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Shop online at newashgate.org.uk Gareth Mason, Secret Keeper (detail)
APRIL - JULY
2016
Rural and Urban Perspectives A Photographer’s View 23 April - 4 June Five photographers have come together to showcase their perspective on dynamic, stylish, urban and rural settings. The exhibition presents work by Valda Bailey, Finn Hopson, Tom McLaughlan, Sue Roche and Charlie Waite. Charlie Waite, Mandalay, Myanmar
Talk by Charlie Waite: A Photographer’s View 21 April, 3.30pm at the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham. Admission £10. Free to gallery Angels and UCA students. Bookings 01252 713208 Charlie Waite is one of the world’s leading landscape photographers. He has held numerous solo exhibitions all over the world, including London, Tokyo, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Bielsko-Biala, New York and California. The talk is organised by New Ashgate in partnership with the UCA.
Summer Sea son Pr ivate Views Join the Trustees and staff of the New Ashgate Gallery at our Private Views:
Summer Private View
50th Anniversary Party
22 April
10 June
6.00pm - 8.00pm
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Sally Anne Fitter & Celia Wilkinson Outside and In 23 April - 4 June Two artists showcasing a delight of colour through still life collages and acrylic landscapes. Celia’s paintings are a personal response to her surroundings and events in her life. They have become a visual diary - hence the change in tempo of some of the paintings. Sally Anne Fitter’s still life collages are stylish and vibrant. She works in acrylic on canvas, layering and working into the paint to create texture. Sally incorporates collage and gold leaf into her paintings. She uses vivid and rich colours, influenced by her training as a textile designer.
Sally Anne Fitter, The Red Table
A Jewel Made in Greece 23 April - 4 June This showcase presents stunning contemporary jewellery by 15 renowned Greek makers. Providing visitors with a collection of modern pieces that are influenced by ancient Greek adornments, from Mycenaean masks, Byzantine silver wedding crowns to Macedonian burial wreaths. Many of them have been re-imagined as a source of inspiration for a contemporary creation.
Peter Layton 40 Years of Excellence in Glassmaking 23 April - 4 June The potential of glass, as an exciting medium for expressive art, has long been under-appreciated. This is changing as studio glass artists become more adventurous and as fine artists increasingly value its unique properties and versatility and begin to utilise this extraordinary medium. Peter Layton has done more than most to advance the development of glass for artistic expression. Peter, affectionately considered the ‘grand old man’ of British glass will turn 80 next year. His studio, London Glassblowing, among the first in Europe is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a vibrant creative hub. In the last 40 years scores of talented glassmakers have worked under his tutelage, producing incredible collaborative projects and individual works of glass art. Glass maker Peter Layton wil be giving a mini talk on his work before the Private View on 22 April. Tickets are free
Peter Layton, Arrival of Spring
but must be booked in advance. Please contact the gallery to book.
Summer Craf t Collec tion - Gif t Shop 7 May - 3 September The New Ashgate Gallery team have chosen a wonderful and diverse collection of ceramics, textiles, jewellery and wood. This selling exhibition presents both established and emerging artists including: • Lucy Burley
• Ekta Kaul
• Diana Greenwood
• Vivienne Ross
• Ken Eardley
• Morrison Thomas
• Rachel Jones
• Ali Tomlin
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Ken Eardley
Celebrating the Past, Inspiring the Future 11 June - 23 July Established in 1959, the Ashgate Gallery began as an artists’ cooperative. Since the mid-1970s, it has been a not-for-profit trust. In 2016, the trust celebrates the 50th anniversary in our 17th century Grade II listed gallery. This exhibition celebrates the history of creativity, beauty and heritage, offering a showcase of past, present and future artists and makers who have worked with us. It will present new work by Adam Aaronson, Peter Beard, Peter Blake, Emma Dunbar, Michael Fairclough, Peter Hayes, Akiko Hirai
Jenny Ross, Limelight
Richard Jack, Anita Klein, Heidi Koenig, John Maltby, Gareth Mason, Fiona Millais, Jane Muir, Margaret O’Rorke, Debbie Prosser, Duncan Ross, Jeni Ross, Guy Royle and Sarah Spackman.
Crafts of Childs Play 11 June - 23 July This exhibition showcases new work that is inspired by play, children stories, childhood memories and has an idiosyncratic Sally Nencini, Dollys
childlike quality. Work in the show is often created with children in mind. Join us to celebrate the art of playfulness and find many lovely gift ideas for younger “collectors” of art.
Creative Learning Summer Workshops These workshops are part of our 50 Years at Waggon Yard celebrations. They are supported by Farnham Town Council
A Closer Look at Colour: Working with Oil Paint 20 June, 11.00am - 3.00pm Tickets: £10, Students £5. Free to gallery Angels. Bookings: 01252 713208 Open to anyone who would like to learn about, or to improve their colour mixing skills. Using oil paints, artist Sarah Spackman will guide you through how colours are created, and what effect they have on each other in a painting. Experience is not necessary. Advance booking essential.
Charlie Waite, Cappadocia, Turkey
Sarah Spackman, On the Shelf
Back to Basics Photography 27 June & 4 July, 10.00am - 2.30pm Tickets: £20, Students £10. Free to gallery Angels. Bookings: 01252 713208 Join Photographer Claire Lewis, a multi talented photographer who’s expertise spans several genres as she guides you through some of the basic settings to get you off auto and achieve more from your camera. Enjoy the gallery and surrounding locations as your muse for this workshop. Experience is not necessary but participant must have a DSLR camera. Advance booking essential.
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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. New Ashgate Gallery Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS gallery@newashgate.org.uk 01252 713208
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