Material Mayhem -Podpadstudios @ Mulberry Gardens Open Studios event
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Our July Open Studios, is all about different Materials, called MATERIAL MAYHEM
Calling all artists, crafters and makers: what’s your medium? Join us for a relaxed afternoon of creativity in the magical Mulberry Gardens, Swindon.
Painting in the potting shed
Zozo Thomas will be in the potting shed, giving you the chance to try lots of different art materials, from coloured pencils to alcohol inks, acrylics to charcoal. She is joined by local watercolour artist, Stuart Malaure. Stuart loves experimenting with different scenes, focusing on the challenge of showing textures, using wet on wet, wet on damp and other techniques for watercolour painting.
Snap! Photo experts on hand!
Members of Cricklade Camera Club will be on hand to chat about all things Photographic! Digital and physical, this small, friendly club participates in the Southern Federation competitions and photographic battles with other local clubs. They welcome new members, whether beginners or experienced photographers.
Podpadstudios 3-D printing and .. everything else
Master Maker and Mrs Breaker, otherwise known as Mark and Anna Enright from Podpadstudios, will be chatting about the choice of materials for model and prop making and how different treatments and detailing add impact. Tiffany, our giant Hunter-Killer robot, with Built in artificial intelligence will be on display. We will be asking visitors to guess what her tracks are made from, with props, all is not always what it appears…
HOW TO REACH US / ENTRANCE DETAILS ETC
Event is free entry - but to help us gauge numbers, please reserve your place here https://thomzodesigns.co.uk/product/24th-july
Entrance is free; however, if you enjoy your time with us, we would very much appreciate a donation towards the cost of running the event and maintaining the studios and gardens.
- There will also be art for sale at our Open Studios
Planning your journey
Address: 225 Whitworth Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, SN25 3BX. Enter via the Dalek Gate!
Date: 26/06/2026
Opening Hours: 2pm-7pm
Disabled parking only at the venue. On street parking opposite in Whitworth Road (3 spaces) or further along Whitworth Road, outside the cemetery (five minute walk). There is also on street parking in adjacent roads e.g. Larchemore Avenue. Please park legally and respect our neighbours.
By public transport, the nearest bus stops are: Number 11 or 12 – Larchmore Close (2 minute walk), number 15 – Northern Road, Cunningham Road (10 minute walk), number 5 – The Broadway (6 minute walk).
Facilities available:
Cafe, selling hot and cold drinks, and a selection of snacks. Allergies catered for.
Toilets
Extensive gardens but with uneven paths, gravel and open ponds. Please wear sensible shoes and keep children close. We can only allow assistance dogs in harness in the garden. We have cats, with attitude - be warned!
Calling all artists, crafters and makers: what’s your medium? Join us for a relaxed afternoon of creativity in the magical Mulberry Gardens, Swindon.
Painting in the potting shed
Zozo Thomas will be in the potting shed, giving you the chance to try lots of different art materials, from coloured pencils to alcohol inks, acrylics to charcoal. She is joined by local watercolour artist, Stuart Malaure. Stuart loves experimenting with different scenes, focusing on the challenge of showing textures, using wet on wet, wet on damp and other techniques for watercolour painting.
Snap! Photo experts on hand!
Members of Cricklade Camera Club will be on hand to chat about all things Photographic! Digital and physical, this small, friendly club participates in the Southern Federation competitions and photographic battles with other local clubs. They welcome new members, whether beginners or experienced photographers.
Podpadstudios 3-D printing and .. everything else
Master Maker and Mrs Breaker, otherwise known as Mark and Anna Enright from Podpadstudios, will be chatting about the choice of materials for model and prop making and how different treatments and detailing add impact. Tiffany, our giant Hunter-Killer robot, with Built in artificial intelligence will be on display. We will be asking visitors to guess what her tracks are made from, with props, all is not always what it appears…
HOW TO REACH US / ENTRANCE DETAILS ETC
Event is free entry - but to help us gauge numbers, please reserve your place here https://thomzodesigns.co.uk/product/24th-july
Entrance is free; however, if you enjoy your time with us, we would very much appreciate a donation towards the cost of running the event and maintaining the studios and gardens.
- There will also be art for sale at our Open Studios
Planning your journey
Address: 225 Whitworth Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, SN25 3BX. Enter via the Dalek Gate!
Date: 26/06/2026
Opening Hours: 2pm-7pm
Disabled parking only at the venue. On street parking opposite in Whitworth Road (3 spaces) or further along Whitworth Road, outside the cemetery (five minute walk). There is also on street parking in adjacent roads e.g. Larchemore Avenue. Please park legally and respect our neighbours.
By public transport, the nearest bus stops are: Number 11 or 12 – Larchmore Close (2 minute walk), number 15 – Northern Road, Cunningham Road (10 minute walk), number 5 – The Broadway (6 minute walk).
Facilities available:
Cafe, selling hot and cold drinks, and a selection of snacks. Allergies catered for.
Toilets
Extensive gardens but with uneven paths, gravel and open ponds. Please wear sensible shoes and keep children close. We can only allow assistance dogs in harness in the garden. We have cats, with attitude - be warned!
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podpadstudios 225 Whitworth Road Swindon SN25 3BX, 225 Whitworth Road, Swindon, SN25 3BX, United Kingdom
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