Retrospective exhibition for FotH member Mike Attewell

September 5, 2023September 4, 2023 ~ greencarddesign ~ Leave a comment

Long time FotH member Mike Attewell is having a retrospective at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens (Durham, DH7 7DW) from Saturday 9th September to the 5th November. The exhibition is called Embellished Fiction and celebrates a lifetime of creativity. Ninety-three-year-old Mike trained as an artist at King’s College, Newcastle, specialising in sculpture and education, and … Continue reading Retrospective exhibition for FotH member Mike Attewell

Summer Exhibition 2023

August 31, 2023 ~ greencarddesign ~ 1 Comment

This year’s exhibition, was held in the Ex Libris Gallery at the university, and ran for two weeks at the end of July. We had 48 works submitted by 27 artists. The works on display presented a wide variety of subjects and different media too including painting (watercolour, oil, acrylic and gouache), drawing (pencil, ink, … Continue reading Summer Exhibition 2023

Ray Jackson – Palimpsest

May 14, 2023May 15, 2023 ~ greencarddesign ~ Leave a comment

Following on from out Featured Friend with Maggie Bassendine earlier this month, the exhibition in Australia of her late husband’s work she has been working on opens next week. The exhibition runs from the 27th May to 17th June at Defiance Gallery, Sydney, New South Wales.

New single-issue membership cards

May 5, 2023May 3, 2023 ~ greencarddesign ~ Leave a comment

The new FotH membership card was recently sent to all members in the AGM pack and were designed by fellow friend, designer Jack Nassau. These replace the original cards which were issued annually. Membership numbers are no longer needed. Your membership details on our data base are all that is required. Your membership, however, still … Continue reading New single-issue membership cards

Featured Friend – Bob Young

February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 ~ greencarddesign ~ 3 Comments

This issue’s Featured Friend is Bob Young. Bob’s been a member of Friends of the Hatton for over30 years and has had a lifelong interest in art. His background in graphic design have clearly had an impact on his artistic style. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how your interest in art … Continue reading Featured Friend – Bob Young

Reflections on our Collagraph workshop

February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 ~ greencarddesign ~ Leave a comment

The Collagraph Day workshop held in early January was a great success. Brenda Procter (workshop leader) reflects below on the day. We’ve added some mini reviews from some of the people who came along too. Photographs by Jo Cousin. What a great day! And a well-attended workshop. Everybody was enthusiastic and creative. Everyone shared ideas … Continue reading Reflections on our Collagraph workshop

(re) Visit to the Side Gallery?

February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 ~ greencarddesign ~ Leave a comment

We had to cancel our visit to the Side Gallery in December last year due to adverse weather conditions. We are hoping to arrange an alternative date in the coming months. If you are interested in joining us please email josephinecousin@googlemail.com. Date to be confirmed.

New time for Jenny McNamara’s talk

January 12, 2023 ~ greencarddesign ~ Leave a comment

Jenny’s talk will now start at 10:30 NOT 12:30. Date is still the same, 21st Januaryin the Learning Room at the gallery.

Talk cancelled

December 9, 2022 ~ greencarddesign ~ Leave a comment

Unfortunately, Rolf’s talk this weekend has been postponed. A new date will be arranged in the New Year.

Featured Friend – Rolf Wojciechowski

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 ~ greencarddesign ~ Leave a comment

This issue’s Featured Friend is Rolf Wojciechowski. Originally from Berlin, Rolf lives and works in North Shields. He works with collage, photography, assemblage and photomontage. Rolf will also be giving a talk about his work on the 10th December. See the events section for further details. Rolf, please tell us a little bit about yourself … Continue reading Featured Friend – Rolf Wojciechowski