farnham craft town programme 2015

www.crafttownengland.org

www.facebook.com/crafttownengland

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Stephanie Cole, Illustrator and Designer-MakerFarnham based designer-maker Stephanie Cole has kindly created the illustrations for Craft Month 2015. Stephanie has spent the last two years living in Finland, soaking up inspirationfrom Helsinki, the World Design Capital 2012, before moving back to the UK in winter, 2014. She is now living happily in Farnham. Her work predominantly explores nature and the shapes, patterns and colours which excite her most. Inspirations come from a fruitful mixture of farmer’s markets, British hedgerows and thought-provoking proverbs and words of wisdom and now from the rich heritage of crafts in her new home town.

You can read more about her creative endeavors, adventures and new products and artworkson her blog: http://bystephaniecole.blogspot.co.uk

Welcome A welcome from Farnham Town Clerk, Iain Lynch and the Chair of the Crafts Study Centre and ceramic maker, Alison Britton OBE

Daily Crafts Events & Activities A selection of activities less than one day long including workshops, lectures, demonstrations and open studios

Short Crafts Events & Activities A selection of courses, workshops and exhibitions extending beyond one day

Month Long Crafts Events & Activities A selection courses and exhibitions extending through October and beyond

Makers in Focus Interspersed throughout this programme are snippets about some of the makers who live or work in Farnham and what makes them tick

Crafts Directory Names, addresses and contact information for all makers and organisations listed in this booklet

What's inside?

Alison Britton OBE, Ceramic Artist and Chair of the Crafts Study CentreSince taking up the Chair of the Crafts Study Centre in January 2015, I have become very aware of the interconnections between the key organisations involved with craft activity in Farnham, and the great range of opportunities for craft practice: from childhood onwards.

The Crafts Study Centre plays a very important part in this collaborative and collegiate mix, with its research-led focus and its remarkable collections, set in the context of the Universityfor the Creative Arts. The university has exceptional studio facilities for learning about and working in ceramics, glass, jewellery and metal work, and textiles. Both the Study Centre and UCA are international places, welcoming visitors and students from all over the world, and this adds a special dimension to the sense of place here. Farnham is making very good use of the interplay between town and gown.

You can come to Farnham to get a PhD in a craft subject; you can base a lifetime’s research in the archives of the CSC; you can attend a craft course in almost any craft subject you can think of; and you can buy contemporary craft in one of the splendid craft fairs at the Farnham Maltings and year round at the New Ashgate Gallery and the Crafts Study Centre Shop. The term ‘Craft Town’ really does mean something dynamic and particular.

Daily Craft Events & Activities

at the Farnham United Reformed Church

Arts and Crafts sessions for toddlers and under 5’s which allow the children to get creative and messy while Act One takes care of the preparation and tidying up. Each week has a different theme.

1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct

11am - 11.45am

£6.50

Arty Adventures

How to book : www.actoneadventures.co.uk/arty-adventures

at the Farnham Maltings

A project to redress loneliness and isolation among the over 65s in our community. October sessions will be craft-themed including pottery, crochet and knitting.

1st, 8th 15th & 22nd Oct

10am - 2.30pm

FREE (by referral only)

Meet Me at the Maltings

How to book : email [email protected] for more information

at the Farnham Museum

Farnham’s second Fun Palace event will take place during October Craft Month in 2015. Following the ethos of Fun Palaces, the event will be free, local, innovative, transformative and engaging. It will include a range of arts & sciences workshops, a screening of short films from local Makers, and many more activities.

3rd October

12 noon - 7pm

FREE

Fun Palace!

How to book : no need to book, just turn up! for more info visit www.funpalaces.co.uk

at 318 Ceramics

Learn the basics of how to throw on the potters wheel. Includes all materials and one fired piece to be collected at a later date. Over 16’s.

3rd October

10am - 1pm

£45.00

Throwing Taster Workshop

How to book : www.318ceramics.co.uk or email [email protected]

meet at the Waggon Yard Car Park

Guided walk around Farnham by local guide.

Town Walk

How to book : no booking required, just turn up.

4th October

11am - 1pm

£3 dontation to charity

at the Jo Aylwin Studio & Gallery

In this workshop maker Susan Green will introduce you to weaving on weaving sticks. This is a very simple but effective way to weave. You will be introduced to weaving straight and in the round. Weaving on weaving sticks can produce such things as mats, bags and toys. All materials provided. Adult beginners.

4th October

10.30am - 1pm

£35.00

Working with Weaving Sticks

How to book : in person, by phone 0794 920 5971 or email [email protected]


In this workshop you will learn to weave on a small loom. Weaving is an ancient craft which has been used since at least Neolithic times to produce cloth and decorations. In this workshop Jo will introduce you to weaving on a hand loom and you will make your own phone cover. You will take away your own small handloom and some yarn. All materials provided.

5th & 27th October

7pm - 9pm

£42.00

Introduction to Weaving

How to book :


In this workshop you will learn the basic crochet stitches and will make a basic granny square which will enable you to go on to make further designs. All materials provided and price includes yarn and crochet hook to take home.

7th October

7pm - 9pm

£28.00

Introduction to Crochet

How to book :

in person, by phone 0794 920 5971 or email [email protected]

in person, by phone 0794 920 5971 or email [email protected]

at the Crafts Study Centre

Dylan’s work is a fusion of traditional slipware and contemporary influences such as abstract expressionism and outsider art. In his lecture Bowen will be looking at slipware’s history, techniquesand materials in the context of his own work and that of other contemporary potters. Dylan will trace slipware’s development from the 17th Century through the Studio Pottery Movement to its revival in the 1970s.

8th October

Reception 5.30pm

Lecture 6pm-7pm

£5.00

Farnham Craft Town Lecture: Slipware with Dylan Bowen

How to book : advance booking is essential. [email protected] or by phone 01252 891450.

at the Farnham Pottery

Jointly hosted by West Street Potters and 318 Ceramics at Farnham Pottery, Margaret O’Rorke shares her vision and understanding of materials and processes through a slide show, talk and practical demonstration followed by Q&A. She will reform thrown pieces and share processes that have led to the development of some of her unique free- standing sculpture.

10th October

10.30am - 4pm

£25 in advance

£27 on the door

Adventures with Porcelain



A great introduction to the art of crochet with Barbara Touati-EvansMake a beautiful snood to keep the chills at bay using chunky wool and your hands. No hook needed. Ideal for adult absolute beginners.

10th October

11am - 3.30pm

£42.00

Hand Crochet Snood Workshop

How to book : www.farnhammaltings.com/venue/box-office/ or by phone 01252 745444


Nao Fukomoto, will cover techniques on how to use the ‘Fude’ (brush) with ‘Sumi’ ink on ‘Washi’ (handmade paper) to make the strokes andmarks that are used to make ‘Kana and Kanji’ (Japanese characters). You will learn how to build up these marks to create a finished pieceof work. In Japan ‘shodo’ is regarded as one the core traditional Japanese crafts, it is used as a meditative tool to achieve a calm mind.

10th October

10am - 3pm

£45.00

Japanese Calligraphy


at Farnham United Reformed Church

Bringing people together to fix their ‘stuff’ with free help from volunteers. Sharing the Repair includes Clothes and Textiles, Electrical, Furniture, Mechanical and Bikes.

10th October

10am - 12.30pm

FREE

Repair Cafe

How to book : no need to book. Email the details of what you would like repaired, or if you would like to volunteer to [email protected]


This fun class for children aged 8-11 involves drawing with inks, paints, scissors, tape and collage, simple printing and more. During the class you will work with artist Susannah Elizabeth to fill your own mini sketchbook with drawings, hand stamped messages and secret compartments. All materials provided, but do bring an apron!

10th October

10am - 12 noon

& 1.30pm - 4pm

£18.00

Mini Sketchbooks Workshop


Patchwork - Quick Quilt / Fan QuiltPhotography - Going Digital - Which Camera?Watercolours - a celebration of autumn

Sculpture animals in paperclayMosaic - mirror workshop

10th October

10am-3.30pm

Adult Learning Mini Workshopsat the Farnham Adult Learning Centre

£34.00£34.00£35.00£48.00£43.00

How to book : www.surreycc.gov.uk/adultlearning or call 0300 200 1044

at 318 Ceramics

Learn how to prepare and work with a mixture of clay and paper pulp and use the paper clay to produce sculptural work. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced potters.

11th October

10am - 4pm

£60.00

Paperclay Workshop


at the New Ashgate Gallery

Learn the art of willow weaving with Judith Needham. We will start by making a Catalonian tension tray. You will then have the option of adding a rim to make a shallow fruit bowl or a twisted handle to make a dramatic display basket. Ideal for those who’ve attended Judith’s classes before, but is equally suitable for complete beginners.

12th October

10am - 4pm

£25.00

Basket Making with Judith Needham

How to book : [email protected] or by phone 01252 713208.


In this workshop you will learn the basic techniques for creation of wet felt. Wet felt making is one of the oldest known ways to create cloth. In this workshop Janine will introduce you how felt is made and what you can do with it. All materials provided but please bring a large towel.

13th October

7pm - 9pm

£28.00

Introduction to Wet Felting



In this workshop you will learn basic shibori dying using indigo dye. Shibori is an ancient Japanese technique of resist dying. You tie or stitch cloth to make patterns. You will produce your own dyed T-shirt as well as other samples. All materials provided.

14th October

7pm - 9pm

£30.00

Shibori Indigo Dying



The Crafts Study Centre is planning an extension to the current museum at the University for the Creative Arts. Join Professor Simon Olding, Director of the Crafts Study Centre for a short presentation on the project followed by a glass of wine and an opportunity to feed your opinions into the development scheme.

14th October

5pm - 6pm

FREE

Crafts Study Centre Development Project


at Kilnside Farm, Runfold

Local artist Bob Milton, from Abbey Artists offers a small watercolour workshop for four people (in the surrounding countryside or in the studio in the event of bad weather).

16th October

10am - 12.30pm

£15.00

Plein Air Watercolour Workshop



Rachel will talk about her current project: Seven Ages. This is the story of her parents’ generation in seven stained glass panels based on Shakespeare’s words from All The World’s A Stage

17th October

2.30pm - 3.30pm

£5.00

Artist Talk with Rachel Mulligan



Festival of crafts is a weekend long celebration of all things hand-made and is now in its nineteenth year and 2015 promises to be the best yet, with a curated marketplace, DIY workshops, and activities across the town.

17th October10am - 5pm

18th October 10am - 4pm

£3.00

Festival of Crafts



Naomi Beevers will teach you how to make a bird using the technique of needle felting into fabric, embellished with hand embroidery stitch.

18th October

10.30am - 12.30pm

£10.00

Textile Art - Make a Bird



During this day long workshop with Rachel Mulligan, you will learn how to cut glass, drill and engrave it and use traditional enamel pigments. You will produce a small medallion that can be hung in a window or turned into a mobile. All the materials, including hand-blown glass, will be supplied. Tools and expert tuition will be provided. Bring along lunch and any images that inspire you.

19th October

10am - 4pm

£30.00

Stained Glass Workshop


at the Farnham Maltings Stores

Textile designer, Alison Ellen, runs this drop-in knitting-themed workshop in the Maltings Stores. Alison approaches knitting as a sculptural technique and helps people understand its potential in designing and creating structure, texture, colour and pattern. She aims to give participants the confidence to go away and experiment, and develop their own ideas. Adults of any ability.

24th October

10am - 4pm

£45.00

Knitting Themed Workshop

How to book : no need to book, just turn up!


This workshop is for people who have some experience with mosaicand are confident with dexterity and design skills, or have previouslydone a workshop with Kate. Building up technical knowledge and design techniques. All materials and tools provided.

21st October

7pm - 9pm

£30.00

Mosaic 2



Andrea Beattie will guide you through using a sewing machine and techniques to produce a pleats and a mock smocking effect to make this patchwork cushion cover with a zip closure.

24th October

10am - 4pm

£45.00

Patchwork and Pleats Cushion



Get ready for Hallowe’en with artist Clare Stiles and create a hat to complete your costume. Dress for mess and bring an adult, onlyparticipating children (7-11yrs) pay. Advance booking essential.

26th October

10.30am - 12 noon

£7.50

Hallowe’en Hats

How to book :


Create your very own crafty blast off with Clare Stiles. Use our materials to make glittery rockets, Catherine wheels and fountains to show off to your friends or wear to a firework fiesta! Dress for mess and bring an adult, only participating children pay. 3-8yrs.

26th October

1.30pm - 3.30pm

£7.50

Crafty Firework Fun

How to book :

www.farnhammaltings.com/venue/box-office/ or by phone 01252 745444



This one off workshop will introduce you to the art of fascinator making with milliner Beverley Edmondson. Make a special design for a wedding or make it seasonal and something you can wear to a Christmas party or on Christmas Day to add to any outfit.

26th October

6.30pm - 9.30pm

£38.00

Fascinator Workshop



This talk outlines how to protect your copyright, design right and business name in the marketplace, covering special areas of copyrightlaw such as Artistic Craftsmanship. In this era of copy-culture this talk raises important issues for makers showcasing work on social media, blogs and websites. Intriguingly, artists might even have small sums of money waiting for collection from DACs the Design & Artists Copyright Society. The second part of this workshop explores the topic of income tax and how to make the tax system work for you.

26th October

10am - 2pm

£10.00

Understanding Makers Rights & Exciting Taxation - with Alison Branagan



Why not make a creepy photo card to surprise your friends? Angela Walker will help you make fun photograms in the Maltings darkroomthen you can colour and decorate your favourite to create a greetingscard. All pictures can be taken home, materials provided. 7-11yrs

Hallowe’en Photo Card

How to book :

27th October

10am - 12 noon or2pm - 4pm

£15.00


at Alice Holt Forest

Whether you are hiking through forests or across mountain ranges, as a keen explorer you are bound to need a trusty walking staff. Come along and make your own personalised staff from the trees of Alice Holt. You will be shown the whole process from beginning to end! All materials and tools are provided. 10yrs +

28th October

10am - 12 noon

£10.00

Wonderful, Weird & Wacky Walking Staffs

How to book : via telephone on 0300 067 4448 or email [email protected]


Come and make creepy crawly decorations to transform your home into a haunted house with our chilling Hallowe’en craft activities. Suitable for children aged 3+, all materials included. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

28th & 29th October

10.30am - 2.30pm

£3.00

Hallowe’en Craft Fun

How to book : no need to book, just turn up! (there may be a wait if it gets busy)


Spend an hour with Tamzin and Claire from A Sweet Affair creating an amazing sweet tree to take home. All materials are included in the cost and this promises to be a fun workshop for all. 4yrs +

27th October

10am - 11am or12.00 noon - 1pm

£15.00

Children’s Sweet Tree Workshop



Using simple techniques and household materials you can make a spaceship, build a rocket or even invent your own alien creature, and then learn to operate it on the magical Squashbox shadow screen with Craig Johnson from Squashbox Theare. 7-13yrs.

29th October

11am - 13.30pm

£10.00

Shadow Puppets


at Alice Holt Forest

Join the fun with the Forestry Commission with lots of arty activities from mud painting and clay figures, seed art and leaf and stick mobiles to charcoal and bark rubbings! Children up to 8yrs.

29th October

10am - 12.00 noon

£6.00

Little Art in the Autumn Woodland

How to book : via telephone on 0300 067 4448 or email [email protected]


Have fun decorating Hallowe’en biscuits ready for the big day! Icing and making decorations to go on the biscuits. Take home your spooky creations! All materials supplied. 6yrs +

Hallowe’en Biscuits

How to book :

29th October

3.30pm - 5pm

£12.00


at 318 Ceramics

Come and be introduced to the wonders of working with clay. A fun opportunity to learn some basic ceramics techniques. Includes one finished piece of fired work to be collected at a later date. 7-15yrs

30th October

10am - 12 noon

£20.00

Discovering Clay



Come along and learn how to screen print with Nicole Line. She will guide you through each stage of the printing process to create a collection of fabric samples using your hand cut stencils, exploringall the wonderful colours and printing onto a final piece. All materialswill be included in the workshop, but please see what you have at home to such as t-shirts, jumpers, canvas bags... Dress for mess!

30th October

2.30pm - 4.30pm

£15.00

Children’s Screen Printing Workshop



‘Every drawing tells a story’, members of the public are invited to create stories based on the craft or fine art they find in the gallery.

10.30am - 4.30pm

FREE

The Big Draw



Working through several printmaking exercises throughout the day and exploring the varying qualities of lines that can be made and which tools are needed to make them. You will also explore different ways to interpret an image through relief print, cutting the block, transferring a design and also how to print by hand, with no need for a press. No previous experience necessary – just bring along a few ideas or images to work with. Materials provided.

31st October

10am - 4pm

£40.00

Mark Making in Linocut



In this introductory workshop to leathercraft with designer and maker Tibor Eperjessy you will learn about saddle stitching, embossing, dying leather, and experiencing different type of hides while making 1 or 2 small leather items. Suitable for all adults.

31st October

1pm - 5pm

£35.00

Introduction to Leathercraft


October Open Studios

Life as a Potter by Luisa CacciottiWorking at 318 Ceramics, which is in what used to be the old Farnham Pottery, I find this location very inspiring. Surrounded by the red brick and wood beams, with old tiles and kiln shelves stored in nooks and crannies, it is hard not to feel the history of the place. The same goes for Farnham as a whole. Wherever you look, you can see signs of the successful market town Farnham used to be. The Tudor cottages with their black beams and the red brick houses constantly remind me of patterns and earth. Apart from the massive inspiration of being somewhere that has such a strong and visible heritage in art and crafts, for me, Farnham blends the traditional with the new and creates an environment that inspires creativity.

All my work is thrown on a wheel. In some cases I throw a canvas with accentuated throwing rings and then build the object from various pieces of the canvas. I use either porcelain or black stoneware clay as both have very different tactile qualities that play well together. I also use contracting slip on the canvases to accentuate the felling of movement.

My work is reduction fired as I find the glazes have more depth and again accentuate the tactile quality of the object.

www.lucaceramics.com


The Farnham Sculpture Studio will be open every Tuesday, Wednes-day and Friday from 10am until 3pm throughout October. There will be finished carvings to see alongside works in progress and our carvers will be able to explain the choice of wood/stone, tools and techniques used to progress to a finished piece of work.

2nd - 30th October

10am - 3pm

FREE

Farnham Sculpture

How to book : no booking required, just turn up! For more info, contact [email protected]

Open Studios gives an opportunity for the public to take a peek inside the world of makers and artisans in the place they create. Generally speaking, the studios are private places and therefore not generally open to the public. With this in mind, if you would like to visit, then please do respect the studios opening policies and visit during the times advertised in the listings.

at Little Acre Studios, Rowledge

The studios are home to a group of five artists working within individual studios creating paintings, sculptures, jewellery, ceramics and textiles.

9th, 10th, 23rd & 24th Oct

10am - 3pm

FREE

Little Acre Studios

How to book : no booking required, just turn up!

Kim Cody (painter) www.kimcody.comNina Roe (sculptor) [email protected] Hills (Jewellery) www.midnightrosecreations.comSamantha Robertson (ceramics) www.samanthrobertson.co.ukJulie Watson (textiles & painter) [email protected]

at the Abbey Artists, Kilnside Farm

Bob is a local landscape designer and watercolorist specialising in local scenes, events, wild animals, horses and pets. Join him as he opens his studio for October Craft Month this year.

17th - 24th October

10am - 4pm

FREE

Bob Milton, Abbey Artists



Come and explore the workshops and studios and take a look at some of the makers work on display at 318 Ceramics. Open every Monday and Friday from 10am - 12 noon from 5 - 23 October.

5th - 23rd October

10am - 12 noon

FREE

318 Ceramics

How to book : no need to book required, but please confirm your visit please by calling 07468 696620 or email [email protected]

Painting and Drawing by Kim CodyBorn and educated in the south of England, Kim has drawn and painted all her life. She worked for a teacher of art and design for 35 years before moveing to Brittany where she continued to work for 12 years before returning to southern England and making Farnham her home in 2014. This corner of England is where she grew up, so its very much a homecoming.

Kim’s work is largly about the landscape but her response to the environment is emotionalrather than pictoral. “This is the corner of southern England where I grew up so it is very much a homecoming. I have always loved to roam around ponds, over commons and through meadows.

My work is strongly influenced by the seasons, the weather and the time of day. I aim to convey something of my response to the elements and the fleeting images of light, shade and colour in the landscape.

I find the ruins of Waverley Abbey a place of magical mystery and imagination and walking through Bourne Woods I am acutely aware of the patterns of light and the unique pine forest smells, the coolness and the sounds of the wind and the birds. I live close to the Bishop’s Meadow which, on a winter afternoon with the mist descending over the river and the sun setting in the west, is a timeless source of inspiration.”

www.kimcody.com

Short Craft Events and Activities


Make your own winter felt hat with local milliner Beverley Edmondson. You will learn to block, trim and create a unique felt hat during this course. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a skill and have a complete hat to keep at the end of the course. For materials list please see website.

5th, 12th & 19th October

7pm - 9pm

£145.00

Winter Hat Making

How to book :


An exhibition of recent paintings and drawings by members of Surrey Figurative Artists, a group whose specialty is the human figure, both life and clothed, and who work directly with models. All work is for sale at very reasonable prices.

9th, 10th & 11th October

10am - 7pm

FREE

Body Language - Exhibition

How to book : no need to book - just turn up!


A member of The Society of Architectural Illustration, Susie Lidstone is known for her beautiful and highly detailed works depicting local architecture and buildings.

24th - 31st October

10am - 5pm

FREE

From Brick To Brush - Exhibition



Jewellery by Claire StilesClare Stiles’ work focuses on the use of anodised aluminium. Using modern and traditionalprintmaking techniques she produces colourful work with simple form to emphasise the nature of pattern and images. Clare is the author of ‘Anodized! Brilliant Color and Bold Design’ published by Lark Crafts creators of the 500 Series. She teaches and works from her studio in the Farnham Maltings where she has had a studio since graduating from UCA in 1996. She also Mentors at UCA Farnham.

More recently Clare’s work has been exploring the use of recycled materials in jewellery, teaching this as a skill to improve the lives of women in underdeveloped countries. ‘Creating credible jewellery pieces from materials other wise headed for landfill is incredibly fulfilling and can be taught at a very low expense. A few hand tools are all that’s needed to teach people they can produce wonderful pieces of jewellery that they can sell to help sustain themselves and their families whilst helping their local and wider environment’. After raising money through ‘go fund me’ for tools and basic equipment she targets materials that could be easily found locally such as used bicycle inner tubes. Clare took her project to a young women’s charity and and children’s home in Grenada, West Indies in 2014 and hopes to run some workshops on a more local basis in the future.

Month Long Craft Events and Activities

Craft Trail A number of local shops, organisations and businesses have partnered with makers to celebrate Craft Month by showcasing local makers work in their window or in a key position in their venues to demonstrate the quality and diversity of craft Farnham has to offer. From the 15th September a Trail Map will be available to anyone wishing to follow the trail and investigate and learn more about our local makers and their work.

The trail is free to participate, and those taking part will have the chance to enterthe New Ashgate Gallery’s prize draw whereby one lucky participant will recieve a signed print by theNew Ashgate Gallery director and artist Caroline Jackman. The trail ends on the 31st October and all entries must be submitted by the 6th November.

A Trail map can be downloaded from the New Ashgate Gallery website: www.newash-gate.org.uk the 15th September or you will be able to pick up a printed copy from any participating venue displaying the poster in their window.

The Craft Trail has been organised by the New Ashgate Gallery and funded by Farnham Town Counci.

Exhibitions


This exhibition brings together objects from across the unrivalled collections and archives of the Crafts Study Centre. Each group of objects has been selected by a member of the academic staff of the University for the Creative Arts. The rationale for each curated selection will accompany the show, enabling audiences to look at collections through new eyes and with new understandings.

30th June - 12 December

Tuesday - Saturday10am-5pm

Saturdays 10am - 4pm

FREE

Academic Choice



This exhibition is based around a new acquisition for the Crafts StudyCentre’s ceramic collections. The work is Square Vase Rounded Feetby Simon Carroll, and it was purchased with the aid of funds from the Art Fund and the Arts Council England/V & A Purchase Grant Fund, as well as funds from the Trustees of the Crafts Study Centre. The exhibition looks at the development of slipware in the hands of Bernard leach and Michael Cardew, bringing the story up to date with new work by Dylan Bowen, Clive Bowen and Alison Britton.

6 October - 12 December



FREE

Some English Slipwares



This Summer discover the art of the garden. Artist Julie Collins presents contemporary watercolours of the Museum’s garden alongside historical artworks and objects which explore the changing ways in which nature is represented in art and daily life.

1st - 31st October

Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

FREE

The Art of the Garden



The subtle art of accessorising has skilfully been applied to show wealth and good taste throughout the ages. Explore the flairs and flamboyances of men and women from years gone by in this annual display of costume and textiles.

Accessorise



Ann Davison presents a series of abstracted landscapes, entitled ‘North from Sutherland’. The project represents ten years’ work inspired by the artists travels, from the northern end of mainland Scotland to places as far as the Arctic. Ann uses collage and watercolour, conveying the harmony of the elemental landscapes of these places.

2nd - 30th October


FREE

North from Sutherland


1st - 31st October


FREE


Rachel Mulligan, the Surrey Artist of the Year winner 2014 brings a much anticipated solo show offering stunning stained glass designs. Rachel works within the tradition of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the windows of Edward Burne-Jones and Christopher Whall.

Rachel Mulligan : Surrey Artist of the Year 2014



We are delighted to be representing this local maker who creates stunning willow designs ranging from garlic baskets and platters to large scale willow playhouses.

Maker in Focus : Judith Needham



11 Selected artists and makers will be competing for public votes to be named Surrey Artist of the Year. In partnership with Surrey Artists Open Studios.

9th October - 14th November


Sunday 18 October 11am - 4pm

FREE

Surrey Artist of the Year Competition

no need to book, just turn up!How to book :




FREE




FREE

at the Farnham Maltings Riverside Cafe

Charlie Betts is a resident artist at Farnham Maltings. Her vibrant contemporary paintings, prints and drawings are full of energy and expression.


Monday - Friday9.30am-5pm


FREE

Series 2 by Charlie Betts


at the Hockey & Foyer Galleries, UCA Farnham

This exhibition brings together 16 Japanese artists using traditionalcraft skills to engage with Kawaii – the culture of ‘cute’. Kawaii, is a highly successful commercial tool (‘Hello Kitty’ is one of its most famous manifestations) associated with ephemera and fashion. It is the exact opposite of the slow, highly crafted artefacts associatedwith traditional Japan. The exhibition will be supported by a full colour catalogue, seminars, lectures, workshops and exhibition tours by the curator.

30th October - 11th December



FREE

Kawaii - Crafting the Japanese Culture

How to book : no need to book, just turn up! For further information please contact Lesley Millar: [email protected]

17 - 24

Millinery by Beverley EdmondsonMillinery is the designing and manufacture of hats, historically the term millinery came from, the word ‘Milener’ which was given to dealers in textiles who passed through Milan to gather their goods. Today millinery generally refers to the manufacture, trimming and sales of women’s hats. A person making and selling male hats would generally be called a hatter.

Local milliner Beverley Edmondson has been designing and making hats for the past decade, opening her Farnham high street boutique and creative studio, ‘Beverley Edmondson Millinery’ in 2010.

Using a plethora of vintage and traditional materials, such as straws and felts, mixed with modern and newly available materials and technologies including thermoplastic and laser cutting, Beverley’s designs cover everything from outrageous and contemporary ‘Ascot’ hats to vintage styled headpieces, wedding hair adornments and everyday hats. Beverley and her team work closely with clients to design and create their perfect bespoke hat or headpiece for whatever the occasion and outfit requires. The Farnham boutique also offers hats, headpieces and accessories available to buy ‘off the shelf’ and she also has a wholesale collection which is available in other stores and online.

During Farnham’s Craft Month of October Beverley is for the first time offering a limited number of millinery workshops to give you an insight and hands on experience into the skills involved in millinery, from the design process through to shaping, assembling, trimming and finishing of hats and headpieces.

www.beverleyedmondson.co.uk

at Farnham Adult Education Centre

Watercolour Painting for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


14 Sept - 7 Dec


The Art of Calligraphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to book :

14 Sept - 23 Nov


Drawing & Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


14 Sept - 7 Dec

at 318 Ceramics

Creative Clay Club (5-10 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to book : visit www.318ceramics.co.uk or email [email protected]

15 Sept - 25 Nov


Pottery & Claywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


15 Sept - 8 Dec

£147.00

£132.00

£151.00

£130.00

£212.00

www.surreycc.gov.uk/adultlearning or call 0300 200 1044

Longer Courses provide more indepth tuition in a particular subject or discipline, taught by experienced arts and crafts tutors in inspiring, fully equipped workshops and studios. Further information about these longer courses can be found from the course descriptions on each organisations websites.

Throwing for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to book :

16 Sept - 9 Dec


Drawing & Painting Improvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


16 Sept - 9 Dec

at 318 Ceramics

Creative Clay Club (5-10 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


17 Sept - 26 Nov

at 318 Ceramics

Creative Clay Club (11-15 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


17 Sept - 26 Nov


Patchwork & Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


17 Sept - 26 Nov

£198.00

£183.00

£130.00

£130.00

£165.00

at 318 Ceramics

visit www.318ceramics.co.uk or email [email protected]

Jewellery & Metalsmithing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sept - 25 Nov



£170.00

Watercolour Painting - Improvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to book :

18 Sept - 11Dec


Pottery & Claywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


18 Sept - 23 Dec


Patchwork & Quilting - Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


18 Sept - 27 Nov


Acrylic Painting - Beginners / Improvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


21 Sept - 30 Nov


Digital Photography for D-SLR Cameras - Beginners . . .


21 Sept - 30 Nov

£147.00

£132.00

£132.00

£122.00

£132.00




Garment Making & Pattern Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


17 Sept - 26 Nov

£132.00


Watercolour Painting - Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


22 Sept - 1 Dec


Drawing & Painting - Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


24 Sept - 3 Dec

£122.00

£123.00


Garment Making, Pattern Cutting & Tailoring . . . . . . . .


22 Sept - 1 Dec £132.00


Drawing & Illustration - Beginners / Improvers . . . . . . . .


23 Sept - 2 Dec £122.00


Sculpture - Beginners / Improvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


23 Sept - 2 Dec £128.00

From Drawing into Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sept - 1 Dec



£122.00

Life & Portrait - Putting Life Back Into Drawing . . . . . . .

How to book :

24 Sept - 10 Dec


Mosaics - All Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


28 Sept - 23 Nov


Mosaics - Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


28 Sept - 23 Nov


Creative Writing - All Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


29 Sept - 24 Nov


Animation Club (9-14yrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to book :

1 Oct - 1o Dec

£145.00

£152.00

£152.00

£120.00

£70.00





Digital Photography for D-SLR Cameras - Beginners . . . 24 Sept - 3 Dec £132.00


Crafts Directory

Farnham Maltings

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Bridge SquareFarnham, GU9 7QR

[email protected]

www.farnhammaltings.com

01252 718001

Crafts Study Centre

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University for the Creative ArtsFalkner Road, Farnham, GU9 7DS

[email protected]

www.csc.ucreative.ac.uk

01252 891450

Farnham Sculpture

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The Farnham Pottery, Quennells HillWrecclesham, Farnham, GU10 4QJ

[email protected]

www.farnhamsculpture.co.uk

Farnham LibraryVernon House28 West Street, Farnham, GU9 7DR

[email protected]

0300 200 1001

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Abbey ArtistsKilnside Farmoff Rockside Lane, Runfold, Farnham

[email protected]

www.abbeyartists.net

07860 718464

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Hockey & Foyer GalleriesUniversity for the Creative ArtsFalkner Road, Farnham, GU9 7DS

[email protected]

www.ucreative.ac.uk

01252 892668

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Fun Palaces

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South StreetFarnham, GU9 7DS

[email protected]

www.funpalaces.co.uk/discover/farnham-fun-palace-2

020 8692 4446

Farnham Adult Learning Centre25 West StreetFarnham, GU9 7DX

[email protected]

www.surreycc.gov.uk/adultlearning

0300 200 1044

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Museum of Farnham

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Willmer House38 West Street, Farnham, GU9 7DX

[email protected]

www.farnhammaltings.com/museum

01252 715094

New Ashgate GalleryWaggon Yard Farnham, GU9 7PS

[email protected]

www.newashgate.org.uk

01252 713208

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Jo Aylwin Studio & Gallery28 The Woolmead Farnham, GU9 7TE

[email protected]

www.joalywin.co.uk

07949 205971

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Little Acre Studios

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Fullers Road, RowledgeGU10 4LB

www.littleacrestudios.weebly.com

Rural Life Centre

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Bridge SquareFarnham, GU9 7QR

[email protected]

www.rural-life.co.uk

01252 795571

West Street PottersThe Farnham Pottery, Quennells HillWrecclesham, Farnham, GU10 4QJ

[email protected]

www.weststreetpotters.co.uk

07918 666898

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318 Ceramics

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The Farnham Pottery, Quennells HillWrecclesham, Farnham, GU10 4QJ

[email protected]

www.318ceramics.co.uk

07468 696620

Surrey Artists Open Studios

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14 The Pines, Borad StreetGuildford, GU3 3BH

[email protected]

www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk

01252 795571

www.crafttownengland.org

www.facebook.com/crafttownengland

[email protected]

farnham craft town programme 2015

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