Fresh Air Sculpture is a contemporary sculpture show taking place in the extensive gardens of Quenington Old Rectory, Gloucestershire from Sunday 16th June to Sunday 7th July 2019.

The biennial curated event prides itself on showcasing and selling unique sculptural pieces as well as decorative arts in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Expect the traditional and the experimental – from cutting edge exterior furniture design and ornate stone work, to the softest of textiles and the glamour of glass. Over 10,000 visitors explored the gardens in 2017, enjoying the flora, artworks, atmosphere and the chance to relax with drinks and locally produced foods.

Fresh Air Sculpture 2019 will bring over 130 modern pieces of outside sculptural work to the Grade II listed building with its expansive organic garden with the River Coln running through.

Anne-Marie Shepherd, one of the organisers behind the show, said: “Many installations are created specifically for the gardens, to encapsulate the quirky spirit of fun, creativity and history that comes together at Fresh Air Sculpture.

“We’re looking forward to a ceramic installation across the river by Elaine Bolt, willow sculptures by Mary Butcher and Julia Clarke, a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ installation of eight glazed stoneware masks, two stone sculptures by Jitka Palmer, and ‘Metamorphoman’ in white marble resin by John Williams.”

The Pool House transforms into a contemporary craft gallery for the duration of Fresh Air Sculpture, with the exhibition ‘From Where I’m Standing’ inviting artists and makers from across disciplines to interpret different views.

Alongside the modern sculpture and craft, The Quenington Sculpture Trust runs an educational programme for schools, colleges and adults.

The workshops for 2019 will be linked to The Pool House’s exhibition theme, ‘From Where I’m Standing’ and delivered to meet different age ranges and any special needs groups.

School visits will include a tour of the exhibition, to include activities along the way, culminating in a one-hour hands on workshop. Adult workshops will include working with collage, lettering, paper cut out and a textile-based print workshop.

A range of independently-organised events will take place in Quenington Village Hall during the weekends of Fresh Air Sculpture 2019, as part of the ‘Fresh Fringe’.

On Sunday 16th June and Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June Laura Long Contemporary Art will be hosting an exhibition as part of the Fringe.

Also featuring are ‘Camp Kitchen Pop-Up BBQ Kitchen’ on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June, and Steve Russell’s ‘Mountains of the Moon Photography’ on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July.

“We’re also delighted to offer artist-led workshops for three days of the show,” added Anne-Marie.

“Emily Lawlor will be teaching collage techniques during the Mixed Media Bird Collage workshop, Clare Walsh will show how to take leaves from your garden to print unique textiles and Fiona Hazer will demonstrate her stunning floral arrangements.”

For more information on all the Fresh Air Sculpture events and to buy tickets visit www.freshairsculpture.com/buy-tickets/