The Geometrics Exhibition

The Gingerbread Gallery Presents 'Inspired by Hadlow Tower'

'Inspired by Hadlow Tower'

Exhibition of new artworks inspired by the restored Gothic folly.

Hadlow Tower, the UK's tallest folly, is now completely restored and getting

ready to open to the public for one day a week over the summer months. In

response to this historic occasion, a group of Hadlow artists are celebrating

the completion of this local achievement by staging an art exhibition - 'Inspired

by Hadlow Tower'. The exhibition will be held in the 'Pop-Up' Gingerbread

Gallery in Hadlow Square and is on for only one more weekend, on 20 & 21

April open from 10-5.

Following on from the success of their Christmas opening, the Gingerbread

Gallery artists have invited a number of guest artists directly involved with

the restoration of the Grade 1* listed building to join the art group on this

occasion. All the artwork has been created in response to the architectural

grandeur of this romantic 19th century Gothic landmark. 13 artists will be

showing a wide variety of traditional and modern work, in a range of media,

including painting, print, pastels, watercolour, textiles, paper, photography and

glass.

Shelley Rose

Stephanie Willcox

Martin Ingham

Karen Bunti

Stephanie Wilcox

Suzie Dafforn

Paul Sharrock

This is a unique opportunity to purchase new, original and affordable artworks
that celebrate a local triumph.

The Gallery is located at Walnut Tree Cottage,
Hadlow Square, Hadlow TN11 0DG.
Opening times - Sat 20 April and Sun 21 - 10:0am to 5:00pm

For further information visit facebook page http://www.facebook.com/GingerbreadCottageGallery
or call Stephanie on 01732 850 240.

Exhibiting artists -
Karen Butti – Devore embroidery
Steve Crisp – Painting
Suzie Dafforn - Linocut
Martin Ingham – Paintings, pastels
Juliet Johnson - Engraved glass
Hildegard Pax – Glass
Shelley Rose – Prints, photography
Paul Sharrock - Prints
Julie Taylor – Paper
Ray Taylor – Glass
Caroline Wetton - Watercolour
Stephanie Willcox – Etchings
Derek Wisdom - Watercolour

For more information about Hadlow Tower visit the website
www.hadlowtower.com

Handmade With Love @ Trinity

After the huge success of their first local craft event, Appleducks announce a new Spring date for Handmade with Love @ Trinity, championing local artists and makers!

Appleducks, the local Tunbridge Wells based events business, is delighted to announce they will be holding their second Handmade with Love craft fair at Trinity in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday April 13th, featuring crafts created by talented local makers. 

Appleducks founders Jo Roberts (facebook.com/lovelieshandmade) and Stephanie Brushfield  (elephantinmyhandbag.com) made the decision after their first Handmade with Love event in November proved a big hit with craftspeople and the local public.

The April event will again be held at Trinity, one of the most beautiful buildings in Tunbridge Wells and a hub for art and cultural events. See www.trinitytheatre.net for details on the venue. 


The second Handmade with Love @ Trinity will be held on Saturday 13th April 2013 from 10.00 am - 4 pm and will feature a huge range of beautiful handmade items, all created by local artists and makers.  As well as knitted, crocheted and hand sewn goods, there will be artwork, ceramics, cards, homeware, jewellery and clothing for sale. “We will have some new stallholders for the Spring event, as well as some who attended the first event in November,” said Stephanie @ Appleducks.

Entry to Handmade with Love @ Trinity will be just £3 and children under 14 are free.

The event will also feature some local musical talent - in the morning Trinity will be hosting their renowned “Breakfast at Trinity”, with live acoustic music from “Gentlemen of Few” and “Dorey the Wise” and in the afternoon, talented musician David Mumford, who recently supported folk music legend Joan Armatrading at The Assembly Halls, will be playing songs from his debut album "Bonfire Music". Don't miss this chance to see him!

Find out more about the Spring ‘Handmade with Love’ @ Trinity on Saturday April 13th @ www.facebook.com/Appleducks or by calling Stephanie on 01892 528071 or Jo on 01892 540904.

Canterbury Craft and Design Fair

This leading Craft & Design Fair returns again to Kent College from 5 to 7 April.

Regularly listed as the best events of their kind by the national media, Craft In Focus is returning to Canterbury from 5-7 April at  Kent College.  This leading event provides an opportunity to buy unique products for your home, garden or yourself of a quality that is rarely seen amongst the mass produced items on the high street.  Everything at the event is ‘Made In The UK’ by the country’s finest professional contemporary artists and craftsmen.  This event represents the antithesis of the predictable high street with an array of fabulous one off pieces.  Visitors will enjoy this exciting and relaxing alternative to the high street, as this really is superior British design.

Everything for sale at the event is truly individual and expertly handcrafted.  The event brings together the very best examples of contemporary designer craft in the UK.  Visitors can also discover how the work is created and what provides the makers with their inspiration.  Many makers are happy to take commissions should you require a bespoke piece for your home.  All of the exhibitors at Craft In Focus events have designed and made the work that they display, and have been selected for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design, as well as outstanding technical ability.  Craft in Focus has earned an enviable reputation for selecting only the very best designers, artists and craftmakers  - rarely is such a wealth of talent seen in one place. 

Don’t miss this stunning event for inspiration and to see and purchase something truly unique.

Opening times are:  5-7 April, 12 noon – 5 pm Friday; 10 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.  Admission is £4.00 for adults, £3.00 for over 65s.  Accompanied under 14s free.  Free Parking.  For further information contact Craft in Focus on 01622 747 325 or visit their web site at www.craftinfocus.com

Venue address:  Kent College, Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9DT

Tonbridge Creative

A new artist led group called Tonbridge Creative have set up to showcase and present work of local artists and designer makers within the area.     

Their first exhibition 'Art Spring' will be held at Tonbridge School in The Tunnel Gallery and is being curated by Franny Swann of Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum.

Tonbridge Creative currently consists of a group of artists living in and around Tonbridge who create work in a variety of mediums including Painting,Photography, Paper, Glass and Ceramics.

Where: The Tunnel Gallery at Tonbridge School

When: Thursday March 28th - Wednesday 3rd April

10-5pm each day   Entrance is free.

Hildegard Pax

Mike Evans

Anne Molineux

Biddy Hobbs

Joanna Plachcinska

 "New Group Tonbridge Creative are acting as a focus to provide opportunities to present locally produced work.,  There is a wealth of creative talent in Tonbridge and the surrounding area, but until now it has been hard to see the results.  'ArtSpring', an exhibition at The Tunnel Gallery, is expected to be the first of many opportunities for people to enjoy work produced in their area"

Annie Molineux - featured artist

The Tunnel Gallery is tucked away in Tonbridge School at the north end of the High Street, but is open for anyone to visit and worth seeking out.  One or more of the makers will be in the gallery every day so this is a great opportunity to visit and talk to local artists about their work. All the work on show will be for sale.

For more information about the group and the exhibition please visit their website tonbridgecreative.wordpress.com

Artists and Maker Selling Opportunity!

Great opportunity for Market Traders, Artists & Makers to be part of the amazing Create Music Festival! Please see flyer below.

For an application pack email mike.grant@ashford.gov.uk for more information about the event visit www.createfestival.co.uk 

Mothers Day Craft Fair