Craft Town England - Series of Events at the New Ashgate Gallery

  • Victoria Shearing
  • Rachel Oteng-Lartey
  • Rebecca Anne Skeels
13 October 2018

Mary Branson

Mary Branson is a fascinating speaker who tells a compelling story of her work as an artist and creator of fine art light installation New Dawn which is on permanent display in the Houses of Parliament. Mary created the work to reflect the passionate, and at times scandalously bloody, historic campaign for women's suffrage.
Mary's creation reflects the fact that she is an ardent narrator for the forgotten voices of women and men who laboured tirelessly for women's suffrage. Her meticulous research into many forgotten parliamentary archives has given Mary a fascinating insight into the real lives of people from the turn of 20th century Britain, which she brings to life with touching wit and candour.
27 October 2018

Emily Jo Gibbs - An Illustrated Talk

Emily Jo Gibbs - Emily Jo Gibbs is a British Artist who over the last two decades has established an international reputation for her delicate textiles. Emily gives an illustrated talk about her 25 year career in textiles, including her most recent project for Collect 18 The Value of Making.
15 October 2018

Introduction to papercutting for adults with Lucy Dorothy

NOW FULLY BOOKED - Create a beautiful paper cut. In this taster session you will be introduced to the wonderful relaxing art of paper cutting. After being shown the techniques involved, you will be able to create your own paper cut using a template provided. You'll also be given plenty of advice and tips regarding the mounting and framing of your finished design.
22 October 2018
Stop Motion Animation Workshop for Teens with Christopher Eales
Full-day Stop motion Workshop: The workshop is an introduction to the fundamentals of animation through the cut-out replacement animation technique. Participants can expect to explore the medium using a contemporary take on a traditional animated toy and will have the opportunity to leave with their own animated GIF.
25 October 2018

Accidentally on Purpose Art with Kerry Lemon

A chance to learn alongside an artist whose work has been commissioned by Liberty London, Jo Malone, Virgin Airways and Harrods among many others. Although Kerry's drawings can be found in widely diverse contexts including international print, retail, architecture and branding, she would be the first to tell you that she draws every day for the sheer joy of it - because drawing helps us to slow down and to truly experience the world around us. Kerry's workshops will be fun and informal and will help you to develop your own artistic practice at home.
26 October 2018

Paper Cutting for Teens Workshop with Lucy Dorothy

Create a beautiful paper cut. In this taster session you will be introduced to the wonderful relaxing art of paper cutting. After being shown the techniques involved, you will be able to create your own paper cut using a template provided. You'll also be given plenty of advice and tips regarding the mounting and framing of your finished design.