What's on - Art in the Barns
Unique Cottage Studios Open Day
24th June 2017 10 am – 4 pm
We are delighted to be celebrating our 10th anniversary this Saturday with our annual Art in the Barns event. Throughout the day there will be a variety of demonstrations and fun events, some of which visitors will be encouraged to take part in. We are sure that we have something for everyone from woad dying to wood turning and not forgetting our very unique pottery throw-down. Our cafe will be serving delicious home made cakes and light lunches which can be enjoyed in the picturesque surroundings of our garden and court yard.
Here is the full programme for the day:
ENTRANCE COURTYARD
Carolyn Goodwin – oil and acrylic paintings and figurative ceramics
Strawberry Glass – Demonstrations throughout the day
Kitchen –Deborah Horsfield, printing and have a go sessions
Upstairs Studio - Fenland Textiles will be demonstrating some natural dying techniques using woad and flowers from our garden
MAIN COURTYARD
Doodles Pottery Painting – a chance for all ages to bring out their artistic side
SMALL MARQUEE
Fiona Gurney of Box of Frogs Mosaics will be creating a collaborative piece of garden art
Information Point - pick up a What's On guide for regular classes, groups and workshops held at Unique Cottage Studios
LARGE STUDIO
Unique Cottage Textiles Group - a small exhibition of the varied skills and activities of this popular group together with fun activities for visitors to take part in
Thurlby Threads – Enid and Jane will be holding 3 felting sessions throughout the day and also demonstrate spinning and weaving techniques
Sessions at 10.30 1.30 and 2.30
Susy Chaplin - silk Painting and pewter work demonstrations
POTTERY STUDIO
Our resident potters, Fiona Kim and Tony, will be demonstrating their own and their students work
Also, back by popular demand the Unique Cottage Pottery Throw-down
11.30 Students have a go
2.30 Fiona, Kim and Tony – go for it!!!
SHEEP SHED
Spalding Wood Turners will be exhibiting and demonstrating beautiful pieces from a variety of woods
CHAIN BRIDGE FORGE - demonstrations and have a go sessions
