This workshop with Rachel Sutherland will study and explore techniques used by Joan Eardley in her sea and landscape paintingThis art workshop, led by Rachel Sutherland, is in connection with the exhibition Joan Eardley: The Sea at Catterline. This is being held at The Granary Gallery, Dewars Lane, Berwick TD151HJ from 6th June -11th October … Continue reading "Raw, Expressive Sea and Landscape Painting"
A day to paint the shy joy of poor urban children against a graffiti wall, inspired by the work of Joan EardleyThis art workshop, led by Rachel Sutherland, is in connection with the exhibition Joan Eardley: The Sea at Catterline. This is being held at The Granary Gallery, Dewars Lane, Berwick TD151HJ from 6th June … Continue reading "Children and Graffiti"
A series of three classes with Rachel Sutherland on the art of sketching in ink, combined with atmospheric colour washes.A series of three classes with Rachel Sutherland, where students will learn the art of sketching in ink, to provide detail and structure, combined with atmospheric colour washes which create depth and shadow.Brief OutlineWeek 1: We … Continue reading "An Introduction to Drawing with Pen and Wash"
The economics, policies and opportunities for the community of clean energyThis lecture by Nick Edgar is held in cooperation with Greener Berwick.Nick Edgar lives in the North East of England and has 20+ years experience advising, funding & working hands-on with companies across the technology & clean energy sectors.This lecture will discuss:The Big PictureA look … Continue reading "Power to the Borders"
Viking sources give a different picture of Cnut's invasion of EnglandThis lecture by Dr. Tim Bolton is organised in association with Berwick History Society. Timothy Bolton is a leading medieval historian, with two successful biographies of Cnut and numerous other writing and broadcasting credits to his name. He is an honorary fellow of both Cardiff … Continue reading "Cnut’s Invasion of 1015-16 – The Viking Perspective"
Creating a series of samples using additional stitches (stem stitch, fly stitch and cross stitch) and making a book to store them.Join local artist Cath Gowthorpe for this series of four workshops.Building on existing skills with needle and thread, each participant will create a series of original hand stitch samples, measuring up to 12.5cm x … Continue reading "Creating Textile Art 2: More stitches"
An art workshop led by Rachel Sutherland inspired by the exhibition of material from the Burrell Collection on display in BerwickJacob Maris: Washing Day. North East Museums on behalf of Northumberland County Council. This art workshop, led by Rachel Sutherland, is in connection with the works from the Burrell Collection currently on display in the … Continue reading "The Burrell Collection"
A journey from observing the night sky to understanding stars, galaxies, black holes and the origin and fate of the universeJoin Dr. Adrian Jannetta for a fascinating exploration of the universe over five weeks!We will explore astronomy, from the familiar night sky to the largest scales of the Universe. Participants will learn how to identify … Continue reading "Autumn Astronomy"
Explore the controversial origins, complicated history and the coverage of the Bayeux TapestryThis lecture by Dr. June Neilson is being given to complement the current exhibition of The Bayeux Tapestry in the British Museum, which runs from 10th September 2026 - 11th July 2027.The Bayeux Tapestry is full of contradictions. It is not a tapestry … Continue reading "The Bayeux Tapestry"
Sir William Burrell donated fifty paintings to Berwick. . This lecture will focus on those not currently on display at the Granary Gallery.Edgar Degas: Danseuses Russes. North East Museums on behalf of Northumberland County Council.Works from the Burrell Collection are currently on display in the Granary Gallery, Berwick , Dewars Lane TD151HJ Opening hours 31st … Continue reading "Burrell in Berwick: the Missing Pictures"
