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February 2025
Guest Event – ‘Oil and Liquin’ with Kieran Stiles
Explore the links between Edouard Manet and last still life paintings of Ken Howard RA and learn how to use Liquin with oils to produce a fluid and free flowing brush mark. The addition of Liquin creates a gell-like film resulting in a less gritty textural effect, but more of a fluid sweep. Working on canvas from direct observation of floral still life, learn how to experiment with different brush techniques to indicate a sketchy impression of how light appears…
Find out more »Asthall Manor Winter Garden Open Day
Come and see Asthall in all its winter beauty. Wander through the masses of naturalised snowdrops and take in the views over the river Windrush. More information to follow. See our Plan your Visit page - If you need to travel by car, parking will be in the field opposite unless we have wet weather. No dogs in the garden apart from assistance dogs Our paths can be slippery, please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
Find out more »July 2025
Guest Event – HandleBards production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. Join the troupe at Asthall Manor for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great…
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