BENEATH SHADOWED WOODS - Opening Event Friday 6th September 6pm - 7.15 pm

“The hope that the seasons offer … Even in a seemingly dormant state, changes are happening underneath, and in a while, everything will come to life again” A note from my sketchbook - January 2021

The inspiration for Beneath Shadowed Woods began during 2020 - a time few of us will forget. I moved to a new house in a small village with an ancient woodland, where I would walk almost daily. I would then return home and paint in sketchbooks at my dining table in the weeks and months before I could return to my studio. I would spend hours just painting layers and layers, trying to capture the feeling and atmosphere of the woodland and something of the experience of that time. Then came Storm Arwen later in 2021 and the devastation of the woodland and forests in Northumberland and beyond. The impact on our landscape was clear for all to see. Like many others, the tiny scrap of woodland in my village changed dramatically. 

Though these paintings feel dark, to me, they reflect the beautiful, earthy, mysterious atmosphere of the woodland and undergrowth. Trees allow us to feel as rooted and grounded as they are—a chance to pause, observe, and connect with nature and ourselves.

Opening Event Friday 28th June between 6pm and 7.30pm.

Art Rack Preview and celebration event Friday 28th June   6 pm - 7.30 pm

ArtRack 24 celebrates the creative community who meet each week at Dry Water Arts 

The philosophy behind ArtRack  is  to facilitate and diversify cultural encounters in Amble;  giving space, place and recognition to the skills and talents of our community

There will be  a wide array of works from across age ranges and works created by people living with dementia/cognitive impairment and those who identify as neurodiverse

There will be free drinks and nibbles  AND excitingly a prize draw to  win a workshop of your choice.

There are two ways to enter:

1.Let us know you are coming by commenting on our Facebook post

2.Come along and add your name to the draw on the night

Please note you will need to be present at the draw for your entry to be valid.  Names will be put into an “artistic beret” to  be drawn at 7pm on the night. 

 Julia Aston of Amble Development Trust will be delving into the Artistic beret to find out who the lucky winner is   

Exhibition open - Wednesdays 11am - 2pm (other times by arrangement - we are a vibrant working creative space - please contact to arrange)

Opening Event - 9th February 6pm - 7.30 pm 

Exhibition open - Wednesdays 11am - 3pm (other times by arrangement - we are a vibrant working creative space - please contact to arrange)

A textile exhibition by Northumberland Artist Britney Fraser

Opening Event - 12th January 6pm - 8pm - Everyone Welcome 

Britney’s practice is rooted in her family’s mining heritage as well as working class culture; more specifically, the trade industry. She highlights  untold, overlooked and undervalued labour within society by transforming materials associated with manual labour. Community Services  brings together two bodies of work In Conversation & In The Shadows exploring the visibility of Northumberland’s working voices.