In 1872, the Royal School of Needlework was founded on two key principles – the first, the preservation of hand embroidery as an art form and the second, the support ... Read more
Rheged is delighted to curate its first Paper Art Exhibition. It includes Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, his late works 1950-1954, a Hayward Gallery Touring Exhibition, which features 35 lithographic prints ... Read more
An exhibition of new works by talented ceramicist Alice Walton. Alice has an MA in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art (2018) and a 1st Class BA ... Read more
Discover contemporary jewellery, silversmithing and metal embroidery made with hand-drawn wire, presented in partnership with The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers. The craft of hand-drawing and using ... Read more
‘Material Landscape’ features new works by six artist-makers that simultaneously challenge and embrace the potential of their material, interrogating the limits and possibilities of clay, wood, metal and stone. Through ... Read more
This exhibition offers an insight into the insect world through the visual responses and interpretations of contemporary artists and makers to the entomological publications which, since the 17th Century, have ... Read more
Visit Mourne Textiles' recently opened shop at their mill in the Mourne Mountains, where you'll find a showcase of crafts by Northern Irish QEST Scholars. Contemporary blown glass tableware by ... Read more
Sixteen full-time professional willow basket makers, artists and sculptors including QEST Scholars Patrizia Sascor and Leilah Vyner present “Nourish”, an exhibition reflecting the innate beauty of both the materials and ... Read more
Today the world is losing its architectural cultural heritage faster than it can be documented. Here in the UK, many important historic buildings and sites are facing abandonment and ruin ... Read more
This is the first part of a two part beginner’s course. You can do part one as a stand-alone course and then decide whether return to further extend your skills ... Read more
Ever fancied having a go at weaving, but don’t want to buy a loom yet?! Then this is the workshop for you! Using prepared table looms, you will be introduced ... Read more
Explore the expressive qualities of charcoal to represent the evocative landscape of the West Dean Estate. Develop your repertoire of mark-making techniques, working from direct observation and your photographs. Learn ... Read more
Using found driftwood from the South Wales coast, participants will explore basic weave techniques without using a conventional loom. Focusing on colour, proportion, texture and yarn you will explore weaving ... Read more