Events

2010

March

Sunday 21st March

Weddings at Westonbirt Open Day

Come along to the Great Oak Hall and meet our Wedding Hosts, Maples Caterers and a selection of local Wedding Specialists, who will enjoy helping you to plan your special day in the unique and romantic setting of Westonbirt Arboretum.

"I was told about Westonbirt as a wedding venue from a friend of mine who had been a guest at a wedding here.  They said it was the best wedding they had ever been to! "
(Annika)
 

April

Thursday 1st April

Exhibition - Japanese Paper 1-7 April 2010

Elaine Cooper studied traditional papermaking in Japan for 10 years. Her exquisite papers provide the perfect medium for her detailed fine art work, and her creations have a resonance, beauty and depth that is sublime. This fascinating exhibition features a selection of paintings on stained glass papers, original prints and etchings, handmade papers and paper sculptures, and other innovative works by the artist.
Opening times:
Thurs 1 April: 12 noon - 4pm ,
Fri  2 - Tues 6 April: 10am - 4pm
Wed 7 April: 10am - 3pm

Saturday 24th April

Songs from the Shows

After last year's sell-out concert, the Bath Light Operatic Group are back at Westonbirt School on 24 April 2010 with their popular concert "Songs from the Shows".
The performance starts at 8pm and the proceeds go to the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum - so you can enjoy a wonderful night out, knowing that you're supporting our Charity at the same time. 
 
For details and to book, please email the organiser, Maureen Gobbett: maureen.gobbett@btinternet.com
 

May

Wednesday 26th May

Ruby Anniversary Crafts Spring Bank Holiday Weekend

26 May - 1 June 2010

Westonbirt’s Great Oak Hall will showcase some of the finest crafts produced in the Cotswolds to mark the 40th Anniversary of Cotswold Craftsmen.  The week long exhibition from May 26 to 1 June 2010 will be the perfect place to visit during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

A  cross section of craftsmen, designers and artists will display and sell their beautiful handmade pieces and each craftsman will be making a special ruby inspired item.

The designer craftsmen are united in their appreciation of the skills and traditions of the past, which they combine with contemporary design and techniques to produced a range of stunning pieces.  

Contemporary textiles, traditional sculptures, zany ceramics, Anglo Saxon inspired jewellery, stunning furniture and colourful glass are just some of the pieces produced in studios and workshops across the region.

The exhibition is open daily from 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm on Wednesday 26 May and thereafter from 10am – 4pm until Tuesday 1 June when the exhibition closes at 3pm.

For more information about Cotswold Craftsmen, to see samples of the artists’ work, or to commission your own pieces visit www.cotswold-craftsmen.org