FUTURE EVENTS

We now have a private viewing gallery.

Please email whyknotart@gmail.com to make a appointment to view his work in private.

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Mindful Art 4 Day Workshop 10am-4pm at Loen Cottage, GU16 7NJ.

hot drinks & lunch will be provided, This a 4 day intense Mindful Art Workshop.

The first day will be introductions, mindful art exercises and story time.

Day 2 will continue with stories and mindful art

Day 3 will be finding your true identity and removing the outer mask you wear to the world revealing your innner self using mindful art

Day 4 round up of the workshop and mindful art session, showing you how to use the complete tool box to take home and start your new positive Journey in life.

Please visit our shop to book a slot the group size is maximum of 6 Please note accommodation is not provided but we can send you recommendations. You are welcome to bring a tent and camp and we do have electric hook up for a camper van.

https://www.whyknotart.co.uk/shop/gift-card-mindful-art

Graffiti Experience Sunday 10am -12pm & 2pm - 4pm

Our two-hour graffiti experience is suitable for all abilities and ages,

Groups big and small welcome. We start from age 5 and above.

Just having some fun in a natural environment. You will learn new artistic skills and with guidance and create your own A4 unique artwork to take home.

The focus of the workshop is based around producing artworks using stencils. Depending on the size and age of the groups, we can teach you to produce your own stencils, or you can use a selection of pre-cut ones.

By Practicing spray painting on our outdoor brick wall, you’ll experience the true graffiti experience as you free hand your own style.

We provide you with everything you need to make this an enjoyable and memorable art experience. You’ll be given masks, gloves, and overalls.

We advise people not to wear their Sunday best just comfortable clothing.

We provide the paint, knowledge, and inspiration for you to spray paint an A4 unique art piece to take home.

We run these experiences on Saturday and Sunday 1pm -3pm, check out the events page for the Dates.

To book please visit the shop page https://www.whyknotart.co.uk/shop/experiences

You will receive an email confirmation to your email address.

On the day of your experience please arrive 15 minutes before your workshop starts. We suggest you dress in comfortable casual clothes, not your Sunday best!

(Please note we cannot be held responsible for any paint that may get on clothing and shoes.)

Past Events

Join us on Sunday 1st December, from 11am to 5pm in the heart of Dorking High Street. Enjoy a festive day packed with: Local shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants open for all. Artisan market stalls along High Street and South Street Live performances on the main stage featuring local bands, choirs, and singers Special appearances by panto stars from Dorking Halls’ seasonal show Sleeping Beauty Santa’s Grotto, face painting, glitter tattoos, and balloon modelling Family funfair in St Martin’s Walk carpark Community competitions and more! Bring your family and friends to Dorking for a fairytale Christmas filled with fun, music, and magic. Don’t miss out on this festive celebration with free activities for all ages! Surrey Hills Christmas Arts & Artisan Market at West Horsley Place 2024 November 22, 2024 – November 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Event cost: £10 Event Organiser: West Horsley Place Website: https://www.westhorsleyplace.org/Event/arts-artisan-christmas-fair West Horsley Place West Horsley Place, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6AN

FABULOUSLY FESTIVE

Hurtwood Park Polo Club will host this festive event AND WHY KNOT ART WILL THERE FROM 14TH December .

https://www.fabulouslyfestive.co.uk/

May 18, 2024 Devils Punch Bowl, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6AG from 10am. Come along and take part in one of our Mindful Art sessions or just chat about how mindful art can help you lead a more happy, postive life.

Admission is free, welcoming the general public to join us for a day of well-being and discovery

https://surreyhills.org/event/surrey-hills-health-and-well-being-artisan-market-hindhead/

Come and join us in the Makers Village at The Watercress Festival which will return to the streets of Alresford on Sunday 19 May 2024

From street markets, food & drink stalls, cookery demonstrations with renown world class chefs, the Hampshire Farmers Market, a "Kids Zone" featuring Falcon Displays and Circus Skills, there really is something for everyone. For many the highlight of the day is Watercress Eating Championship which takes place at 15:00 on the main stage - a must see event hosted by our very own redoubtable Paul Rees keeping the participants in order and the crowd in stitches.

The festival opens at 10:00 and closes at 16:00, with the streets of New Alresford being returned to normal within a few hours

The Watercress Line The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JG

Mindful Art one day Workshop Saturday 29th June 2024 10am-4pm

hot drinks will be provided, please bring your own lunch. The day will be a taster session for our 4 day intense Mindful Art Workshop.

The day will start with a introduction and our stories, who we are and why we are running these workshops to help you lead a positive balanced life. you will do a simple exercise and mindful art, we will explain about the negative voice. After lunch we will do another simple mindful art exercise and then a round up of the day and explain about our 4 day course.

Mindful Art one day Workshop Saturday 13th July 2024 10am-4pm

hot drinks will be provided, please bring your own lunch. The day will be a taster session for our 4 day intense Mindful Art Workshop.

The day will start with a introduction and our stories, who we are and why we are running these workshops to help you lead a positive balanced life. you will do a simple exercise and mindful art, we will explain about the negative voice. After lunch we will do another simple mindful art exercise and then a round up of the day and explain about our 4 day course.

Sunday 14th July 2024 10am -12pm Paint with Smile workshop is open to all adults over the age of sixteen, from beginners to improvers and for those interested in exploring a new, creative, fun and relaxing pastime.

Been out in the great outdoors, painting or sketching in response to the environment, is an excellent way to develop and express your creativity. We have 9 acres of woodland for you to enjoy.

We will supply materials but you are welcome to bring along your own materials you may wish to work with.

The cost is £40 per person (payable on the day)and your can book a slot via our shop page.

Hot and cold drinks will be provided.

https://www.appartonline.co.uk/exhibitions/priors-field-school-exhibition-2024/ Why Knot Art will be selling our outdoor Alliums range at the AppArt exhibition held at the Prior fields school from 30th March to 13th April. our range will be in the outdoor sculpture area.

Why Knot and Mindful Art will be at the Surrey Hills Spring Fair April 6th and 7th from 10am. Rural Life Centre Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL.

Come along and spend a great day out exploring the artisan stalls and activities. Fair-goers of all ages can expect a wide range of activities, including traditional country crafts, live music, art demonstrations, local food vendors, and outdoor woodland activities

We will be expanding our sustainability range of art products made from from recycled bottles, jars, cups etc.

https://surreyhills.org/event/surrey-hills-spring-fair-2024/

Exhibited at the Women’s History Month Exhibition in Princes Mead Farnborough, 8th to 31st March.From stunning paintings to intricate sculptures and captivating photography http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/womensart

Sunday 25 FEB 2024 Surrey Hills Artisan Market 10am -5pm free entry – Denbies Wine Estate https://surreyhills.org/event/surrey-hills-artisan-market-denbies/

Why Knot Art will be there so Why Knot come along and visit us.

CONTEMPORARY ART FAIRS 13TH - 15TH OCTOBER 2023

GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOWGROUND, HARROGATE

Open Studio 3rd June - 11th June 11am to 5pm everyday. Loen Cottage, St Catherines Road, Frimley GU16 7NJ

Artists' Open Studios (artistsopenstudios.org)

Join Greg & Jan on a walking sketch tour around Eton and Windsor

The walking Sketch tour will start 10am on Sunday 2nd July 2023 and will be3-4 mile of walking at a gentle pace with regular stops to do quick sketches from 5 mins to 30 min. The over time will be around 3 hours.

The cost of the tour is £15 per person and will go ahead in all weathers.

Contact greg@whyknotart.co.uk for any queries.

Come along and help celebrate to our paint with Greg day on Sunday 19th November 2023.

Greg will hold painting sessions during the day so just turn up at one of the time slots and have a go, meet new people, and embrace the man in your life.

The Sunday sessions will be for men only.

Come along and help celebrate international Children’s Day to a paint with Greg session on Saturday 18th November 2023.

Greg will hold painting sessions during the day so just turn up at one of the time slots and have a go, meet new people, and embrace the man in your life

The Saturday session will be for Men and their Children only.

Home - International Men's Day (internationalmensday.com)

Saatchi Art Fair October 2019

Windsor Christmas Fair November 16th/17th 2019

Woldingham Christmas Fair 30th November 2019

Craft Co-op shop, The Square Camberley, 30th November until January 2020

International Visiting Artist Gallery, Andrea, Scottsdale, Arizona USA