We've been invited to attend the Future Now Symposium on 18 September in York by Aesthetica Magazine. This is a one-day event packed with thought-provoking talks, discussions and networking opportunities, bringing together leading voices in art, design and visual culture. If you'd like to attend, we also have a 25% discount on tickets with the … Continue reading Invitation to Future Now Symposium – 18 Sept 2025
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Notice: re-convened Annual General Meeting
To all Members of Friends of the Hatton. The Friends of the Hatton Annual General Meeting, which was adjourned on 4th May 2025, will be re-convened on Saturday 16th August 2025 commencing 10.30 in the Learning Room of the Hatton Gallery. A follow up agenda and other relevant documents will be posted out to all … Continue reading Notice: re-convened Annual General Meeting
North East Museums news
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
The Shipley Art Gallery
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
Friends’ spring exhibition 2025
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
Reviews of the workshop Block printing on fabric workshop with Jean Tinsley
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
Reviews of the workshop Slow Stitching for Spring with Jo Duncan
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
Maria Cooper – Colour, Print and Motion at the Dead Dog Gallery
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
The Friends Exhibition 2025
Building on the success of our July 2023 exhibition we gave notification of this year’s exhibition in our winter bulletin. The 2025 exhibition will run from 31 March to 13th April 2025 and will be held in the same gallery as last year, which was the University’s Ex-Libris Gallery, linked to the Hatton.
Friends AGM 2025 reminder
Just a reminder that the Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 5th April 2025, 10.30 to 12.30 in the Learning Room at the Hatton Gallery. The agenda for the meeting will be sent to all members during the week commencing 10th March.
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