Tutor Felicity Tattersall
Explore and develop observational drawing skills whilst visually documenting botanical subjects.
For all ages 16+and abilities. All materials provided.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Friday 5th June 2.00pm-4.00pm
WILLIAM MORRIS DESIGNS
Tutor Kay Adamson
Explore the design process of William Morris and create your own design inspired by his fabrics and wall papers. Suitable for all. All materials provided and guidance at each stage.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
To book a place on our small group workshops or find out more please contact the workshop tutor’s email address.
Contact Tutor to find out more;
Helen Pakeman - [email protected]
Marjolein Trewavas - [email protected]
Neo Cartouche - [email protected]
Felicity Tattersall - [email protected]
Life Drawing - [email protected]
We do have a couple of slots available if you are a WOA member and you would be interested in running a workshop
please email Kay at [email protected]
Helen Pakeman - [email protected]
Marjolein Trewavas - [email protected]
Neo Cartouche - [email protected]
Felicity Tattersall - [email protected]
Life Drawing - [email protected]
We do have a couple of slots available if you are a WOA member and you would be interested in running a workshop
please email Kay at [email protected]
WORKSHOP WEEK at the Gallery
Monday 27 October - 1 November 2025
Monday 27th October Velvet Pumpkins 10.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
Make stylish and beautiful seasonal velvet pumpkins, decorated with vintage finds.
£20/£15 WOA email [email protected]
Monday 27th October Felt Flowers 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tutor Katerina Wild
Learn how to make stunning colourful flowers in versatile felt fabric.
£30/£25 WOA email [email protected]
Tuesday 28th October Halloween Family Workshop 10.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Lindsey Viner
Have family fun making a selection of decorations for Halloween.
£25/£20 WOA Adult and Child (additional child £7.50 up to 3 extra) email [email protected]
Tuesday 28th October Autumn Leaves Macrame Wall Hanging 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tutor Lindsey Viner
Learn how to macrame, making stunning seasonal wall hanging.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 29th October William Morris Design 10.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Kay Adamson
Explore the design process of William Morris and create your own design inspired by his fabrics and wall papers. Suitable for all.
£20/£15 WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 29th October Creative Paper Collage 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tutor Yvonne Robinson
A relaxing, creative way to make detailed pictures from your own photographs.
Suitable for all
£20/£15WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 29th October Fabric Christmas Trees 6.30pm-8.30pm
Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
A wonderful way to use fabric to make a free standing Christmas tree as a decoration or to give as a gift.
£20/£!5 WOA email [email protected]
Thursday 30th October Mandelas 10.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Lindsey Viner
Relax and unwind whilst learning how to create intricate mandala patterns.
£20/£15 WOA email [email protected]
Thursday 30th October 2.00pm-4.00pm Life Drawing 2.00pm-4.00pm
£15/£12 WOA
Contact [email protected]
Thursday 30th October Autumn Macrame Wall Hanging 6.30pm-8.30pm
Tutor Lindsey Viner
Learn how to macrame, making stunning seasonal wall hanging.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Friday 31st October Fabric Christmas Trees 10.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
A wonderful way to use fabric to make a free standing Christmas tree as a decoration or to give as a gift.
£20/£!5 WOA email [email protected]
Friday 31st October Pencil Play 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tutor Kay Adamson
Exploration of pencil techniques for those who would like to pick up a pencil and draw. A relaxed way to try a variety of techniques with graphite and coloured pencils in a handmade sketchbook.
£20/£15 WOA email [email protected]
CANCELLED - Saturday 1st November Christmas Paper Cactus 10.00-1.00pm
Tutor Nicky Brown
Learn how to manipulate paper to create a stunning and realistic Christmas Cactus.
Suitable for all levels of ability
£35 WOA email nickybrownartist.com
To book a place or find out more please contact the workshop email address.
Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
Make stylish and beautiful seasonal velvet pumpkins, decorated with vintage finds.
£20/£15 WOA email [email protected]
Monday 27th October Felt Flowers 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tutor Katerina Wild
Learn how to make stunning colourful flowers in versatile felt fabric.
£30/£25 WOA email [email protected]
Tuesday 28th October Halloween Family Workshop 10.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Lindsey Viner
Have family fun making a selection of decorations for Halloween.
£25/£20 WOA Adult and Child (additional child £7.50 up to 3 extra) email [email protected]
Tuesday 28th October Autumn Leaves Macrame Wall Hanging 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tutor Lindsey Viner
Learn how to macrame, making stunning seasonal wall hanging.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 29th October William Morris Design 10.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Kay Adamson
Explore the design process of William Morris and create your own design inspired by his fabrics and wall papers. Suitable for all.
£20/£15 WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 29th October Creative Paper Collage 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tutor Yvonne Robinson
A relaxing, creative way to make detailed pictures from your own photographs.
Suitable for all
£20/£15WOA email [email protected]
Wednesday 29th October Fabric Christmas Trees 6.30pm-8.30pm
Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
A wonderful way to use fabric to make a free standing Christmas tree as a decoration or to give as a gift.
£20/£!5 WOA email [email protected]
Thursday 30th October Mandelas 10.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Lindsey Viner
Relax and unwind whilst learning how to create intricate mandala patterns.
£20/£15 WOA email [email protected]
Thursday 30th October 2.00pm-4.00pm Life Drawing 2.00pm-4.00pm
£15/£12 WOA
Contact [email protected]
Thursday 30th October Autumn Macrame Wall Hanging 6.30pm-8.30pm
Tutor Lindsey Viner
Learn how to macrame, making stunning seasonal wall hanging.
£25/£20 WOA email [email protected]
Friday 31st October Fabric Christmas Trees 10.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Marjolein Trewavas
A wonderful way to use fabric to make a free standing Christmas tree as a decoration or to give as a gift.
£20/£!5 WOA email [email protected]
Friday 31st October Pencil Play 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tutor Kay Adamson
Exploration of pencil techniques for those who would like to pick up a pencil and draw. A relaxed way to try a variety of techniques with graphite and coloured pencils in a handmade sketchbook.
£20/£15 WOA email [email protected]
CANCELLED - Saturday 1st November Christmas Paper Cactus 10.00-1.00pm
Tutor Nicky Brown
Learn how to manipulate paper to create a stunning and realistic Christmas Cactus.
Suitable for all levels of ability
£35 WOA email nickybrownartist.com
To book a place or find out more please contact the workshop email address.
Nature Journalling Workshop - 10th February 2024
West OX Arts Workshop Week
Join us for WOA Workshop Week at the West Ox Arts Gallery - 25th September - 29th September 2023
Trees through the Seasons
"Drawing and painting workshops reflecting on life's journey through the year"
Autumn Trees workshop - "Fruitfulness, and when to let go" Sat 14th Oct 2023
10am-1 pm, 2-5pm, 10am-5pm
oxfordcc.churchsuite.com/events/eq86mtxf
This series of art workshops will take the opportunity to use the process of expressive drawing and painting of trees, to reflect and illustrate aspects of life's journey through the seasons. Using photos from nature, memory, and observation drawing, it's open to all abilities, with the opportunity to develop your skills whilst creating personal reflection pieces using a variety of media in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Beverley is a landscape painter, art teacher at The Kings School Witney, and pastor at Oxford Community Church, where she also uses her art to express aspects of the Christian faith that can bring encouragement to all.
Morning refreshments and all equipment provided (do feel free to bring your own materials and research photos if you wish)
You can sign up for one workshop or all of them by clicking on the links above! Why not come with a friend? or even give a workshop voucher as a gift!
Stone Carving
tPat Elmore runs courses on Tuesdays from 10am until 2pm. All tools and materials are provided. Students learn through trying, so you are free to attempt any subject that inspires you with me on hand to assist and advise you. Learning to carve stone can be a very satisfying and fulfilling experience. Why not have a go and find out if it suits you.
Contact Pat to find out more on
Contact Pat to find out more on
Oil Painting Classes
Oil painting classes for beginners upwards.
Classes starting in January 2023 and run every Friday for 10 weeks.
10 week term / 3 spaces remaining
Tutor: Pip Shuckburgh
Location: The Old School Community Centre in Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2NE
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01993 851041
Classes starting in January 2023 and run every Friday for 10 weeks.
10 week term / 3 spaces remaining
Tutor: Pip Shuckburgh
Location: The Old School Community Centre in Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2NE
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01993 851041