Category: Events

We host a variety of events throughout the year from selling exhibitions, lecture series, workshops, talks and most recently a Christmas Market.

Japanese ‘Mindful’ stitching workshop – Stab-binding and Sashiko by Jo Duncan

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Saturday 23 March - 11.30 - 3.30pm Jo Duncan will be demonstrating and teaching two very simple stitching techniques, one for bookbinding and one for fabric embroidery. The joy of these two techniques is their simplicity - they take no special skills to achieve masterful results. In addition, the act of hand-stitching and concentration can … Continue reading Japanese ‘Mindful’ stitching workshop – Stab-binding and Sashiko by Jo Duncan

Talk by Prof Wolfgang Weileder

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9th March, 1:30 pm Often related to his temporary time-based and site-specific installations and sculptures, Wolfgang Weileder explores in his photographic work the relationship between space and time. He uses specially for each project developed cameras and processes to capture changes and transformations onto single images. Questioning and challenging our understanding of space, he proposes … Continue reading Talk by Prof Wolfgang Weileder

Talk and workshop by our featured artist Luke McTaggart ‘Drawing From Art History’

Autumn Frieze, Morwick by Luke McTaggart
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Saturday 27 January - 11.30 till 3.30 Luke comes from the Amble in Northumberland. He will give a talk before his workshop which will focus on his background, his influences and his relationship to place and the landscape. Luke has a great love for Art History and thinks that a huge part of progressing as … Continue reading Talk and workshop by our featured artist Luke McTaggart ‘Drawing From Art History’

Workshop by Edward Hillier – Falling in Love with Paint (again)

Edward Hillier Wild Flowers
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Saturday 17 February - 11.30 till 2.30 Join the artist Edward Hillier for an energetic 3 hour workshop.  Suitable for everyone from the newly minted beginner to seasoned veterans, landscape, portrait, abstract or none of the above - this workshop will help you reconnect with the things that inspired you to paint in the first … Continue reading Workshop by Edward Hillier – Falling in Love with Paint (again)

Spring Lecture Programme – Focus on Photography

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From March 2024, we are delighted to present a series of lectures on photography and lens-based media. The series will be started by Prof Wolfgang Weileder, who introduced us to his public art practice back in September. Wolfgang hoped to also mention his photography practice (or sculpting in time as he referred to it), but … Continue reading Spring Lecture Programme – Focus on Photography

Reviews of our recent workshop by Rob Newton

Rob Newton's workshop
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Robert’s session for the Friends of the Hatton in November was fascinating. He talked about growing up in the County Durham countryside, his love of nature and the landscape, his artistic influences and how he came to formal art education. During his talk he showed drawings, prints and paintings he had made throughout his career … Continue reading Reviews of our recent workshop by Rob Newton

Reviews of our recent workshop by Katherine Renton

Katherine Renton's workshop
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In September Katherine gave a talk about her work and ran a workshop to explore experimental watercolour painting techniques using traditional paints and paints she has ground herself from natural materials. You can see more of Katherine’s work on her website katherine-renton.co.uk/ or her Facebook page facebook.com/KatherineRentonArtist/. Northumbrian based artist Katherine Renton joined us for … Continue reading Reviews of our recent workshop by Katherine Renton

Workshop by Kath Price – Fun with Vintage Fabrics: Festive Tree Decorations

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Saturday 16 December - 11.30 - 3.30pm Please note, this workshop will be held in the Seminar Room. Join textile artist Kath Price to create original hand stitched festive decorations using pieces of vintage quilt, some of which are over 100 years old. Each participant will receive a resource pack on the day containing several … Continue reading Workshop by Kath Price – Fun with Vintage Fabrics: Festive Tree Decorations

Talk: Prof Vee Pollock – Public Art and Urban Cultural Regeneration in the UK: Gateshead Riverside Park

A picture on the River Tyne looking west from the Milennium Bridge. In the distance is The Glasshouse (formerly The Sage) and the Tyne Bridge - photo by Ryan Booth
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25 November - 1:30pm - The Learning Room of the Hatton Gallery Unbeknown to many, Gateshead Riverside Park is the birthplace of cultural regeneration in the UK. Experiencing the economic and social impacts of post-industrial decline, in the late 1980s the town embarked on what is now a typical path of cultural regeneration. It hosted … Continue reading Talk: Prof Vee Pollock – Public Art and Urban Cultural Regeneration in the UK: Gateshead Riverside Park