This Saturday 18th February 10.30am-12.30pm come and join me at Romsey Abbey for a FREE Drop In and Draw session. All ages welcome, no experience necessary and all materials are supplied! You will be contributing to a huge concertina book that will be installed for exhibition between the pillars in the Abbey (dates of exhibition tbc). Your artwork can be collected after the exhibition.

Create beautiful unique artisan Christmas cards in this relaxed, fun and festive workshop in the artist’s studio. We will be using a variety of techniques such as monoprinting, charcoal and collage.

All materials are provided as well as a glass of mulled wine! £15 per person

7.30 - 9pm Friday 2nd December 2022

No previous experience necessary, places are limited.

Please see here to book: https://www.elizabeth-hammond.com/shop/merry-and-bright

Saturday 15 October, 10am – 12noon or 1pm – 3pm

In this enjoyable workshop, overcome the fear of the blank page by sketching outside at the Gardens.

A lovely opportunity to socialise and sketch in a beautiful environment. Experiment with a variety of materials including charcoal, pencil and pen with internationally recognised professional artist Elizabeth Hammond.

Suitable for those with no previous drawing experience or anyone who wants to improve.

A materials list is supplied.

See here for more information: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hilliergardens/whatson/Draw-Oct22

To book please phone 01794 368787
or Email info.hilliers@hants.gov.uk

Learn to really see your subject and understand what you are viewing using specific exercises, methods and techniques. This is an introduction to basic drawing skills, line, shape, form, depth. A variety of techniques and materials will be explored in an encouraging and supportive environment, instilling confidence to explore drawing further. Designed for students with no previous drawing experience. A materials list will be supplied.

To book please phone 01794 368787
Or Email info.hilliers@hants.gov.uk

An invitation to Critical Exchange, this free session will be on Monday 8th August from 6.45 - 9.30pm (GMT) in Arch 4, Arches Studios, Southampton SO14 3FE.

I will be 1 of 2 artists presenting works during this session with Kimvi Nguyen who will be presenting her work from China via Zoom.

I will be presenting two new participatory works and an older work from The Tales in person.

Here’s the Eventbrite link to register:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/critical-exchange-tickets-380275473177

We hope you can join us either in person or via Zoom, the link will be sent out shortly before the session for those joining us online.

Critical Exchange is an evolving artist network in Southampton focused on developing creative work and community relationships through critical dialogue. We work with artists to share their work and facilitate group conversation giving feedback to support the artworks’ development. We welcome all artists and makers to the group with the belief that we learn best from one another with the diversity of perspectives and voices we all bring.

In the sessions we use Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process which helps to establish trust and focus within the group. We reflect and learn together when we meet about using this method.

For more information about CRP please see below:

https://lizlerman.com/critical-response-process/

In this enjoyable workshop, overcome the fear of the blank page by sketching outside at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey.

A lovely opportunity to socialise and sketch in a beautiful environment. Experiment with a variety of materials including charcoal, pencil and pen.

Suitable for those with no previous drawing experience or anyone who wants to improve.

A materials list is supplied.

Sunday 17 July, 10am – 12noon or 1pm – 3pm 

See here for more information: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hilliergardens/whatson/Draw-July22

To book phone01794 368787
Or email info.hilliers@hants.gov.uk

Create your own unique Street Art inspired name plaque to take home. Design an original tag made up only of creative lettering. Learn about font style to celebrate your personality and explore the work of other Street Artists. Suitable for all ages, no previous graffiti experience necessary and all materials supplied! Only £3 per person.

Join artists Maija Liepins and Elizabeth Hammond online live on zoom with two drawing and writing activities to take part in The Big Open Book project.

This is an opportunity to take part from home.

We will introduce and demonstrate two activities that anyone can do from home so that they too can become part of the ‘Big Open Book’.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-and-drawing-together-tickets-302582942727

Please join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bigopenbook/

We also invite previous workshop attendees from both Andover and Romsey to come together to share and inspire more people to take part.

The replay will be screened at Andover and Romsey libraries during the Easter holidays.

Come and be inspired by the written word and your own experiences of reading in this playful drawing workshop where we will explore ideas of text as drawing.
Suitable for those with no previous drawing experience and for people of all ages. All materials will be supplied.

Please see here for booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/text-as-drawing-tickets-302562060267

This workshop is part of The Big Open Book project - please join our facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/bigopenbook

This project brought to you by Hampshire Libraries and Test Valley Borough Council with funding from Arts Council England. The drawings created will become part of the concertina Big Open Book to be exhibited at Andover Library.

If you are interested in attending this networking event please book here: https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/salisbury-arts-centre/networking/

Wiltshire Creative and the Wiltshire and Swindon Cultural Education Partnership are delighted to create an opportunity for school and college staff to meet with local cultural providers to find out more about what is on offer in the area. 

School staff, artists and arts and heritage organisations will have the opportunity to connect and find opportunities to work together on existing, new or developing ideas, projects and initiatives in schools. 

The W&SCEP aims to improve educational, cultural and social outcomes for children and young people through broadening effective interaction between Cultural Organisations (including libraries, arts and heritage) and Schools, in places where it is most needed. It is a response to the Cultural Education Challenge set by Arts Council England. 

Drop in between 5pm and 7pm to meet your local cultural network, refreshments provided. 

To enquire as an artist or organisation wishing to share their offer contact; takepart@wiltshirecreative.co.uk  

Join me for some FREE creative crafty festive fun at Abbotswood Community Centre where you can create gorgeous paper Gingerbread bunting, a paper Christmas Wreath and abstract Christmas Tree Cards all with sparkly embellishments. Lots of fun with paper, glue and trimmings to create delightful decorations and cards to celebrate this festive season in an encouraging, relaxed environment. Suitable for all ages, no experience necessary, all materials provided.

https://abbotswoodromsey.co.uk/

Using vintage and abandoned books as a starting point, you'll learn how to create three dimensional delicate paper ornaments, that stand alone or can be hung up, using a range of cutting and constructing techniques. The outcomes created are always beautiful and unique, this is upcycling at it's best! Explore the joys of paper art in this enjoyable and creative workshop in the artist’s studio. All materials (plus biscuits, tea and coffee) are provided. Complete beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
This workshop is suitable for over 16's. Places are limited, £27 per person.

See here for booking: https://www.elizabeth-hammond.com/shop/papercut-christmas-ornaments

Create beautiful unique Christmas cards in this relaxed, fun and festive workshop in the artist’s studio.

All materials are provided as well as a glass of mulled wine! £15 per person

No previous experience necessary, places are limited.

Book here: https://www.elizabeth-hammond.com/shop/merry-and-bright

In this new workshop, overcome the fear of the blank page and discover ideas of beauty in landscape and gardens through this encompassing sketching and lecture workshop. Experiment with a variety of materials including charcoal, pencil and pen.

Suitable for those with no previous drawing experience or anyone who wants to improve. A materials list will be supplied.

There are 2 sessions 10am - 12.00pm or 2pm - 4.00pm

See here to book: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hilliergardens/whatson/Walk-Talk-Nov21

Explore a variety of approaches to capturing the historic building of Romsey Abbey on paper to create a collaborative mapping of the space at this free event.

Discover the joy of drawing in this event free and open to all. You are invited to join artist and educator Elizabeth Hammond to create a collaborative map of the historic building of Romsey Abbey through drawing. Inspiration, guidance and ideas will be provided as well as a variety of materials to explore. Such as frottage (creating a rubbing), gesture drawing (quick sketching) The drawings will be added to a huge roll of paper so we can watch the building grow and our mapping of the space grow. This will be exhibited in the Abbey and open to public viewing after the event.

This experience is very inclusive, open to any who would like to leave their mark. Age, experience or ability are not boundaries, everybody welcome!

It is part of The Big Draw festival and made possible with funding from Test Valley Arts Foundation.

Drop in and draw with me at anytime for FREE from 11am - 2pm at The Lights in Andover during the half term holiday which is the last week of the Make It Expressive Exhibition. This is an exciting opportunity to experience some of the activities the participants of the Make It Expressive project did such as drawing with sticks and drawing sound. There will also be the chance to contribute to a collaborative drawing akin to the Mega Please Draw Freely at the Turbine Hall in the Tate Modern: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/festival/uniqlo-tate-play/mega-please-draw-freely

Open to all ages, thanks to funding from Arts Council England and Test Valley Arts Foundation this event is FREE!

A walk and draw networking session for creatives in the Test Valley.

“Drawing is the art of taking a line for a walk” - Paul Klee.

Come and have some fun with drawing, and meet other local creatives. This event is for artists, musicians, writers, performers, and others working in the creative industries in Test Valley. You don’t need to be good at drawing, just willing to pick up a pencil and give it a go!

Whilst walking around the Town Centre you will be led through a series of quick, fun drawing exercises which focus on the process of drawing and experiment with scale, movement and different techniques.

After an hour of drawing we will head to a local cafe for a cuppa and more of a chance to chat and network. Please bring:

• Hardback sketchbook (If sketchbook is not hardback you will need something to lean on.)

• Pens, pencils or any other drawing tools, rubber, (ruler?) sharpener

• Suitable footwear and coat if needed.

Meet in Romsey Town Centre at Lord Palmerston Statue, outside Josie’s.

This is a Test Valley Creative Event in partnership with Artful Collective.

See here to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-draw-networking-tickets-167703428469?aff=ebdsoporgprofile