WHAT’S ON
OCTOBER 2019 – APRIL 2020
Permanent Collection Museum Tour Every Tuesday + Thursday 11am
(museum entry fees apply, no booking required)
Discover the fascinating stories about the craftspeople featured in our permanent collection. Curator’s Tour Wednesday 6 November 11am
(museum entry fees apply, please book your place online)
Museum Curator Donna Steele will lead this unique tour offering insight and anecdotes on the story of Disruption, Devotion + Distributism. Director’s Tour Thursday 26 March 11am
(museum entry fees apply, please book your place online)
Join museum Director Steph Fuller for an exclusive tour of Disruption, Devotion + Distributism. Steph will guide guests through the show, presenting her favourite items from the extensive collection of St Dominic’s Press pieces. BSL Tour Saturday 22 February 11am
Village Walk Pre-book – by request only
£12 including entrance fee to museum and a tea or coffee
Join one of our knowledgeable guides on a tour around the village of Ditchling. Experience the legacy of the artistic community and the landscapes that inspired their work. Contact enquiries @ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk Group Visits We offer reduced entry costs for group bookings between 10 – 30 people and offer discounted rates for our tours and village walk. Email groupbookings @ ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk to arrange. South Downs National Park Audio Tour Visit our website for more information on how to go on a self-guided tour of the village using a brand-new app launching soon. Collection Store Access to our Collection Store for research can be arranged by appointment only, a small charge may apply. Contact enquiries @ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk
(museum entry fees apply, please book your place online)
Our British Sign Language tours offer insight into both the museum’s permanent collection and new exhibition Disruption, Devotion + Distributism.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COLLECTION + VILLAGE
Cover image: Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic Safe Door, painted by David Jones. This page: St Dominic’s Press Pamphlets. Photography by Tessa Hallmann.
Hello and welcome to our Winter season programme Our new main exhibition Disruption, Devotion + Distributism showcases
recently acquired works printed by the St Dominic’s Press, together with linked material from our collection. Some of these objects have never previously been seen in public. The ideas of the Guild of St Joseph + St Dominic; living simply; self sufficiency; fairness in distribution
of resources as well as their artistic beliefs in truth to materials and the creation of simple, good quality objects are still very resonant today. The Guild, which was founded 100 years ago, weren’t afraid to stand in opposition to prevailing social norms and lived lives they felt were meaningful. We also have Kitching In Ditchling, a complementary exhibition of work by this great contemporary typographer, designer and letterpress printmaker. Alan Kitching is a great enthusiast for Eric Gill and the work of the St Dominic’s Press so it’s a great companion to the show. Alongside we have a mix of talks dealing with the historic material in more depth as well as linked contemporary ideas and residencies, drop-in events and more in depth workshops so you can find out more or get your hands dirty as you prefer! Check our website for updates and additional events. Do ask about family activities if you come with children and don’t forget under 18s go free. Hope to see you soon! Steph Fuller Director, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
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PERMANENT COLLECTION
The picturesque South Downs village of Ditchling has lured many creatives over the years; perhaps the most notable were the group of internationally renowned artists and craftspeople who lived in the village at the turn of the 20th century, whose work and lives are celebrated in Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. The museum holds many of their works, forming an internationally important collection and offering visitors the rare opportunity to see these special objects and works of art and craft in the village where they were created. The significance of this collection is better understood in the context of the Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic’s history: when the guild was formed by Eric Gill and Hilary Pepler in Ditchling 100 years ago, many followed to learn and be inspired by the skills and methods they championed. The result was an incredible body of skilfully crafted work: Gill’s sculpture, wood engraving and lettercutting, David Jones’ paintings, Hilary Pepler’s printing and puppets, Dunstan Pruden’s silverwork, Joseph Cribb’s lettercutting and stonework, Valentine KilBride’s weaving and Desmond Chute’s carving. From the village itself comes Edward Johnston’s calligraphy and typefaces, Ethel Mairet and Frank Brangwyn’s weaving and Louis Ginnett’s paintings.
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Way Out Sign by Edward Johnson
Ethel Mairet Hat
‘ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST SMALL MUSEUMS’ SUNDAY TIMES
Madonna and Child by Joseph Cribb
Our permanent collection showcases the core crafts for which the village became internationally significant: direct carving, calligraphy, typography and lettercutting, weaving and natural dyeing, letterpress and wood engraving, and silversmithing, celebrating Ditchling’s unrivalled importance in the history of the Arts and Crafts movement. Silver Galleon by Dunstan Pruden 4
DISRUPTION, DEVOTION + DISTRIBUTISM: The politics and philosophy behind the art and craft of Ditchling 19 Oct 2019 – 19 April 2020
Brazen, political and provocative works take centre stage for this exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. The pieces in Disruption, Devotion + Distributism are drawn from a major acquisition of over 400 St Dominic’s Press pamphlets and posters, acquired through the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2017. The private press was set up by printer Hilary Pepler and published a wide range of material including books and pamphlets for The Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic and other artists and thinkers sharing their philosophy around craftsmanship and life. These special items are now displayed in public for the first time in a show that explores the values and beliefs of the extraordinary group of craftspeople and artists living in Ditchling at the turn of the 20th Century. Over 200 outstanding objects have been brought together for the exhibition. Printed material is presented alongside items from the museum’s permanent collection to offer a compelling perspective on the ideas and philosophy which drove the artists’ move to Ditchling. The exhibition includes never-before-seen pieces by Eric Gill, Ethel Mairet and Valentine KilBride. 5
Disruption, Devotion + Distributism will take the visitor on a tour of the underlying ideas and beliefs which led artists like Edward Johnston, Hilary Pepler and Eric Gill to Ditchling, and their engagement with and influence on wider debates taking place nationally and internationally in the early 20th century. The exhibition pulls at the Guild’s core principles – a resistance to industrialisation and city-living, their devout Catholicism and a commitment to Distributism, a political movement that championed individual land ownership in rural communities. Feeling inspired? The season is packed full of events and workshops to accompany the exhibition. Why not try your hand at wood engraving or calligraphy at one of our new year taster workshops? Or get that festive feeling while making your own letterpress Christmas cards? Whether you’re 1 or 101 there is plenty on offer at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft.
Curator’s Tour See page 1 for more details
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Mask by Dunstan Pruden. All photography by Tessa Hallmann.
KITCHING IN DITCHLING: The London Series – Alan Kitching
19 Oct 2019 – 19 April 2020 Inspired by the bold and spirited typography of Hilary Pepler, contemporary letterpress maestro Alan Kitching presents Kitching in Ditchling: The London Series in the William + Margaret Rowling Gallery to accompany Disruption, Devotion + Distributism. Alan Kitching has spent most of his professional life in London, exploring and enjoying its iconic landmarks as well as its more obscure nooks and crannies. His new series with Karoline Newman ‘Alan Kitching’s A to Z of London’ captures his favourite haunts in the capital, marrying the individual letters of the alphabet with its significant buildings, monuments, sports grounds and retailers. The 26 prints will be accompanied by a number of Kitching’s other prints that celebrate the capital. Alan Kitching is one of the world’s foremost practitioners of letterpress typographic design and printmaking. He is renowned for his expressive use of wood and metal letterforms in creating visuals for commissions and limited-edition prints. He values the slow articulation of letterpress much as Pepler and Gill did, rejecting the speed and dispensability of modern technology and revelling in the simple joys of making. #KitchingInDitchling 7
Workshop: Masterclass with Alan Kitching See page 14 for more details
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SOLACE An installation by SparkedEcho, Karen Tilley + Kevin Grist
25 Feb – 1 March 2020 Solace is an interactive sound and video installation inspired by the South Downs. It has been designed to get local families involved in more experimental art. Happening in Spring 2020, Solace invites audiences to ask questions about our relationship with open and urban spaces, wellbeing and digital authenticity. The work will be created by artists Karen Tilley and Kevin Grist and inspired by digital content captured by local people. Join in and help create the installation – see page 16 for more information.
EXPLORING COLLECTIONS: A NEW COLLABORATION WITH OUTSIDE IN
Family Workshop: Nature Recording See page 16 for more details
Outside In is a catalyst for change. Founded in 2006, it is now an established national charity that aims to provide a platform for artists who face significant barriers to the art world due to health, disability, social circumstance or isolation. We are excited to be working with Outside In to develop a number of interventions inspired by the craftspeople in Disruption, Devotion + Distributism.
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CART LODGE SHOP + CAFÉ FREE ENTRY
Our fabulous shop and café are nestled in the restored 18th century Cart Lodge. Browse our bespoke items, beautiful books, prints, cards, jewellery, ceramics and gifts and discover contemporary artists and craftspeople. Join us for special teas and coffees, and a slice of delicious locally-made cake or quiche. Entrance to the Cart Lodge Shop + Café is free. If you’re out in the Downs and need a pit stop, or meeting up with friends and family, or walking the dog (we’re dog friendly!) the Cart Lodge Shop + Café is the perfect place to stop, rest and refresh. #shoplocal Friends of the museum enjoy a 10% discount off all items in the shop and café – see page 21 for how to become a member.
Hound of St Dominic Pin by Designosaur £22
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Tote Bag £7.50 10
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Booking is essential. Book online with no booking fees at ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk/events or call us on 01273 844744
ADULT CRAFTERNOON
FREE
Wednesdays: 13 November, 11 December, 8 January, 12 February, 11 March, 8 April 3 – 5pm Drop-in session A friendly, informal once a month get together for you to have a chat over a cuppa while you knit, cross stitch, draw, embroider or whatever you might be crafting! Enjoy working in an inspiring environment with other like-minded people over free tea/coffee and biscuits. LETTERPRESS CHRISTMAS CARDS with Tom Boulton Saturday 23 November 10.30am – 4pm £60 inc. materials, lunch + refreshments
Design and print your very own letterpress Christmas cards using an Adana press. As well as lots of lovely type to choose from there will also be festive printing blocks to use. You will learn the basics of composing type and creating a design in letterpress to produce a small run of your own festive cards. CHRISTMAS GREGORIAN CHANT SINGING WORKSHOP with John Rowlands-Pritchard Saturday 30 November 10am – 5pm St Margaret’s Church, Ditchling
£50 inc. lunch + refreshments
Photograph by TypeTom
An entertaining and enjoyable singing day using Cantica Natalia; a songbook of Chant for Christmas published by St Dominic’s Press in 1926. Experience and sing Gregorian chant in a friendly context with highly experienced teacher, John. Open to singers and non-singers alike, concluding with an informal performance in Ditchling Church for friends and family.
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INTRODUCTION TO WOOD ENGRAVING with Jude Clynick Saturday 11 January 10am – 1.30pm £40 inc. materials + refreshments
Look at examples of wood engravings in the exhibition and learn how the process developed. Enjoy an introduction to the basic tools and techniques, then explore the different marks that these make to produce a small simple hand burnished print. Jude Clynick has been wood engraving since 1981 and exhibits with the Society of Wood Engravers.
TRY SOMETHING NEW
Photograph by Jo Mieszkowski
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TASTER WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY with Patrick Knowles Saturday 18 January 10am – 1.30pm £35 inc. materials + refreshments
Calligraphy accessible to anyone who can hold a pen and write! The workshop aims to help the beginner to get to grips with the basics and hopefully gain enough inspiration and enthusiasm to take it further at home. Patrick Knowles is a professional designer, illustrator and lettering artist who has run workshops for many years. INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING with Jenny KilBride Saturday 25 January 10am – 1.30pm £35 inc. materials + refreshments
Learn the basics of hand weaving using simple frame looms. Jenny will teach you about the technical vocabulary and share stories of growing up in the Guild in Ditchling of which Jenny and her father were both members. Her father Valentine KilBride worked with Ethel Mairet and has items on display in the museum. You’ll make 1 or 2 samplers to take home with you.
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WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Booking is essential. Book online with no booking fees at ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk/events or call us on 01273 844744
DRAWING LETTERS with Ewan Clayton Saturday 15 February 10.30am – 4pm £60 inc. materials, lunch + refreshments
A day of drawing letters rather than calligraphy – this workshop is aimed at those who know little about lettering but love the look of letters and want to know more. The first part of the day will focus on drawing letters from the museum’s collection and beyond (weather permitting, some of the work will take place in the village.) After a delicious lunch the workshop will look at the constructional principles behind letters and you will get the opportunity to experiment using different techniques. WEAVING with Jenny KilBride Saturday 29 February 10.30am – 4pm £60 inc. materials, lunch + refreshments
Using simple looms Jenny will teach some of the basic weave structures. Students will learn how to use different yarns and mix colours to create samplers to take home. You will have the opportunity to handle woven pieces from the museum collection and hear from Jenny about growing up in the Guild on Ditchling Common of which Jenny and her father, Valentine KilBride were both members.
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WOOD ENGRAVING with Jude Clynick Saturday 7 March 10.30am – 4pm £60 inc. materials, lunch + refreshments
In this workshop you will look at examples of different approaches to wood engraving and learn some background to the development of the process. There will be an introduction to the basic tools and techniques, exploring the variety of marks that can be produced, transferring an image to the block before cutting and using a press to print. This workshop is suitable both for those new to wood engraving and for those with a little experience. The workshop will be taught by Jude Clynick has been wood engraving since 1981 and exhibits with the Society of Wood Engravers.
Artwork by Alan Kitching
CALLIGRAPHY with Patrick Knowles Saturday 14 March 10.30am – 4pm £60 inc. materials, lunch + refreshments
Calligraphy is a wonderfully expressive art form that embraces the visual and the verbal. This workshop is for beginners and those with more experience with the aim of taking existing skills further. It will start with a brief look at the history of calligraphy and the different tools used. For those who want to there will be the opportunity to look at developing layouts and designs and ideas beyond the basic manual skills, or to bring existing projects and develop those. Patrick Knowles is a professional designer, illustrator and lettering artist with a list of impressive clients including Penguin Books, Harper Collins and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
MASTERCLASS with Alan Kitching Wednesday 25 March 10.30 – 4pm inc. materials, lunch + refreshments
Join Alan Kitching, one of the world’s foremost practitioners of letterpress typographic design and printmaking for this special masterclass, accompanying his exhibition Kitching in Ditchling: The London Series. Check our website for prices and more details.
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EVENTS FOR CHILDREN + FAMILIES
Families: 2 – 5 years LITTLE MUSEUM VISITORS Fridays: 15 November, 10 January, 7 February, 13 March, 24 April
Book online at ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk/events or call us on 01273 844744
Fun, hands-on creative sessions for the mini-visitor and parent. Packed full of sticking, drawing, storytelling and object discovery. Each workshop has a different theme and is run by early years’ specialists.
There is plenty to do for families at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. The museum’s new family trails offer a fantastic entry point into the collection for children, from toddlers to 12+. Additionally, our programme of workshops and events caters for all ages and reflects the exhibitions and museum’s permanent collection. The Cart Lodge Shop + Café is child (and dog!) friendly, with buggy parking, highchair access and changing facilities. The Café provides tempting treats, and the shop itself sells fun, creative and reasonably priced goodies. The museum is situated in the picturesque village of Ditchling at the heart of the South Downs National Park, and a gentle walk up to the top of Lodge Hill (past the duck pond) rewards visitors with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Why not visit the museum after your session? Kids go free!
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10.30am – 12pm
£6 per child (parents free) or £10 for 2 children Drop-in
Families: 3 + years CREATIVE CHRISTMAS CRAFTS with Olivia Majorie Sunday 1 December 2 – 5pm £6 per child (parents free) Drop-in
Kick-start your festive fun and prepare for Christmas by joining our drop-in craft workshop. A creative, seasonal workshop run by local artist Olivia Majorie which is packed full of creative crafty decoration ideas. All activities have been designed to come along and make as a whole family.
Families: 7+ years CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING with Jo Coles Saturday 7 December
10am – 12.30pm OR 2 – 4.30pm Sunday 8 December 10am – 12.30pm
£20 per person inc. materials + refreshments
Get into the festive spirit and create something special this Christmas! Jo Coles will take you out on a walk around Ditchling to forage for foliage to make your wreath. Afterwards you will head back to the museum for mince pies and a hot drink before Jo guides you through making a stunning wreath to decorate your home this Christmas. Families: 3+ years NATURE RECORDING WORKSHOPS Saturday 1 February 11am – 1pm + 2pm – 4pm
Free (refreshments provided) Family friendly (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult). Bring your smartphones + tablets. Wear outdoor clothing.
Nothing to do at the weekend? Interested in creative technology and the outdoors? Join us on an outdoor hunt to capture sounds + videos. You will get to explore the rural settings near the museum, taking sound recordings and video footage of the landscape and wildlife. Learn how to turn your mobile device into a field recorder + digitally manipulate content. Your work will help form Solace, an interactive art installation coming to Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft on 25 February 2020.
Families: 7+ years LETTERPRESS PRINTING with Tom Boulton Wednesday 19 February 11am – 3pm £22.50 inc. materials (please bring a packed lunch)
Come and have a go and get printing in this fun creative session. Drawing inspiration from our exhibition Disruption, Devotion + Distributism
Letterpress printer Tom Boulton will help you get hands-on and inky with Ditchling museum’s antique wood type and Farley printing press.
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DEMONSTRATIONS + DROP-IN EVENTS Join us for free events inspired by the printing of Hilary Pepler No booking required. Museum entrance fees apply.
FREE All ages SCREENPRINT POSTERS with University of Brighton Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 November 11am – 4pm Drop-in
Join graphics and illustration students from the University of Brighton who have designed screens inspired by the new show for you to mix and match and have a go at screen printing your own poster in multi-colour. STANHOPE RESIDENCY with Pat Randle Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 February All day Drop-in
Pat Randal from Nomad Letterpress will work on the museum’s Stanhope Press to create a special limited edition book. Watch him at work and see the press used by Hilary Pepler come to life. STANHOPE RESIDENCY with Alan Kitching Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 March All day Drop-in
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VOLUNTEER
Volunteers keep our award-winning museum running. We are always looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to get involved. You may be looking for ways to gain an entry point into an arts organisation, or perhaps you would just like to share your own skills and experience. If you are interested in joining our friendly team please complete the application form on our website: ditchlingmuseumartcraft. org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/ 18
TALKS
DISRUPTIVE/DISCOURSES with Lizzie Hogdson Friday 24 January
Drinks from 7pm, lecture starts 7:30pm
£12 inc. entrance to the museum + a glass of wine
Booking is essential. Book online with no booking fees at ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk/events or call us on 01273 844744
JOANNA + HILARY BOURNE ANNUAL LECTURE THE ART OF THE GOLDSMITH: DUNSTAN PRUDEN AND HIS LEGACY with Anton Pruden Thursday 14 November Drinks from 7pm, lecture starts 7:30pm
£15 inc. entrance to the museum + a glass of wine
The goldsmith and silversmith Dunstan Pruden joined the Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic on Ditchling Common in 1932. His work, such as the famous Pruden Chalice in the Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool, influenced a whole generation of craftworkers. He also taught some of the most famous modern silversmiths, such as Gerald Benney, at Brighton College of Art. This lecture will explore the work of Dunstan Pruden, his legacy and Anton Pruden’s continuation of his grandfather’s work within Ditchling today.
Pruden’s Workshop by Philip Hagreen
Collect a leaflet in the museum for a free tour of Pruden & Smith’s workshop.
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Join Lizzie Hodgson, founder and director of ThinkNation for a night of quick thinking and lighting talks. Taking inspiration from our show Disruption, Devotion + Distributism Lizzie will host a series of short presentations that get to the core of hot topics quickly and succinctly, while educating, inspiring or challenging the audience. Lizzie Hodgson is founding partner at Studio BE, a broadcast production company specialising in content for 25s and under, and the founder of Surfacing Purpose, helping small and large organisations think, work and act differently. She is a two-time TEDx speaker. FROM THE BERLIN WALL TO BREXIT – MY CAREER AS A POLITICAL CARTOONIST with Chris Riddell Thursday 13 February
Drinks from 7pm, lecture starts 7:30pm
£20 inc. entrance to the museum + a glass of wine
Chris Riddell will draw live as he talks about his 30 years of drawing satirical cartoons for The Economist, The Independent, The New Statesman and The Observer. Chris Riddell, the 2015–2017 UK Children’s Laureate, is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for The Observer. His books have won a number of major prizes, including an unprecedented 3 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals in 2001, 2004 and 2016. ‘Goth Girl’ and the ‘Ghost of a Mouse’ won the Costa Children’s Book Award 2013. Chris was honoured with an OBE for services to illustration and charity in 2018.
Photograph by Alun Callender
THE GUILD OF ST JOSEPH AND ST DOMINIC with Ewan Clayton + Jenny Kilbride Thursday 12 March
Drinks from 7pm, lecture starts 7:30pm
£12 inc. entrance to the museum + a glass of wine
To mark 100 years since the formation of the Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic, Jenny KilBride and Ewan Clayton will give an illustrated talk, discussing what is was like to live and work there. Weaver and dyer Jenny KilBride MBE became the first woman to join the Guild in 1974. Calligrapher Ewan Clayton was the last member to join the Guild in 1982. COULD DISTRIBUTISM STILL CHANGE THE WORLD? with David Boyle Thursday 19 March Drinks from 7pm, lecture starts 7.30pm
£12 inc. entrance to the museum + a glass of wine ARTIST TALK with Karen Tilley + Kevin Grist Thursday 27 February
Drinks from 7pm, lecture starts 7:30pm
£12 inc. entrance to the museum + a glass of wine
Join Karen Tilley and Kevin Grist as they discuss Solace, their interactive sound and video installation inspired by participant recordings of The South Downs. The artists will share learning about interactive design and engaging people with experimental art. KITCHING IN DITCHLING with Alan Kitching Thursday 26 March
Drinks from 7pm, lecture starts 7:30pm
As part of his week-long residency at the museum, esteemed printmaker and typographic artist Alan Kitching discusses his craft. Kitching is renowned for his expressive use of wood and metal letterforms in creating visuals for commissions and limited edition prints. He lives and works at The Typography Workshop in Kennington, South London.
Local writer and green economist David Boyle tells the story of the Distributists and their links with Ditchling and Sussex, and the intellectual leaders based here – from the poet and historian Hilaire Belloc to the former steam submarine captain Herbert Shove. He also looks at their significance then, now and perhaps also – as allotments grow in popularity and people campaign against corporate monopolies – in a different kind of political future. MATERIALS FROM WILDER LAND: EARLY PROTOTYPES with Sebastian Cox Thursday 9 April Drinks from 7pm, lecture starts 7:30pm
£12 inc. entrance to the museum + a glass of wine
Designer, maker and environmentalist, Sebastian Cox shares the thinking which underpins his eponymous studio and workshop. Join us as we discover the ‘traditional as radical’ approach which helped found the business and the ‘regenerative’ approach shaping its future.
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SUPPORT US
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft is an independent charity that does not receive any regular government or local authority funding. We therefore depend heavily on the generosity of our Friends, patrons and supporters in order to continue our programme of exhibitions and events. Friends Join the Friends of Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft and enjoy regular access to the museum. From as little as £20 per year, friends receive free admission to the museum, 10% discount off all items in the shop and café and invitations to museum private views.
VENUE HIRE
For details, ask on your next visit or email friends@ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk For those looking to get closer to our collection, our patron scheme, the Bourne Circle, offers the perfect opportunity to show your support. From just £500 a year for an individual or £950 for a joint membership, patrons can enjoy complimentary tickets to lectures, invitations to exclusive events and much more. We also welcome donations to help with the museum’s essential running costs, conservation of our collection, acquisitions and exhibitions. For more information, visit our website, pick up a Support Us leaflet from the museum, or contact development@ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk 21
Our award-winning museum has a variety of areas available to hire, from a light and airy workshop to our rustic Cart Lodge Shop + Café, or even the galleries themselves. We are available for parties, weddings, wakes or christenings, as well as business away days and meetings. Our rates are affordable, and we can help arrange local catering as well as providing an idyllic location for your special event, nestled right in the South Downs. If you would like to find out more about how we can help you arrange your event, please email enquiries@ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk or call 01273 844744.
COMING SOON THE DITCHLING SOIL BOOKS – John Newling April – October 2020 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft welcomes acclaimed international artist John Newling for a new commission working with Ditchling residents and their gardens. Newling is a pioneer of public art with a social purpose, his work explores the natural world and the social and economic systems of society. He has exhibited at the Ikon gallery, Birmingham,
Wellcome Collection, London, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Victoria and Albert Museum, London, amongst many more over his prolific career. The Ditchling Soil Books will see Newling create soil books that are connected to the histories and work from the museum’s collection. A kind of cultural geology, the exhibition will look at place, us and ecology.
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VISIT DITCHLING The Bull A 16th century inn, featuring beautiful contemporary bedrooms, chefs sourcing fresh ingredients from the kitchen garden and beer from their own brewery. Voted the best pub in Britain and only a two minute walk away from the museum. 2 High Street Ditchling BN6 8TA 01273 843147 thebullditchling.com
The Green Welly In the heart of the village the Green Welly is the ideal place to stop and enjoy a good coffee, tasty breakfast, healthy lunch or afternoon tea and home baked cakes. Cyclists, dogs and walking boots welcome. Reservations possible. 1 High Street Ditchling, BN6 8SY 01273 841010 thegreenwellycafe.co.uk
Jane Hopkinson Bags We offer an extensive range of handmade leather bags. Come and see where the bags are made, smell the leather as you walk through the door. Open Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm Sat by appointment only
2 Turner Dumbrell Workshops Dumbrells Court Road Ditchling BN6 8GT 01273 844336 janehopkinsonbags.co.uk
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VISIT DITCHLING The Jointure Studios B&B A private apartment for two overlooking the secluded garden of our historic village home, formerly Sir Frank Brangwyn’s workshops – comfortable and stylish with breakfast brought to your door!
11 South Street Ditching BN6 8UQ 01273 841244 jointurestudiosbandb.co.uk
The Nutmeg Tree Recently refurbished Tearoom set in the heart of Ditchling. Morning coffee, all day breakfast, lunches, afternoon tea and cakes. Dogs welcome, courtyard garden, cycle park. Open Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 4.30pm Sat & Sun, 8.30am – 5pm
6 West Street Ditchling BN6 8TS 01273 842708
Pruden and Smith Goldsmiths, Jewellers See craft in action in the village today, take a tour of the jewellery workshops and gallery located on Ditchling Crossroads. Unusual contemporary designs in gold, platinum, diamonds and gemstones. The Crossroads, 2 South Street Ditchling BN6 8UQ 01273 846338 prudenandsmith.com
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VISIT DITCHLING Ridgeview Wine Estate World Class sparkling wine, crafted with passion and dedication. “Winemaker of the Year” winners in the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Ridgeview is open daily 10am – 4pm (tours by appointment). Fragbarrow Lane Ditchling Common BN6 8TP 01444 242040 ridgeview.co.uk
The White Horse Situated in the beautifully picturesque and historical village of Ditchling and across from Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, The White Horse offers a wonderful place to eat, sleep and drink whilst overlooking the beautiful South Downs. 16 West Street Ditchling BN6 8TS 01273 842 006 whitehorseditchling.com
Nestling happily in the South Downs, Ditchling is a peaceful and fascinating resting place for walkers, cyclists, travellers and art lovers – both from near and far.
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WORKSHOPS + EVENTS CALENDAR Book online at ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk/events or call us on 01273 844744 NOV
Sat 9 Sun 10 Wed 13 Thur 14 Fri 15 Sat 23 Sat 30
DROP-IN Screenprint Posters with University of Brighton 17 DROP-IN Screenprint Posters with University of Brighton 17 FREE DROP-IN Adult Crafternoon 11 ANNUAL LECTURE The Art of the Goldsmith: Dunstan Pruden + his Legacy with Anton Pruden 19 CHILDREN 2 - 5 Little Museum Visitors 15 WORKSHOP Letterpress Christmas Cards with Tom Boulton 11 WORKSHOP Christmas Gregorian Chant Singing with John Rowlands-Pritchard 11
DEC
Wed 1 Sat 7 Sun 8 Wed 11
DROP-IN Creative Christmas Crafts with Olivia Majorie WORKSHOP Christmas Wreath Making with Jo Coles WORKSHOP Christmas Wreath Making with Jo Coles FREE DROP-IN Adult Crafternoon
15 16 16 11
JAN
Wed 8 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sat 18 Fri 24 Sat 25
FREE DROP-IN Adult Crafternoon CHILDREN 2 - 5 Little Museum Visitors WORKSHOP Introduction to Wood Engraving with Jude Clynick WORKSHOP Introduction to Calligraphy with Patrick Knowles TALK Disruptive/Discourses with Lizzie Hogdson WORKSHOP Introduction to Weaving with Jenny KilBride
11 15 12 12 19 12
FEB
Sat 1 Thur 6-9 Fri 7 Wed 12 Thur 13 Sat 15 Wed 19 Thur 27 Sat 29
FREE WORKSHOP Nature Recording 16 FREE DROP-IN Stanhope Residency with Pat Randle 17 CHILDREN 2 - 5 Little Museum Visitors 15 FREE DROP-IN Adult Crafternoon 11 TALK From the Berlin Wall To Brexit – My Career as a Political Cartoonist with Chris Riddell 19 WORKSHOP Drawing Letters with Ewan Clayton 13 WORKSHOP Letterpress Printing with Tom Boulton 16 TALK Artist Talk with Karen Tilley + Kevin Grist 20 WORKSHOP Weaving with Jenny KilBride 13
WORKSHOP Wood Engraving with Jude Clynick MARCH Sat 7 Wed 11 FREE DROP-IN Adult Crafternoon Thur 12 TALK The Guild of St Joseph + St Dominic with Ewan Clayton + Jenny Kilbride Fri 13 CHILDREN 2 - 5 Little Museum Visitors Sat 14 WORKSHOP Calligraphy with Patrick Knowles Thur 19 TALK Could Distributism Still Change the World? with David Boyle Tues 24-28 FREE DROP-IN Stanhope Residency with Alan Kitching Wed 25 WORKSHOP Masterclass with Alan Kitching Thur 26 TALK Kitching in Ditchling with Alan Kitching APRIL
Wed 8 Thur 9 Fri 24
FREE DROP-IN Adult Crafternoon TALK Materials from Wilder Land: Early Prototypes with Sebastian Cox CHILDREN 2 - 5 Little Museum Visitors
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B2112 TO THE COMMON
SAINT MARGARET’S CHURCH
B2112 TO BRIGHTON
THE WHITE HORSE
A273
THE BULL B2116 LEWES ROAD VILLAGE HALL
B2112 PYECOMBE
A23 TO BRIGHTON
Access We are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Please note there is no on-site parking at the museum, however disabled car parking bays are located in front of the Village Hall. The museum is fitted with a hearing loop, and guide and hearing dogs are welcome. Visit the website to stream our free audio guide provided by VocalEyes. Our toilets and baby changing facilities are gender neutral. There is disabled parking available at the back of the museum.
VILLAGE GREEN
B2116 KEYMER ROAD TO HASSOCKS RAILWAY STATION
A23 TO LONDON
Admission prices Adult £7.50 with gift aid (£6.50 without) Concessions £6.50 with gift aid (£5.50 without) Under 18s, Friends, National Art Pass Free Friends of Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Free
ART+CRAFT LODGE HILL LANE
Closed Christmas Day and New Years Eve, open New Years day. Check website for changes to opening hours 24 – 30 Dec.
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Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5pm Sunday + Bank Holidays 11am – 5pm
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Opening times
How to find us Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft is located in the village of Ditchling just 10 miles north of Brighton in the South Downs National Park. The nearest train station is Hassocks which is 45 minutes from London on the Brighton line.
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Contact us Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling East Sussex, BN6 8SP 01273 844744 enquiries@ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk