In line with the Government guidelines, we are due to re-open for our students in May 2021, offering a large range of art-based classes & workshops, in small groups, within a Covid-secure environment.
The health and well being of our team, our tutors and our students and anyone who visits Kingshill Arts, is truly important to us and it was with a heavy heart that we’ve had to close BUT we are determined to survive this and to come out the other side, healthy and quickly able to provide our local community with a place of positivity and light after what might be a dark time.
We have done everything we can, to survive these unprecedented circumstances and we ask for your full support going forward. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We’ve put new systems in place to enable our dedicated little team, to continue beavering away, and to safely welcome back all of our wonderful students and tutors.
The health and well being of our team, our tutors and our students and anyone who visits Kingshill Arts, is truly important to us and it was with a heavy heart that we’ve had to close BUT we are determined to survive this and to come out the other side, healthy and quickly able to provide our local community with a place of positivity and light after what might be a dark time.
We have done everything we can, to survive these unprecedented circumstances and we ask for your full support going forward. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We’ve put new systems in place to enable our dedicated little team, to continue beavering away, and to safely welcome back all of our wonderful students and tutors.
Newsletters
April 2021
Welcome back to Kingshill!
The blossom is out, the days are longer and restrictions on our life are easing. We are delighted to welcome you back to Kingshill House on May 17th.
We have a jam-packed calendar of classes and workshops for Spring and our team have worked hard to ensure that the house is Covid-secure.
We can't wait to open our doors and say 'Hello' to you all.
Welcome back to Kingshill!
The blossom is out, the days are longer and restrictions on our life are easing. We are delighted to welcome you back to Kingshill House on May 17th.
We have a jam-packed calendar of classes and workshops for Spring and our team have worked hard to ensure that the house is Covid-secure.
We can't wait to open our doors and say 'Hello' to you all.
Workshops & Classes
Come and join us as we learn new craft techniques or develop existing skills. Our team have worked hard to ensure that our calendar is brimming with a range of classes and workshops, catering for every level of experience. Below are some of the highlights of the season, however we have lots more to offer - visit our site to find out more.
Come and join us as we learn new craft techniques or develop existing skills. Our team have worked hard to ensure that our calendar is brimming with a range of classes and workshops, catering for every level of experience. Below are some of the highlights of the season, however we have lots more to offer - visit our site to find out more.
Summer School
Come and join us from the 12th to the 16th of July for our Summer School. We have a whole range of classes - varying from working with silver to creating stunning glass birds for your garden. More information will be sent out in future emails - keep an eye on our Events page.
Come and join us from the 12th to the 16th of July for our Summer School. We have a whole range of classes - varying from working with silver to creating stunning glass birds for your garden. More information will be sent out in future emails - keep an eye on our Events page.
Clubs & Groups
At Kingshill we are privileged to host a number of clubs and groups throughout the week. From amateur photography to our sociable 'Crafty Thursdays' group, there is something for everyone. A great opportunity to meet others and participate in a shared skill or hobby. All ages and levels are more than welcome.
At Kingshill we are privileged to host a number of clubs and groups throughout the week. From amateur photography to our sociable 'Crafty Thursdays' group, there is something for everyone. A great opportunity to meet others and participate in a shared skill or hobby. All ages and levels are more than welcome.
Covid Secure Venue
We know that returning to external venues such as ours may make people anxious or worried. Returning to our lives after three lockdowns isn't easy and we have worked hard to ensure that Kingshill House is Covid-Secure and compliant with Health & Safety. Please give us a call if you would like to chat about our new ways of working.
We have all been through an extraordinary experience and now more then ever we need places such as Kingshill where we can channel our creativity and learn in a safe way.
We know that returning to external venues such as ours may make people anxious or worried. Returning to our lives after three lockdowns isn't easy and we have worked hard to ensure that Kingshill House is Covid-Secure and compliant with Health & Safety. Please give us a call if you would like to chat about our new ways of working.
We have all been through an extraordinary experience and now more then ever we need places such as Kingshill where we can channel our creativity and learn in a safe way.
Past Newsletters
January 2021 - Wishing you a happy & creative new year!
November 2020 - Onwards and Upwards
October 2020 - October Newsletter
Past News
Kingshill in the Press...
Notice of Annual General Meeting of Kingshill House - 28 November 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the twenty third Annual General Meeting of Kingshill House Limited will be held at Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Glos GL11 4BZ on Thursday 28th November 2019 at 7 p.m.
Business to include:
1. Apologies
2. Notice convening the meeting
3. Approval of the Minutes of the AGM held 26th November 2018
4. Approval of the Annual Accounts for year ended 31st March 2019
5. Election of Officers
6. Appointment of Examining Accountants
7. Chairman’s Report
8. Any Other Business
9. Date, time and place of next meeting
By order of the Board
Dennis Andrewartha
Chairman of Board of Trustees 13th November 2019
All Members of the Company are welcome to attend the meeting.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Kingshill House Limited and being involved in the exciting future of this Grade II* listed Georgian Arts & Meeting Centre, a not for profit Registered Charity, please contact the main office on 01453 549133 or email admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk for more details.
Business to include:
1. Apologies
2. Notice convening the meeting
3. Approval of the Minutes of the AGM held 26th November 2018
4. Approval of the Annual Accounts for year ended 31st March 2019
5. Election of Officers
6. Appointment of Examining Accountants
7. Chairman’s Report
8. Any Other Business
9. Date, time and place of next meeting
By order of the Board
Dennis Andrewartha
Chairman of Board of Trustees 13th November 2019
All Members of the Company are welcome to attend the meeting.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Kingshill House Limited and being involved in the exciting future of this Grade II* listed Georgian Arts & Meeting Centre, a not for profit Registered Charity, please contact the main office on 01453 549133 or email admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk for more details.
Bird Lovers will be delighted at Latest Art Exhibition
A collection of spectacular Bird themed works of art by local artists are coming to Kingshill House, Dursley in an exhibition during September.
The exhibition will feature a collection of mixed media art including paintings, wire sculptures, textile art, glass, resin and enamel jewelry and forms part of an ongoing series of events in support of emerging artists in Gloucestershire. The exhibition will run from 14th to 28th September, commencing with a launch event on Saturday 14th September between 11am - 1pm, all welcome! Entry is free and members of the public are warmly invited to attend both the launch and the exhibition.
The exhibition will feature a collection of mixed media art including paintings, wire sculptures, textile art, glass, resin and enamel jewelry and forms part of an ongoing series of events in support of emerging artists in Gloucestershire. The exhibition will run from 14th to 28th September, commencing with a launch event on Saturday 14th September between 11am - 1pm, all welcome! Entry is free and members of the public are warmly invited to attend both the launch and the exhibition.
Arts Centre Hosts ‘Killer’ of an Exhibition
A collection of stunning portraits by local artists has opened in an exhibition in Dursley and which will run between July and September.
The exhibition at Kingshill Arts and Meeting Centre and is part of a program of events in support of emerging artists in Gloucestershire and will run from 15th July to 6th September 2019. Entry is free!
Last month, Kingshill Arts and Meeting Centre saw huge success with a ‘Countryside’ exhibition and hopes for similar success with this range of alluring art from local artists such as Paul Normansell, Kayleigh Almara, Andrew Kirk and Casey Rogers.
The collection features an assortment of amazing portraiture works of people, celebrities and animals, in a range of unique and thought-provoking styles and media. The artists all live and work nearby and includes high profile artist Paul Normansell, an artist who lives in Cam, and has had many high-profile fashion assignments including a range of portraits of supermodels Kate Moss and Agyness Deyn. In 2008, Paul was personally approached by Brandon Flowers of US rock band ‘The Killers’ and asked to create the cover artwork for their third album ‘Day & Age’ which went multi-platinum. Named ‘Best Album Cover of the Year.’ by Rolling Stone Magazine, Paul has also been ‘Man of the Month’ in April 2010's GQ Magazine and photographed by the legendary David Bailey himself.
Commenting on the exhibition, Natasha Senekal, Kingshill Arts and Meeting Centre said: “Exhibiting Paul Normansell’s work is a real coup for us. Paul’s art has received global acclaim from critics and collectors in the fashion and music industries, being hailed as some of the most style conscious imagery to define the shifting trends of popular culture.”
The exhibition at Kingshill Arts and Meeting Centre and is part of a program of events in support of emerging artists in Gloucestershire and will run from 15th July to 6th September 2019. Entry is free!
Last month, Kingshill Arts and Meeting Centre saw huge success with a ‘Countryside’ exhibition and hopes for similar success with this range of alluring art from local artists such as Paul Normansell, Kayleigh Almara, Andrew Kirk and Casey Rogers.
The collection features an assortment of amazing portraiture works of people, celebrities and animals, in a range of unique and thought-provoking styles and media. The artists all live and work nearby and includes high profile artist Paul Normansell, an artist who lives in Cam, and has had many high-profile fashion assignments including a range of portraits of supermodels Kate Moss and Agyness Deyn. In 2008, Paul was personally approached by Brandon Flowers of US rock band ‘The Killers’ and asked to create the cover artwork for their third album ‘Day & Age’ which went multi-platinum. Named ‘Best Album Cover of the Year.’ by Rolling Stone Magazine, Paul has also been ‘Man of the Month’ in April 2010's GQ Magazine and photographed by the legendary David Bailey himself.
Commenting on the exhibition, Natasha Senekal, Kingshill Arts and Meeting Centre said: “Exhibiting Paul Normansell’s work is a real coup for us. Paul’s art has received global acclaim from critics and collectors in the fashion and music industries, being hailed as some of the most style conscious imagery to define the shifting trends of popular culture.”
Arts Centre Host Event to Unite Clubs and People of Cam and Dursley
Local hobbyists, societies and clubs are gearing up for a day of connection at an event centred around the community in Dursley at the end of March.
Following on the from the success of last year’s event, the team at Kingshill Arts and Meeting Centre are once again holding their Societies, Groups and Clubs Fair on 23rd March.
With 30 different groups and clubs signed up to attend, the focus of the event is upon introducing people within the area to the names and faces behind the range of activities and interest groups which exist in Cam and Dursley and surrounding areas.
‘Last year the house felt alive with activity and the people who came along were given a real insight into the number of clubs which run in our area. There was a real mix of clubs, we had both well-known and undiscovered groups and we’re so pleased to provide this day to link everyone up. This event is great for anyone looking for a new hobby or interest!’ said Beth Pullin, General Manager.
The event runs from 11am to 3pm on 23rd March and entry is free. The house is currently being set up to run a series of exhibitions by local artists, so there will be also be a chance to feast your eyes upon some amazing artwork, as well as learn about activities which go on at the venue. All enquiries can be emailed to admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk or by telephoning 01453 549133.
Following on the from the success of last year’s event, the team at Kingshill Arts and Meeting Centre are once again holding their Societies, Groups and Clubs Fair on 23rd March.
With 30 different groups and clubs signed up to attend, the focus of the event is upon introducing people within the area to the names and faces behind the range of activities and interest groups which exist in Cam and Dursley and surrounding areas.
‘Last year the house felt alive with activity and the people who came along were given a real insight into the number of clubs which run in our area. There was a real mix of clubs, we had both well-known and undiscovered groups and we’re so pleased to provide this day to link everyone up. This event is great for anyone looking for a new hobby or interest!’ said Beth Pullin, General Manager.
The event runs from 11am to 3pm on 23rd March and entry is free. The house is currently being set up to run a series of exhibitions by local artists, so there will be also be a chance to feast your eyes upon some amazing artwork, as well as learn about activities which go on at the venue. All enquiries can be emailed to admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk or by telephoning 01453 549133.
Happy New Year!
First things first......
We would like to wish you a very happy and creative new year!!
We would also like to respond to a post on local social media recently, regarding proposals by Stroud District Council and the future of Kingshill House. We would like to state that, it is correct that Stroud District Council [SDC] are the freeholder of Kingshill House. A long lease was granted to Kingshill House Limited in 1999, a registered charity and not for profit organisation, who have run the building as an Arts Centre for almost 20 years.
Since 2015, informal discussions have taken place between the parties about the eventual transfer of the Freehold from SDC to Kingshill House Limited. At this point in time, no formal decisions have been made and consultations are still ongoing. Stroud District Council provide a relatively modest capital grant each year to help with the operational costs, but the main income generated for the organisation is by way of providing creative workshops and classes and offering room hire to various users. Kingshill House as a Grade II* listed building is an expensive property to run and maintain and it is vital the organisation is financially sustainable if it is going to survive, be able to take the freehold of the building and assume responsibility for the maintenance of a building with such a magnificent heritage.
We are currently looking for new members to get involved and have a say in the future of Kingshill House, to offer ideas and generally act as an Ambassador, promoting the fantastic asset that Kingshill House Arts & Meeting Centre is to their family and friends. If you’d like more information, then you can ring the office on 01453 549133 or email us at admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
We hope that has made things a little clearer and we look forward to seeing or hearing from you in 2019.
We would like to wish you a very happy and creative new year!!
We would also like to respond to a post on local social media recently, regarding proposals by Stroud District Council and the future of Kingshill House. We would like to state that, it is correct that Stroud District Council [SDC] are the freeholder of Kingshill House. A long lease was granted to Kingshill House Limited in 1999, a registered charity and not for profit organisation, who have run the building as an Arts Centre for almost 20 years.
Since 2015, informal discussions have taken place between the parties about the eventual transfer of the Freehold from SDC to Kingshill House Limited. At this point in time, no formal decisions have been made and consultations are still ongoing. Stroud District Council provide a relatively modest capital grant each year to help with the operational costs, but the main income generated for the organisation is by way of providing creative workshops and classes and offering room hire to various users. Kingshill House as a Grade II* listed building is an expensive property to run and maintain and it is vital the organisation is financially sustainable if it is going to survive, be able to take the freehold of the building and assume responsibility for the maintenance of a building with such a magnificent heritage.
We are currently looking for new members to get involved and have a say in the future of Kingshill House, to offer ideas and generally act as an Ambassador, promoting the fantastic asset that Kingshill House Arts & Meeting Centre is to their family and friends. If you’d like more information, then you can ring the office on 01453 549133 or email us at admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
We hope that has made things a little clearer and we look forward to seeing or hearing from you in 2019.
Notice of Annual General Meeting of Kingshill House - 26 November 2018
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the twenty second Annual General Meeting of Kingshill House Limited will be held at Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Glos GL11 4BZ on Monday 26th November 2018 at 7 p.m. Business to include:
1. Apologies
2. Notice convening the meeting
3. Approval of the Minutes of the AGM held 28th September 2017
4. Approval of the Annual Accounts for year ended 31st March 2018
5. Election of Officers
6. Appointment of Examining Accountants
7. Chairman’s Report
8. Any Other Business
9. Date, time and place of next meeting
By order of the Board
Andrew Telford
Company Secretary
26 October 2018
All Members of the Company are welcome to attend the meeting.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Kingshill House Limited and being involved in the exciting future of this Grade II* listed Georgian Arts & Meeting Centre, a not for profit Registered Charity, please contact the main office on 01453 549133 or download a membership form and return to admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk.
1. Apologies
2. Notice convening the meeting
3. Approval of the Minutes of the AGM held 28th September 2017
4. Approval of the Annual Accounts for year ended 31st March 2018
5. Election of Officers
6. Appointment of Examining Accountants
7. Chairman’s Report
8. Any Other Business
9. Date, time and place of next meeting
By order of the Board
Andrew Telford
Company Secretary
26 October 2018
All Members of the Company are welcome to attend the meeting.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Kingshill House Limited and being involved in the exciting future of this Grade II* listed Georgian Arts & Meeting Centre, a not for profit Registered Charity, please contact the main office on 01453 549133 or download a membership form and return to admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk.
Summer School Success for Friendly Art Venue
Students and their mosaic stepping stones outside of Kingshill House
Dursley’s Kingshill House Art Centre is celebrating following the success of their first ever ‘Summer School’ which ran from 16-20 July.
Kingshill House, an impressive and historic setting, teamed up with Stroud and Gloucestershire based art tutors and welcomed more than 60 students through its doors whilst providing around 50 hours of artistic tuition during a week of adult learning in Dursley.
Students, who came from all over the county, enjoyed a friendly and inspiring atmosphere during this series of one or two day workshops covering creative subjects such as ceramics, watercolours, print making, glass fusing, Pyrography, botanic wall plaque creation and garden mosaics. Participants were made to feel at home while they learned new skills receiving homemade biscuits, cake and delicious two course lunches during their visits.
‘We couldn’t have wished for a friendlier bunch of people to come along. I’m overwhelmed by the success of the event, specifically with the vibe and enormous feeling of goodwill in the building and it has, quite simply, been amazing! Beth Pullin, Manager, Kingshill House.
Building upon the success of this recent event, plans are already underway for a Christmas themed art week nearer to the festive season. Anyone interested should visit www.kingshillhouse.org.uk for more details.
Kingshill House, an impressive and historic setting, teamed up with Stroud and Gloucestershire based art tutors and welcomed more than 60 students through its doors whilst providing around 50 hours of artistic tuition during a week of adult learning in Dursley.
Students, who came from all over the county, enjoyed a friendly and inspiring atmosphere during this series of one or two day workshops covering creative subjects such as ceramics, watercolours, print making, glass fusing, Pyrography, botanic wall plaque creation and garden mosaics. Participants were made to feel at home while they learned new skills receiving homemade biscuits, cake and delicious two course lunches during their visits.
‘We couldn’t have wished for a friendlier bunch of people to come along. I’m overwhelmed by the success of the event, specifically with the vibe and enormous feeling of goodwill in the building and it has, quite simply, been amazing! Beth Pullin, Manager, Kingshill House.
Building upon the success of this recent event, plans are already underway for a Christmas themed art week nearer to the festive season. Anyone interested should visit www.kingshillhouse.org.uk for more details.