Outwith Horses — June 2026

Four gatherings this June — open to all abilities, all welcome. Book direct with Kate by WhatsApp or phone.

7Sun

Open Farm Sunday

New British Rural · Second Edition

Curated by Kate Mieczkowska, with Margot Wilson & Lucy Merrell

Art, land and ponies. Three women artists, three workshops, one open day. Kate leads drawing and painting from New Forest and Shetland ponies; Margot Wilson runs traditional brickmaking with cow dung, lime and straw; hosted and documented by Lucy Merrell.

10 am – 4 pm

Location — Copse Farm, Kingsworthy, Winchester (not at Outwith Horses)

In partnership with Test Valley Arts Foundation & Outwith Horses

Book on Eventbrite — search "new british rural"

12Thu

At Outwith Horses

Wild Walkabout · Nature Journalling

with Maija

A guided nature journalling session at the yard — slow down, observe and record the landscape around you. All materials provided.

From 6 pm Outwith Horses, Ibthorpe

All materials provided

Ticketing TBC — enquire direct to book

14Sun

Weekly · Every Sunday thereafter

Sunday Painting Club · En Plein Air

with Kate Mieczkowska

En plein air drawing and painting from horses, wildlife and the wider landscape. All abilities welcome — bring whatever you work in. Kate guides those who want it, and leaves alone those who don't.

10 am – 1.30 pm Outwith Horses, Ibthorpe

Your own materials — graphite, charcoal, watercolour, oil, pastel
A packed lunch if staying for social time at 1 pm
Tables, easels & chairs provided · materials for beginners

£35per head

Eventbrite · or book direct

17Wed

Evening Walk · At Outwith Horses

Wildlife Ranging · Guided Countryside Walk

with Daisy

A guided evening walk through the Test Valley AONB landscape around the yard — identifying wildlife and learning to read the countryside at dusk. Please bring your own:

6.30 pm til late Outwith Horses, Ibthorpe

Water and refreshments
Materials for taking notes / sketching
Suitable footwear and warm layers

Enquire direct to book

How to Book

WhatsApp or Call Kate · 07717 400548

Payment arranged in conversation

New British Rural and Sunday Painting Club tickets are on Eventbrite (search "new british rural"). All other events — message or call Kate directly.