Brantwood Coniston

NEW EXHIBITION COMING UP! 'Water Essays' by Frances Winder opens in the Severn Studio on Saturday 22 February (open 10.30am-4pm wed-Sun). Frances' fabulous work reflects the mood and atmosphere of landscape, exploring water, its moods, colours and flows. Frances will be holding a Meet The Artist day on Sunday 23rd February so come along and find out more ....

PRINTING WITH RUST WORKSHOP WITH NATALIE LINNEY https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/…/printing- with-rust-with-natal…

You'll love it! Two days to indulge yourself in beautiful surroundings, views to die for (and cakes in the Terrace to die for!). Follow the link below https://www.golakes.co.uk/prize-draws/20- jan-brantwood.aspx… Good luck!

Our new Severn Studio exhibition 'Roots' opens this Saturday, showcasing pieces from local furniture makers including MJ Cabinetmakers, The Rusland Movement, Lakeland Bespoke, Windermere Fine Furniture, Waters & Acland and Peter Hall & Son.
The exhibition includes a variety of handmade one of a kind pieces ranging from tables & chairs to shelves and mirrors.
John Ruskin strongly believed that in doing fine labour, we were connected with nature and art. Alongside the major rol...e he played in the Arts and Crafts movement, Ruskin both directly and indirectly supported the formation of the Langdale Linen Industry, The Keswick school of Industrial Arts and the Coniston School of carving.
In the 21st Century, Cumbria has an incredible amount of furniture-making talent, creating beautiful, elegant and exciting furniture, and training the next generation to keep those skills alive.
‘Roots’ opens on Saturday 18th and runs until the 16th February.
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Last chance to see... Above and Below by Phil Entwistle
Paintings, Drawings and 3-D Models 'Above and Below' features Phil's dramatic oil paintings of the slate quarries that Coniston is famed for, alongside an intriguing series of topographical drawings. Inspired by Ruskin's belief that art should help us to see more clearly, the exhibition questions our perceptions of the landscape, and reflects on our relationship with it.
... On show until the 12th January.
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New exhibition opened today in the Blue Gallery. 'Master of Topography: John Ruskin's Debt to Samuel Prout'. Wonderful detailed drawings from travels around Europe as well as The Lake District. Included in house admission. Why not make a day of it: also catch Phil Entwistle's exhibition 'Above and Below', walk around the gardens in the winter sunshine and try our scrumptious new winter Menu 😋

‘A Handmade Tale: The Arts and Crafts Movement and the Women of the Langdale Linen Industry’, will explore not only John Ruskin’s involvement in the creation of the industry, but the women who found creative and fulfilling roles hand-spinning and weaving and ultimately drove the industry’s success. Penelope Hemingway will also give a hand-spinning demonstration.
The talk is on Saturday 14th December at 2.30pm, and can be booked online here: https://wordsworth.org.uk/events/a-handma de-tale/

Come and 'Meet the Artist' Phil Entwistle in the Severn Studio at Brantwood today 2-4pm and see his fabulous new show 'Above and Below'. On display until 12 January 2020.

A BIG thank you to all our stallholders and visitors for making the craft fair such a lovely special event this weekend. We do hope everyone enjoyed it and look forward to see you all again next year. 14TH & 15TH NOVEMBER 2020. (Safe to say, if you look out of your windows now, we were very lucky to have such fab weather at the weekend!)

Our Winter Fair starts tomorrow at 10:30 showcasing the very best in local art and craft, with plenty of ideas for unusual and unique Christmas presents.
A Park & Ride mini-bus service will be running between Brantwood and Machell’s Coppice car park (just south of Brantwood) throughout the weekend, providing ample car parking throughout the event.
Exhibitors include:... Artigian Glass ◊ Sally Bamber ◊ Jamie Barnes ◊ Jacqui Bassett ◊ Martine Becquet ◊ Blackberry Country ◊ Black Sheep Leather ◊ Lily Bollenberg ◊ Jane Bradley ◊ Fran Brown ◊ Mill Pottery ◊ Daniel Cooper ◊ Hattie Crabtree ◊ Hanne Crank ◊ Susan Deakin ◊ Judith Favret ◊ Angela Gardner ◊ Liz Goyder ◊ Amanda Graham ◊ Gareth Harding ◊ Herdwick Limited ◊ Highland Homewares ◊ Hue & Dye Silks ◊ Jan Huntley-Peace ◊ Gill Jepson ◊ Jitterbugs ◊ Deborah Jones ◊ Owen Jones ◊ Kooks Katering ◊ Karen Lainson ◊ The Lakeland Stitch ◊ Loraine Mason ◊ Mark Rogers & Anna Bray ◊ Moongazer Cards ◊ David Pooley ◊ Seddon and Davison ◊ Louize Speakman ◊ Gemma Louise Taylor ◊ Sarah Thomas ◊ Sara Turton ◊ Westmorland Soaperie ◊ Woolly Rug Company Ltd
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We have a few tickets still available for Martin Roscoe's concert on Friday 1st November. 7pm in the Drawing Room. Tickets £19 (includes a drink in the interval). The Terrace Cafe will be open beforehand for pre-concert meal.

Join Art Fund (open to non Art Fund members) for a day event at Brantwood, where you will have the chance to hear from four key speakers on why the Lake District is now a World Heritage site and the crucial role played by writers and artists associated with it in shaping our understanding and appreciation of landscape.
As well as talks in the Coach House, the day will include lunch in the recently renovated Terrace Restaurant and special tours of the house and gardens.
If you would like to book email cumbria@artfund.org.uk