At our recently reconvened AGM we were able to elect people to the posts necessary for us to continue as an organisation. We are very pleased that we are able to continue with our activities and we hope you are too. We thought it would be a good opportunity to introduce you briefly to our … Continue reading Introducing the new FotH committee
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Spotlight on: Hexham Old Gaol
Set in the historic Tyne Valley, Hexham Gaol (one of North East Museums) is the earliest purpose-built prison in England. Built in 1333 with stone from the Corbridge Roman site, it’s now a Scheduled Ancient Monument and offers a fun and educational day out. Visitors can step into the prison house, try the stocks, and … Continue reading Spotlight on: Hexham Old Gaol
Review of our recent Drawing Form workshop led by Theresa Poulton
Today, I joined 6 other ladies in this workshop. We did exercises in portraying graduation of tonality using cross-hatching etc, to shape form. We also worked from a photo of the Three Graces, to show how tonality gives shape to the form, and how the position of the legs changes the body shape. We also … Continue reading Review of our recent Drawing Form workshop led by Theresa Poulton
Featured Artist – Steve Pardue
Steve is an artist and designer, living and working in Northumberland. He combines a love of walking and nature with his art and fills his notebooks with poetic and immersive responses to nature and the world around him. He is also leading a workshop in Creative Nature Journaling for us on 13 Sept. In recent … Continue reading Featured Artist – Steve Pardue
Festive Folk Art: hand-stitched decorations made with vintage fabrics with Kath Price
6 December 2025. 11am-3pm - book online atwegottickets.com/event/673753 Join textile artist Kath Price for a relaxing session of stitching using her collection of wonderful antique and vintage fabric pieces which will include nineteenth century patchwork and Durham quilts and Laura Ashley designs from the 1970’s and 80’s. You will be able to select a pre-cut … Continue reading Festive Folk Art: hand-stitched decorations made with vintage fabrics with Kath Price
An introduction to monotype with Hannah Forsyth
Saturday 4 October, 11-3pm - book online at https://wegottickets.com/event/673723 There are many different ways of creating a monotype, in this workshop we will look at 2 of them, working with one colour (fabulous Prussian Blue) & a hand bamboo burnisher. There’s no need for a printing press. You will leave with the understanding of materials … Continue reading An introduction to monotype with Hannah Forsyth
Introduction to the traditional art of Batik with Louise Underwood
Saturday 8 November 11-2pm - book online at wegottickets.com/event/673750 During the workshop, you will be introduced to the ancient art of Batik, using wax resist and fabric dyes. You will first learn the basic techniques and how to apply the wax with Jantings, experiment with mark-making and fabric dye application. You will then make a … Continue reading Introduction to the traditional art of Batik with Louise Underwood
The Open Call for the Collective Studio 2025-26 – NewBridge Project
The NewBridge Project are pleased to announce we’re now accepting applications for The Collective Studio: 25-26! Please visit our website for more information: https://thenewbridgeproject.com/news/the-collective-studio-25-26-open-call/ Deadline for applications: 9 September 2025, 5pm. The Collective Studio is a 10-month development programme for early-career artists and/or recent graduates. It is open to creative practitioners in any discipline and … Continue reading The Open Call for the Collective Studio 2025-26 – NewBridge Project
Introduction to Creative Nature Journaling with Steve Pardue
Saturday 13 September, 11am - 3pm. £20 for Friends, £25 for non-members. You can also buy tickets for Steve's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Join artist and naturalist Steve Pardue for a hands-on, immersive course designed to introduce you to the art of nature journaling at the Hatton Gallery. Whether you've always wanted to start … Continue reading Introduction to Creative Nature Journaling with Steve Pardue
Reminder – Notice of re-convened AGM 2025
To all members of Friends of the Hatton. This year’s Annual General Meeting, which was held on 5 th April 2025, was adjourned because some essential committee posts could not be filled. The posts were: Chair Treasurer Secretary If these posts are not filled the Friends of the Hatton as an organisation will come to … Continue reading Reminder – Notice of re-convened AGM 2025










