Art demonstration with Sarah Hobley, artist in residence
See Sarah Hobley demonstrating the creative process of her sculpted ceramics and find out more about her Avebury project. The finished pieces evoke Sarah's experiences of walking the Avebury landscape throughout the year.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Sarah Hobley is 2025 Artist in Residence at National Trust Avebury. She is primarily a sculptor but works also in paint and ceramics. She had a solo show in the Avebury threshing barn in 2024 and took part in the 2023 sculpture exhibition.
Throughout the year, she has walked through the surrounding countryside, noticing the unique features of the landscape on that particular day, such as the flow, the colour, the contrasts of light and shade, the behaviour of the birds, and the way the grass grows.
Sarah’s residency culminates with her 'Walking the Landscape' exhibition in the threshing barn. On show will be sculpted and painted ceramics evoking the sensory experiences of these walks.
Join Sarah in the barn on Saturday 1 November as she demonstrates some of the techniques used to create her incredible Avebury-inspired collection.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Please collect your garden ticket from the barn.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothes suitable for the weather conditions.
- Accessibility
The barn can be accessed in a way free from steps, but there are some rough, uneven surfaces and cobblestones.
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