Events

 Your host Chrissie Thompson

February 2026

‘Brush and Bubbles’

A relaxed painting workshop with lunch and prosecco, in my cosy studio on Saddlebow Hill, Herefordshire, HR28HD

Saturday 21st February 2026 from 10am to 4.30pm

‘Brush and Bubbles’ Workshop with a two-course lunch and prosecco.

For aspiring and inspired artists to have fun with acrylic paint, in a cosy studio in the Herefordshire hills,

I will demonstrate my techniques for a vibrant and expressive piece of work, this is a fun relaxed day for you to create up to three lovely colourful pieces of art.

One-day workshop 21st February 2026

10am-4.30pm with 2 a two-course lunch with prosecco, refreshments, and all materials included.

Sample menu: chicken breast with spicy roasted vegetables, dauphinoise potatoes, homemade treacle tart, and clotted cream.

Vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free catered for.

Payment secures booking please contact me with dietary requirements at thompson.chrissie@gmail.com

£80.00 per person

Testimonials:

From Bernette who attended January 2024

“Good evening Christine. Just to say a big thank you for a most enjoyable and informative art workshop. I really enjoyed it! It did indeed take me out of my comfort zone which is a good thing. I have learnt new techniques which I will apply to my own body of work. In addition I was treated to a delicious lunch and prosecco in beautiful surroundings! Thank you once again! Xx”

From a happy aspiring painter, a recent attendee to one of my workshops…..

“A fantastic day at Pigsty Studios artist in residence Chris Thompson . Beautiful setting, purpose built art studio, delicious lunch and as much tea and cake as we could manage. Cannot recommend this workshop enough, inspirational, relaxed and friendly, thank you so much. We’ll definitely be coming back xx”

samples of my work and images of the studio and views

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NEED A PLACE TO STAY? ……….

I highly recommend “The Dragons Gate” chalets and glamping, twelve minutes drive from the studio. HR2 8RJ TEL: 07763811850 http://www.thedragonsgate.co.uk/

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September 2023

The Salthouse Gallery, Norway Square, St Ives, Cornwall

Saturday 17th September to Friday 23rd 2023

Open 8.30am to 9pm every day, with free wine and nibbles from 6pm to 9pm every evening

During the second week of the St. Ives September Festival, which has an amazing range of art and musical events

2023

The Secret Gallery

The Shambles, Newent, Gloucestershire

“Hills, High Water and kingfishers”

A shared exhibition with Diane Williams a Gloucestershire artist.

May 2023