Join us for a series of 3 workshops inspired by Paul Joyce's approach to painting social memories of the Second World War.
In each workshop, we will look at a different aspect of his themes and inspiration. You can bring your own photo, or get guidance on selecting one from a range of black and white photographs available on the day. With these, you’ll go on to create your own highly-colourised version in Paul’s style.
You’ll be guided through working within the same constraints as Paul Joyce in painting landscapes, vehicles and buildings - creating scenes without any people.
25 October 2025 - Theme 1: From the Air
Aerial views inspired by the landscapes of rural Oxfordshire.
1 November 2025 - Theme 2: About Machines
Inspired by Cowley Works, factories, wreckage and grounded planes.
8 November 2025 - Theme 3: In the Streets
Houses and other buildings - partly fallen, partly standing proud.
Each one will look at relevant Paul Joyce paintings and his sources and inspiration. Your tutor for all sessions will be local artist, Anita Joice. Anita recently led the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum's workshop programme based on creative responses to the Holocaust to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen.
“I truly enjoyed the programme you organised in relation to Naomi and Arthur's story. It has been incredibly moving, inspirational, and creatively stimulating […] from discussions […] to looking at various artworks and the movement exercises. It really touched me profoundly, and I not only learnt a lot about the war, survival, camp liberation process and its impact on soldiers but also about myself.” - Life Lines participant, Ania Ready, 2025
Costs £70.00 per day, includes all materials.
Times 10-4pm Tea and Coffee on arrival.
