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 will evoke the experience 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 will be walking through the surrounding countryside noticing each time 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 here will culminate with an exhibition in the threshing barn in September and October. On show will be sculpted and painted ceramics evoking the sensory experiences of these walks.
Visitors are invited to admire Sarah's work in progress during the year with free demonstrations where you are welcome to ask questions, get inspired, and find out more. Demonstrations will be held in Avebury Manor Garden, or the barn in unsuitable weather conditions.
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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 garden and barn can be accessed in a way free from steps, but there are some rough, uneven surfaces and cobblestones.
Upcoming events
Guided tour of Avebury Manor Garden
Join a tour of the beautiful Avebury Manor Garden with Head Gardener Garry to learn about seasonal highlights, a varied history, and exciting new developments in the historic garden rooms.
Sculpture exhibition in Avebury Manor Garden
This autumn, the garden at Avebury Manor becomes an outdoor gallery, hosting a range of beautiful sculptures and artwork set against the backdrop of colourful seasonal planting.
Walking the landscape: residency exhibition
As 2025 National Trust Avebury artist in residence, Sarah Hobley has spent the year exploring the Avebury landscape through a series of short walks. The experience has been recorded on the pots in this special exhibition.
Guided landscape walk: Waden Hill circuit
You can discover more of the history of the landscape that surrounds Avebury on this guided walk.