Sometimes members of the Friends of the Hatton like to send us reviews of workshops we have arranged. We like that and often feature them in our quarterly bulletins.
This exhibition is currently showing at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens until 1 August 2026. It started as a question in 2019 from an enquiring child about where were all the women and girls in the history and literature relating to this North East City. It initiated research at a community level with small scale … Continue reading Rebel Women of Sunderland
The workshop was a new experience for me: three separate but complementary activities and I really enjoyed them all! What an inspiration. Jo did warn that Sashiko was ‘addictive’: I’ve bought the book and signed up for another course. Thank you!Geraldine Morris-Dowling Work from our ribbon weaving workshop
Ruth’s darkly haunting Northumbrian landscapes were certainly inspiring for me and her workshop did not disappoint. They look as if something scary is about to happen and our instruction to bring boards already painted with Prussian Blue acrylic did nothing to dispel that anticipation. But we needn't have worried. She is a bright, happy person, … Continue reading Review of our Mountain Landscapes in Water-Based Oil Paints workshop
What a delightful way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Vivien’s workshop was brilliant! In 2 hours we managed to make a beautiful ribbon picture. We were guided step by step how to construct our picture, starting with the background leading up to the flowers and the grass. Vivien shared her expertise and tricks of the trade with … Continue reading Review of our Ribbon Embroidery workshop
I spent the day with Katherine Rousselange today, teaching at the Hatton Gallery in Newcastle University for the wonderful folk in the Friends of the Hatton group. It’s always good fun working alongside Katherine - we make a rather formidable teaching duo! We spent the day winding our way through various sketching exercises focused on … Continue reading Review of our “Sketching Newcastle with a bunch of famous artists”
Karen from Ruby Jones Jewellery visited the gallery to give a talk on her beaded jewellery. Her journey started after picking up a kit and getting hooked. As time went by she became proficient in making pieces of jewellery and took the brave step to leave accountancy and set up her own business. Today she … Continue reading Review of our Ruby Jones bead weaving demonstration
On the 6th December I attended a workshop held by Kath Price on Festive Folk Art using vintage fabrics. Kath provided pre-cut designs of festive trees, angel wings, Dala Horses and wild stars. We were invited to rummage in her stock of bits and bobs to find beads, button, charms etc to decorate the Christmas … Continue reading Review of our Festive Folk Art workshop led by Kath Price
When you thought January was never going to end, looking forward to a friends of Hatton workshop is so important for your mental wellbeing and Louise delivered on making the session an uplifting experience! Throughout the year we start projects, are introduced to new skills and share our ideas but one thing you can be guilty … Continue reading Review of our Reinvigorating Crafting projects workshop led by Louise Underwood
This workshop was both practical and fun. Hannah, our enthusiastic and inspiring tutor for the session, said that all we needed to bring was a disposition to ‘play’ and that, was how it worked out. Hannah combined artistic insight with thorough organisation to unleash the creativity of our group. This was a high energy ‘print … Continue reading Review of our Monotype/Monoprint workshop led by Hannah Forsyth
Steve’s workshop on nature journaling was complete revelation in how to look at nature and the methods to record them. His patience when explaining then individually sitting with each of us to develop our journals was incredible. Steve came with examples and ideas, his knowledge was phenomenal he definitely knew his stuff. I learnt new skills … Continue reading Review of our Nature Journaling workshop led by Steve Pardue
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