The Darling Buds of May: An art exhibition at Greys Court, 19 May to 8 June
A gloriously exuberant exhibition of colour and texture which takes inspiration from Greys Court and the local area, featuring two local artists Sarah Pye and Kate Findlay, and a silversmith Janet Richardson.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This joyful exhibition depicts the natural world of woodlands, gardens, meadows and wildlife, with all the energy of nature and rhythm of the seasons in the Chilterns.
Kate Findlay, Sarah Pye and Janet Richardson return for three weeks, to greet you, chat about and share their new collections for 2026.
Kate Findlay is a textile artist and teacher who lives and works in the Reading and Henley – on-Thames area. Author, designer & textile artist Kate specialises in raw edge appliqué & embroidery. Kate’s love of nature is evident in her beautiful fabric collections inspired by birds & animals, which she incorporates into her textile art with layers of free-motion embroidery & hand stitch.
Sarah Pye creates large impressionist paintings, freely and intuitively. There are never preliminary sketches or plans, only a blank canvas, lots of paint and the excitement of an idea fired by an exquisite view or image.
Janet Richardson has been making and teaching jewellery for over 40 years and her designs concentrate on form and technique. Flow, texture and carving informs most of her work. She likes her work to be timeless, enhance the body and come to life when worn by the owner. Her work continues to be exhibited here in Britain and abroad, has featured in a variety of publications including Vogue and is part of the contemporary jewellery collection at the Dallas Museum of Art, USA.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Arrive at Visitor Reception, who can direct you to the Cromwellian building.
- Accessibility
Please refer to our full Access Statement on our website for more details.
Upcoming events
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Gratitude woodland walks at Greys Court
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Sculpture in the Garden at Greys Court: 13 June to 12 July
The Oxford Sculptors Group return for their 10th year exhibiting in the walled gardens and Cromwellian building!