Farnham October Craft Month 2023 Programme

a month-long celebration of craft and craft makers

Delivered by craft makers and institutions in and around Farnham, led by Farnham Maltings and Farnham Town Council

Farnham is now being recognised worldwide for its diverse community of craft makers and skilled artisans. In recognition of the exceptional level of craft, Farnham is honoured with the title of World Craft Town.

October is the highlight of the year where we get the chance to celebrate all the creative talent that we have here on our doorstep. It’s an exciting time when you get to meet the makers and artists as well as immerse yourself in all the events taking place throughout our town and the surrounding area.

Our high reputation for craft has made Farnham an attractive destination. During October Craft Month, Farnham is hosting over 100 accessible activities to enjoy with exhibitions, workshops, master classes, pop-up events, expert-led talks, family friendly

Welcome to October Craft Month 2023

events during half-term and Festival of Crafts which brings together over 75 talented makers all under one roof.

This is your chance to enjoy an appealing blend of heritage crafts along with high quality contemporary craft. To kick off Farnham Craft Month we’re delighted to announce that The University for the Creative Arts will host the opening ceremony at their James Hockey and Foyer Galleries, launched by Dame Magdalene Odundo, DBE. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the two exhibitions specifically curated for Craft Month, Learning Together | Creating Together and Tech X: Technique.

Our rich crafting culture can be experienced all year round at Farnham Museum, Crafts Study centre, Farnham Maltings, New Ashgate Gallery, Watts Gallery,

Surrey Artists Open Studios and University for the Creative Arts, the champions of the future of Craft.

Finally, we’re delighted to announce that Farnham has been successful in receiving funding from the South Street Trust to host maker residencies over the next five years. The Trust is open for funding applications for craft related projects.

Celebrating the History of Textiles in Farnham

As the current textiles courses move from The University for the Creative Arts, Farnham to the School of Fashion and Textiles at UCA Epsom, we’re taking this moment to celebrate the rich history of textiles in Farnham and the surrounding areas.

Originating from the 16th and 17th centuries when wool was woven and fulled using local watermills that are still present today, the design and production of woven cloth has remained an

integral part of craft in Farnham. The Crafts Study Centre has a wonderful textiles collection ranging from printed textiles, woven textiles, and embroidery. It holds the major collection of work by Phyllis Barron (1890–1964) and Dorothy Larcher (1884–1952), two of the leading hand-block printers of textiles working in Britain in the 1920s and 1930s.

The hand-woven textiles collection represents a broad

spectrum of makers in this medium, from Ethel Mairet, whose workshop in Sussex was seminal in the training of a whole generation of weavers from the 1930s and 1940s, to later work by Peter Collingwood and Amelia Uden.

Over the years there has been exceptional talent that has studied on the textile courses Alumni include: Rezia Wahid, Cara Tomi, Charlotte Karin, Jennifa Chowdhury, Louise

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft

Cottey, Wendy Irving, Shakhina Mirjonova, Kas Williams, Kathryn Green, Sharon Kearley.

In 2022, we celebrated another UCA Alumni, textile artist Jane Browne winning the Surrey Artist of the year. Jane was taught by the late eminent tapestry weaver Archie Brennan.

Following the closure of the textiles department at UCA, local maker Helen Locke has saved a handful of looms and is developing an initiative to provide an open access space for artists and crafts people to use the looms to develop their own textiles practice and keep this heritage craft alive.

“Over the years there has been exceptional talent that has studied on the textile courses”

Our World Craft City Neighbours

Farnham is honoured to be part of a network of creative craft cities worldwide. Designated by the World Crafts Council, this award recognises the relevance of craft in contemporary life in Farnham and the value of craft to cultural, economic and social development.

Why not visit one of our wonderful World Craft City neighbours and enjoy their wealth of talented makers and artists.

Maker’s Island Bornholm

Bornholm’s exceptional level of quality arts and crafts can be viewed in the Island’s local museums, events, and international educational programs. It continues to be represented by innovative artisans working in ceramics, glass, textiles, metal, and wood through a proudly held hundred-year-old tradition of craftsmanship. Bornholm craft weeks took place from 01-10 September 2023.

Visit makersisland.bornholm.dk for the full event programme.

Made in Kilkenny

MADE in Kilkenny is a multidisciplinary group of makers organised and run by its members

on a voluntary basis with the mission to promote Kilkenny County as the premier destination in Ireland for authentic handmade Irish crafts of exceptional quality.

Kilkenny Arts weeks takes place from 10-20 August 2023. Visit kilkennyarts.ie/visit for the full event programme.

Harris Tweed

In 2018, HARRIS TWEED and the Outer Hebrides became WCCE’s second Craft City. For more than 100 years, the skills used to create Harris Tweed have been passed down through the generations. Today, it is at the cutting edge of fashion and design – unique, flawless, and beautiful.

Explore more by visiting harristweed.org

La Bisbal d’Empordà

The City of La Bisbal d’Empordà, in Spain, is the most recent European region to be accredited as a World Craft City. Widely known as the ceramics capital, the landscape is punctuated by the thin silhouettes of old industrial chimneys.

The city boasts a commercial area producing a variety of ceramics that bring colour to the streets while offering tourists and visitors direct contact with local artisans through guided visits and workshop sessions.

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Outer Hebrides, Scotland World Craft City for Harris Tweed

Bornholm, Denmark World Craft City

Farnham World Craft Town

La Bisbal d’Empordà World Craft City for Ceramic

Kilkenny, Ireland World Craft City and Region

Did you take part in any of the “Make your mark” workshops during Craft Month last year? If so, your contribution is now on display in the shape of the wonderful installation on Riverside Walk opposite The Farnham Maltings.

“A Hand’s Turn” by Natalie Bradwell and Livia Spinolo is a sensory, tactile, and interactive sculptural installation inspired by photographs showing barley stored at the Maltings in conical piles and the repetition of the shape on buildings across Farnham. The kinetic sculpture requires the movement of hands which symbolises how hands have been used in craft for thousands of years.

The repetitions of our sculptural forms respond to the architectural repetitions of The Maltings’ façade facing the river, the conic shapes echo the round and pointed roofs

A Hand’s Turn

around the location, the path created by the cones is mirroring the path along the river. The colour of the chosen metal will dull down with time into more earthy tones and will conversate with the immediate surroundings.

The project which has involved Farnham Town Council, the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Maltings and the Farnham Public Art Trust was conceived in 2020. A competitive public commission was undertaken, and the work was awarded to the winning artists in 2022. The requirements were for something that was ambitious and that created opportunities for people to connect with the environment around the work and potentially with other people.

The sculpture was funded by Section 106 Environmental Enhancement monies from the building of new student accommodation at the University for the Creative Arts’ Farnham Campus. The location of the public art installation was chosen because of the links between the University and the Farnham Maltings. The flexibility of the installation allows for the work to be displayed in other parts of the town too.

Visitors and residents are invited to experience “a sensory, tactile and interactive sculptural installation” that allows the viewer to “sense the space, experience the movement, encounter the craft”. “Touch me, spin me, enjoy me.”

Other public art locations in Farnham include the sculpture park in the Evelyn Borelli Garden adjacent to the University for the Creative Arts, Hawthorne Lodge, the Lion and Lamb Yard, Victoria Garden, the New Ashgate Gallery and the Library Gardens.

A further art installation is due to be unveiled soon in the new Brightwells Yard scheme (see page 09).

To follow a trail of Farnham’s public art, download the Discover Farnham app.

Or pick up the Public Art Trail leaflet from the Town Council offices in South Street.

“Sense the space, experience the movement, encounter the craft.”

Farnham Crafts Quarter CIC was created in January to promote craft textiles in Farnham

We are 3 craft and print teachers who are passionate about promoting craft skills.

Working with the Museum of Farnham we will start with free dye, print and weave sessions for kids 11 plus.

Creating a dye garden and using natural colour we want to grow and create a permanent home for looms kindly gifted by UCA.

T h e C h r i s t m a s L o b s t e r various performances • tickets from £10

Wed 13 - Sun 24 December

A hilarious new show for all the family, is packed with great songs, laugh-out-loud gags, and buckets of Christmas cheer!

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Crest Nicholson is pleased to announce the public art at Brightwells Yard has now been installed.

An art trail will brighten Farnham as part of the Brightwells Yard scheme thanks to funding from Crest Nicholson.

The developer and Waverley Borough Council negotiated a Section 106 funding agreement to bring additional benefits to the town and existing community as a result of the new development.

Artist Patrick Walls has created 2.3m tall artisan figures carved in sandstone representing different craftspeople at work in a celebration of the historic craftsmanship in Farnham. The sculptures are arranged in three informal groups as if in conversation, looking out across the open space towards the other sculptures.

Artist Kerry Lemon has designed a series of unique hand drawn illustrations linking the past, present and future of craft in Farnham which have been transposed onto the surface of 13 paving stones, forming a public

Brightwells Yard Celebrates

Farnham’s Historic Craftmanship

art trail which people can create their own drawings from. The interactive trail will start from the pedestrian link in East Street, towards the river, and will weave past the craft figures. Kerry Lemon, artist of the unique pavers, said, “I was commissioned to create an interactive trail celebrating the history of Craft and highlighting Farnham’s important national role as ‘Craft Town’. I had a wonderful time researching and selecting a wide range of crafts and drawing each of the diverse and beautiful tools. They are designed to enable people to take rubbings and simple prints of my drawings using paper and crayons and I hope they may inspire and delight local residents for many years to come.”

Creator of the stone life sized figures, Patrick Walls, said, “What drew me to this project was the craft history of Farnham and the parallels between this history and my own practice. As a sculptor working in stone, I am very much aware of the rich history of craft that informs my practice. Each sculpture has taken up to two months to

carve using a range of traditional carving techniques. I like that this connects me to the craftspeople of Farnham, each of whom use their hands with traditional tools and methods that have evolved over generations.”

For further information, visit brightwellsfarnham.co.uk or contact our dedicated Community Liaison Team via community@ brightwellsfarnham.co.uk.

Peter Quarmby Chair Maker

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@peterquarmbywindsorchairs

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What are you working on at the moment and where do you find ideas for your work?

Currently I’m working on a rocking chair, it’s a simplified version of a New England style. In making chairs, you’re always constrained by the need to make them practical and comfortable, but you can still use your imagination and not follow existing styles too closely.

What motivates you to make work, who do you believe has influenced your career and inspired you to start?

I first got the idea of making Windsor chairs on seeing the work of Barry Murphy. I was intrigued by how it was possible to make such a thing with almost no straight lines and also rather captivated by the beauty of the Windsor chairs. They’re literally a personal thing, needing to suit the body of the sitter.

If you could name one, what is your favourite piece of work you have created, and why?

That’s difficult to say, I tend not to get attached to any piece and just

do the best i can with each chair. I am fond of using milk paint on the chairs, which I think shows up the shape of the chairs very well.

What is your proudest achievement / or award you have received?

I’ve never won any awards and don’t expect to do so but each time the customer is obviously pleased with their chair that’s a very pleasing reward to me after the hard work of creating it.

What is the most indispensable item or tool in your studio?

Making Windsors is quite specialised in terms of the tools needed, inevitably you will acquire various tools which are more or less specific to that activity, eg, a travisher, a rotary trapping plane, bands for steam bending and so on. Also drinking tea is quite indispensable.

Where is your favourite place to see art / craft?

I rather like the Watts Gallery at Compton. The place has a real presence and I go back every now and then to see what’s new there.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out? Keep going for as long as you can. (And once you’ve done that, of course, you’re no longer just starting.)

Where can we try a workshop, in your craft, locally?

I recommend you contact James Mursell at the Windsor Workshop. James is based near Pulborough. As well as running. courses he’s also written a book on Windsor chair making, and offers specialised tools for sale. thewindsorworkshop.co.uk

Where can we see and buy your work?

You can see the work online peterquarmby.com and just come and chat to me at my workshop. Please visit: The Old Dairy, Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Frensham, GU10 3BS

Being part of a community of makers in Farnham is… …something that’s very pleasing to see and that I’m sure will only grow in its influence.

“keep going for as long as you can”

What are you working on at the moment and where do you find ideas for your work?

I am currently making pieces for the New Ashgate Gallery’s Winter Exhibition including a few of my larger animals and a selection of Christmas themed smaller pieces. I am also working on some decorative orbs of various sizes. They are textured, burnished and finished with several layers of beeswax which makes them very tactile. They also contain smaller balls within to add a musical element and are decorated with a combination of either coloured underglazes, stamped text (in collaboration with a local poet, Nigel Johnston), sgraffito and mishima decoration and smoke fired.

What motivates you to make work, who do you believe has influenced your career and inspired you to start?

I don’t remember a time when I didn’t enjoy being creative. There is a photo of me at 10 months old, sitting in a flowerbed making mud sculptures. I think I was always destined to work with clay. I can’t really think of

Liane Matthews Ceramicist

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any one artist who has influenced my career but favourite artists include Grayson Perry, Tach Pollard and Alberto Bustos, as well as many of the masters including Henry Moore and Marc Chagall.

If you could name one, what is your favourite piece of work you have created, and why?

My favourite piece of work is actually a mosaic I made with my son when he was about 6 years old. He drew a picture of a snail which I then copied onto wood. It was a really fun project to work on together and he was so thrilled with the result.

What is your proudest achievement/ or award you have received?

Getting my degree in ceramics was probably my proudest achievement.

What is the most indispensable item or tool in your studio?

My hands – haha! Seriously though, tools can be fashioned from pretty much anything you have around. Pottery is an ancient craft with a tradition of improvisation.

Where is your favourite place to see art / craft?

I love visiting the the galleries and museums in London, my absolute all time favourites being the V&A, the British Museum and the National Gallery.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out?

I think my best advice is to have fun, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and see where a project goes.

Where can we try a workshop, in your craft, locally?

I am currently building a new, larger studio and aim to offer courses in the new year.

Where can we see and buy your work?

My work is available to buy at The New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham and Bell Fine Art Gallery in Winchester.

Being part of a community of makers in Farnham is… Pretty cool. Talking about our latest projects over a coffee can bring unexpected ideas.

“I don’t remember a time when I didn’t enjoy drawing, painting and being creative”

Jane Browne Artist

What are you working on at the moment and where do you find ideas for your work?

Tapestries portraying the Esso aviation fuel pipeline currently being laid between Southampton and Heathrow. This has cut through the local landscape creating interesting shapes. The job of the artist is to see beauty in everything including sometimes unusual or controversial subjects.

What motivates you to make work, who do you believe has influenced your career and inspired you to start?

Weaving combines my passion for landscape and my affinity with texture. I explore the character and delicacy of individual species of flower in my painting. My inspiration for tapestry weaving came from my teacher, the late eminent tapestry weaver Archie Brennan.

If you could name one, what is your favourite piece of work you have created, and why? Any work I have done showing newly harvested fields. The shapes created by the cut

rows combined with the colour of the ripe crop is particularly atmospheric.

What is your proudest achievement/ or award you have received?

Winning Surrey Artist of the Year 2022.

What is the most indispensable item or tool in your studio?

My sketchbook.

Where is your favourite place to see art / craft?

The Tate Galleries and the Royal Academy in London. Locally for craft the Craft Study Centre at UCA is a fabulous venue plus the New Ashgate and Watts Gallery.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out?

Visit local artists in your chosen field but always be true to yourself and follow what inspires you individually.

Where can we try a workshop, in your craft, locally?

I hope to be running tapestry workshops in my studio from 2023.

Where can we see and buy your work?

I have an exhibition at The New Ashgate Gallery 22nd September - 4th November 2023. My greetings cards and a small collection of tapestries and paintings are at the Farnham Pottery. Appointments can also be made in my studio.

Being part of a community of makers in Farnham is… A fantastic opportunity to take advantage of the support and encouragement that comes from knowing so many talented artists who practice in the area and who show such a varied spectrum of arts and crafts. We are all truly lucky to be part of a town which is internationally recognised and respected as a world craft town.

“always be true to yourself and follow what inspires you individually”

EXHIBITIONS, RESEARCH CENTRE AND SHOP

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festival of crafts

Sat 14 October 9am – 5pm

Discover beautiful, handmade crafts from over 80 extraordinary makers at festival of crafts. Buy from some of the UK’s leading craftspeople selling jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass, leatherwork, homewares and more. Explore your creativity with one of our many bookable workshops.

Advance ticket: £6 (under 18s free)

Farnham Craft Month Launch Event

University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

01 Oct 2pm - 4pm FREE

UCA are delighted to host the Opening Ceremony for Farnham Craft Month at their Foyer and James Hockey Gallery. Dame Magdalene Odundo DBE will launch this month-long celebration of the wonderful craft expertise we have here in Farnham. Come and join is and enjoy two specially curated exhibitions for Craft Month, Learning Together | Creating Together and Tech X: Technique. The Craft Study Centre will also be open. farnhamcrafttown.com

Heathland Artworks

Surrey Hills Arts

RSPB Farnham Heath, The Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL

All Oct 8am - 8pm FREE

free Heathland Artworks is a celebration of RSPB Farnham Heath, its natural diversity and beauty. Craft, Fine Art and Design students from the University for the Creative Arts have responded to the geology, wildlife or characteristics of this stunning location with new work to create a circular trail around the heath. surreyhillsarts.org/heathland-artworks-trail

Reflections of South Hill Park by Consuo Textile Art

South Hill Park Arts Centre

Mansion galleries, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA

All Oct 10am - 11pm FREE

From the Latin for ‘to sew together’, the members of Consuo Textile Art are all alumni of UCA Farnham. Celebrating South Hill Park’s 50th anniversary, each artist has been inspired by a different aspect of its rich history. You’re invited to consider what South Hill Park and ‘textiles’ mean to you whilst viewing the works around the building. southhillpark.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions

free Jane Browne: Surrey Artist of the Year 2022: One Year On New Ashgate Gallery

Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

All Oct 10:30am - 5pm FREE

Inspiration for Jane’s tapestries comes from the inter-play between natural contours and patterns of the landscape. As Surrey Artist of the Year, Jane is working on tapestries inspired by the Esso fuel pipeline cutting swathes through the landscape, from a purely artistic point of view. Jane studied at the University for the Creative Arts under the late eminent Archie Brennan.

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free Wendy Penrose: New Ashgate Winner at Festival of Crafts

New Ashgate Gallery

Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

All Oct

10:30am - 5pm FREE

An exhibition of Wendy’s unique designs are inspired by her love of nature. The result is a contemporary fusion of strong organic forms and rich texture, crafted in a combination of silver and gold. The sculptural designs range from strong, energetic forms to refined, lace work.

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free Surrey Artist of the Year 2023

New Ashgate Gallery

Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

All Oct

10:30am - 5pm FREE

Vote for your favourite Surrey artist, supporting the local talent. This exhibition offers a collective of quality arts and craft, voted for by the public during open studio visits. The winner receives a £1,000 bursary, a solo show at New Ashgate Gallery and a Winner’s Stand at the Surrey Art Fair. Organised in partnership with the Surrey Artists Open Studios, supported by the Surrey Art Fair and Loxley Arts.

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free Exhibition: Learning Together | Creating Together | Ceramic & Glass and Jewellery & Silversmithing BA (Hons) Courses

Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

All Oct 2pm - 4pm FREE

This exhibition showcases the creative learning journey, featuring work by staff alongside student projects from Ceramic & Glass and Jewellery & Silversmithing BA (Hons) courses. These courses embrace a diverse approach to study, supporting students to explore all methods, including traditional and contemporary practices.

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free Tech X: Technique University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

All Oct 2pm - 4pm FREE

Diverse and engaging, this exhibition celebrates the work of UCA technical staff, featuring a vast range of artworks which underpin the expertise, technique, knowledge, and skill that supports the academic rigour of students across all levels of study. The exhibition is complemented by a series of workshops, meet the artists and events.

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free Autumn Craft Collection 2023: Art and Craft with Local Heart New Ashgate Gallery

Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

01 - 28 Oct

10:30am - 5pm FREE

The Autumn Craft Collection presents a curated range of unique, local and nationally renowned craft. Treat yourself to something new for your home or buy gifts for your loved ones, supporting a local gallery whilst finding something special. Featuring ceramics, jewellery, textiles and glass from small, creative artist businesses.

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free Auction of Fine Art & Frames

Parker Fine Art Auctions

Hawthorn House, East Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7SX

01 - 05 Oct 11am - 3:30pm FREE

Auction of several hundred lots of paintings, drawings, prints and period frames. Everything from old masters to contemporary greats, at prices from under £100 to tens of thousands of pounds. Whether you’re a seasoned auction-goer or a novice, drop in and enjoy the excitement and drama of a live auction.

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free Picture Valuation Day

Parker Fine Art Auctions

Hawthorn House, East Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7SX

01 Oct 10am - 2pm FREE

Free auction valuations on paintings, drawings and prints. No appointment needed and no obligation to sell. Come and find out what your treasures are worth! Free on-site parking.

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free Special Sunday Opening for the Launch of Farnham Craft Month, Crafts Study Centre

University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

01 Oct 2pm - 4pm FREE

Situated adjacent to the University for the Creative Arts, the Crafts Study Centre will be opening its doors to the public. Visitors are welcome to explore our two exhibitions – Lineages: Textiles and Wood and The New Craftsman: The Craft of Selling in St Ives – and browse through our shop in the foyer.

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free Exposure: Crafting With Light Exhibition

Kiln Photo

The Kiln, Badshot Lea, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LY

02 - 26 Oct 10am & 7pm FREE

An exhibition to showcase the diverse range of work from our community made using Digital, Analogue, and Alternative processes. The work presented shows a wide range of photographic techniques. The artists will be available to explain the processes on display. Refreshments provided.

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Needle Felted Gorgeous Pumpkins

Quirk&Whimsy

32 Park Road , Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9QN

02 Oct 7pm - 9:15pm £25

Come create needle felted pumpkins in gorgeous colours, where you’ll learn to shape the wool using a special needle. Needle felting is a lovely, therapeutic process - our workshops are relaxed, friendly and suitable for beginners. Held in our home in Farnham, we provide all materials and tuition, with light refreshments. Please book via social media or email.

Ages 11+

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free The Allen Gallery Willow Pattern Fundraising Campaign

318 Ceramics Farnham Pottery Trust

Allen Gallery 10-12 Church Street, Alton, GU34 2BW

03 - 31 Oct 10:30am - 4pm FREE

318 Ceramics and West Street Potters Farnham are delighted to be supporting Alton’s Allen Gallery with their ceramic leaf fundraising appeal to raise funds for their refurbishment. 300 ceramic leaves, inspired by the familiar and nostalgic blue and white pieces on display at the gallery, are to be made with the support of Hampshire Cultural Trust staff and volunteers.

318ceramics.co.uk & hampshireculture.org.uk/allen-gallery

Ceramic Treasure Box Workshop

Quirk&Whimsy

32 Park Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9QN

03 Oct 7pm - 9:30pm £40

Come create your own clay treasure box, using stoneware clay and slab building techniques. You’ll choose your glaze and collect your piece two weeks later, once dried and fired. Our workshops are relaxed, friendly and suitable for beginners. We provide all materials, tuition and light refreshments. Please book via social media or email. Ages 11+

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free Curator’s Tour Crafts Study Centre

University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

04 Oct 11am - 12pm FREE

The Crafts Study Centre is home to internationally renowned collections of modern British craft. Free guided tours led by the Director/Curator of the current exhibitions (Lineages and The New Craftsman, St Ives: The Craft of Selling) will include a behind the scenes viewing of selected objects from the collections.

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Victorian Stereoscope Parlour Evening

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

04 Oct 7pm - 9pm £26/Friends £23

Join us for an exclusive after-hours tour of Victorian Virtual Reality with exhibition co-curators Emily Burns, Denis Pellerin and Rebecca Sharpe. Following the tour, enjoy a relaxed and sociable evening of Victorian style entertainment, with examples to view from the Stereoscope handling collections. Food and your first drink are included in the ticket price.

wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

Pottery Course: Hand Building and Throwing

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

5, 12 & 19 Oct 10:30am - 1pm £170/Friends £155

Join Ceramist Luisa Cacciotti for this six-week course, covering handbuilding techniques, throwing on the wheel and experimenting with slip decorating and glaze finishes. Whether you’re new to pottery or have previous experience, Luisa will support you to develop your work, using your own creativity to lead the way.

wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

Drawing with Wire: Poppy

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

05 & 18 Oct 10am - 1pm £45

Make your own bright poppy from coloured copper wire. Follow step by step instructions and learn how to bend, join and layer the wire to create this very special flower with tutor Flora Gare. All materials supplied, but you are welcome to bring along images for inspiration.

farnhammaltings.com/events/drawing-with-wire-poppy

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family friendly

Make a Bird Feeder

Farnham Library

Vernon House, 28 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

05 Oct 3:45pm - 4:45pm £1 per child

For ages 5+. Celebrate libraries week, which this year is all about going green, by making a bird feeder from recycled materials. £1 per child. Sign up at the library or email us at farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/farnham/ events-and-activities

Film: The Nettle Dress

Farnham Maltings

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

05 Oct 8pm £4

Stunningly filmed by award-winning documentary maker Dylan Howitt, The Nettle Dress follows Allan’s journey through seasons and years, foraging, spinning, weaving, cutting and sewing the cloth, before finally sharing a healing vision of the dress back in the woods where the nettles were picked, worn by one of his daughters.

farnhammaltings.com/events/the-nettle-dress

Drawing Freehand, Fast and Loose

Peter Gillespie

Farnham Pottery, Wrecclesham, Surrey, GU10 4SL

06 Oct 1pm - 4pm £45

Peter Gillespie will explain different types of inks, pens, and twigs, then demonstrate a reliable method of sketching directly in ink (without using pencils or rulers), complemented by watercolour. Attendees will then produce their own fast and loose sketches of a street scene (or two). Requirements will be sent later to those booked.

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free Get More Online Sales This Christmas Workshop with Patricia van den Akker (Design Trust)

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

06 Oct 2pm - 4pm FREE

In this practical workshop for creative professionals Patricia will share her top tips to get you, your products & website ready for online sales this Christmas; learn how to drive more traffic with better keywords, timely email marketing and social media; and finish with how to turn visitors into buyers.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/

Watts Tots: The Big Draw

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

06 & 20 Oct

10am & 11:30am

£5/Friends £4.50

For under 5s and their adults. A multi-sensory early year’s programme; join us to explore art and nature through storytelling, music, movement and making. Big sweeps, little scribbles, cross hatching, shading and long lines. Practice drawing this October for The Big Draw!

wattsgallery.org.uk/events/watts-tots

free Stitch & Chat

Farnham Library

Vernon House, 28 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

06 & 20 Oct 10am - 12pm FREE

Come and join our Stitch & Chat group to help make contributions for this year’s Farnham Craft Town community textile art project.

surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/farnham/ events-and-activities

family friendly free

Craft Brewery Tours & Tastings

Farnham Brewing Co

Brewery & Taproom, Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3BS

06, 07 & 08 Oct 12pm - 9pm FREE

Farnham Brewing Co. (established in 2023 by 3 local friends) is looking to re-ignite Farnham’s brewing tradition and will be holding an open brewery weekend, tours will be available each day 12-6pm. There is also a taproom for tastings and refreshments, with local artisan cheese boards also available.

farnhambrewing.co.uk

free

Craft at Pierrepont Farm

Pierrepont Farm

The Old Dairy, Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3BS

07 Oct 12pm - 4pm FREE

Visit Peter Quarmby’s studio and have the opportunity to talk to the maker about Windsor chair making.

peterquarmby.com

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft Town

Collage Workshop

Sinéad Fox

The Studio of Sinéad Fox, The Old Dairy, Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3BS

07 Oct 10am & 2pm £35

Join local artist Sinéad Fox for a relaxed collage workshop at her studio. You’ll look at the work of inspiring collage artists, do fun warmup activities and have time to develop your own ideas with Sinéad’s guidance and beautiful paper. You’ll take home your compositions and a collage kit too. Refreshments included. Ages 16+

sineadfox.com

Saturday Sketch: Slow Gaze in Nature

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

07 Oct 10:15am - 12:30pm £22/Friends £20

Join artist Anna-Marie Garrett for mindful drawing in the Gallery grounds and woodland. Ground yourself through breath and being with flora, fauna, and fungi, followed by a guided meditation, flowing into warm-up sketches and longer drawings. No previous experience is necessary - all sketching materials provided and there will be a short refreshment break.

wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

free Furniture Restoration in Practice

Finntage Interiors

Cart Barn, Pierrepont Farm, Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3BS

07 Oct 12pm - 4pm FREE

The Cart Barn doors will be wide open and welcoming you into the workshop, to see furniture restoration in action. Ask questions of David and Ilkka, both trained restorers. Topics that could be discussed are veneer repair, French polishing, rushing (chair seat repair), wood turning, cleaning, and finishing the surface of furniture.

finntageinteriors.co.uk

free Crafts at Pierrepont Pierrepont Farm

The Old Dairy, Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3BS

07 Oct 12pm - 4pm FREE

Pierrepont Farm is home to various creative activities including collage, sculpture, silk screen printing, silver work and Windsor chair making. There is also furniture restoration, fudge making, cheese making, and a brewery. Live music - folk/pop/classical music from classical violinist Sophie Langdon.

peterquarmby.com

Wheel Thrown Bowl & Handmade Spoons

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

07 Oct 10am, 11:30am & 1pm £12 per session

Come along and have creative fun with this taster session with resident ceramicist Penny Eccles. Create your very own pot on the potter’s wheel. Whilst you are taking turns, you’ll be able to hand build your own spoons.

farnhammaltings.com/events/wheel-thrown-bowl-handmade-spoons

family friendly Bring Autumn Ceramic Coasters or Small Bowls Making Matters

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

08 Oct 10am & 12:30pm £35 per person

Bring leaves/seed heads, roll out clay and press natural objects into it, creating unique coasters or small bowls. Your pottery will be fired and glaze, ready 4-6 weeks after the event. Suitable for all experience levelsunder 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Some seeds & leaves will be provided.

eventbrite.co.uk/e/699581877227?aff=oddtdtcreator

family friendly Collage Workshop - Landscapes and Seascapes

The Farnham Pottery

Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4QJ

08 Oct 10am, 12pm & 2pm £20 per artist

Join Surrey Artist of the Year 2023 Jane Browne for a fun and handson family-friendly Collage workshop. Jane will share some tips and tricks on planning and layering your work to build rich tapestries of your own creation. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited to just 8 and lasts 90 minutes, all materials provided. thefarnhampottery.co.uk/craft

family friendly

Make a Space Shuttle

Farnham Library

Vernon House, 28 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

09 Oct 3:45pm - 4.45pm £1 per child

Join us for World Space Week and make your own toy space shuttle. £1 per child. Ages 3+

surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/farnham/ events-and-activities

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft Town

Sewing Social: Sew Slow

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

10 Oct 7:30pm - 9:30pm £25

Join Alice and Ginny for an evening of hand stitching for well-being. Using a base of vintage or natural cloth, you will learn basic hand sewing and embroidery stitches. All materials provided, but you can bring threads/ fabrics you’d like to include. If you own small embroidery scissors, then do bring those too. All levels of experience welcome. Ages 16+

farnhammaltings.com/events/sewing-social-sew-slow

Farnham Library

Vernon House, 28 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

12 Oct 3:45pm - 4:45pm FREE

Come and make a colourful paper bird to celebrate Farnham Craft Month and find out more about how birds played a part in the history of the library’s Culver Room. Ages 5+

surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/farnham/ events-and-activities

Urban Sketching in Farnham

Peter Gillespie

Riverside Cafe, Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

13 Oct 10am - 1pm £20

We will take you to some of Farnham’s lovely streets, quickly and loosely in ink and watercolour. Meet at the Riverside Cafe in the Maltings at 10am, then we’ll go out sketching. Requirements will be sent out later to those booked. eventbrite.co.uk/e/urban-sketching-in-farnham-tickets-694250601237

Festival of Crafts

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

14 & 15 Oct 9am - 5pm £6*

Find beautiful, handmade crafts from over 75 extraordinary makers. Buy from some of the UK’s leading craftspeople selling jewellery, ceramics, textiles, leatherwork glass, woodcraft, homewares and more.

farnhammaltings.com/events/festival-of-crafts-2023

*plus booking fee or £8 on the door

family friendly free Bird Paper Craft

family friendly The Big Draw: Drawing With Senses FADEG [Farnham Art & Design Education Group]

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

14 & 15 Oct 10am - 4pm £6/Under 18s FREE

Drop in for ten minutes or two hours and join the several thousands of 2-to 92-year-olds who’ve taken part in the last sixteen years of Community Big Draws. Be in the moment and explore your senses with guest artist Gerri Besgrove. Part of The Maltings’ ‘Festival of Crafts’ and continues as a free drop-in at The New Ashgate Gallery.

farnhammaltings.com

Mixed Media Collage

Farnham Maltings

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

14 Oct 9:30am - 11am £28 includes day entry

Enjoy getting creative with this zero waste fabric collage workshop where you can use unique hand printed fabric scraps. Create hand stitched mixed media collaged fabric squares from scraps of hand painted, screen printed, rust and eco dyed cloth left over from other sewing projects.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Pyrography on Wood

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

14 Oct 9:30am - 11am £28 includes day entry

Learn the art of pyrography with artist Ruth Wheeler, who will explain the different wood types and bring a selection of local wood. Using your own pyrography machine, experiment with various designs to create your own coaster.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Make a Beaded Bracelet

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

14 Oct 10am - 11:30am £28 includes day entry

Learn how to create the beaded daisies, how to start and finish your bracelet as well as how to create the adjustable slip knot fastening. Choose from a whole rainbow of beads, giving you endless colour combinations to play with! Have a mindful morning making four beaded bracelets.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft Town

Throwing Taster Session

318 Ceramics of Farnham Pottery Trust

Coxbridge Farm, West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7AS

14 Oct 10am - 1pm £80

A great opportunity to discover and enhance your creative abilities. Try your hand at throwing on the wheel - this taster session which will give you a brief introduction into the techniques required to throw a successful pot. All materials included with two pots finished, glazed, and fired.

318ceramics.co.uk

Surrey Adult Learning Workshops

Surrey County Council

25 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

14 Oct 10am - 3:30pm

From £53

Surrey Adult Learning have 5 one-day workshops taking place at their West Street, Farnham centre. These include Pottery, Watercolour, Patchwork & Quilting and Calligraphy. To book onto one of these courses please visit the website.

surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-learning

Handmade Sprig Decorated Cup

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

14 Oct 10:30am - 12pm £28 includes day entry

During this creative workshop, you will get to choose a pre-thrown pottery cup form to decorate. Our resident ceramicist Penny Eccles will guide you through the sprig decorating technique, simply applying three dimensional decoration from tiny moulds to the surface of your cup.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Ceramics: Arts & Crafts Dishes

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

14 Oct 10:30am & 1:30pm £35/Friends £31.50

The Arts and Crafts Movement embraced handmade craftsmanship and the importance of nurturing and sharing these skills. Mary Watts demonstrated these values through her exquisite ceramic and gesso artwork as seen at the Watts Chapel. Join ceramicist Vanessa Pasquier, look at the work of Watts and William De Morgan and make your own unique designs in terracotta.

wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

Make a Silver Ring Workshop

Frensham Old Barn Workshop

Unit 3, The Old Dairy, Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3B

14 Oct 11am - 1:30pm £60

Perfect for a fun creative experience in a relaxed and friendly space. During the session, you will be guided in making a band ring in sterling silver and you will learn some of the basics of jewellery making, including texturing, soldering, forming, and polishing. The workshop includes materials and silver. Ages 16+

oldbarnworkshop.co.uk/product-page/make-a-silver-ring-workshop

Screenprinted Gift Tags

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

14 Oct 12pm - 1:30pm £28 includes day entry

Have fun at this screen printing taster workshop. Using silkscreens with exposed imagery create your own set of handmade screen printed gift tags to take home.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Soap Stone Carving

Farnham Maltings

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

14 Oct 12pm - 1:30pm £28 includes day entry

Artist Ruth Wheeler will guide you through the processes of transforming a dusty rock to a beautiful soap stone sculpture. Ruth will show you which tools to use to shape your stone, smooth and polish to achieve a mini sculpture.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Introduction to Rust Dyeing

Farnham Maltings

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

14 Oct 2:30pm - 4pm £28 includes day entry

Jule Mallett uses rust dyed fabric in many of her projects as a Textile Artist. In this introduction she will explain the processes involved, demonstrate which fabrics give the best results and cover the basic equipment and materials needed to rust dye fabric.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft Town

Make a Silver Bangle Workshop

Frensham Old Barn Workshop

Unit 3, The Old Dairy, Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3BS

14 Oct

2:30pm - 5:30pm £110

During this workshop you will gain hands on experience in a variety of processes including forming, soldering, texturing, and polishing - right through to the completion of your very own piece of jewellery! Silver for one bangle is supplied. Extra silver is available to purchase on the day for larger designs. Ages 16+

oldbarnworkshop.co.uk/product-page/silver-bangle-workshop

Weave a Willow Onion Basket

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

15 Oct 9:30am - 11am £28 includes day entry

Join local willow artist Judith Needham and have a go at willow weaving in this short taster session and make a little hanging basket to store your garlic or onions in.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

family friendly Try the Pottery Wheel: Clay Workshop

The Farnham Pottery

Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4QJ

15 Oct 10am, 12pm & 2pm £20

Get your hands on clay in a fun, family-friendly, 90-minute workshop. You’ll be shown the basics of the pottery wheel and given the opportunity to throw a cylinder with our talented teaching potters. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. All materials provided - keep your work for an additional firing cost.

thefarnhampottery.co.uk/craft

Introduction to Paper Cutting

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

15 Oct 10am - 11:30am £28 includes day entry

Learn how to create beautiful paper cut designs using unique templates designed by local artist Lucy Dorothy. You will be shown how to mount your finished designs, making them suitable for framing or to send as cards.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Botanical Inks with Nature

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

15 Oct 10am - 1pm £45 includes day entry

Spend a gentle morning connecting with the natural world creating inks from plant sources. Discover which plants yield which colours and learn a simple extraction process and the magic of modifiers, before using the inks to create test swatches, patterns or drawings on paper. You will also make some historic iron gall ink to take away.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

family friendly Community Stone Carving Workshops with Patrick Walls, Brightwells Public Art

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

15 Oct 10:30am & 1.30pm £5

In 2019, Patrick Wells won a public art commission to create ten stonecarved figures for Brightwells Yard inspired by Farnham’s craft traditions. To celebrate the installation of the artworks, Patrick is running outdoor workshops during Farnham Craft Month. In the 2.5-hour session you’ll learn hand carving techniques and create your very own artwork. Ages 8+ farnhammaltings.com/whats-on

Handmade Sprig Decorated Cup

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

15 Oct 10:30am - 12pm £28 includes day entry

During this creative workshop, you will get to choose a pre-thrown pottery cup form to decorate. Our resident ceramicist Penny Eccles will guide you through the sprig decorating technique, simply applying three dimensional decoration from tiny moulds to the surface of your cup.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Weave a Willow Onion Basket

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

15 Oct 12pm - 1:30pm £28 includes day entry

Join local willow artist Judith Needham and have a go at willow weaving in this short taster session and make a little hanging basket to store your garlic or onions in.

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft Town

Make a Paper Star Garland

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

15 Oct 1:30pm - 3pm £28 includes day entry

Join local artist Lucy Dorothy and learn how to make folded paper star garlands using simple origami techniques and a variety of found papers. farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

Introduction to Block Printing

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

15 Oct 2:30pm - 4pm £28 includes day entry

Have fun, relax and get inspired learning the basics of this very accessible printing technique. We will cover simple repeat pattern, how to cut and carve your rubber printing blocks, colour mixing and printing techniques. No experience necessary, immediate results, anything can happen!

farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/festivals

free Curator’s Tour

Crafts Study Centre

University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

18 Oct 11am - 12pm Free

The Crafts Study Centre is home to internationally renowned collections of modern British craft. Free guided tours led by the Director/Curator of the current exhibitions (Lineages and The New Craftsman, St Ives: The Craft of Selling) will include a behind the scenes viewing of selected objects from the collections.

csc.uca.ac.uk/programme

Make a Miniature Book

family friendly

Farnham Library

Vernon House, 28 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

18 Oct 3:45pm - 4:45pm £1 per child

Family Learning Festival at Farnham Library. For ages 5+. Inspired by a collection of antique miniature books at the British Library come and learn about the history of these fascinating objects and have a go at making your own miniature book. Part of the Family Learning Festival at Farnham Library. surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/farnham/ events-and-activities

free An Introduction to the Crafts Study Centre as a Resource for Makers, Crafts Study Centre University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

19 Oct 2pm - 3:30pm FREE

This session is specifically designed for makers to deepen their engagement with their craft through further reflection on its meaning and history. Focusing on what we have in our collections, how to access them, and how they might inform your future work and practice. Concluding in a discussion with selected objects from our collection on view.

csc.uca.ac.uk/programme

The Art & Craft of Farnham: Why We Are a World Craft Town

The Garden Gallery, The Museum of Farnham, 38 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DX

20 Oct 2:30am - 3:30pm £3/FREE for members

Graham Mollart has been a member of The Craft Town Committee for ten years, an art teacher at Farnham Heath End School for over twenty years, and a town resident for over forty years. He presents his richly illustrated and personal views on why we are an outstanding, perhaps unique, art and craft town.

farnhammaltings.com/museum

family friendly free Brightwells Public Art Rubbings Trail

Brightwells Yard Public Art

Copper Beach, Brightwells Yard Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7UA

21 Oct 10am - 11am FREE

Join artist Kerry Lemon for a hunt around Brightwells Yard to discover the 12 tactile paving stones she has created and laid as a trail. Can you guess the craft by the tool depicted on each paver? Paper and crayons (for rubbings) provided. Booking advised as numbers limited to 25. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

brightwellsfarnham.co.uk

An Introduction to Modern Calligraphy

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

21 Oct 10am - 12pm £55

Come learn about the art of modern calligraphy in this fun and creative beginner’s class. Jen will show you the basics, from how to create beautiful thick and thin flourishes to stringing letters together, designing a final quote you can be proud of. All materials provided. You’ll have a beginner’s booklet, nib, pen holder and ink pot to take home. Ages 16+ farnhammaltings.com/events/an-introduction-to-modern-calligraphy-2

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft Town

Introduction to 3D Beaded Embroidery

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

21 Oct 10am - 1pm £55

Join Imogen Melissa for an introduction to 3D beading and embroidery. In this workshop you will learn a variety of 3D beading techniques to create your very own embroidered coral world. All materials provided. Just make sure you bring your glasses if needed! Additional beads, kits and tools will be available to buy at the end of the workshop. Ages 18+ farnhammaltings.com/events/introduction-to-3d-beaded-embroidery-3

Make Pearl or Bead Drop Earrings

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

21 Oct 10am - 4pm £140

Have fun making stud or drop earrings using pearls and/or beads. Learn to make sterling silver hooks and attach silver fittings. No previous experience needed. This creative workshop is for adults. All materials are included, though you are welcome to bring your own beads if you wish. farnhammaltings.com/events/make-pearl-or-bead-drop-earrings

family friendly Community Stone Carving Workshops with Patrick Walls

Brightwells Public Art

Museum of Farnham, 38 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DX

21 Oct 10am & 1:30pm £5

In 2019, Patrick Wells won a public art commission to create ten stonecarved figures for Brightwells Yard inspired by Farnham’s craft traditions. To celebrate the installation of the artworks, Patrick is running outdoor workshops during Farnham Craft Month. In the 2.5-hour session you’ll learn hand carving techniques and create your very own artwork. Ages 8+ farnhammaltings.com/whats-on

Mosaic Workshop: Festive Mosaics

Denise Jaques- Mosaic Happy Workshop

Hale Community Centre, 130 Upper Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0JH

21 & 22 Oct 10am - 4pm £120

A full day of creativity making beautiful mosaic wreaths, stars, and baubles to be cherished forever. You will learn to cut, shape, and apply a range of different tiles to realise your design. No experience necessary. Your mosaic will be grouted for you after the workshop (unless you chose to grout at home). Ages 16+ mosaichappy.co.uk

family friendly free Farnham Library Art Project

Farnham Library

Vernon House, 28 West Street Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

21 Oct 10:30am - 11:30am FREE

For all ages. Come and help us create a beautiful work of art to go on display in the library - no drawing skill necessary! Free drop-in event.

surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/farnham/ events-and-activities

Porcelain Leaves

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

21 Oct 10:30am - 12:30pm £45

Using high fired precious porcelain clay, you’ll have the opportunity to create textured leaf shapes to hang as decorations or to create a wonderful sounding wind chime. All materials are included

farnhammaltings.com/events/porcelain-leaves

Watercolour Botanicals, Fun and Simple!

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

21 Oct 10:30am - 12:30pm £50

Explore the magic of modern botanical painting in this beginner’s workshop with watercolour artist Kris Kivu. You will learn how to paint various foliage and floral elements, and combine them into beautiful compositions, in a playful and loose style. All materials are provided. 18+. For more inspiration, visit: kriskivu.com.

farnhammaltings.com/events/watercolour-botanicals-fun-and-simple

Life Drawing

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

21 Oct

10:45am - 4:30pm £75

Join artist Jo Shepherd for an immersive day of drawing from an exceptional live model, who frequently works for the Royal Academy and all the top London art schools. Not be to be missed! The class will be fully tutored with lots of fun drawing challenges to get your creative juices flowing, working from both short and longer poses during the day. All materials are provided. 18+

farnhammaltings.com/events/life-drawing-2

free Craft at Pierrepont Farm

Pierrepont Farm

The Old Dairy, Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3BS

21 Oct 2pm - 5pm FREE

Visit Peter Quarmby’s studio and have the opportunity to talk to the maker about Windsor chair making.

peterquarmby.com

free Exposure: Crafting With Light Discussion

Kiln Photo

The Kiln, Badshot Lea, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LY

21 Oct 2pm - 4pm FREE

An interactive discussion on the significance of photography as a creative medium. We will cover the history of photography, the birth of the process as we know it now, its place within the world of arts & craft and how mediums have influenced each other. For more information visit website or contact us at info@kilnphoto.co.uk. kilnphoto.co.uk/craftingwithlight

family friendly Lino Printing: Personalised Christmas Cards

The Farnham Pottery

Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4QJ

22 Oct 10am, 12pm & 2pm £20 per artist

With artist and print maker Martyna Karch, you’ll use carving tools to create your design, then learn the process of printing on card with a selection of inks. Perfect for Christmas cards or imaginative artwork for your home. Under 14s should be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited to 8 and lasts 90 minutes. All materials provided.

thefarnhampottery.co.uk/craft

family friendly Watts Family Days: October Half Term

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

22 & 24 Oct 10:30am - 4pm £8/Friends £7.20

For 5+ and their families. Join us for our Family Days during October half-term for drop-in activities, sketching stations and drawing with our senses! Spend the whole day as a family with us and discover activities across the site. Visit our website for more details.

wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on/category/families

family friendly Plant Pot Windchimes Farnham Library

Vernon House, 28 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

23 Oct 10:30am - 11:30am £2 per child

For ages 5+. Craft your very own windchime from a terracotta pot and catch the autumn winds in this ADHD friendly activity.

surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/farnham/ events-and-activities

family friendly free Halloween Cross Stitch with Jane Brown

Half-Term Family Crafts at New Ashgate Gallery

Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

23 Oct 11am - 12:30pm FREE

Create a Halloween motif in cross stitch with Jane Browne, the Surrey Artist of the Year 2022. There will be a choice of image and all materials will be provided including needle and threads. Instructions will be given for beginners and those wishing to improve. You can take your motif home in a box with extra thread to finish if necessary. Booking required. newashgate.org.uk/whats-on

family friendly free Paper Making with Charlotte Karin Design

Half-Term Family Crafts at New Ashgate Gallery

Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

24 Oct 11am - 12:30pm FREE

Children will have an introduction into preparing scrap paper and making it into pulp before making paper by hand. They’ll layer different types of textured paper and create compositions by trapping materials between surfaces. Dried leaves to embellish will be provided. This workshop is derived from a conscious effort to stop paper waste and transform it. Booking required.

newashgate.org.uk/whats-on

Nature Tiles with Kerry Lemon, the artists creating art for the Brightwells

New Ashgate Gallery

Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

24 Oct 2pm - 4pm

Donation (min £1)

Join artist Kerry Lemon to celebrate the launch of her new public art tile trail through Farnham and create your own air-dry clay tiles inspired by nature. 15+; under 18s must attend with a guardian. Booking required. The workshop is supported by Waverley Borough Council.

newashgate.org.uk/whats-on

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft Town

family friendly Crafty Kids: Half Term Museum of Farnham

38 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DX

25 & 26 Oct 10am - 12pm £3.50

Get creative this half-term holiday with our fun and messy dropin craft sessions. All materials are provided and there’s no clearing up to do! Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 3-7.

farnhammaltings.com/events/crafty-kids-at-the-museumsummer-holidays

family friendly free

The Big Draw with Gerri Besgrove

Half-Term Family Crafts at New Ashgate Gallery

New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

25 & 26 Oct 10:30am - 1:30pm FREE

Drop in for ten minutes or two hours and join the several thousands of 2-to 92-year-olds who’ve taken part in the last sixteen years of Community Big Draws. Be in the moment and explore your senses with guest artist Gerri Besgrove.

newashgate.org.uk/whats-on

Gardener’s Tour

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

25 Oct 2:30pm - 4pm £6/Friends £5.40

Discover the gardens and grounds of our estate in the company of Chris Sharples, Verey Head Gardener. On this walking tour, Chris will point out what to look out for each month and chat about the ongoing restoration of the grounds at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village.

wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

family friendly free Scribble Drawing

Farnham Library

Vernon House, 28 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

25 Oct 2:30pm - 3:30pm FREE

As part of the Farnham Library Art Project (see 21 October) come and create art from scribbles in this ADHD friendly activity and create a piece of art to display in the library.

surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/farnham/ events-and-activities

Watts Creatives: Life Drawing

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

26 Oct

10am -& 2pm £25/Friends £22.50

Life drawing has always played an important role in traditional training for Western artists; helping them understand the shape and movement of the human body and practicing observational skills and drawing techniques. Join artist Rachel Mercer, who specialises in introducing life drawing to younger audiences, for a life drawing workshop. Ages 13-18. wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

Victorian Virtual Reality Curator’s Highlights Tour

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

26 Oct 12pm - 12:30pm

Free with admission

Join Watts Gallery co-curators Emily Burns and Tegan Rush for a highlights tour of Victorian Virtual Reality. This interactive exhibition is the largest ever exhibition of original photographs and other objects from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, along with rarely shown stereoscopic photographs from the Rob Dickins collection at Watts Gallery.

wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

Artbox Autumn: 8-16 yrs

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QRS

27 Oct 10am - 3pm £65

This autumn we will be inspired by the autumn colour palette and botanical textures. We will explore mono printing using a Geli plate, experimenting with layering colour and texture using stencils and masking techniques and printing with leaves and patterns to create richly layered effects. All materials are provided. Ages 8-16.

farnhammaltings.com/events/artbox-autumn-8-16-yrs

Willow Basket Making: Two-Day Course

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

27 & 28 Oct 10am - 4pm £150 for two-day course

A two-day course to make a wastepaper basket, shopper, fruit bowl or small log basket. Local basket maker Judith Needham will teach the stake-and-strand method with circular English base. Choose a border style and add a handle if you wish. If you have ideas about what you want to make, please contact Judith at least 2 weeks before the class to discuss. All materials provided. Age 14+

farnhammaltings.com/events/willow-basket-making-two-day-course

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft Town

Needle

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

27 Oct 10am - 4:30pm

£80

Beginners or skilled crafters alike, come and learn all the needle felt tips and trips to create a beautiful 2D picture. It can be therapeutic poking special barbed needles repeatedly into fabric and fleece! In this workshop you’ll be ‘painting with wool’, following a design but adding your own unique touches. All materials provided. 18+

farnhammaltings.com/events/needle-felt-your-own-hare

free

University for the Creative Arts

Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

27 Oct 11am - 7:30pm FREE

Netflix’s hit series ‘Blown Away’ winners Elliot Walker and John Moran will be demonstrating the ancient art of glass blowing, creating stunning sculptures in our world class workshops. Live demonstrations will be followed by an artist talk in the lecture theatre at UCA, both of which will be live-streamed, and available on demand on UCA’s YouTube channel. uca.ac.uk/events/galleries/glass-blowing-demonstrations-2023

Punch Needle for Beginners

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

28 Oct 10am - 12pm £55

Ideal for beginners who are interested in learning the basics of how to use the punch needle and how to transfer your chosen design on to the fabric. There will be a selection of designs for your inspiration or feel free to draw your own. The class will cover how to combine different yarns so you can create different effects and textures. All materials are provided. 18+

farnhammaltings.com/events/punch-needle-for-beginners-2

free

Museum of Farnham

38 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DX

28 Oct 10am - 4pm FREE

The first of a series of markets at the museum celebrating local creative talent. There will be over 20 artist stalls plus art activities and demonstrations from the participating artists throughout the day. farnhammaltings.com/artists-and-makers/craft/festivals/ the-artists-market

The Artists’ Market

Glass Blowing Demonstrations and Artist Talks

Photo credit: Simon Bruntnell

Felt Your Own Hare

Trees in Watercolour & Ink

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

28 Oct 10am - 4pm £95

Learn to paint expressive trees in watercolour and ink. Julie will demonstrate various techniques to inspire your tree paintings. Please note that materials are not included in the ticket price. Email Julie for materials to bring when you have booked your placecollins.julie@icloud.com. Suitable for all levels. Ages 18+ farnhammaltings.com/events/trees-in-watercolour-ink

free Anytime Artisan Craft Market

The Ivy Lane Club

The Ivy Lane Club, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PQ

28 Oct 10am - 4pm FREE

Curated contemporary arts and crafts handmade locally with love. FREE GIFT TO FIRST 30 VISITORS anytimeartisan.co.uk

free Open Studio

Denise Jaques- Mosaic Happy

11 Alma Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0QN

28 & 29 Oct 10am - 4pm FREE

Contemporary mosaics for the home and garden. Denise will be opening her home studio for 2 days to celebrate Farnham Craft Month. An opportunity to visit Denise working in her garden studio. Look behind the scenes to see work in progress alongside completed artwork. Some pieces will be for sale. Commissions taken.

mosaichappy.co.uk

free Kindness Rocks

University for the Creative Arts Farnham

Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS

28 Oct 10:30am - & 1:30pm FREE

Kindness Rocks is a project aiming to celebrate uniqueness and care for others and creativity. The project brings together art and poetry, in a form of a rock created by students of all ages who live and study in Farnham. The project is facilitated by local poet and academic Vicky Samara. Booking is essential.

uca.ac.uk/campuses/galleries/

Farnham is proud to be England’s first World Craft Town

Cabochon Stone Setting, 1 Day Workshop

Frensham Old Barn Workshop

Unit 3, The Old Dairy, Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3BS

28 Oct 12pm - 5pm £115

You will be taught how to make a bezel setting to set a Cabochon gemstone. More experienced students will be encouraged to create a design that uses a more experimental/creative approach and think about incorporating unusual shapes or cuts of stone. All materials included. oldbarnworkshop.co.uk/product-page/cabochon-stone-setting

family friendly free

Mixed Media: Illustrated Scrapbook

The Farnham Pottery

Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4QJ

29 Oct 10am, 12pm & 2pm £20 per artist

Enjoy creating your own illustration scrapbook guided by artist and teacher, Kerry Tristram. You will learn a variety of fun and experimental techniques from relief printing, charcoal and ink, working on a range of media. Under 14s should be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited to 8 and lasts 90 minutes. All materials provided. thefarnhampottery.co.uk/craft

family friendly free Spooky Tree Inktober at Farnham Park

Draw Farnham

Farnham Park - Meet at Farnham Park Cafe, GU9 0AU

29 Oct 2pm - 4pm FREE

We are heading to Farnham Park for a special Halloween drawing meet-up! Bring ink/pen as we’re going to explore the popular Instagram challenge of #inktober. We’ll be drawing trees and wider park landscapes, giving them a spooky feel through our mark making! Halloween outfit optional. All abilities are welcome.

family friendly Jack O’Lantern Sun Catcher

Farnham Library

Vernon House, 28 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

30 Oct 3:45pm - 4:45pm £1 per child

For ages 3+. Join us for Halloween crafts and make an autumn leaf Jack O’Lantern sun catcher. surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/farnham/ events-and-activities

Craft Town supporting organisations

Farnham October Craft Month is a collaboration between local craft makers and creative organisations. We are privileged to have so many supporting partners and would like to thank everyone for their part in this month-long celebration.

Farnham Art and Design Education Group

Making Matters

Countryside Regeneration Trust

New Ashgate Gallery

The Farnham Pottery

Creativity unleashed