I was delighted to recently attend the AGM of the Friends of the Hatton and have the opportunity to speak about the work of North East Museums. We manage 12 museums, galleries and heritage sites in the region which includes the Hatton Gallery which, along with Great North Museum:Hancock, we look after on behalf of … Continue reading North East Museums news
Theresa Poulton was born in Everton, United Kingdom, 1963, she lives and works in the North East of England. Theresa is a Newcastle University MFA graduate, a freelance art tutor, hard-edged, abstract, geometric and text-based artist with a range of skills and knowledge in painting, drawing, composition, colour relationships, collage and theory. Magen David – … Continue reading Featured Artist – Theresa Poulton
The Shipley Art Gallery in Gateshead has a vibrant programme of creative activities for all ages. Here you'll find classes spanning a range of artforms, including drawing, painting, fused glass, ceramics, floristry and embroidery. Most classes are one-offs, enabling you to make a complete artwork in one session, under the guidance of friendly tutors. There … Continue reading The Shipley Art Gallery
Our late spring exhibition which was organised and administered by Marion Thompson was held in The Ex Libris Gallery. It featured 41 works by 20 artists. Thanks to: Jill Arthey, Nick Banks, Gillie Cawthorne, Jo Cousin, Sheila Culling, Suzi Firenzi, Shaun Flett, Richard Hall, Leila Hogarth, Stephen Hurrel, K Hurst, Deborah C Leigh, Karen Melvin, … Continue reading Friends’ spring exhibition 2025
I joined a group of happy ladies in March, to learn about Block Printing on fabric, from artist Jean Tinsley. Jean demonstrated the use of printing blocks and paint, and showed examples of possible designs. We then practiced using the printing blocks on a spare piece of calico, before designing our own tote bags. I enjoyed … Continue reading Reviews of the workshop Block printing on fabric workshop with Jean Tinsley
Jo brought an impressive selection of materials and examples to the slow stitching workshop in April. Her enthusiasm for her craft was infectious. The session was perfectly pitched to accommodate beginners, who benefited from Jones demonstrations and advice, while giving scope to those with more experience with needle and embroidery thread. It was my first … Continue reading Reviews of the workshop Slow Stitching for Spring with Jo Duncan
The Three Graces by Raphael , Oil on Panel - Dulwich Picture Gallery, all rights reserved Saturday 21 June, 11am - 3pm. £20 for Friends, £25 for non-members Drawing Form: using pencil and charcoal, or materials of your choice, you will be taught basic two and three dimensional drawing techniques e.g. gradation and tonal exercises, … Continue reading Drawing Form – Figurative and Still Life Workshop with Theresa Poulton
Maria Cooper is a printed textile artist and designer based in County Durham. A graduate of both the Royal College of Art and the Northern School of Art, her practice is deeply rooted in the materiality of textiles, handcrafted processes and the expressive potential of colour. Through stencil screen printing, Cooper translates her original drawings and paintings into dynamic … Continue reading Maria Cooper – Colour, Print and Motion at the Dead Dog Gallery
You may well be going to a lot of Late Show events next weekend and if so, why not pop into the NewBridge Project in Sandyford to see the First Year University Fine Art Students' exhibition In a Pinch. Friday 16 May 2025, 6-10:30pm The Late Shows at the NewBridge Project sees members of The … Continue reading Invitation to “In a Pinch” at the NewBridge Project
Our spring exhibition opens today, 1st April (not joking). We are hosted again in the Ex Libris Gallery at Newcastle University. The exhibition runs for almost two weeks, with the last day being the 11th April. The exhibition is primarily a selling exhibition. We hope you’ll be able to pop in and have a look … Continue reading Friends’ Spring Exhibition 2025
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