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Echoes of Peace – A Visual Dialogue
An exhibition by Rhonda Fenwick, Diana Raw, Marion Thompson Closing event Saturday 19 September 2-4pm, meet the artists Echoes of Peace - A Visual Dialogue is a conceptual art exhibition featuring the work of three women artists, each bringing her unique perspective on peace, harmony, and healing. Through diverse media and expressions, the exhibition invites … Continue reading Echoes of Peace – A Visual Dialogue
Beyond the Byre opens its doors
From humble beginnings at their dining room table in lockdown 2020 to a vibrant fixture at 6 Battle Hill, Hexham, Beyond The Byre and Company has officially put down roots. For Carolyn and David Asquith, the journey to their first permanent high street shop has been a labour of love. What started as a hobby … Continue reading Beyond the Byre opens its doors
Richard Hatton, “there were years of great work in him”
In my two previous articles on Richard George Hatton (1864-1926) I have provided some background to Hatton’s life and accomplishments. In the first article I described aspects of his journey from his beginnings as a student and teacher in Birmingham through to his final years as Durham University’s first Professor of Fine Art. The article … Continue reading Richard Hatton, “there were years of great work in him”
The Power of Posing:
The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, Mignard At the heart of this exhibition is The Marquise de Seignelay (1691) by Pierre Mignard, one of seventeenth-century France's most celebrated portrait painters. Created at a time when portraiture was a powerful symbol of wealth, status and influence, the painting demonstrates how the artist carefully crafted every detail, from … Continue reading The Power of Posing:
Review of our workshop “Tree Decorations for a Summer Garden with Kath Price”
We had a very pleasant summery workshop on Saturday 25th July. Kath produced a wonderful array of fabrics and demonstrated how we could decorate plastic containers with the fabric and make a Wind Chime. Enjoyed by all. Jo Cousin Work from our tree decoration workshop
“Elizabeth Davies, Jarrow”: women in the Newcastle Art School
A talk by Dr Melanie Stephenson with lunch Saturday 28 November 2026, 12.00 - 3.00pm - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Dr Stephenson's talk from our WeGotTickets page. Please note, there is a £12 charge for this talk which includes lunch afterwards (£17 for non-members). This talk complements Dr Stephenson’s research … Continue reading “Elizabeth Davies, Jarrow”: women in the Newcastle Art School
“The Street Where I’d Live” workshop making folded townscapes using fabric and appliqué with Donna Cheshire
Saturday 7 November 2026, 11.30 - 3.30pm - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Kath's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Please note: we are currently unable to accommodate non-members at our workshops. Join artist Donna Cheshire in a workshop inspired by her recent travels and observations “I’ve been travelling around a lot … Continue reading “The Street Where I’d Live” workshop making folded townscapes using fabric and appliqué with Donna Cheshire
Workshop: Simplify the Landscape with Lindsey McLaren
Saturday 24th October 11.30 till 2.30 - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Lindsey's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Please note: we are currently unable to accommodate non-members at our workshops. Stop painting every leaf and start painting the light! Join artist Lindsey McLaren for a focused 3-hour workshop on the art … Continue reading Workshop: Simplify the Landscape with Lindsey McLaren
2025 Committee Minutes
FotH Committee minutes February 2025. AGM April 2025. FotH Committee minutes July 2025. Reconvened AGM August 2025. FotH Committee minutes October 2025. FotH Committee minutes November 2025.
2024 Committee Minutes
FotH AGM minutes May 2024. FotH Committee minutes August 2024. FotH Committee minutes November 2024.
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