Art &Craft Workshop // Walkington Festival Weekend

For this year's Walkington Festival, organised by Sherwood & Waudby Charity, I have created a special artwork inspired by one of the village's most loved landmarks — Walkington Pond.

The original painting captures the beauty of the pond, its wildlife, the surrounding trees, flowers, and peaceful atmosphere. What makes this artwork unique is that it has been divided into six separate panels. When placed together, these individual sections form one complete image of the pond.

This approach demonstrates a simple but powerful artistic technique: breaking a larger image into smaller, manageable pieces. By focusing on one section at a time, painting becomes more accessible, enjoyable, and achievable for everyone.

The Walkington Pond collaborative artwork is just one of several creative activities that will be available during this community art workshop. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a variety of art exercises throughout the morning, making it a fun and engaging…