Past Events

Geology Tour led by Philip Powell and Nina Morgan, co-authors of The Geology of Oxford Gravestones.  Philip and Nina will take a closer look at the diverse stones used in the sculptures at on form. Expect to discover fossils, minerals and other clues to the ancient history of these stones. Philip is Honorary Associate Curator of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, and Nina is a geologist and freelance science writer who uses geology, history and social history to make all branches of science…

Peter Cowdrey, who led walks around the Asthall grounds in 2018 and during our birdsong weekend in 2019, will be back with more insight into the secret meanings and musicality of birdsong. Join the dawn chorus walk on 3rd July at 4 am. Places are limited and booking includes admission to the exhibition. £5.00 from each ticket will be donated to Planet Birdsong Click here to book your ticket (which includes entry to the exhibition).

We have added a new date to this series of workshops at on form this summer. Working outside with a sketchbook is like a visual diary and a great way of capturing a brief moment. This workshop focuses on painting the undergrowth and the sculptures too. Learn how to mix together watercolour, graphite and wax, to gouache, oil bar and pens, in an immediate and energized way, using sponges, rags and palette knifes. All materials provided, except paper. (A4 sketchbook…

Peter Cowdrey, who led walks around the Asthall grounds in 2018 and during our birdsong weekend in 2019, will be back with more insight into the secret meanings and musicality of birdsong. Book one of our three afternoon walks, or, for early risers, a dawn chorus walk on 3rd July at 4 am . Places are limited and booking includes admission to the exhibition. £5.00 from each ticket will be donated to Planet Birdsong Click here to book your ticket…

Jamal Sterrett, performance artist is coming to on form - You will find him around the garden from Friday 8th to Sunday 11th July. ‘I don't understand how a sculpture works but I relate to the cause and craftsmanship of desiring to birth nothing into something.’ .. We are excited to welcome Jamal Sterrett to on form. Jamal visited us during installation and we were captivated by the way he responded to the sculpture, channelling its essence through movement. Let…

Kieran Stiles, our artist in residence at on form 22, will be exhibiting his paintings, drawings and film from this years exhibition. Exhibition dates 30th September – 20th October. Open Fri – Sun 11-5pm (No booking necessary) and also by appointment. About  Kieran’s paintings begin outside, often in the landscapes of Cornwall, where he originally trained studying Fine Art at Falmouth. These works are then developed and refined over subsequent weeks in his Oxford studio. Each is a unique expression of a particular place. Layers…

Explore ways of creating the effect of shimmering light back-lit through woodlands, using tiny particles of printed on oil paint. We will be working in oil on board from direct observation at Asthall Manor and reference photographs. All materials provided apart from a sketchbook or A4 cartridge paper for preparatory studies and back-lit tree photos for additional reference Workshop Cost: £60.00

Explore different ways of describing light and reflections of plants in water. Working from direct observation of the pool at Asthall Manor in watercolour and gouache. All materials provided apart from a sketchbook or A4 thick cartridge paper. Workshop cost: £55.00