Saturday 11 January, 11- 3 pm. This workshop will take place in the Seminar Room.£20 for Friends, £25 for non-members One of the benefits of ‘making’ is that it provides a focus away from the ‘everyday’ and working with your hands provides a mindful relaxing activity. In this workshop Jean will give a short presentation about … Continue reading Hanging bird decorations – a workshop with Jean Tinsley
Despite my lack of artistic credentials and only the most rudimentary notions of AI, I was curious to know more about the ethical aspects of AI in relation to art and the artist and found Leila Hogarth's ‘playful talk and workshop with collage’ both fascinating and thought-provoking. Leila was engaging and encouraging throughout and her … Continue reading Two reviews by attendees of our recent AI workshop hosted by Dr Leila Hogarth
Wendy and I really enjoyed the short introduction to oil painting. Lindsey had worked so hard to have everything ready and laid out for us, which was so good to see when we arrived. She explained and demonstrated what we were to do and made sure everyone understood, and was very helpful if we didn't. … Continue reading Two reviews of our oil painting workshop hosted by Lindsey McLaren
Saturday 8 February, 11:30am - 2.30pm. £20 for Friends, £25 for non-members If you missed out on the first workshop this is a chance to join in and learn about AI art in a relaxed participatory session. You don’t need any prior experience with technology, this is a playful artistic look at artificial intelligence. If … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and the Artist (part 2) a workshop with Dr Leila Hogarth
Saturday 7 December, 11am - 3pm - Learning Room at the gallery In this workshop you can decorate a ready-made drawstring bag with a hand stitched robin or a tree made from a piece of vintage quilt, you can create a Scottie dog decoration or wall hanging, try the clippy-mat rag rug technique to make … Continue reading Let’s have fun with fabrics – a seasonal workshop with Kath Price
The lecture scheduled for Saturday 19 October by Charles Danby has had to be cancelled due to ill health. We will try to reschedule the lecture for early in 2025.
Dear Friends At last, the weather has turned and we have some sunshine which helps life our hearts. Our normal summer exhibition hasn’t materialised this year regardless of all our efforts. We can only assume that all the exhibition space is already booked or for some reason, is not available. I’m sure, like us, those … Continue reading Friends’ Bulletin Autumn 2024
This is a further reminder to members that the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer announced at the May AGM that this would be their final year in post. The current Secretary and Treasure (Richard and John) have each occupied their posts for many years and feel it is time for new people to take over. The … Continue reading Upcoming Vacancies in Key Posts
As we go to press, we have not been able to firm up dates for this year’s annual exhibition. We are currently in active talks with the gallery and the university and hope to be able to announce a date soon. If we can agree on dates in a timely fashion, we will send out … Continue reading Future exhibitions
Fellow Friend, painter Harry Bell was surprised and delighted to see that he his painting “Work Yard” had been awarded "Judges Choice for Best in Show" at the Northern Summer Open at Newcastle Arts Centre. Harry says, “I must be doing something right after all!” We say well done Harry, keep up the good work!
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