Visual ArtsEvents

This one day course is for the new or aspiring letterpress printer who is looking to set up a simple home studio using the popular Adana platen press.You will receive instruction in hand typesetting and printing on an Adana as…

.On Wednesday 20 September at The Hepworth Tileyard Studios and Tileyard Education are hosting a free one‐day event featuring panels talks and industry networking designed to bring together creative professionals and companies across Wakefield and Yorkshire. Tileyard Studios based in…

21 September10 December 2017TuesdaySaturday: 11.30 17.30 until 19.30 WednesdaysSunday: 14.3017.30Albrecht Drers 1514 engraving Melencolia I remains one of the foundational images of European art. The winged figure of genius slouches despondently; the hourglass shows…

An Interactive Art installation designed and made by children and young people in Plymouth City Councils foster system. All with the support of local artists. The installation has been made to raise awareness of the importance of foster carers and…

This exhibition explores Alison and Peter Smithsons relationship with the avant‐garde and architecture as a direct result of a way of life APS.Known for their progressive approach the Smithsons were key figures in the Brutalism movement and had…

The Contemporary Mosaic Exhibitionthe first of its kind to be held in Scotland for more than ten yearswill open at the Patriothall Gallery to coincide with the Forum.The BAMM members open exhibition will showcase…

Edinburgh Printmakers 50th Anniversary coincides with the 250th Anniversary of the New Town. You are invited to join us to celebrate the occasion with activities and refreshments throughout the day as we look ahead to our new home following the…

The two‐day pop‐up will feature the very best in Scandinavian inspired furniture interiors and home decorations with all proceeds from sales going towards local charity Centrepoint as part of the brands Just Giving initiative. Ertmug combines design and quality craftsmanship…

Discover the autumn bounty in the local area and use what you find to make something delicious. £17; booking essential: 01865 407792 or online at www.earthtrust.org.ukwhatson incurs a booking fee.…

The show brings together a new body of work executed in acrylic charcoal and pencil‐on‐canvas which present surreal and often discomforting scenes accentuated by chaos.Marking a departure from previous series the works on view are noticeably cooler in tone. Whereas…

Tyburn Gallery is pleased to present If You Keep Going South Youll Meet Yourself Kudzanai‐Violet Hwamis first solo exhibition at the gallery. Born in Gutu Zimbabwe in 1993 and currently based in the UK Hwami has developed her own distinctive…

Choose from the following projects:‐ Coasters make up to 4 x 10cm coasters Square slumped dishmake a 13 x 13 piece which will be fired twice to achieve its 3d shape or a colourful beach huts piece. You…

A new prestigious event for jewellery lovers to come and browse a superb collection of jewellery all under one roof. Over 20 stalls offering a wide selection of bespoke and designer jewellery to vintage and antique.An ideal opportunity…

The Yorkshire Dales Wharfedale Photography Workshop takes in a wide selection of the very best scenery to be found around Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales. Some areas of the Yorkshire Dales have their own unique characteristics ie Kingsdale Ribblesdale and…

The British Association for Modern Mosaic BAMM is holding its annual forum in Edinburgh this year for the first time since it was founded eighteen years ago. The two‐day Forum entitled Mosaic: A Celebration of Design Expression & Colour will…

The perfect hat for AutumnWinter the trilby is an iconic hat shape popular for both men and women. Our expert tutor will guide you through the process of making a wool felt trilby from start to finish.Our tutors are professional…

Members art printingcraft workwoodcarving textiles cards. Refreshments tombola free entry. car park locally and in the street.…

Come along to our Autumn Craft Fair on October the 1st.There will be lots of gorgeous handmade goodies & gifts for you to pick up perhaps a chance to do a spot of early Christmas shopping. We will have an…

This is an informative three‐day course and is ideal if you are considering changing your career or would like more in depth knowledge about Flower ArrangingFloristry for your hobby. During this course you will get lots of insider tips and…

As designers the fruit of our labour is rarely the work of one person. Collaboration is at the heart of what most of us do whether we realise it or not; be it with fellow colleagues studio mates illustrators copywriters…

For 2017 Moniker Art Fair has undergone an exciting evolution tripling in size to accommodate 40 gallery stands a young galleries initiative a benefit auction an industry conference a curated film programme a VIP programme and a New York style…

For the third year running Nandos is partnering with 1:54 Contemporary African Arts Fair 2017. Once again the internationally acclaimed art fair taking place at Somerset House from 5th‐8th October will see Nandos showcase and sell works by four artists…

A collaboration of Artists Marty Thornton and Jennifer English a eclectic mix of the reimagining of images of nostalgia.Recycling iconography with a blend of street pop art culture…

This Texture Painting workshop designed by Kilometre Zero is a fun and fairly messy workshop that will give you the opportunity to discover the expressive potential with the use of bold and heavy texture in painting to create detail and…

Ever yearned to go hands on with a potters wheelor maybe you need to fine tune your technique Whatever your experience beginner or improver this is the course for you.Small friendly groups and seven electric potters wheels ensure plenty of…

This short course will introduce students to the basic skills involved in creating a multi signature book. The course is aimed at beginners students will use a range of materials and will sew trim and glue their own books.All materials…

For the first of three events animating our Traces Commission projects Katinka Bock invites other artists artworks and experts to respond to her exhibition. A selection of artist films by Katinka Bock Fernando Castillo Sanchez Aisha Sacha John Guillaume Leblon…

Artists local producers & creators artisan craft makers antiquesantiquarian books busking performance and all the colourful characters which make up the local coastline & downlands around us along the South Coast.We will be very open & keen for buskers and…

Creativity is contagious Pass it on Albert EinsteinThe Prestigious PUREAutumn Art Fair returns to the PowderMills Hotel Battle East Sussex between the 7 and 15 October and what better place to experience exceptional creativity than in a truly inspirational setting.…

A fabulous fair which has been running for over 25 years in the village of Orwell Cambridgeshire. A warm and welcoming atmosphere with traders offering unique one off pieces of vintage and antique wares including clothing and accessoriesjewellery…

This four‐day international contemporary craft event offers you the opportunity to meet and buy directly from over 200 extraordinary designer‐makers working across all disciplines including: ceramics jewellery fashion and textiles glass paper furniture metalwork sculpture and interior accessories.Its a really…

Antiques I dont understand them and theyre beyond my budget. Theyre not for me. A persuasive introduction to buying antiques and integrating and using them in todays homes. The state of the antiques market and the different meanings of the…

Timings:10:00 ArrivalTea & Coffee served from the Restaurant10:20 Introduction10:30 Bird walk around Garden11:30 Talk about wildlife in Bedfordshire and what has inspired Steve12.30 View of artwork and a couple of poetry readings by Steve.12.30 Talk about how Steve works.13:00 Finish…

WhitbyThe historic fishing port of Whitby on the east coast of Yorkshire has masses to offer photographically. There is the Olde Worlde charm of the whitewashed cottages with their red pantiled rooftops which give the Old Town its distinctive character.…

You will be introduced to the process of wood engraving from preliminary drawings and design; transferring drawings to blocks; cutting blocks; choosing papers and proofing to printing a small limited edition of black and white prints.The course includes health and…

Make a made to measure belt whilst learning all about bevelling stitching riveting and dyeing leather. With Maud van den Broecke. £80; booking essential: 01865 407792 or online at www.earthtrust.org.ukwhatson incurs a booking fee.…

Discover the wide range of plants that can produce dye and find out how to extract and fix colour. £40; booking essential: 01865 407792 or online at www.earthtrust.org.ukwhatson incurs a booking fee.…

Meet Kim the classic ladies felt wide brim hat. This style is popular year on year with designers from high end to high street creating their own versions. Now its your turn with our helpOur tutors are professional milliners who…

A great opportunityfor experienced and budding milliners to meet master blockmaker Owen Morse‐Brown.Owen will give a short talk about his craft and then attendees will have the opportunity to browse a selection of Guy Morse‐Brown Hat blocks for…

This is an open session of studio time for experienced milliners to use our hat blocks. You should be able to block up to three shapes in a session depending on your ability and the complexity of the block.There are…

Our creative workshops are taught by artists of great skill and imagination. Class sizes are small meaning plenty of focused tuition. During our open season the day begins with a tour of the House for inspiration. Students break for a…

Monday Evenings.During this course students will examine the processes and application needed to create their own work using letterpress. This includes hand composition of metal type and the use of our Albion Columbian Stanhope and Vandercook presses.The course includes induction…

18 October‐30 November 2017Mon‐Fri 9.30 am ‐ 5.00 pm dailySwedenborg House Bookshop 20‐21 Bloomsbury Way London WC1A 2THFREE entryOpen evening Thursday 19 October 20176.00‐9.00 pmrefreshments servedThe Humble Servant is an…

We bring the wine you bring the artistThis Wine & Painting event will give you the opportunity to rediscover your passion for painting create your own piece of art and have an unforgettable evening painting with old and new friends.Join…

In this one day course students will learn how to bind a book in a Japanese or stab binding style. This techniques involves sewing through a block of paper and creating sewing patterns on the spine of the book. Students…

In this practical workshop youll learn how to weave a frame basket in a session lead by Catherine Tregaskes from Crafts for a Sustainable Future. £50; booking essential: 01865 407792 or online at www.earthtrust.org.ukwhatson incurs a booking fee.…

Join dance artist Andrea Buckley to move among the sculptures created for the Roof Studio by Katinka Bock. Buckley will guide you to experience the sculptures through a series of improvised movement exercises. No prior dance or choreographic experience required…

1 16000 visitors2 6000 pieces of wholesale fine decorative and applied arts from around the world3 0 commission on EVERY piece4 No VAT tax on some UKEU exhibitors5 FREE ENTRY for visitors6 Lowest exhibitor fees of any UK art fair…