To commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton, make sure to visit Delapré Abbey for the exhibition “Regeneration: Recreating Northampton,” focusing on the town’s revival and transformation.
This open-air sketching class in the beautiful grounds surrounding the Manor House and the Elizabethan Lodge will provide you with the skills necessary to create great preliminary drawings for your paintings. Guided by Liddy they'll begin with some gentle drawing exercises and then get out on a planned route around the parkland as they take a number of different scenes. ... Read More
Multi-disciplinary artist Simon James is pleased to unveil a solo exhibition of new works exploring the colours, shapes and surfaces that are hiding in plain sight in pockets of rural England, presented across three gallery spaces at the prestigious Charles Rennie Mackintosh House and Galleries. On show through July and August, the paintings, drawings and photographic works all draw their ... Read More
Join me, Olesya, for a friendly sewing session and a chat. Sunday Sewing Socials is a little sewing club, running in a relaxing and easygoing atmosphere every two weeks. Bring your own hand sewing project or feel free to pick something from what I offer. Any age, any level, everyone is welcome and Family tickets available. I will be sharing ... Read More
NN Nights is a vibrant, town-wide celebration of arts and culture. Following the success of last year’s event, this edition promises to be bigger and bolder, featuring over 50 artists presenting exhibitions, performances, and participatory projects across Northampton. The festivities will kick off with the Lightning Bolt Drawing World Championship by Northampton-based artist Bill Pollard at the Racecourse. In this ... Read More
Discover stunning oil paintings, gouache, prints & ceramics by Cordell Garfield, Michael Leaman & Dawn Isaac as part of the Northants & Rutland Open Studios Festival! Meet the artists live: · Dawn Isaac – Thu 4th Sept · Michael Leaman – Sat 13th Sept · Cordell Garfield – Sat 20th Sept Take home your favourite pieces – artwork available for ... Read More
Showcasing some of Northampton's finest talent along side a wide range of immersive, engaging creative activities. Everyone is welcome to relax, enjoy and be inspired. A very special and unique event to be held in the Walled Garden on the beautiful grounds of Delapré Abbey. You don’t have to be an artist to be acquainted with your innate creative spirit. ... Read More
12 artists come together for a one day pop up event. Filled with a varied mix of media and techniques, from ceramics to paintings, glass to textiles, jewellery to mosaics and also print making. This beautiful setting takes us back to where it all once began. 10-4pm, FREE ENTRY! Artists taking part are: Amelia Bown Amy O’Shea Angela Hooton Clare ... Read More
In this session, you will combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to layer different materials like watercolors, inks, and acrylics, adding depth and texture to your work. Alongside these, you’ll incorporate drawing tools such as pencils and pens to refine and enhance your composition, bringing out intricate ... Read More
Clay Conversations offers a calming and open space to reflect, think and talk with likeminded individuals. Designed to offer help and encourage people to feel more empowered as independent thinkers, this practice seeks to improve levels of wellbeing through the medium of clay. Clay Conversation practitioner Ruth will lead the group through the relaxed session, offering artistic advice and someone ... Read More
Architecture students from Northampton College have been reimagining Northampton, taking an existing heritage asset and suggesting how it could be transformed with heart and, of course, imagination! The students' work will be on display in the café at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery for the duration of the festival, linking to exhibitions featuring the county town elsewhere in the museum. ... Read More
A wonderful mix of 13 local artists, showcasing a variety of artworks from paintings, glass, ceramics, textiles, digital art and wood turning. Northants & Rutland Open Studios pop up event for 2 days. Open 10-4pm both days, FREE ENTRY! Refreshments and cakes are also being served… Artists taking part are: Amy O’Shea Angela Hooton Jenny Buckingham Jo Lesley Lenka Page ... Read More
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