New Ashgate Gallery Autumn brochure 2015

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Sept–Nov

2015

Fiona Millais: Viewpoint 2 2 A u g u s t – 3 O c t o b e r, P a v i l i o n G a l l e r y Private view & meet the artist: Fri 21 Aug, 6-8pm – all welcome A much loved favorite of the New Ashgate Gallery, Fiona Millais returns this August with an exceptional new collection of paintings.

Fiona’s work has always been underpinned by her local landscape of heathlands, woods and pools, both remote and intimate. Fiona is intrigued by how landscapes are shaped by ourselves and by our ancestors, and how we leave echoes, traces and marks upon it.

Fiona Millais, Beachcombings

Silvia K Ceramics Maker in Focus Silvia K, ceramics

22 August – 3 October Silvia offers a new collection inspired by her Slovakian heritage and her particular interest in folkloristic traditions.

Manifest Ulli Kaiser ring

2 2 August – 3 Octobe r , Foye r A national touring exhibition by Designer Jewellers Group.

Jewellery encompassing bangles, rings, bracelets, hand pieces and cufflinks, loosely themed around the ruby as a representation and celebration of forty years of extraordinary jewellery designed and handmade in Britain.

Sonia Rollo Hares 2 2 August – 3 Octobe r , Foye r A long-time favourite of New Ashgate Gallery, here Sonia will be showcasing a large selection of her Hare themed etchings.

Sonia Rollo, Hare we go again

Stephen Sheffield Resurface Designs

Myung Nam An Ceramics

2 2 A u g u s t – 3 O c t o b e r, B a l co n y G a l l e r y Private view & meet the artists: Fri 21 August, 6-8pm – all welcome Old furniture transformed into new and contemporary pieces using laser cut Formica which is complimented by desirable quirky ceramic forms by Myung Nam An.

Myung Nam An, Half Sky Golden eye

Sarah Hillman

Autumn Craft Collection 2 9 Au g u s t – 14 N ove m b e r

This autumn season the New Ashgate Gallery has chosen a wonderful and diverse collection of ceramics, wood, basketry, jewellery, glass and textiles.

The exhibition presents both established and emerging artists which include: • Rosy Gounaris Milner

• Suzanne Breakwell

• Sarah Hillman

• BTU studio

• Akiko Hirai

• Nicola Morrison

• Lucy Burley

• Raewyn Harrison

• Kelly Munro

• Carys Davies

• Ikuko Iwamoto

• Bérangère Noyau

• Rowena Gilbert

• Jenny Llewellyn

• Ingrid Saag

• Charlotte Grierson

• Sue Lewis

• Jocelyn Tallis • Wallace & Sewell • James & Tilla Waters • Emma Williams

Jenny Llewellyn, Mix Up Look Sharp long chain drops

Judith Needham Maker in Focus 8 O c t o b e r – 14 N o v e m b e r Fabulous willow designs on all scales to suit any home. For those looking for extra space for imagination, Judith produces willow dens and playhouses.

Judith Needham, Garlic Basket

Surrey Artist of the Year Competition

Celebrating the best of local talent 9 O c t o b e r – 14 N ove m b e r, B a l co ny G a l l e r y Private view & meet the artists: Thu 8 Oct, 6-8pm – all welcome Starting in 2009, this is a valuable partnership between New Ashgate gallery and Surrey Artists Open Studios.

This aspirational exhibition offers a collective of local quality fine arts and craft as voted for by the public during their June Surrey open studio visits.

This not to be missed exhibition is the culmination of the top ten artists with the most votes. There is always a fabulous

Christiane Zschommler

variety of artworks on show, all offering different materials and techniques.

Come and vote for your favourite artist; and the artist with the most votes is named Surrey Artist of the Year 2015 winning £1,000 bursary and a solo show at New Ashgate Gallery.

Sponsorship by Baines Charitable Trust Media partner Surrey Life magazine

Christine Hopkins, Battersea 3

Surrey Artist of the Year Winner 2014

Rachel Mulligan

9 O c t o b e r – 14 N ove m b e r, B a l co ny G a l l e r y Private view & meet the artist: Thu 8 Oct, 6-8pm – all welcome Stained Glass artist Rachel Mulligan works within the tradition of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the windows of Edward BurneJones and Christopher Whall.

‘I was surprised and delighted to make it to the final of the Surrey Artist of the Year competition, and even more astonished to win it! I have been participating in the Surrey Artists’ Open Studio event for 12 years now and 2014 was my most

Rachel Mulligan, Carefree in the Sun that is Young Once Only

successful year yet.’ Rachel Mulligan, SAOY winner 2014.

New Ashgate Gallery offers great services, including:

Support the New Ashgate Gallery for as little as £5 per month

• secure online payment via PayPal;

Become a New Ashgate Gallery Angel and receive priority invitations to events and exhibition previews and 10% discount on art and craftwork purchases for 12 months. Angels support the vital charity work that the gallery offers in support of developing careers of emerging artists and makers and providing educational creative opportunities.

• interest free Own Art scheme; • gift vouchers and Art-to-you consultancy service.

For full details, visit our website:

newashgate.org.uk or call: 01252713208

Craft Month activities Judith Needham: Basket Making Workshop Monday 12 October

10am – 4pm

£25.00 per person

Rachel Mulligan: Artist Talk Saturday 17 October

2.30pm – 3.30pm

£5.00

Naomi Beevers: Textile Workshop: Make a Bird Sunday 18 October

10.30am – 12.30pm

£10.00 per person

Rachel Mulligan: Stained Glass Workshop Monday 19 October

10am – 4pm

£30.00 per person

Professional development workshops Alison Branagan: Understanding Makers Rights & Exciting Taxation Monday 26 October

10am – 2pm

£10.00 per person

Alison Branagan: The Art of Self-Promotion Marketing Saturday 14 November

12pm – 4pm

£10.00 per person

Booking essential; advance payment required; tea & coffee provided Contact: 01252713208 or email gallery@newashgate.org.uk These workshops have been kindly supported by Baines Charitable Trust

Special Events Heritage Open Days: 11-12 September. Display of framed Farnham scenes by wood engraver John Bryce. 2 watercolours of Farnham by Sir John Verney.

Big Draw: Friday 30 October 10.30-4.30pm, free event. Theme ‘Every drawing tells a story’ www.thebigdraw.org. We invite members of the public to come and create stories based on craft or fine art they find in the gallery.

Opening hours

Directions

Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm.

FREE ENTRY

By road: Farnham is 11 miles southwest of Guildford, Surrey and is signposted from the A3, A31, M3 and A287. There is a pay & display car park in the front of the gallery.

How to find us The gallery is situated on the edge of Waggon Yard car park, the corner of Downing Street and Union Road. We are a five minute walk from Farnham Station that is served from London Waterloo (55 minutes).

Access Groups welcome.

Accessible toilets.

All galleries accessible to people with disabilities, including wheelchair users.

By rail: Farnham Station is served from and to London Waterloo. nationalrail.co.uk for timetables.

By air: London Gatwick and Heathrow airports are an hour drive from Farnham.

For more than 50 years, New Ashgate Gallery has been a window into arts and crafts, supporting artists and makers. It promotes and champions the best contemporary art and craft and provides an unparalleled resource in Farnham, Surrey and beyond. The Gallery curates an exciting programme of exhibitions in the market place and events for artists and the community.

We are a charity.

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