Living Stones is looking for volunteers of any age, background or beliefs. Living Stones is the heritage and educational arm of St Mary’s, the church at the heart of Iffley village, Rose Hill and Donnington. Volunteers welcome visitors to the church. They also run activities, events and talks on its history and architecture. They welcome visitors to the church on Sunday afternoons from Easter to October.
Events 2026 Drawing Iffley Church
Spend a day looking at and drawing Iffley Church with local artist and teacher, MICAH HAYNS
Saturday 16 May 2026 10.30-5.00pm St Mary’s Church OX4 4EJ
Iffley Church is an outstanding Romanesque building. It stands in a unique historic landscape
- all materials supplied
- live demonstration and feedback
- For amateurs aged 16+
- Limited numbers
- BOOK NOW! Ticket sales open!
The session starts in the Church Hall, Church Way, Iffley OX4 4EG. Bring your own lunch. Or visit nearby pub, The Prince of Wales, 73 Church Way, Iffley, Oxford OX4 4EF 01865 586379 https://www.princeofwalesiffley.co.uk/
Living Stones will provide free hot and cold drinks throughout the day.
All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own sketching stool, sketch book, or anything you are working on if you wish.
The day will run as part of East Oxford Art Weeks. Some of Micah’s work will be exhibited in the Church Hall throughout the day.
Work by participants will join the exhibition at the end of the day after which participants may take their work home.
MORE INFORMATION and BOOKING FORM
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drawing-iffley-church-tickets-1981794010233?aff=oddtdtcreator
Events 2025
SATURDAY 10 MAY 10.00-4.30 – Drawing Iffley Church, day-school with artist Micah Hayns.
SATURDAY 17 MAY 11.00-7.15 – Day of chant in celebration of St Dunstan, patron saint of bellringers and music. The day ends with a special service in the church sung to music composed by St Dunstan and first written down in the 12th century.
SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER – Patronal Festival for St Mary the Virgin, picnic and family fun.
