Introduction to the traditional art of Batik with Louise Underwood

A work in progress. A piece of brightly coloured batik work with blue flowers by Louise Underwood.

Saturday 8 November 11-2pm - book online at wegottickets.com/event/673750 During the workshop, you will be introduced to the ancient art of Batik, using wax resist and fabric dyes. You will first learn the basic techniques and how to apply the wax with Jantings, experiment with mark-making and fabric dye application. You will then make a … Continue reading Introduction to the traditional art of Batik with Louise Underwood

Introduction to Creative Nature Journaling with Steve Pardue

A page from one of Steve Pardue's nature journals

Saturday 13 September, 11am - 3pm. £20 for Friends, £25 for non-members. You can also buy tickets for Steve's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Join artist and naturalist Steve Pardue for a hands-on, immersive course designed to introduce you to the art of nature journaling at the Hatton Gallery. Whether you've always wanted to start … Continue reading Introduction to Creative Nature Journaling with Steve Pardue

Extraction Echoes – an international Videocity exhibition

A young man wearing a flat cap with a coal stained face standing in a quarry

Extraction Echoes is an international exhibition by Videocity and Forum Sudut Pandang. It is supported by the British Council and co-curated by Friend Polina Chizhova. It takes place in 3 different locations around the world, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Jakarta and Palu in Indonesia. The collaborative exhibition project “Extraction Echoes” brings together Indonesian and British … Continue reading Extraction Echoes – an international Videocity exhibition

Drawing Form – Figurative and Still Life Workshop with Theresa Poulton

The Three Graces by Raphael , Oil on Panel - Dulwich Picture Gallery, all rights reserved Saturday 21 June, 11am - 3pm. £20 for Friends, £25 for non-members Drawing Form: using pencil and charcoal, or materials of your choice, you will be taught basic two and three dimensional drawing techniques e.g. gradation and tonal exercises, … Continue reading Drawing Form – Figurative and Still Life Workshop with Theresa Poulton

Block printing on fabric workshop with Jean Tinsley

Printed fabrics by Jean Tinsley

Saturday 22 March, 11am - 3pm. £20 for Friends, £25 for non-members Multi media artist and maker Jean Tinsley is back to deliver an exciting block printing workshop. In this workshop you will learn how to print on fabric using special fabric paint and wooden Indian printing blocks to create a unique design on your … Continue reading Block printing on fabric workshop with Jean Tinsley

Slow Stitching for Spring – a workshop with Jo Duncan

Slow stitching workshop with Jo Duncan

Saturday 12 April, 11.30 – 3.30 pm. £20 for Friends, £25 for non-members Slow stitching is a real trend in crafting at the moment, focusing on the mindful making of pieces to promote calm and well-being through creativity. Jo Duncan became interested in this after discovering the Japanese art of Sashiko and then exploring American … Continue reading Slow Stitching for Spring – a workshop with Jo Duncan