Art, books, coffee & cakes in the Village Hall 5th & 6th July

Art, books, coffee & cakes in the Village Hall 5th & 6th July

Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall

11.00am – 4.00pm

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 2025


ART

Sue Jarvis, Paul Joseph-Crank and Krystyna Wojcik, are exhibiting their original work as members of
Peterborough Artists Open Studios (PAOS). https://paos.org.uk

Great Gidding Open Studios artists 2025

Work will be for sale as well as cards and prints although there is no obligation to buy.

For more information visit:

Paul Joseph-Crank

Krystyna Wojcik

PLUS…

+ Display of Great Gidding Drawing Group artwork

A small display of work by the Great Gidding Drawing Group will also be on show.

The drawing group meets once a month in the Village Hall typically on the second Thursday of every month to draw still life or figure subjects. Everyone is welcome (not just Giddingites!!) from beginners to experts. Each session includes a few shorter drawing exercises followed by a longer final drawing and of course a chance to natter and compare notes during our coffee and biscuit break half way through! Contact Krystyna for more information.


BOOKS

+ Launch of Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

The Village Hall Committee is launching a book and jigsaw puzzle exchange. Information on the exchange will be available during the Art in the Village Hall event The book exchange plans to include adult and children’s books, fiction & biographical works only, no nonfiction.


COFFEE and CAKES

+ Coffee, tea and cakes will be on sale for the whole weekend (in aid of Village Hall funds)


Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall on Thursday 12th June and join our group drawing session. Beginners welcome.

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!

The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Date: Thursday 12h June 2025

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £6.00 per session (cash only please)

If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 10th July 2025

If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk

Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall on Thursday 10th April and join our group drawing session. Beginners welcome.

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!

Great Gidding Drawing Group

The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Date: Thursday 10h April 2025

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £6.00 per session (cash only please)

If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 15th May 2025

If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk

Gidding Drawing Group this Thursday – all welcome.

Gidding Drawing Group this Thursday – all welcome.

Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall this Thursday 6th February and join our group drawing session. Beginners welcome.

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!

The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Date: Thursday 6th February 2025

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please)

If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 13th March 2025

If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk

Why not take up a new hobby in the new year? Come and join Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Why not take up a new hobby in the new year? Come and join Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Happy New year!! Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall this Thursday 9th January for the first of this year’s drawing group sessions.

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!

The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Date: Thursday 9th January 2025

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please)

If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 6th February 2025

If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk

Gidding Drawing Group this Thursday 14th November – all welcome.

Gidding Drawing Group this Thursday 14th November - all welcome.

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!

Drawing flowers at Great Gidding Drawing Class
Drawing flowers at Great Gidding Drawing Class

The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Date: Thursday 14th November 2024

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please)

If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 9th January 2025

If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk

Improve your drawing skills! GG Drawing Group this Thursday 10th October – all welcome.

Improve your drawing skills! GG Drawing Group this Thursday 10th October - all welcome.

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!

Great Gidding Drawing Group tackle figure drawing in September 2024

The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Date: Thursday 10th October 2024

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please)

If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 14th November 2024

If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk

Drawing class in Great Gidding next Thursday August 8th

Drawing class in Great Gidding next Thursday August 8th

Like drawing or haven’t ever tried?

Still life drawing of fruit bowl - Great Gidding Drawing Group

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life. All welcome (not just Giddingites)!

The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Date: Thursday 8th August 2024

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please)

If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 19th September 2024

If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email krystyna@intamail.com

Drawing class this Thursday 18th July

Drawing class this Thursday 18th July

Just a reminder to come along to our friendly, informal group this Thursday 18th July for two hours to sketch or paint a still life. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials.


Last months drawing class exercise - garden equipment

This session there will be a couple of simple exercises as well as longer drawing sessions and as always help and advice will be freely available.

When: Thursday 18th July from 10am until midday. If you’re not able to join us this time the next session is Thursday 8th August.

Where: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please). Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Drawing class this Thursday 13th June

Drawing class this Thursday 13th June

Come along to our friendly, informal small group who meet once a month for two hours to sketch or paint a still life. 

Great Gidding Drawing Group

All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. The sessions are untutored but help and advice will be freely available.

When: Thursday 13th June from 10am until midday. If you’re not able to join us this time the next session is Thursday 18th July.

Where: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please). Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. 

If you are interested in coming along please email krystyna@intamail.com or call 01832 293 175 for more details.

We look forward to welcoming you!