Artists at play


Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: Artists at play http://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/arts-and-galleries/whats-on/exhibitions In her forthcoming exhibition, Permindar hopes to make it feel as though her teddies dominate the space, even though they do not fill it. She aims to achieve this through careful placement of her installations, high up so that they appear to be surveying every part of the gallery, …

Caryl Beach | DIGSWELL ARTS


Source: Caryl Beach | DIGSWELL ARTS PRESS RELEASE THE FORGE OPEN STUDIOS Saturday and Sunday 21st and 22nd May 2016 11am - 5pm A CREATIVE hub in Digswell, Welwyn announces a chance for the public to see new works in May during a weekend of Open Studios. Open Studios at The Forge is a celebration …

Freya Pocklington’s artist residency will celebrate Beatrix Potter in 150th anniversary of her birth.


Freya Pockington, Digswell Arts Fellow, based at The Forge Studios, Digswell is awarded Dorothy Una Ratcliffe Artist/Illustration Fellowship at Acorn Bank (Cumbria) Spring 2016

Digswell Arts Fellow Freya Pocklington awarded Dorothy Una Ratcliffe Artist/Illustration Fellowship at Acorn Bank spring 2016 | National Trust


Continuing a tradition of artistic production at Acorn Bank, Freya Pocklington’s artist residency will celebrate Beatrix Potter in 150th anniversary of her birth. Following a tradition of patronage of the arts started by writer and traveler Dorothy Una Ratcliffe, Acorn Bank continues a programme of activities with contemporary artists to continue Dorothy’s legacy, bringing her …

Caryl Beach


Source: Caryl Beach Visit Digswell Arts web site and subscribe to their blog for updates of exhibitions, events and workshops.http://digswellarts.org Open Studio Event at The Forge Digswell May 21-22 2016 11-4 Refreshments will be  available, proceeds will be donated to Isabel Hospice. http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk Print Workshops at The Forge Digswell:  with Sally Tyrie Spring  2016  Programme of Print Workshops at …

Pick Me Up 2016


The UK’s first ever graphic arts festival will return 21 April to 2 May with all forms of graphic art, inc illustration, animation, 3-D installations, ceramics and more, by emerging artists and established industry names. Tickets on sale now Source: Pick Me Up 2016

Featured Artist of the Month – Natalie Andrews


Snapshots of Cornwall


Another fantastic winter break in Penwith: This visit we found new places to explore- a long standing joke over the years was that we had never visited The Lost Gardens of Heligan. This time we managed to get there and really enjoyed our visit. We also discovered Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens (http://www.tremenheere.co.uk) which was wonderful with …

Home / Naomi Mcintosh Jewellery


Selected Limited Edition Jewellery from Designer Naomi Mcintosh. Source: Home / Naomi Mcintosh Jewellery ABOUT Selected Limited edition jewellery pieces from Jewellery designer Naomi Mcintosh.Naomi is a designer/maker with architectural background, having studied Architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture University College London, before gaining a Masters Degree in Jewellery Design from Central Saint Martins …

Land, Space, Sky : A Solo Exhibition by Alex McIntyre


Hideki Arichi – Urban Modern Life.


Digswell Arts fellow Hideki Arichi is exhibiting two pieces of work as part of Urban Modern Life........

UH Arts / Permindar Kaur


HHUniversity of Hertfordshire / UHArts Source: UH Arts / Permindar Kaur

CAT BOUNCE MOBILE!


CAT BOUNCE! A website of bouncing cats. Source: CAT BOUNCE MOBILE! Thank you MOO this is fab 🙂

Open Studios planned at The Forge Digswell


praesentia: Proposed Open Studios at The Forge Digswell Arts Spring 2016

Self Portrait


I am currently working on ideas for a self portrait. Now at a significant milestone in my life (so far) I would really like to experiment with this idea. As an artist working in and with the landscape this is far from my usual oeuvre and definitely out of my comfort zone! Any suggestions on …

Spring Print Workshops – spaces available


Print Workshops at The Forge Digswell spaces available for Jan 16th.

David Bowie’s final photographs | Consequence of Sound


On Friday, January 8th, the day David Bowie both celebrated his 69th birthday and put out his final studio album ★ (Blackstar), the musician’s official website released a new set of photos. Taken by his longtime photographer Jimmy King, they are believed to be the final images of Bowie. He died on Sunday evening. (Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story suggested these photos were taken …

Happy New Year


Wishing everyone a fantastic New Year!

My first camera…..


From a very early age My first camera was a Brownie 127 ( wish I still had that one) I still remember taking photos of my cat and random things in my small world at that time. The little black and white images bordered with white gave me such joy and sense of achievement as …

Palace Green Gallery at Hatfield House


Source: Palace Green Gallery at Hatfield House I'm pleased to have sold two works showing at Palace Green Gallery  Hatfield House. This event is tinged with sadness at the news that the gallery is to close this month. I am appreciative of the opportunity to have my work exhibited in the gallery and would like …

MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL!


Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863) wrote Twas the night before Christmas also called A Visit from St. Nicholas in 1822 Source: TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Poem Twas the Night before Christmas Poem Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings …

The Christmas Arcade with Fortnum & Mason : Somerset House


This year, The Christmas Arcade transforms into a pop-up version of Fortnum & Mason’s flagship Piccadilly store. Occupying the West Wing overlooking the ice rink Source: The Christmas Arcadewith Fortnum & Mason : Somerset House The Christmas Arcade with Fortnum & Mason Open daily, 18 November 2015 – 3 January 2016, see opening times below. Open late …

Jane Glynn at Illustrators Fair


Featured Artist of the Month – Amy Wilson


Amy Wilson : 7/ How has your relationship with Digswell Arts Trust strengthened your practice as an artist? Being a fellow of Digswell Arts has enabled me to continue my creative development. I have a studio with space where all my looms and equipment can be kept, allowing me to be working on the various …

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