Diana Hand

The Horse in Art exhibition 7th October to 1st November, 2025
2025-10-07 10:00 - 2025-11-01 17:00 (Europe/London) | Tennants Auctioneers, Leyburn, DL8 5SG, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SG
This year’s Horse in Art exhibition showcases the best of works by members of the Society of Equestrian Artists and is delivered in association with Bedmax Shavings. The Exhibition runs from 7th October – 1st November 2025 at The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn, DL8 5SG and is free to visit. There is a wonderful cafe on site and all visitors are welcome.

ART IN THE PARK Leamington Spa 2nd and 3rd August, 2025
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-03 | Victoria Jephson Gardens, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5AA, United Kingdom
I am so delighted to showing my work at this great festival in August. Horse paintings, prints and general all round show of some of my favourite things

Great Northern Contemporary Art and Craft Fair Newcastle upon Tyne 20th - 22nd June, 2025
2025-06-20 10:00 - 2025-06-22 17:00 | Northumbria University, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom
A major new event hosted by Great Northern Craft Fairs
I am looking forward to showing my work at this event hosted by Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fairs
I will be showing velvet and silk scarves made in “collaboration” with my abstract paintings.

TRANSFORMATIONS 19th to 27th April, 2025
2025-04-19 10:00 - 2025-04-27 17:00 | St Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AE, United Kingdom
Moving from realism to abstraction.
A collection of large dramatic canvases originally inspired by an image of a horse in a winter woodland setting. Horses, especially in their natural environment, are at the heart of Diana Hand’s inspiration. This paintings are the result of intense study and experimentation to discover the essential shapes and sensations of the subject.

CHRISTMAS MARKET ALBERT HALLS STIRLING FK8 2QL
2024-11-30 - 2024-12-01 | Albert Halls, Stirling, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2Q, United Kingdom
SAVE THE DAY! A great chance to find special and unusual gifts at this lovely Christmas Fair near the historic heart of Stirling. Albert Halls has opened a new child-friendly cafe so bring the family and meet your friends. I shall be showing “horse-friendly” gifts such as painting, prints, mugs, cards …. and much more.
I look forward to meeting you! Diana

"The Art of Drawing Horses" at Gargunnock 19th October, 2024
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Gargunnock Community Centre, Leckie Road, Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, FK8 3BJ, United Kingdom
A day of exploration for horse lovers and artists alike as we experiment with charcoal and ink to create expressive drawings based on your own ideas and images.
All are welcome. Gargunnock Community Centre is the perfect space with lots of light and room – and easy parking!

The Horse in Art Exhibition 31st August to 1st October, 2024
2024-08-31 11:00 - 2024-10-02 16:00 | Rose Paterson Art Gallery, Weston Park, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE, United Kingdom
I shall be exhibiting at The Society of Equestrian Artists annual exhibition with the two works shown above. This is a brilliant opportunity for exhibitors and buyers alike to see some first class equestrian art in a beautiful gallery.

The Festival of the Iberian Horse August 29th to September 1st 2024 Westpoint, Devon
2024-08-29 10:00 - 2024-09-01 21:00 | Westpoint, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ, United Kingdom
A wonderful festival of Spanish culture and horses. I am thrilled to be showing my work at this event, which runs from 28th August to 1st September. It was everything I expected and far more!!! Ten amazing horses specially transported from Cordoba, Andalucia – with their superb team of riders, grooms and dancers, of course.

Royal Highland Show 20th to 23rd June, 2024
2024-06-20 - 2024-06-23 | Royal Highland Showground, Ingleston , Edinburgh , EH28 8NB
This is a famous agricultural show, the focus for Scottish farming and a great day out for everyone of all ages.
Breeders and farmers will present their finest stock at this show It is a wonderful showcase and spectacle.
In 2024 I will be demonstrating my equestrian drawing again and showing original drawings and paintings both for sale and to inspire you to commission a new artwork! I have news about a wonderful new book “Applied Equine Psychology” by Felicity George, Sharon Smith and Dr. Marie-Louise Holmes. This book includes 50 colour and black and white illustrations by me. Also on show will be a beautiful range of horse-lovers’ gifts such as calendar, cards, mugs and high quality prints.

"The Art of Drawing Horses" at Belwade Farm, Aboyne 25th May, 2024
2024-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Belwade Farm, Aboyne, AB34 5BJ
Join me, Diana, and a group of passionate horse lovers for a day of drawing to celebrate the horse.
We will start with spontaneous abstract mark-making as a warm-up before we move into an exploration of basic anatomy. Work from your own ideas and images using ink and charcoal.
This is a superb venue in the World Horse Rescue Centre, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Aberdeenshire. There is a good cafe/restaurant on site so time for a pleasant lunch. Also we will be able to put our learning to use in the afternoon when we will have the chance to sketch some of the horses!

"Drawing the Horse's Head" Gargunnock 23rd March 2024
2024-03-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Gargunnock Community Centre, Leckie Road, Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, FK8 3BJ, United Kingdom
This new class will focus on drawing the horse’s head. I have studied the anatomy of the head in depth, and would like to explore this with a group of horse lovers and artists.
We will begin with a warm up using charcoal and/ink, and then concentrate on exploring the proportions, the underlying structure of the head, the features and the muscles. All these aspects create the form and the surface appearance. You may want to use your love of horses to make creative drawings inspired by this study or you may want to learn more about making figurative drawing. Either is fine. You are welcome to bring your own favourite images, or I will have a collection of books for you to use.
If you are just starting in drawing horses, this will also be of interest to you, and I might try to include some more general information as well. The workshop is held in the community centre in Gargunnock, an attractive village a few miles west of Stirling. Facilities are excellent, with a well lit studio room and a private kitchen for our use.
CHILDREN UNDER 12 HALF PRICE WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT – contact me at info@dianahand.com/07403414312 for details
We will work from 10 am to 4 pm, with a break for lunch. All materials are provided.

Patchings ArtFest 2023
2023-07-13 - 2023-07-15 | Patchings Arts Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6NU, United Kingdom
I am delighted to be participating as artist and demonstrator in the Patchings Art Fest for 2023. This is a fabulous creative event that takes place in the Nottinghamshire countryside and brings together artists, craftspeople, art product manufacturers and the art-loving public for a wonderful three-day event in July. This will be a special year as Patchings is celebrating the 30th anniversary.

"The Art of Drawing Horses" Gargunnock, Stirling 11th June, 2022
2022-06-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Gargunnock Community Centre, Leckie Road, Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, FK8 3BJ, United Kingdom
I look forward to resuming my regular drawing classes this year. As part of Forth Valley Art Beat I will be teaching a day workshop at Gargunnock Community Centre, in the attractive village of Gargunnock, just outside Stirling.
In the workshop students will begin by free mark-making with charcoal, and then continue by using imagination or favourite personal imagery to develop expressive drawings. Many people in Diana’s classes have experienced a revelation as they realise perhaps for the first time ever that they really are able to draw and in the process to express their love of horses.
We will work from 10 am to 4 pm, with a break for lunch. All materials are provided, and the space is delightful. Details of the workshop can also be found in the Art Beat brochure and website.
TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK CLICK HERE

"The Art of Drawing Horses" Gargunnock, Stirling 22nd October, 2022
2022-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Warwickshire
I look forward to resuming my regular drawing classes this year, and in October will be teaching a day workshop at Gargunnock Community Centre, in the attractive village of Gargunnock, just outside Stirling. In the workshop students will begin by free mark-making with charcoal, and then continue by using imagination or favourite personal imagery to develop expressive drawings. Many people in Diana’s classes have experienced a revelation as they realise perhaps for the first time ever that they really are able to draw and in the process to express their love of horses.
We will work from 10 am to 4 pm, with a break for lunch. All materials are provided.
TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK CLICK HERE

"The Art of Drawing Horses Workshop" Belwade Farm, Aboyne 21st May, 2022
2022-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Warwickshire
I look forward to resuming my regular drawing classes this year. I am delighted that we shall be able to run a workshop at Belwade Farm, Aberdeenshire. This is a World Horse Welfare Centre, and a fascinating and worth-while place to visit. With luck we will have live models to practise our drawing skills! In the workshop students will begin by free mark-making with charcoal, and then continue by using imagination or favourite personal imagery to develop expressive drawings. Many people in Diana’s classes have experienced a revelation as they realise perhaps for the first time ever that they really are able to draw and in the process to express their love of horses.
We will work from 10 am to 4 pm, with a break for lunch. All materials are provided.
TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK CLICK HERE

The Essence of the Horse Connection and expression through art and mindfulness
2020-09-12 10:00 - 2020-09-13 17:00 | Mayenne, France
12th-13th September, 2020
This will be a very special workshop with horse-led therapist and coach Pam Billinge, and will take place at her home in Mayenne, North-West France during mid-September. We will combine drawing and mindfulness practice with Pam’s own horses. I love this idea, because drawing is such a creative activity involving our whole being and it will be a bonus to have the horses as an integral part of the class!

Pam Billinge is the author of Amazon best-seller: ‘The Spell of the Horse – Stories of Healing and Personal Transformation with Nature’s Finest Teacher“.
PLEASE BOOK DIRECTLY with Pam Billinge billingepam@gmail.com

Land Rover Blair Atholl International Horse Trials 27th to 30th August, 2020
2020-08-27 - 2020-08-30 | Blair Atholl Castle, Blair Atholl, PH18 5TH
I shall be delighted to be showing my work at Scotland’s premier eventing celebration, set in the beautiful grounds of Blair Atholl Castle, near Pitlochry. A new show for me, and further information will be available here soon . I will have a small outdoor marquee to show my work and to demonstrate my drawing at this specialised equestrian event.

Edinburgh Fringe Art, Craft and Design Fair CANCELLED
2020-08-08 11:00 - 2020-08-30 18:00 | St Johns Church, 1a Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB, United Kingdom
This is one of my favourite events of the year, an outdoor fair in a beautiful location near Princes Street, Edinburgh., featuring original craftspeople and artists from Scotland and beyond. Cancelled this, along with the entire Edinburgh Festival, but I look forward to seeing you back next year!

Teaching Residency at Munnings Museum, Dedham rescheduled to 24th to 27th September
2020-06-24 10:00 - 2020-06-26 17:00 | The Munnings Art Museum, Castle Hill, Dedham, CO7 6AZ
PROVISIONALLY RESCHEDULED FOR 24th to 27th SEPTEMBER, 2020
I am thrilled to be invited to a three day teaching residency shared with other artists at the Munnings Museum, near Colchester. This wonderful museum is in the house of Sir Alfred Munnings, famous equestrian artist (1878-1959), and has a large collection of his work. Come and be inspired by seeing his original art, and by joining the classes of artists and horse lovers. The workshops are organised by the Museum. BOOK DIRECTLY from early 2020.

Forth Valley Art Beat 2020 CANCELLED
2020-06-13 12:00 - 2020-06-16 17:00 | Bearside Cottage, Polmaise Road, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
A fabulous 10 days of art in private venues across Stirlingshire. Come and meet the artist in their studios!
I shall be showing recent drawings and paintings in my cottage in the countryside just outside Cambusbarron village, Stirling.
Open each day 12 pm to 5 pm from 13th June to 16th June 2020

Drawing Horses Workshop 6th June Gargunnock PROVISIONALLY RESCHEDULED TO 22nd August
2020-06-06 | Gargunnock Community Centre, Leckie Road, Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, FK8 3BJ, United Kingdom
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY POSTPONED TO 22nd AUGUST.
A day of drawing the horse for the horse lover and the art lover. Join me, Diana, in a fun day learning to create drawings of horses which are both expressive and accurate. OUR SPECIAL FOCUS FOR THE DAY IS THE HORSE’S HEAD.
The Garden Room in Gargunnock Community Centre is the perfect space, with large skylights and access to a beautiful garden. Gargunnock is a quiet country village about 5 miles west of Stirling All basic materials and an information pack are provided. We will start at 10 am and continue until 4 pm, with an hour’s break for lunch and reflection.
Gargunnock Community Centre, Leckie Road, Gargunnock, FK8 3BJ

Drawing Horses Workshop 31st May, Belwade Farm, Aboyne CANCELLED/POSTPONED
2020-05-31 | Belwade Farm, Aboyne, AB34 5BJ
A day of drawing the horse for the horse lover and the art lover at Belwade Farm, near Aboyne, Deeside. Belwade is a centre for World Horse Welfare and looks after about 65 horses at any time.
Join me, Diana, for a wonderful day sharing our knowledge and feelings while we focus on learning to draw the horse, and this time we will have live models at Belwade. I am really looking forward to meeting the horses and finding out more about the work at the centre.
All basic drawing materials and an information pack are provided. We will start at 10 am and continue until 4 pm, with an hour’s break for lunch and reflection.
World Horse Welfare, Belwade Farm, Aboyne, AB34 5BJ

Drawing Horses Workshop 9th May Oban CANCELLED/POSTPONED
2020-05-09 | Rockfield Centre, 19 Stevenson Street, Oban, PA34 5NA
A day of drawing the horse for the horse lover and the art lover in this new venue.
The Rockfield Centre is an exciting creative centre in the West Coast port of Oban, and celebrates all things cultural in the community, culture being defined in the widest sense as “all the things that exist around you that make you who you are”. Join me, Diana, for a wonderful day sharing our knowledge and feelings while we focus on learning to draw the horse.
All basic materials and an information pack are provided. We will start at 10 am and continue until 4 pm, with an hour’s break for lunch and reflection.
The Rockfield Centre, 19, Stevenson Street, Oban, PA34 5NA.

Drawing Horses Workshop 26th April, Gargunnock POSTPONED
2020-04-26 | Gargunnock Community Centre, Leckie Road, Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, FK8 3BJ, United Kingdom
A day of drawing the horse for the horse lover and the art lover. Join me, Diana, in a fun day learning to create drawings of horses, which are both expressive and accurate. OUR SPECIAL FOCUS FOR THE DAY IS THE HORSE’S HEAD.
The Garden Room in Gargunnock Community Centre is the perfect space, with large skylights and access to a beautiful garden. Gargunnock is a quiet country village about 5 miles west of Stirling All basic materials and an information pack are provided. We will start at 10 am and continue until 4 pm, with an hour’s break for lunch and reflection.
Gargunnock Community Centre, Leckie Road, Gargunnock, FK8 3BJ

Drawing Horses Workshop 29th March, Edinburgh CANCELLED
2020-03-29 | St Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AE, United Kingdom
A day of drawing the horse for the horse lover and the art lover. Join me, Diana, in a fun day learning to create drawings of horses which are both expressive and accurate.
The Drawing Room, in St. Margaret’s Art Centre is a spacious and dedicated space for artists with excellent facilities. All basic materials and an information pack are provided. We will start at 10 am and continue until 4 pm, with an hour’s break for lunch and reflection. Easy free parking on Sundays.
St Margaret’s House, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE.

3d2d Christmas Fair 7th-8th December,2019
2019-12-07 - 2019-12-08 | Assembly rooms, 54 George St , Edinburgh , EH2 2LR, United Kingdom
I shall be showing my work at the beautiful Assembly Rooms, George Street, Edinburgh.
The chance to buy a fabulous and unique gift for the horse lover – or the art lover – in your life.
Prints, commissions, mugs, cards, calendars, scarves and much more.
I look forward to seeing you!

Drawing Horses Workshop,Edinburgh 29th September, 2019
2019-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | St Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AE, United Kingdom
Diana Hand in Edinburgh!
I am passionately interested in horses, and also in drawing. I experiment with different approaches, from the traditional to the loose and expressive. In this workshop I shall be teaching a basic approach to drawing which can be applied to any subject, but my focus will of course be on horses.
We will work from your favourite images and ideas to create individual images of horses. All basic drawing materials supplied. Parking no problem.
The Drawing Room in St. Margaret’s House is light and roomy and ideal for a great day to share your love of horses and of art with a group of like minded people.
PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL PLEASE info@dianahand.com 07403414312

"Horse in Art" exhibition of Society of Equestrian Artists
2019-09-15 09:00 - 2019-09-28 17:00 | Sally Mitchell’s Gallery, Newcastle Arms, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LA, United Kingdom
The annual exhibition of work by members and friends of the Society of Equestrian Artists
I am proud to be showing two paintings in this exhibition.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival Art, Craft and Design Fair 3rd to 25th August, 2019
2019-08-03 11:00 - 2019-08-25 18:00 | St Johns Church, 1a Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB, United Kingdom
I am planning to be at this fabulous and unique annual event which takes place in Edinburgh central during the world-famous arts festival.
There will be a huge selection of makers and artists showing their work to visitors from all over the world.
I look forward to confirming this booking shortly.

Drawing Horses Workshop 13th July, 2019
2019-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Gargunnock Community Centre, Leckie Road, Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, FK8 3BJ, United Kingdom
Come and share your love of the horse and of art with a group of like minded people. We will work from favourite images and from your ideas to create individual images of horses, using different drawing media. All materials supplied. The event is in a beautiful rural location close to Stirling. PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL
