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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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The basics

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. 

Contact info

National Trust Avebury

Upcoming events

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.

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10 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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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.

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10 Sep to 19 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Guided walk with Sarah Hobley, artist in residence 

Join a short, relaxed, and free art walk to look with new eyes at the textures, colours, atmosphere of natural and created Avebury.

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11 Sep 2025
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10:30 to 12:00

Heritage Open Days: Free entry days 

As part of Heritage Open Days 2025, you can enjoy a visit to Avebury Manor Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum for free on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September.

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12 Sep to 13 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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