WESTBURY LEIGH

~PRE-FESTIVAL~

CREATiVITY WEEK

A series of events encouraging you to get involved and get creative.
All events at 90, Westbury Leigh

Book via email: creatvityfestival2026@gmail.com

Venue will then be confirmed

All events £5

Open Studio

LESLEY LONGWORTH

Monday 6 July noon – 2.00pm
Tuesday 7 July 5.00 – 7.00pm
Thursday 9 July 4.30 – 6.30pm
An opportunity to visit a working artist’s studio. Exhibition includes the artist’s own works and artworks in display by internationally renowned artist and illustrator Tom Stimpson (1955-1992). About 100 works on show.

Creating Your Own Perfume

KATE DOBSON-RIDOUT

Monday 6 July 3.00 – 4.00pm, 4.30 – 5.30pm
Wednesday 8 July 11.00am – noon, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
An opportunity to create your own perfume blend using
organic essential oils.

Looking After House Plants

LESLEY LONGWORTH

Tuesday 7 July 11.00am – 1.00pm Keep your houseplants alive and thriving. Choosing the best. Includes a practical sesssion on potting and taking cuttings. A plant to take home too!

My Creative Journey

LILY MUNDAY B.E.M.

Tuesday 7 July 2.00 – 4.00pm
Lily will share her creative journey using needles and pens
as vehicles for her creativity.

A Stourhead Journey

DAWN COLLINS

Wednesday 8 July 2.00 – 4.00pm Come and immerse yourself in the stories and inspiration of Stourhead. Dawn, Stourhead volunteer for 20 years, shares extracts from her book of poetry and prose “Of the Place”.

Intro To Watercolours

ANN ROBSON

Thursday 9 July 11.00am – 1.00pm (6 places only)
A practical session to introduce the wonders of watercolour.

Discover Your Creativity

BEATRIZ ACEVEDO

Thursday 9 July 2.00 – 4.00pm
Spark your natural creativity through basic exercises on drawing.

Hand Making Pinch Pots

ANN ROBSON

Friday 10 July 11.00am – 1.00pm
A practical session to hand make pinch pots. All abilities welcome.

Open Garden

WILLIAM & FER

Friday 10 July 1.30 – 3.30pm Saturday 11 July 2.00 – 4.00pm Explore an architectural designed garden containing a wide range of beautiful plants including fruits and vegetables.

Understanding Dreams

BEATRIZ ACEVEDO

Friday 10 July 6.00 – 8.00pm Explore your dreams through creative practices of writing and drawing. Materials provided. All abilities welcome. Limited places.

Lexcial Art Café

KATI SAQUI

Saturday 11 July 11.00am – 1.00pm The Lexical Art Café invites you to play with words over tea and cake and exploring how this playful approach might reveal unusual and unexpected possibilities.

Basic Drawing Techniques

LESLEY LONGWORTH

Saturday 11 July 5.00 – 7.00pm A workshop for those wishing to learn the basics of drawing and those wanting to develop their drawing skills further. All levels welcome. Materials provided.