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Beccy Gillatt

Snake Earrings / Ring

Workshop

Date: 05/10/2024 - 05/10/2024 at 10:00-13:00

On this 3 hour course you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make a ring or pair of earrings in a stunning snake design. The techniques you will use include melting, texturing, forming, soldering, finishing and polishing. Perfect for total beginners!!! Materials inc... (Click event for more details)

Date: 05/10/2024 - 05/10/2024 at 10:00-16:00

This painting workshop is an ideal introduction to landscape painting in oil paints. A landscape painting will be produced, with attention to perspective, tonal values, colour mixing and application of colours to create a realistic image. Working from a reference photograph and a step by step proces... (Click event for more details)

Date: 04/10/2024 - 04/10/2024 at 12:30-14:30

Learn the basic techniques of macrame for colourful, unique jewellery using waxed cotton cord in a variety of colours! You will be given full instruction and materials to create flat and spiral knot designs in your chosen colours, including fastening techniques. Macrame braclets are adjustable in s... (Click event for more details)

Date: 04/10/2024 - 04/10/2024 at 19:00-21:00

Come along to this relaxed class to learn basic techniques in wire jewellery making, with lots of tips and tricks to help you - beginners welcome! You will practise using chain nose pliers, cutters and loopers to create geometric shapes, swirls and spirals. You can then use these shapes to get creat... (Click event for more details)

Date: 04/10/2024 - 04/10/2024 at 10:00-13:30

Create a gorgeous double sided punch needle key ring or bag charm.... (Click event for more details)

Caroline Colam

Punch Needle Embroidery Badge

Workshop

Date: 03/10/2024 - 03/10/2024 at 14:00-17:00

You will use a fine punch needle to create a badge/pin which can be embellished with beads.... (Click event for more details)

Beccy Gillatt

Silver Jewellery Casting Day

Workshop

Date: 03/10/2024 - 03/10/2024 at 09:15-14:45

Yardley Hastings On this one day course you will use a different range of items to experiment with making moulds from delft sand and cuttlefish. You’ll learn how to: – create a top pouting mould in delft and cuttlefish – create a side pouring mould in sand – create a single delft ... (Click event for more details)

Date: 01/10/2024 - 01/10/2024 at 10:30-01:30

In this workshop you will have a choice of making a flower wave sculpture or a flower candle holder. You will have access to all of the materials to decorate your glass including pre-fired glass beads and frit (chopped up glass). This workshop does not involve any cutting glass so is suitable for co... (Click event for more details)

Louise Brook

SAA Artists of The Year

Exhibition

Date: 01/10/2024 - 06/10/2024 at 10:00-16:00

I'm delighted that my abstract tryptich "Surfacing" has been Highly Commended in the SAA (Society of All Artists) Artist of the Year 2024! To earn this accolade from over 1900 entries to the competition is such an honour and recognition for my work. The Finalists Exhibition will be he... (Click event for more details)

Niki Thomas

Open Studio - Niki Thomas

Open Studio

Date: 30/09/2024 - 30/09/2024 at 10:00-18:00

Visit the open studio of Niki Thomas this year to see a firsthand glimpse into their artistic processes and inspirations. This year, hundreds of artists across Northamptonshire and Rutland will open their studios to the public. It's a chance to see diverse art forms, from painting and sculpture to c... (Click event for more details)

Lesley Passey

Open Studio - Lesley Passey

Open Studio

Date: 30/09/2024 - 30/09/2024 at 10:00-18:00

Visit the open studio of Lesley Passey this year to see a firsthand glimpse into their artistic processes and inspirations. This year, hundreds of artists across Northamptonshire and Rutland will open their studios to the public. It's a chance to see diverse art forms, from painting and sculpture to... (Click event for more details)

Louise Brook

Open Studio - Louise Brook

Open Studio

Date: 30/09/2024 - 30/09/2024 at 12:00-16:00

Visit the open studio of Louise Brook this year to see a firsthand glimpse into their artistic processes and inspirations. This year, hundreds of artists across Northamptonshire and Rutland will open their studios to the public. It's a chance to see diverse art forms, from painting and sculpture to ... (Click event for more details)