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!
Leila Hogarth is an interdisciplinary artist and designer based in Gateshead. She has recently completed a PhD in Design from Northumbria University, she also has a first class masters in Innovation from the same institution. I’ve always been interested in visual culture. An early interaction with a real Andy Warhol Marilyn on display in a … Continue reading Featured Artist – Leila Hogarth
Jo, a recent facilitator of several craft based workshops for Friends of the Hatton, works under the name of 'Of Threads and Patches'. Along with her ‘crafty’ mum Pat, she will be among the sellers at the Autumn Fayre, 17nineteen Holy Trinity Church in Sunderland on 5 October from 10 - 3pm. This Grade 1 … Continue reading Jo Duncan is exhibiting at 17nineteen
Saturday 30 November 1.30pm Catrin Huber is artist and Professor of Fine Art at Newcastle University. Her large-scale works are often in dialogue with specific places, exploring their contexts and histories, and their architectural features and idiosyncrasies. While working across a range of media, She is interested in how paintings can define or subvert places, … Continue reading Lecture by Catrin Huber – From Expanded Interiors to Screaming and Dreaming
Saturday 9 November, 11.30 till 2.30pm - Learning Room at the gallery During the workshop, Louise will provide you with a brief guide to Fabric Art Memory Books looking at the work of other artists who use this beautiful and engaging technique to create lasting and useable artworks. You will look at the many different … Continue reading Fabric Memory Book workshop with Louise Underwood
We had such a wonderful time making some gorgeous little animals with Jo. Making the woollen hedgehogs and birds was a great choice for some relaxing, mindful crafting. As always Jo guided us expertly through the various steps and it was great to create something so instantly impactful and easily replicable. Sophie Cousin
What a happy way to spend a rainy Saturday in June! This workshop with Edward Hillier did exactly what it said on the tin - inspired us to paint more expressively. We focused on landscape works by David Bomberg and Joan Eardley, beginning with short exercises using charcoal to make bold strokes to outline the … Continue reading Review of our recent workshop by Edward Hillier
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