Seasons greetings from Artcore!

Seasons greetings from Artcore!

We have amazing handmade gifts available this Christmas! There are hundreds of items for sale created by Derbyshire makers and artists. It’s a great opportunity to get a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone.

Our shop is open 11-5pm Monday - Saturday in the buildup to Christmas, so pop in and pick up something special. 

While browsing our craft shop, you can visit our exciting new exhibition, Home, opening on the 28th November 5.30-7.30pm. Home is the culmination of two months residency by Delpha Hudson & Natasha Joseph. The residency asked Hudson and Joseph to consider the complex meaning of home, and the deep meanings associated with it.

This Christmas season we have a number of featured artists at our Craftcore shop creating a variety of work such as printing, glass work and ceramics. Read on to learn about some of our wonderful makers, and the exceptional products they create.

 

Craftcore

Are you on the lookout for something special this Christmas? Craftcore will have something unique and handmade you won’t find anywhere else. We have an exciting range of exclusive items available.

Craftcore is an onsite craft shop at Artcore which is supplemented by a brand new online store, craft fairs and events. It’s a great way for local artists and makers to sell work such as jewellery, ceramics and textiles and for visitors to buy unique handmade items. Craftcore is supported by Artcore and enables designer-makers to produce and sell their jewellery, textiles, ceramics and other craftworks. 

 

Artist Spotlight

We have a number of featured artists at Artcore Gallery creating a variety of work such as printing, glass work and ceramics. Our featured artists and makers include, Alison Evans, Anisha Parmer, Clare Morgan, Dawn Campion, Dianna Lee, Fiona Adamson, Jane Bevan, Kathleen Parker, Kathryn Borg, Lesley Nason, Mary Johnson, Nicki Dennett, Patricia Anne, Precious Banks, Sarah Knight, Sarah Perkins, Stevie Davis and Terry Nason. Pop into Artcore Gallery Monday- Friday 11am-5pm to buy something special.

 

Workshops at Albert Street

Ever fancied learning some new artistic skills? We are hosting a number of workshops with local artists that would interest you.

 

'Scherenschnitte' (for beginners)
The art of paper cutting design
by Alison Evans

Learn different paper cutting skills and techniques working from your own pictures and creating beautiful images.

Duration
2 ½ hour session (30min Lunch break)
Date
Block1: 19th Nov, 26th Nov
Block2: 10th Dec, 17th Dec
Time
11:00am - 1:30pm
Course Fee
£50.00 (2 sessions)
Venue
8 Albert Street, Derby - DE1 2DS

Collagraph Printmaking
by Nicki Dennett

Printmaking can be unpredictable and surprising, this is the beauty of the process. You will build up your knowledge throughout the course to enable you to design a printing plate from which you can make an edition or a series of unique prints.

Duration
3 hour session (30min Lunch break)
Date
7th Nov, 14th Nov, 21st Nov
Time
11:00am - 2:00pm
Course Fee
£100.00 (4 sessions)
Venue
8 Albert Street, Derby - DE1 2DS
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