Set in marquees in the attractive grounds of
Patchings Art Centre, Calverton,
Nottinghamshire
Patchings Art Craft
and
Design
Festival 2007
offers a rare opportunity to see exquisite pieces of
art and craft being created by over 150 exhibitors
who will be demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their
work. The Festival will be inspirational, instructive
and enjoyable. Watch the exhibitors create their work
with imagination and expertise from a wide range of
raw material such as clay, stone, metal, wood,
precious stones, glass,
leather, textile and two dimensional media.
Join us at this relaxed and
friendly event where you will
be inspired and invited to:
● Watch artists, craft workers and designers
demonstrate their skills
● Purchase works of art, craft and design
● Test and buy art materials
● View the 2007 and Patchings
Exhibition
● Join hands-on opportunities for all ages
● Enjoy an artistic day out with
something for everyone
Some of the
products
available at the Festival will include:
Glass and ceramic tiles
Landscape painting and still life
Calligraphy and papermaking
Flower painting and botanical art
Book binding
Portraiture and photography
Mirrors and stained glass
Decorative and costume jewellery
Ceramic tableware, decorative pottery,
household ware and
figurative work
Furniture design, making and restoration
Sculpture and decorative items for
the home, office and garden made from wood, metal, glass
& stone
Men’s and ladies' wear, including
fashion accessories, knitwear,
millinery, scarves, belts and bags
Textile decoration for the home, wall hangings, silk
and embroidery
A daily programme of demonstrations
in the St Cuthbert’s Celebrity Artist Marquee
will include David Bellamy on
Thursday and Friday, Mike
Chaplin on Saturday, and Ann
Blockley on Sunday. These will have
video links for easy viewing and are very popular
so arrive early to secure your seat.
Plus, Charles Evans will
demonstrate daily for Daler-Rowney; there will
also be daily demonstrations by Keith Fenwick;
other demonstrators will be working on behalf
of Winsor &
Newton and Derwent.
(Please note that there will be an additional nominal
charge for these demonstrations)
and
Patchings
Exhibition
