Garden Murals, Online Art Exhibition, Gelli Taster and save the date – BS9 Arts Trail…
Hello Everyone. Some exciting updates to share…Garden murals, Online Art Exhibition, Gelli Taster Workshops and the BS9 Arts Trail…
Stoke Lodge Garden Mural Design – we want your vote!
Our gardener James was keen to do something creative with the blocked off archway in the garden here at Stoke Lodge. He suggested asking a local artist to design a picture to be painted in the space.
James asked 4 local artists if they would like to submit a basic design for the space, we paid each artist a small sum to come up with a rough sketch and told them we wanted to put the final decision on which design to choose to you, our learners and our local community.
We want you to choose the option that you would like to see in the space.
We will add up the results and commission the artist to create their design in the space.
Please remember we asked all the artists to do just a basic rough sketch in black and white so the final piece may be a bit different.
You can see the 4 designs in the foyer and vote with pen and paper here at Stoke Lodge or you can go to our online vote by following this link.
Voting will close in just over 2 weeks on 17th May
Stoke Lodge Summer Exhibition – Online Gallery
We have created a digital version of the fantastic Summer Exhibition 2026 here at Stoke Lodge.
We last did this in 2020 when we were in lockdown and no one could come to Stoke Lodge to see a real display. This time it’s ‘in addition’ to the real thing and we think it looks great!
Its not quite the same as seeing the work in person so please do pop in if you have time but if you can’t get to us or if you want to share with friends and family who aren’t local please visit our online gallery.
We are, once again, completely blown away by the quality of the pieces on display and the talent and skills of our learners.
We’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our learners for allowing us to share and enjoy your creations.
Stoke Lodge always looks its best when filled to the brim with an array of varied and inspiring artwork.
The summer exhibition is on www.bristolcourses.com or you can follow this link to go straight to the gallery
New Taster Workshops – Gelli Printing with Samantha Bailey-Price.
Sam is a Bristol based artist who works with printmaking photography and mixed media.
You can find out more about Sam and see some examples of gelli techniques at her tutor profile here.
Sam is offering 2 taster sessions to explore Gelli Printing before offering a 5 week course in June.
For just £20 you can come along and explore the art of Gelli!
These Taster workshops introduce the colourful world of gelli printing, with a focus on simple techniques, playful layering and textures.
Gelli Printing Taster Session – Botanicals -– one off taster on Monday 18 May 1pm-4pm with Samantha Bailey-Price (P71A) £20
Gelli Printing Taster Session – Stencils, Texture & Pattern – one off taster on Monday 1 June 1pm-4pm with Samantha Bailey-Price (P71B) £20
Exploring Gelli Printing – An introduction to making unique prints using Gelli plates, textures, stencils, and layered colour techniques. Monday 1 – 4pm for 5 weeks from 8 June with Samantha Bailey-Price (P71C) £160
Enjoy the sunshine and explore Garden Styles with Christine
Gardening tutor Christine Pritchard is offering 3 focused one day courses in the next few weeks. Get some inspiration in how to develop and plan your garden and get the most from your green space.
Woodland Gardens – one session on Friday 8 May 10am -3pm (SCP9) £42
Not just nettles -improving habitats for wildlife in the small garden – one session on Friday 15 May 10am -3pm (SCP10) £42
Cutting Gardens – one session on Friday 22 May 10am -3pm (SCP11) £42
BS9 Arts Trail – Save the date!
We are delighted to once again be a host venue for the BS9 Arts Trail
Over the weekend you will be able to see all the exceptional work from our online Summer Exhibition 2026, in person, on display at Stoke Lodge.
This year we also have ten fantastic local Artists showcasing their talents as part of the trail.
The trail takes place: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June, 10am-5pm.
To find out more about the BS9 Arts Trail click on the link below to visit their website www.bs9arts.co.uk
