In my two previous articles on Richard George Hatton (1864-1926) I have provided some background to Hatton’s life and accomplishments. In the first article I described aspects of his journey from his beginnings as a student and teacher in Birmingham through to his final years as Durham University’s first Professor of Fine Art. The article … Continue reading Richard Hatton, “there were years of great work in him”
The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, Mignard At the heart of this exhibition is The Marquise de Seignelay (1691) by Pierre Mignard, one of seventeenth-century France's most celebrated portrait painters. Created at a time when portraiture was a powerful symbol of wealth, status and influence, the painting demonstrates how the artist carefully crafted every detail, from … Continue reading The Power of Posing:
A talk by Dr Melanie Stephenson with lunch Saturday 28 November 2026, 12.00 - 3.00pm - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Dr Stephenson's talk from our WeGotTickets page. Please note, there is a £12 charge for this talk which includes lunch afterwards (£17 for non-members). This talk complements Dr Stephenson’s research … Continue reading “Elizabeth Davies, Jarrow”: women in the Newcastle Art School
Saturday 7 November 2026, 11.30 - 3.30pm - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Kath's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Please note: we are currently unable to accommodate non-members at our workshops. Join artist Donna Cheshire in a workshop inspired by her recent travels and observations “I’ve been travelling around a lot … Continue reading “The Street Where I’d Live” workshop making folded townscapes using fabric and appliqué with Donna Cheshire
Saturday 24th October 11.30 till 2.30 - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Lindsey's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Please note: we are currently unable to accommodate non-members at our workshops. Stop painting every leaf and start painting the light! Join artist Lindsey McLaren for a focused 3-hour workshop on the art … Continue reading Workshop: Simplify the Landscape with Lindsey McLaren
Saturday 12 September 2026, 11.30 - 3.30pm - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Kath's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Do you knit or would you like to learn? This workshop is for you! Join Textile Artist Louise Underwood to learn about the history of knitting, the many different techniques, and find … Continue reading Knitting Know How with Louise Underwood
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