15-minute portrait workshops:
Carla and Pete run our “15-minute portrait workshops” on Wednesdays from 1 until 3 at Ruislip Library HA4 7SU
You could be a sitter, or bring your own pad and drawing materials (pencil, pastel, charcoal) to have a go. (We also do have some materials for you to use if you come unprepared!) Free, no booking required.
Children’s art classes (any age):
Hoda runs children’s art classes on Sundays at Stockley Park Studios
Aprons and materials will be provided, charge £10. Please pre-book on 07766 008155 or email: hodahoteit@msn.com
History of the pop-up gallery: On 8th December 2021 we opened our first PopUp gallery in Uxbridge Pavilions shopping centre, 14-16 Pantile Walk, on the corner of Pantile Walk and Market Square, near to Wilkos. It was once a bank, so it was very spacious, and had the advantage of floor to ceiling windows along two sides.
We were there until 31 March 2022.
From 1st April to the end of June 2022, you could find us in another premises within the Pavilions – 1-3 Mercer Walk, next to The Works (Mercer Walk is the aisle between Primark and the back exit of M&S).
From 1st July to the end of September 2022, we were back in our original premises at 14-16 Pantile Walk.
We then moved to 14-16 Market Square, next to Savers, from October to December 2022, and in January 2023, back to 14-16 Pantile Walk, till 31st March.
ALSO from 11th November to 31st January we were in a much larger gallery at 111-112 Lower Mall, the Chimes, next to HMV.
From 1st April 2023 till 10th September 2023 we were in what was the Marks & Spencers cafe, directly behind Marks & Spencers, in the Pavilions, 32A Market Square.
View of 32A Market Square, April 2023 to June 2023:

View of 14-16 Pantile Walk, December 2021 to March 2022, July to September 2022, January to March 2023:

View of 1-3 Mercer Walk, Pavilions, April to June 2022:

View of 14 Market Square, Pavilions, October to December 2022:

View of our Chimes gallery, next to HMV, November 2022 to January 2023:

JANUARY 2023 Talk by Colin Hoppe, the blind sculptor:
On Saturday 28th January from 12 till 2 in the Chimes gallery, Colin was talking about his work, including some pieces that were in the gallery. His is an inspiring story for anyone who only sees obstacles.
NOVEMBER 2022, EXHIBITION IN THE COW BYRE GALLERY, RUISLIP:
We put on an exhibition in the Cow Byre Gallery, next door to Manor Farm library and the duck pond, from Sunday 20th to Saturday 26th November.
SEPTEMBER 2022, LIBRARY EXHIBITION:
From Friday 9th to Thursday 22nd September we had an exhibition in the “Atrium” on the ground floor of Uxbridge Library
Artists were asked to submit canvases 30cm x 30cm, on whatever subject and in whatever style, so as usual it was an eclectic mix of artwork! In addition, there were cabinets displaying ceramic work and glass art.
September demo’s:
Tuesdays 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th: Pete Wane/Carla Hedstrand led a “15-minute-portrait Workshop” from 12 till 2. You could be a sitter, or bring your own pad and drawing materials (pencil, pastel, charcoal) to have a go.
May demo’s:
Tues 17th, 24th, 31st: Carla Hedstrand was the leader for a “15-minute-portrait Workshop” from 12 till 2. You could be a sitter, or bring your own pad and drawing materials (pencil, pastel, charcoal) to have a go.
May exhibition:
Also from Friday 6th May to Thursday 19th May, we had an exhibition in the “Atrium” on the ground floor of Uxbridge Library, open during normal library opening hours.
March demo’s:
Weds 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March: Carla Hedstrand was the leader for a “15-minute-portrait Workshop” from 12 till 2. You could be a sitter, or bring your own pad and drawing materials (pencil, pastel, charcoal) to have a go.
Sun 20th March: Ben Dick, master craftsman & woodturner, did a Pyrography demo from 1 till 3 p.m. (images below)
February demo’s:
Wed 2nd Feb: Carla Hedstrand led a “15-minute-portrait Workshop” from 12 till 2 (images below)
Sat 26th Feb: Christine Rodrigues demonstrated “Monoprinting” from 2 to 3 p.m. (images below)
January demo’s:
Sat 15th Jan: Mehreen Avais demonstrated “Ocean Waves with Resin” from 1 to 2 p.m. (images below) Wed 19th Jan: Christine Rodrigues demonstrated “Block Printing with Paper” from 10.30 to 11.30 a.m. (image below)





