Just a week to go!
Join us for Art in Penallt over the August Bank Holiday Weekend - 23–25 August
🎟️ Tickets - General Entry to all venues: £6 online (+ booking fee), £7 on the door at Pelham Hall. Under-16s go free. Book now via our website
There's lots explore at this year’s event when Art in Penallt unfolds across our three new venues. There's plenty of parking space and you can find more information on our online downloadable event map.
Pelham Hall – A hub of curated fine art, workshops and our Makers' Market. There’s a cuppa and cake on offer here!
The Bush Inn – Outdoor sculptures, student artworks, live demos. The Makers' Market continues in the Marquee, with Made in Monmouthshire too… plus food and drink to savour the moment.
Pentwyn Farm – Art meets nature in a celebration of wildlife, hosted by Gwent Wildlife Trust. Stop here for a picnic and take in the views. There's lots on offer so check out their website for full details of workshops and activities.
We can’t wait to welcome you. The final workshop spaces are filling up fast, so book now to avoid disappointment! See our full programme below.
Our Programme of Events
🖼️ Exhibitions
Explore our gallery at Pelham Hall, and an Outdoor Sculpture Garden at The Bush Inn where you will also find the Monmouth Schools Exhibition
🎨 Workshops – Book now
Workshops run 10:00–3:30pm at Pelham Hall (NP25 4AH) and Redbrook. Tickets £60pp (includes general entry).
Sat 23 Aug: Painting in Oils - En Plein Air with Alex Brown (🎟️Tickets Available)
Sun 24 Aug: Linocut with Martin Truefitt-Baker (SOLD OUT)
Mon 25 Aug: Painting Watercolour with Jake Winkle (🎟️Tickets Available)
🖌️ Artist Demonstrations
Catch live demos daily at The Bush Inn: 10:30–12:30 & 1:30–3:30.
Saturday, 23rd August 2025
10.30am - 12.30pm Karl Hamilton-Cox Painting on leather - Cats Eyes
1.30pm - 3.30pm Steve Freer Raku Pottery - Decorating techniques
Sunday, 24th August 2025
10.30am - 12.30pm Alex Brown Painting in Oils - Still Life
1.30pm - 3.30pm Christine Baxter Sculpture - Portraiture Skills
Monday, 25th August 2025
10.30am - 12.30pm Kim Colebrook Pottery - Texture and Layering Techniques
1.30pm - 3.30pm Melanie Fritz Painting in Gouache - Colourful Still Life in Gouache
🛍️ Makers' Market
Meet and shop from local creatives, including the Made in Monmouthshire cooperative, across Pelham Hall and The Bush Inn.
🌿 Gwent Wildlife Trust at Pentwyn Farm
GWT are running a number of workshops and activities over the weekend, just follow the links to find out more and book tickets. (Various prices £10-£15)
Workshops
Wildlife Journaling Workshop - Sat 23 Aug, 10.00-11.30
Natural Wreath Making Workshop - Sat 23 Aug, 12.00-14.00
Sound Bath - Sat 23 Aug, 15.00-17.00
Wildlife Photography Walk - Sun 24 Aug, 10.00-11.30
Willow Weaving Workshop - Sun 24 Aug, 12.00-14.00
Nature Inspired Clay Workshop - Sun 24 Aug, 14.30-16.00
Ongoing Events
Nature-based Mandala - FREE and ongoing - add to any time!
Community Wall Mural - FREE and ongoing - make your mark any time!
Grassland Maze - FREE and ongoing - have a go any time!
Places are limited for paid events so please book early to avoid disappointment.
☕ Refreshments
Pelham Hall: Tea, coffee, cake
The Bush Inn: Savoury bites & more
🎁 Raffle
Win gorgeous prizes donated by artists, makers, and sponsors—don’t miss out.
Find all you need to know to plan your visit on our website
See you soon!