William Hindmarsh is a self-taught artist who works with several media. He spent his childhood and formative years in rural Northumberland and has been inspired by the landscape and changing moods of the North East coast. In 1957, at the age of 15, he started work as an apprentice electrician at Linton Colliery and worked … Continue reading W B Hindmarsh – a profile
Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your passion for art: I was born in 1947 and brought up in Gateshead, where I still live. I’ve always drawn since the time I walked off with an assistant’s pencil stub from the Co-op when I was four and my Dad showed me how to … Continue reading March’s Featured Friend – Harry Bell
Over four Saturdays form late November to early February a number of eager printmakers took part in workshops run by Caroline Coode and myself (Vhairi Cardinal). Some had brought work in progress to print from, others were complete beginners and came in some trepidation. All produced beautiful work along the way and can be rightfully … Continue reading Printmaking workshops at the Hatton
Saturday 14th March 2020 11am. Learning Room at the Gallery. Follow the link for further details. For a place please email Josephinecousin@googlemail.com.
Tuesday, 31st March, Nibbles 6 pm talk 6.30 to 7.30 pm, Seminar Room, Hatton Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne. Mike is Professor of Visual Art, University of Sunderland and will talk in conversation with composer and musician Dr Bennett Hogg about their ongoing project with master printmaker Alex Charrington, and Natural History Sound Recordist Geoff Sample. … Continue reading Talk by Dr Mike Collier, The Dawn Chorus – Tuesday 31st March
Outer Hebrides and Northumberland captured in oils - a journey of colour Tuesday 21st April, Nibbles 6 pm - talk 6.30 to 7.30 pm, Seminar Room, Hatton Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne. Born under African skies, Ruth Bond has worked in many countries across the globe, absorbing cultures, colours, textures and especially the beauty of the … Continue reading Talk by artist Ruth Bond – Tuesday 21st April
Further details of the following events and talks will appear in the next bulletin issue. In the meantime, please make a note in your diary where appropriate. FotH Annual General Meeting 2020 Saturday 18th April 10.00 - 12.30. Learning Room at the Gallery. The agenda and programme are on pages 5 & 6 of this … Continue reading Dates for your diary – Spring 2020
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art Judy Chicago, until 19th April 2020 Animalesque / Art Across Species and Beings (group exhibition), until 19th April 2020 Bringing together an outstanding selection of artworks that invite visitors to rethink the human position in the world. The Laing Gallery William and Evelyn De Morgan: 'Two of the Rarest … Continue reading What’s on locally March/April 2020
... and the best of wishes for 2020 Welcome to the Friends’ bulletin for December and January 2020. This issue includes an article on fellow Friend and “plein air” artist Stuart Jones. If you would like to be our “Featured Friend” in a future bulletin, drop us a line and we’ll send you our questionnaire, … Continue reading Season’s Greetings…
Over the recent months we have been publicising our talks and events more widely on our website and on Facebook. This has raised the profile of the Friends of the Hatton and allows us to reach a broader audience with, and get new members. At times, this has generated a lot of interest from Friends … Continue reading Reaching a wider audience
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