Workshops, Demonstrations and Talks:

Shap, Cumbria

Artist’s talk: Paul Scott Sat 8 Sept 4.30pm Old Courthouse, Shap CA10 3NL.

Paul is a Cumbrian artist of international repute. He is best known for his Cumbrian Blues series of ceramics which came to public notice in his depiction of the Foot and
Mouth crisis. Free but please book here. Donations welcome.

Artists demonstrations and family drop-in workshop with Eva Mileusnic Sunday 9th Sept 10am-4pm. Free. Donations welcome. No need to book.

St. Mary’s Church, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2AU

Meet the maker: Sat 20 Oct 10am-4pm. Meet Mathew Day whose sculptural prosthetics explore the potential for prosthetic limbs that move away from trying to replicate the human form. This work questions the taboo of missing limbs and celebrates body and sculpture in plain sight! FREE!

Bowlees Visitor Centre, Newbiggin in Teesdale, Co. Durham DL12 0XE

Masterclass for Teesdale Artists Network: Hybrid Printmaking – Sumi Perera Friday 9 Nov. 10am-4pm

Funded by Northern Heartlands and by special request by members of TAN, Sumi Perera, artisit from Craft + Conflict, will introduce her particular hybrid printmaking methods by which she creates her incredible multimedia assemblages. This is a private event for members of TAN only.

The Witham, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham DL12 8LY

Masterclass: Journeys, Maps and Mayhem – Morwenna Catt Sat. 17 Nov. 10am-4pm
An opportunity to work with a renowned textile artist who is based between Norway and the UK. Morwenna’s installation for Craft+Conflict Sweethearts and Sandbags is rooted in the personal experience of her own family in times of war. She will help you create your own personal embroidered maps with text and images. You can bring your own sewing box and any special materials. A variety of textile materials and equipment will be provided. www.morwennacatt.co.uk

Cost £50, places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! Book here.

St. Thomas’ Church Hall, Stanhope, Co. Durham DL13 2UE

Meet the maker: Sat 24 Nov 10am – 4pm. Meet Morwenna Catt Textile Artist whose
work explores how conflict has been memorialised. FREE!

For further information email: karen@highlightsnorth.co.uk or tel: 017683 53954.