I haven't added a new painting since the summer, so here's where I've been.

Christmas events across North Norfolk in 2026, from Sandringham and Blickling to Holkham by Candlelight and fireworks over the Wells marshes.

My Stiffkey studio opens on Friday 30th October, 11am to 4pm. Come and see the NR23 paintings and Norfolk posters.

studio sale in Stiffkey this May 2026

World-first wine tasting in an 18th-century courtroom at Walsingham Abbey. Full range with Norfolk cheeses, sparkling Bacchus for snowdrop walk. 2-4pm, £35pp includes Abbey admission. Limited tickets.

I'm delighted to be pouring wines at Walsingham Farms Shop on Saturday 29th November, from 11am to 12pm. Clovis will continue the tasting from 12pm to 1:30pm. This is an opportunity to taste the 2023 vintage from Walsingham Estate Vineyard - including the Pinot Noir that Jancis Robinson rated highest among English Pinot Noirs under £25, and our Traditional Method Sparkling Bacchus wines. I'll be available to answer questions about the Walsingham Estate Vineyard, our winemakin

Join the NR23 exhibition at Wells Maltings, 4th-14th September, featuring artists from Wells-next-the-Sea, Stiffkey and Warham. Meet Sophia Williams on Thursday 4th, 11am-4pm, showcasing wildlife and landscape paintings using selective focus technique. Free entry, Handa Gallery.

This Bank Holiday Monday, August 25th, I'm swapping my Stiffkey studio for the Aylsham Show. I'm exhibiting in the Art Marquee with a selection of my original landscape paintings. The Aylsham Show has been part of Norfolk's calendar for over 70 years. It's held in Blickling Park, with the Jacobean hall as a backdrop, and brings together prize-winning livestock and the best of the county's local produce. What You'll Find at My Stand I'll be bringing original oil paintings of t

I'm thrilled to share my latest collection of work, featuring both fresh Norfolk landscape paintings and new pieces that incorporate birds and animals native to our beautiful region. My artistic journey continues to evolve as I explore these natural themes through my distinctive style which some have kindly compared to Van Gogh, Hockney, and Monet. Exhibition Details Dates: May 24-26 May 30-June 1 Times: 11am-3pm daily What to Expect: This exhibition represents a blend of fam

Stiffkey artist Sophia Williams captures North Norfolk's essence in five landscapes - bring home the golden light, vast skies, and coast.

Stiffkey artist Sophia Williams presents five new oil paintings capturing North Norfolk's light - from Blakeney skies to Holkham's sands

In 2025 I am opening up my Stiffkey based studio for an open studios event in May. My studio doors will be open in late May.

A palate for wine, and palette of colour. You might wonder why I am an artist and a wine educator? Both involve sharing joy. There is magic in appreciating the ethereal qualities of a glass of wine. For me wine is a conversation maker, story teller, time capsule, that constantly evolves in front of you and with your own experiences. There is a symmetry between this and a landscape painting, as beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. A painting can transport you to a place

10th April 6pm onwards Langham Village Hall £22 (tickets limited to 25) Discover the joys of tasting wine, and learn how to talk about the style of wines that you enjoy in an informal environment. ​ Take your senses on a journey. We will be exploring tasting wine with matched cheeses, and works of art. ​ Raising money for the charity, the British Heart Foundation too. As an added bonus there will be exclusive discounts for purchases made on the night. ​ Hosted by Sophia Willi