Recently I had the privilege of watching a craftsman at work. There are not all that many craftsmen about these days and the particular craft that I refer to is the manufacturing of jewellery. Shaun Atkinson is the Master of this ancient art, his father and grandfather were both Jewellers in Beverley and he has worked in the trade all his
East Riding Open Art Exhibition opens at Beverley Art Gallery on Friday, 10 December and runs until 5 February 2011. The gallery would like to thank all artists who braved the snowy weather to deliver works to the gallery. The works on view have been chosen by two independent selectors: the artist and art tutor Steve Upton, and Kirsten Simister, who is curator of art at the Ferens Art Gallery…
A new touring exhibition, which includes 100 outstanding original wood engravings by Eric Gill, printed between 1929 and 1934, is sweeping across North Yorkshire and is a rare chance to buy his work. The show comes to Beverley Arms Hotel, 25 North Bar Within, Beverley, HU17 8DD, Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th December, 10am – 5pm. Eric Gill (1882-1940) was one of the most colourful figures in early 20th century…
Local Artist Pete Mac held an open day where he demonstrated how spray paint can be used to create painless works of art on people’s bodies. The event held was held at Just Gentleman Barbers in Beverley where he has a studio. On the day he painted a number of bodies including Charlie Hudson who had a set of abdominals painted to his chest. Pete said; “The paints we use…
Lairgate Galleries stock and sell a wide range of fine art which can be viewed in the gallery. To the rear of the shop is a workshop where picture framing and general specialist bespoke framing services are provided. Lairgate Galleries – 10 Lairgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8EE – 01482 860849 Lairgate Gallries – 10 Lairgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8EE – 01482 860849 Lairgate Galleries – 10 Lairgate, Beverley,…
Such was the success of the inaugural Art and The Farm Open Day in April, that artists and craftsmen at Calf House Studios are repeating the experience this weekend. All six of Bishop Burton’s Calf House Studio’s resident craftsmen will be re-opening their stable doors and inviting visitors to see them at work during the second Art and the Farm event on 18th July. Based on a working farm that…
Ford Framing Beverley’s longest serving Gallery and picture framers under the same family ownership,for over 25 years
On Saturday evening an art exhibition was opened in Beverley at St Mary’s Church, the Exhibition entitled ‘Peace and War’ captures the personalities and characteristics of fighting men and women in a profound way and mages to draw a parallel with struggle for life faced by children with liver disease. With the support of the Beverley Town Council and the Mayor of Beverley, David Elvidge the exhibition will help raise…
In partnership the Beverley Town Council and the Defence School of Transport, the largest driver training school in the world, has organised an exclusive Art Exhibition. The exhibition ‘Piece and War’ will be held in Beverley late February, featuring a selection of works from a number of artists that include, Professor Ken Howard, (Royal Academy) John Yardley & David Curtis (Royal Institute of Art). Through a collection of art it…
Pete Helyard is a local man who over a three year period completed what can only be described as a stunning painting of the Beverley Minster. Mr Helyard said “It would have taken three weeks to a month to complete in one sitting though I worked on it over a three year period doing an hour here and there.” Peter Helyard who is the father of Neil Helyard, a famous…
The 14th annual East Riding Open Art exhibition opens to the public on Friday,11th December 2009. Entries have been submitted from artists and craftsmen – amateur and professional – living throughout the East Riding and Kingston-upon-Hull. Two hundred and forty artists have entered this year and 136 works have been selected for display. Nick Maston of Beverley told HU17.net “Digital art has become more acceptable as we are exposed to…
Ordering a photo to canvas couldn’t be easier. Your photo can be supplied to us in any format. Photo Onto Canvas then check it can work at the size you are after and see if it would benefit from any colour balancing, cleaning up, retouching, cropping or even if it would look good in black and white. They can then email you proofs of the improved photo for your approval….
The Beverley Theatre Company put on its production at the Beverley Memorial Hall entitled ‘Ladies Day’ a comedy by Amanda Whittington. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you would like a copy of your photo by sending an email to paul@hu17.net [nggallery id=231] Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the…
Whether you’re a private collector, commercial organisation, hotel, or restaurant, art is an important part of your environment. Bohemia Galleries believe art is a spiritually uplifting experience as well as possibly a great investment Bohemia Galleries – 2, Sow Hill Rd, Beverley, North East Yorkshire, HU17 8BG – 01482 881882 Bohemia Galleries – 2, Sow Hill Rd, Beverley, North East Yorkshire, HU17 8BG – 01482 881882 Bohemia Galleries – 2,…
Robin Storey who lives and works as an artist in Beverley was originally from County Durham. Robin Storey’s landscape paintings were first exhibited in The Beverley Art Gallery and have since appeared in galleries throughout the country. As a youngster he was a keen sportsman and played tennis for Yorkshire and twice made the Wimbledon Qualifying completion. His art has earned him the title of “Professional Artist of the Year…
Beverley Art Gallery – The exhibition, which is called “Body of Work” features all of the couple’s latest work and focuses on animal and human forms. Rodney’s life-size sculptures are created in steel and Victoria uses oil and acrylic paints for her striking figurative studies and self-portraits. Open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9.30am – 5pm, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.30am – 8pm and on Saturdays between 9am…
Susan Neave of Beverley’s picture of a derelict beach chalet at Skipsea Judges definitely had a hard time when it came to pick the winner of Sewerby Hall and Garden’s recent Coast, Sea and Sky amateur photographic competition. More than eighty entries were submitted and the judges had to pick ten finalists. Eventually, after much deliberation, Susan Neave of Beverley’s picture of a derelict beach chalet at Skipsea was chosen…