Fresh Magazine - Winter 2008

Winter 2008

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LIFESPAN: Lifespan is a Charity offering services, complementary to orthodox medicine, to improve the quality of life for those facing life threatening and terminal illness. After last years very successful auction Lifepan was back with an even bigger event on Thursday the 9th of October. Artists including A.Gormley, E. Blackadder, Beryl Cook and A. Miller including others generously donated work for this worthy cause. An excess of £35,000 was raised on the night.

AAF: The Biscuit Factory once again took a stand at the Affordable Art Fair in London. This year we represented Anja Percival, Chris Jones, Francesca Hudson, Jim Edwards, Emma Simcock-Tooth, Antonio Lopez-Reche, Philip Hearsey and Rebecca Wilson.

HELIOS VI: The Biscuit Factory always tries to encourage new talent and so Helios was back for the 6th Year. This exciting exhibition showed us the vast array of new photographic talent the North East has to offer.

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WINTER EXHIBITION NOVEMBER 28TH-FEBRUARY 22ND: New and Familiar artists with the very best of their present bodies of work. Lizzie Rowe’s Exhibition Book of Dresses takes the Cube gallery and we welcome back Anthony Marshall and Richard Davidson. There is also new work by artists including Paine Proffit, Catie Gough, Mychael Barrett, Anja Percival, Walter Holmes and Dmitry Lisichenko.

CHRISTMAS CARDS: Check out the range of Biscuit Factory Christmas Cards. A percentage of the sale will be donated to our favourite charities.

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Future LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT THE BISCUIT FACTORY: Thursdays 4th/11th/18th of December open till 10p.m. (See page 34).

Christmas shopping away from the crowds…..

The Biscuit Factory offers a great selection of unique gifts, from a few pounds to a few thousands. And you’ll be pleased to know we offer a popular gift voucher service.

Relax and unwind with a complimentary glass of mulled wine whist enjoying live music by local legend George Welch. Free gift wrapping service on the nights.

SYNERGY: The Biscuit Factory and Newcastle’s landmark theatre the Theatre Royal are embarking on a series of events together. From the sale of never before seen architectural prints, to talks by actors and artists alike; it promises to be a very exciting collaboration.

Details to follow soon.

The preview for the Spring show will be on Friday 6th March. Featuring Diane Urwin in the Cube gallery.

Theatre royal plans Theatre royal plans Doug hall: theatre royal | £50 | 41cm x 52cm The biscuit factory christmas cards selection

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Lizzie Rowe text by celia holmes In this exhibition we see Lizzie exploring Green Man. Traditional Pagan three distinct sets of preoccupations.

The first, The Book of Dresses, is a record of dresses remembered, imagined and observed. The imagery is what we have come to expect from Lizzie over recent years – her drawings and paintings of feminine clothing have proved very popular.

Each drawing stands alone, but as a ‘wall’ of dresses the installation has a resonance and a strong presence.

The second strand sees Lizzie investigating the ancient theme of the

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continuing interest in the domestic still symbols, these adorn Christian life. Here we see the paraphernalia buildings and ale houses across the of the dressing room captured in world. These are inspired by the carvings immaculately painted compositions in St. Mary’s Church, Adderbury, from life. Their stillness and air of latent Oxfordshire. The mystical figures, often possibility makes for an atmospheric set hidden amongst other architectural of paintings – who looks into the details, have a silent watchfulness. mirror? Where is she going? Who does Lizzie has recently become fascinated she adorn herself for? They are heavy by their sheer ubiquity and how they are with the weight of expectancy. They also subconsciously woven through the fabric offer Lizzie the chance to further explore of our traditions. The examples in this her love of light which turns even the show are the first in a new body of work. most mundane of objects into The third strand explores Lizzie’s something magical and cherished.

Partagas II | £1200 | Acrylic on canvas | 61cm x 76cm

Quayside | £1500 | Acrylic on canvas | 71cm x 91cm

Summer at Low Newton | £1300 | Acrylic on canvas | 61cm x 76cm

Antony Marshall The Biscuit Factory is very happy to welcome back Anthony Marshall to the gallery.

Marshall presents the world from his unique perspective.

Drawing his inspiration from the observation of everyday life, people and various things around him. His artistic touch is unusual and distinctive, injecting cosmopolitan colour into everyday scenes.

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Marshall has an individual use of colour - naturalistic rendering of reality is substituted for bold exclamations of bright colour coupled with occasional splashes of expressionism.

“I depend on the bright clean colours that acrylic gives me, allied to line and form and using multiplane perspective. I strive to achieve a personal and hopefully unique interpretation of the contemporary world around us. I feel that colour is the lifeblood of the painting”.

Waiting iii | £1200 | Oil on canvas | 61cm x 91cm

This is the second time we show work

by Newcastle born, ex-solicitor, Richard Davidson at the Biscuit Factory.

Davidson is a graduate of Wimbledon School of Art. He has had many group and solo shows and won the BHF Bank small painting competition in 1998.

Single shirt | £900 | Oil on canvas | 46cm x 61cm

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Richard’s work addresses the extraordinary ordinariness of objects.

Many of his paintings are of the accoutrements of businesss life, isolating them within unadorned, matt, abstract grounds.These badges of office: formal suits, ties, shirts, briefcases and polished shoes, recall his prior career in the City of London.

“Painted with a sense of precision acquired in my formerlife, my paintings refer both to the worlds of private meaning as well as to wider issues such as loss of identity and corporate uniformity.

I am interested in the gulf between private and shared meaning and intend to evoke, simultaneously, both the sharing and denial of understanding that arises from the use of our private languages.” 6

Digging to blue sky | £650 | Acrylic | 60cm x 60cm

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Proffitt was born in Arizona in 1972 to journalistic parents and it was traveling from one country to another that he believes has shaped his art and his personality.

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Love and death in yorkshire | £450 | Acrylic | 50cm x 50cm

focusing on the emotional and psychological aspects of people and the human condition. His work tends to take a dreamlike and slightly surreal look at a wide range of themes, from people, identity, history, love, heartache, sport, and many others.

Bluebird night | £495 | Acrylic | 50cm x 50cm

“I hope my work helps to tell or create a story, and that the viewer can come away from a painting with part of their own story or life connected to the piece.”

Catie Gough

In the garden of roses | £165 | Ceramic | 30cm height

The constant theme of Catie’s work is the ordinary person. She likes to celebrate those of us that others simply don’t see.

Teamed with the figure, other aspects of her work are more whimsical, using flora and fauna. We live such busy lives and we live alongside a world that continues

Green wood | £350 | Ceramic | 30cm height

without our notice. Birds flit from the trees and build their nests. Flowers grow, bud and bloom next to the structures where we live and work. By bringing both figure and nature together, Catie hopes to glorify the unnoticed and the carefree.

“Catie’s work freezes moments in time, which then become special, elevated visions that surround us all the time though we are usually too busy to see them.” Katie Malone 8

Familiar Faces: NEW COLLECTIONS

The night of the floating paper lanterns | £1850 | oil on panel | 60cm x 80cm

Marriage a la mode 2: The wedding | £1400 | Etching and aqualint | 30cm x 40cm

Mychael Barratt Mychael’s work is greatly influenced by literature, theatre, films and art history, and is peppered with references to all of these.

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There is an underlying narrative element in each piece, which is important although not always immediately apparent. The titles

often provide keys to the narrative. They are such a central part of the creative process that they are usually conceived at the same time as the image

Window light xi | £400 (unframed) | Etching | 40cm x 60cm

Familiar Faces: NEW COLLECTIONS

Cafe light xi | £400 (unframed) | Etching | 66cm x 46cm

Anja Percival The artworks Anja creates are fine art prints, or more specifically, etchings.

Although the term ‘print’ implies that a photographic process is involved, this is not the case here as etchings are not

necessarily ‘carbon copies’ as many people mistakenly believe.

Anja is fascinated by the different atmospheres that light creates in both our rural and urban environments.

Since moving to Denmark in 2005, she has been hugely inspired by her new surroundings and her most recent work has been influenced by the more ‘urban’ scenery within which she lives.

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Familiar Faces: NEW COLLECTIONS Bambrugh castle with poppies | £1600 | Oil | 50cm x 60cm

Dinghies at newton | £1900 | Oil | 56cm x 56 cm

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Walter uses all subject matter to express his interest in the way that light (especially sunlight) enlivens all that it falls upon. Water and marine subjects feature prominently in his portfolio, as do city centre scenes. His work is

exhibited in galleries throughout the UK, and many are in private collections worldwide.

I am an artist who follows a traditional path, my pictures are usually representational. H

however, my main interest is the effect of light on the subject depicted - as with Impressionism.

Similarly, my interest in Abstract Expressionism results in the emotive impact of the mark being as important as the subject.

Familiar Faces: NEW COLLECTIONS Peter’s work in the gallery

Pheasant | £495 | Steel | 70cm

Peter Sales Peter’s sculptures have a unique style and strike a balance between realism and humour. They are constructed

from re-claimed steel and sheet metals, and he achieves their vibrant colours using spray paint and thick laquer.

This makes his creatures suitable for both indoor and outdoor display.

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Familiar Faces: NEW COLLECTIONS

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Asia | £8000 | Oil on canvas | 115cm x 95cm

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DmitryLisichenko

Drawing lesson | £7500 | Oil on canvas | 95cm x 95cm

Familiar Faces: NEW COLLECTIONS Girl with the watering can £4750 | Oil on canvas | 75cm x50cm

Dmitry Lives and works in Moscow.

Following his formal training Dmitry also worked as a mural artist in some of the city’s most important architectural works including the Moscow Cathedral.

Spring breeze| £7500 | Oil on canvas | 75cm x 50cm

He also worked with a team of talented artists chosen to restore the interiors of several churches in and around Moscow.

Recently Dmitry’s work has progressed from his early lyrical compositions with

the delicate nuances of colour to emotional romantic pictures with strong contrasts. His works are in private and corporate collections in Russia, USA, Germany, Italy and Japan.

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Dave barden | Trio e.s.t at the sage gateshead | ÂŁ1500 | mixed media | also available as limited edition print ÂŁ160

Rain clouds over the bull nose | £995 | Oil on canvas | 87cm x 87cm

Mist before the storm £1000 | Oil on canvas | 100cm x 100cm

Rollers | £1000 | Oil on canvas 100cm x100cm

Kate van Suddese

Kimo Essaouira 07 (detail) | £1150 | Mixed media on canvas | 40cm x 60cm

Across the bay, Essaouira | £700 acrylic on canvas | 40cm x 40cm

Tatrit, morocco 08 | £275 Pen and ink on paper 24cm x 32cm

Caroline Fulton

Lake palace vi | £2050 | Oil | 91cm x 91cm

Pink elephant iv | £2050 | Oil 91cm x 91cm

Pool with lemons i | £2650 Oil | 107cm x 107cm

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Montague terrace | £1800 | acrylic | 109cm x 109cm

Brel i | £500 | acrylic | 47cm x 47cm

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Silver city | £1400 | acrylic and collage | 98cm x 100cm

Delicate front nude with knees (detail) | £395 | handmade felt 71cm x 50cm

Frontal nude on pale blue (detail) | £315 | handmade felt 60cm x 38cm

Lisa Corken

Nude back view with arm on white (detail) | £275 | handmade felt 50cm x 28cm

Sparrow (detail) | £375 | oil | 40cm x 50cm

The garden (detail) | £1450 | oil | 61cm x 103cm

Sam Knowles

Birds on poles (detail) | £1450 oil | 61cm x 103cm

Pool in shadow (detail) | £1500 | Acrylic | 130cm x 90cm

harvest moon (detail) | £950 | oil on canvas | 45cm x 35cm

Two cherubs (detail) | £1750 | Acrylic 105cm x 126cm

Eclipse (detail) | £1200 | oil on canvas 45cm x 60cm

Queen’s gate beverly (detail) £1950 | Acrylic | 130cm x 90cm

Steve Upton

Boat launch 08 (detail) | £1400 oil on canvas | 60cm x 50cm

Stuart Buchanan

Trivet | £4100 | Oil | 50cm x 60cm

Girl with red hair (detail) | £3500 Oil | 40cm x 56cm

Tango with three windows (detail) £4100 | Oil | 50cm x 60cm

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Elaine peto | Reclining dog | ÂŁ500 | ceramic | 44cm length

Small bowl - copper | £160 | Raku | 16cm diameter

Pulse vase - burgundy | £60 | Glass | 26cm height

Small bowl - white gold | £160 Raku | 16cm diameter

Pulse vase - sand | £60 | Glass 26cm height

Small bowl - gold | £160 Raku | 16cm diameter

Emma Johnstone

JaneHunt

Pulse vase - turquoise | £60 | Glass 26cm height

Pig | £40 | Ceramic | 20cm length

Bounnding pointer | £95 | Ceramic 15cm height

Small sitting dog | £110 Ceramic | 17cm height

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Dahia | £65 | Ceramic | 10cm height

Gourd | £65 | Ceramic | 15cm height

Glazed teapot with duck decoration | £90 | Ceramic | 21cm height

Sand castle with palm tree £140 | Ceramic | 27cm height

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Glazed teapot with purple flower (detail) | £90 | Ceramic | 21cm height

YiPeng

Glazed teapot with blue fish (detail) | £90 | Ceramic 21cm height

Pair of wrens | £240 | Cedar wood | 18cm length

Kingfisher (detail) | £380 Cedar wood | 23cm height

Preening sandpiper (detail) £295 | Cedar wood | 22cm height

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Red bowl with little man | £65 | Ceramic | 30cm diameter

Small glass icon | £20 | Glass| 4cm diameter

Red mug (x2) | £15 each | Ceramic 10cm height

Medium glass icon | £25 | Glass 5cm diameter

Red flamingo vase (detail) £120 | Ceramic 42cm height

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Laura Reed

Large glass icon | £30 | Glass 8.5cm height

89622 | £115 | Bronze | 7cm length

Double yoaker | £135 | Bronze 9cm length

Plumatella | £135 | Bronze 10cm length

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Printmaking A girl in town | £90 (unframed) | Aqualint | 15cm x 21.5cm

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Emiko Aida is a painter-printmaker living in London. She was born in Jindajii, Tokyo, a town with a temple dedicated to the Water God. Growing up surrounded by wetlands, streams and rivers, the

harunobo’s flower | £90 (unframed) | Aqualint | 15cm x 21.5cm

watery world pictured in her etchings is a place where she feels at home.

Emika’s works are the visual equivalent of the Haiku, the Japanese 17 syllable verse. She invites the viewer to use

The red umbrella | £90 (unframed) | Aqualint | 15cm x 21.5cm

their imagination and engage with her imagery: dew, raindrops, rainstorms and rain-drenched flowers.

Printmaking

The rain symphony | ÂŁ190 (unframed) | Aqualint | 60cm x 43cm

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Printmaking Mersea II | £250 | Linocut | 46cm x 46cm

Hhastings | £270 | Linocut | 51cm x 67cm

Mersea I | £250 | Linocut | 46cm x 46cm

ColinMoore “I was born on the coast.

My earliest memories are of the sea, of the harbour where my great-grandfather was the pilot, of the sky and the ever-changing light on the Firth of Clyde.

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stories of my sea-faring ancestors, I was sure I’d be a sailor. Instead I got to be an architect and now I’m an artist.”

Colin paints and makes prints, usually relief prints. He often works in a series,

in which the paintings and prints inform each other. The work is figurative, abstracted in colour and line, which allow him to focus on expression and invite an emotional response from the viewer.

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Photography The road to elgol, skye | £175 | 47cm x 61cm

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Aln estuary, alnmouth | £345

Butterflies | £575 | 67cm x 67cm

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LeeFrost

SorayaSchofield

Mike McFarlane’s photography captures the natural beauty that is on our doorsteps.

He photographs many of the raw and wild places in the North East, revealing a magnificent region we often take for granted. A percentage of Mike’s profits each year go to UK and local enviromental charities.

Lee Frost is one of Britain’s best-known landscape photographers and photography authors, with many of his books international best-sellers. Lee’s passion is shooting panoramic images of northern England and capturing the drama and beauty of the regions stunning landscapes and coastline. His favourite times to photograph are dawn and dusk, the fringes of the day when the light is at its most magical.

Soraya Schofield’s beautiful photographs contain overlapping images of roses and lillies with classical birdcages and dancing butterflies. Theatrical and timeless her still life photographs suggest a sense of both mystery and romance.

Photography Liza Minelli in concert I | £245 | Photograph | 24cm x 20cm

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This is William Ellis’s second major exhibition at the Biscuit Factory and is a must see for music lovers. We are delighted to be hosting the launch of the William Ellis ‘Artist’s Edition’, a unique collection of images countersigned by the Artist portrayed.

humphrey lyttleton in concert - from the artists edition I | £375 | Photograph | 24cm x 20cm

William Ellis’s iconic portraits and enigmatic still life images - often in black and white captures some of the ever changing spirit of Jazz.

Based in England, he is recognised as having created an important document on the contemporary world

jazz scene. He travels widely documenting and exhibiting his work at international jazz events and galleries worldwide.

‘This is not reportage – this is Art.’ –

Peter Vacher, The Guardian

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Bronwen deane | Rose necklace | ÂŁ85 | Printed acrylic and sterling silver

Michael Peckitt | Large bangle | ÂŁ60 | Aluminium

heart and arrow pendant | £80 | 18 ct gold plated

Four leaf clover pendant | £75 | 18 ct gold plated

Vicky Davies An established Jewellery designer for over twenty years, Vicky has sold her work all over the world. Based in London she continues to create stunning contemporary pieces using sterling silver and semi-precious stones.

“My work is inspired by ethnic and old jewellery but worked in a modern way, I like the idea of my jewellery being worn as an amulet or talisman.

Bright vintage necklace on ribbon | £70 Sterling silver and recycled materials

Bright vintage bracelet | £28 Sterling silver and recycled materials

The Contemporary Design Company ltd Kate Hamilton-Hunter and Nia Roberts bring us beautiful hand-made and eco-friendly jewellery with a twist. Finished with sterling silver findings and pretty glass beads, you would never guess that the colourful jewellery in this

collection was made from old biscuit tins, tea caddies, toffee and sweet tins. With its bright, classic and modern style this unique and contemporary collection stays true to its name.

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Blue star cufflinks | £80 | coloured enamel and sterling silver

Large delta necklace in cherry | £80 coloured enamel and sterling silver

Oxidised stem pendant | £81 | gold plated oxidised silver

Emma Turpin

Kokkino An established Jewellery designer for over twenty years, Kokkino is a company designing and making contemporary precious metal and enamel jewellery . Many of the elements are attached

Long chain pendant | £122 | gold plated oxidised silver

together using rivets, creating a kinetic quality that moves with the body of the wearer.

This simple yet striking jewellery is colourful and playful whilst remaining stylish and wearable.

Emma’s current work is made from silver and elements of gold plating and oxidization.

Her current collection “Maiden’s Garlands” are made by milling, forming, forging and folding and have varied finishes to them.

This collection has been

inspired by a traditional British Craft.

“There is a tradition dating back to the 17th century, that if a girl should die after her betrothal but before her marriage then a garland was made to accompany her coffin at the funeral ceremony.”

Christmas Late Night Shopping Thursdays 4th,11th,18th December The Biscuit Factory offers a great selection of original presents, from a few pounds to a few thousand. We will also be running our popular gift voucher service.

Complementary glass of mulled wine and mince pie.

Live music with George Welch in the cafĂŠ. Free wrapping service on the night. Gallery open till 10.00pm.

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From l-r. Alex shibiniov: little musician (detail) | Emiko aida: the red umbrella (detail) | Melanie tomlinson: butterfly brooch | Doug hall: tyne bridge (detail) | Jill stewart: lizard standing clock The contemporary design company ltd: bright vintage bracelet | Mark hall: 89622 | Emma turpin: long chain pendant | Laura reed: glass icon | Emma holiday: tynemouth beach Dave barden: mellow yellow print (detail) | Linda young: rose red | Disree hope: zoon cut | Doug hall: great north run (detail) | George welch: dennis mugs | Michael peckitt: large bangle

Byker Vista Cafe Byker Vista Café is situated on the first floor – it is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch or a coffee and a slice of delicious cake whilst taking in the views over the famous Byker Wall.

The café has a wide selection of tea and coffees, cakes, biscuits and snacks available, and will also provide freshly made sandwiches, paninis and bagels made to order.

The café also serves wine and bottled beer and is an ideal place to relax after some evening shopping.

Byker Vista Café is open from 10am – 8pm Wednesday to Saturday, and 11am – 5pm Sunday – Tuesday.

Live music is performed by local legend George Welch on most Thursday evenings.

With seating for around 40 and further seating available on the terrace in the summer months, it is ideal for parties and informal corporate events

R A E V O L T R A Y U B T R A E SE Opening hours Sunday and Monday 11am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 8pm Entrance is Free.

Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AN. 0191 2611103 Fax: 0191 2610057 art@thebiscuitfactory.com www.thebiscuitfactory.com

B T R A E SE E DON’T FORGET OUR FANTASTIC CAFE BYKER VISTA! The new opening times are: Sunday and Monday 11am - 5pm Tuesday 10am – 5pm | Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 8pm SO MUCH MORE TO DO THAN A PLACE TO BROWSE & BUY ART! These are a few things The Biscuit Factory has to offer: GIFT VOUCHERS | WEDDING LISTS | FRAMING SERVICE | GIFT WRAPPING | PORTRAIT SERVICE | COMMISSIONS (for a truly unique, personal piece) | OPEN STUDIO EVENTS AND AUCTIONS MAILING LIST Be the first to find out about forthcoming events at The Biscuit Factory. Send your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address to art@thebiscuitfactory.com or to our address and we’ll keep you posted.

OUR WEB-SITE www.thebiscuitfactory.com is a great way to preview artist’s work before you take a trip down to Stoddart Street. It is also a quick and easy way to find out about the events and exhibitions at The Biscuit Factory from the comfort of your home.

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For more details and reservations call: 0191 260 5411

Interest Free credit on the Art Purchase plan is available at The Biscuit Factory.

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