"Beside the seaside, beside the sea..."

On a day like today, it would be lovely...
So, just use your imagination, ok?


















Our next Exhibition upstairs at HHG is called "Mellow Yellow" (opens on October 17th)- oh yes, in spite of this week's high pressure, it's all downhill to Christmas now!
Noooooooo!

In the meantime, however, some of us have been slaving over a hot kiln, drawing board or whatever, and currently exhibiting both at Lincoln's Sam Scorer Gallery and the Willoughby Trust Memorial Gallery in Corby Glen (somewhere near Grantham !) is SOO DURHAM.
How does she do it?

And if anyone would like to indulge in a little decorative pen scratching,
R O S I B A X T E R will be running a Calligraphy Workshop at The Collection on Saturday 21st November - please phone 01522 550965 for more details.

Ta.

R.B.

Summer Breeze

On display in the Upper Gallery now, we have the first of two summer themed shows - much enhanced by ceiling fans and somewhat cooler air, "SUMMER BREEZE" is a collection of work inspired by or linked to the onset of those myriad joys of the silly season...

ALISON READ'S teeming butterflies cluster delicately against one wall above "Small Seedling Tray" in metal, by Sheffield designer Alison Counsell.

On the wall are dramatic seascapes in acrylic depicting tumult and calm at sea by Matlock painter Suzanne Cannon, plump juicy fruits and flowers are charmingly festooned over pots created by Hertfordshire maker Marilyn Andreeti.

And delicately displayed in two cabinets, we have fine jewellery from designers in Brighton and the Wirrall.

This work is on display in the Upper gallery until August 8th, swiftly followed by "Beside the Seaside, beside the Sea."

R.B.

Reflections of Hardwick

Another Bank Holiday behind us, and we are already lurching expectantly towards warmer weather and sunny evenings before the longest day, after which the nights begin to draw in... honestly, the summer solstice is but six and a half weeks away!
Hardly worth putting my gloves away....

However, we are currently showing an exhibition recently on display at Hardwick Park Centre - Dodeka Designers have created a collection of work inspired by Hardwick Hall and its contents. Don't miss this exhibition of weaving, knitting, embroidery, glass, decorated ceramics, costume jewellery and original prints.

www.dodekadesigners.co.uk












This show is in the Upper Gallery until June 27th, swiftly followed by
"SUMMER BREEZE", an admittedly optimistic title reflecting the joys of summer.

We hope...

Finally, one of our merry band at HHG is currently at the Sam Scorer Gallery (01522 589899) just a little further up the hill on Drury Lane.

Entitled "Fifteen years in a shed" (I thought I hadn't seen him recently) this is a retrospective exhibition by glass artist KEVIN WALLHEAD, and is open 11am - 5pm daily until May 16th.

R.B.

"AND HERE'S ONE I PREPARED EARLIER..."

Getting hot under the collar...

And if you've got it, flaunt it!

So our first attempt to convey life at the coal face of creativity (quite literally in this case) features Soo ( well we think it's her!) the pyromaniac, Raku firing not only in the snow, but also in the dark - one way of keeping warm outdoors I suppose!

One unique feature of HHG is the wonderfully rich and varied meander we all take down the path of transforming an idea into a tangible piece of work fit for hanging in a gallery... it's full of surprises and a deep learning curve as over the years we develop our individual style and method of working.

Soo @ HHG

Quite frankly, wielding nothing more sinister than a paintbrush or sharpened quill ( I did however exclaim quite loudly on one occasion, when a ricochetting steel nib pinged without prior warning in my left eyeball!), I am in awe of those colleagues braving the elements of earth, metal, glass and fire in pursuit of their art... scary stuff!

However, taking a break from her duties as Exhibitions Co-ordinator, here we see (allegedly) the usually sparkly Soo Durham, in fiery mode and putting her heart (groan) into the proceedings.

Soo lives and works in Woodhall Spa, and is the driving force behind our Exhibitions Programme, she is also a member of Design Factory, Contemporary Craft Network, Art on the Map and the Lincolnshire Artists Society.




Her work can also be seen in an Exhibition at Trinity Arts Centre Gainsborough from the 17th March - 2nd May, and she can be contacted at HHG on her rota days when she swiftly dispenses with a sea of scruffy paperwork (artistic licence I am told) and swigs hot ginger ( alcohol free ) to the soothing sounds of classic rock.

http://www.barechic.com/

R.B.

EXHIBITIONS 2009

Our current exhibition in the Upper Gallery is called "PAINTERS & DECORATORS", the end product of much hard work and pencil sucking at Donington Primary School, where Artist in Residence Bridget Skanski - Such has again prompted a wealth of creativity from pupils aged 7 - 11 years.

The show displays an extensive use of media and features award winning pieces from the 2008 Willoughby Gallery Open Exhibition. It's here until March 15th...


EXHIBITIONS for 2009

21st March – 25th April
ANTHONY PEGG – Exhibition of Paintings

2nd May – 27thJune
DODEKA DESIGNERS – Reflections of Hardwick
http://www.dodekadesigners.co.uk/


4th July – 8th August
SUMMER BREEZE
Let's cheer up the nation with a vibrant, eclectic display
of art to reflect the joys of summer.

15th August – 10th October
“BESIDE THE SEASIDE, BESIDE THE SEA”
An exhibition capturing childhood memories of holidays
and outings by the seaside.

17th October – 14th November
MELLOW YELLOW
Exhibition reflecting the rich colours of Autumn.

28th November – 31st December
Christmas Exhibition-
Original Contemporary Gifts & Cards
Loads of sparkly bits as usual....

R.B.

TALL TALES

Currently Exhibiting at The Ropewalk , Barton upon Humber
(http://www.the-ropewalk.co.uk/)

Tall Tales and Short Stories - 10.01.09 - 15.03.09

In her first solo show, printmaker Alison Read lets you into her quirky world of animals, but if you can't get to Barton, call in at HHG to view the menagerie within...