Final weekend.....Open House!

And so another year and another May open house under our belts!

But wait....

We have one more weekend!!!!

We have had so much fun, with talks, demonstrations, workshops, meeting some amazing people and loads of CAKE!

So to tempt you for the final weekend (thats if the cakes above haven't already!) here are a few pics of what you might like to see....

Tempted....... See you there!

23rd - 24th May

11am - 5pm

202 Ditchling Road

Brighton

BN1 6JE

Harry Venning - Claire In The Community, will hold a comedy workshop....

We are very very lucky to have Harry Venning in the house this May and even more exciting is this  final weekend,  Harry will be presenting us with a fantastic workshop.

So do pop down to 202 Ditching Road, Brighton and be prepared for a chuckling feast!

Needle Felting demonstration with Emma Herian on Sunday 17th May

A regular to the Open House is the multi talented Emma Herian of Sew Recycled!

In between writing tutorials for Making Magazine and needle felting her way through the animal kingdom, Emma also manages to teach the craft of needle felting.

So we are very excited as Emma has agreed to show us with a small demonstration how she creates these amazing little characterful creatures.

If you would like to see how it is done, ask Emma any questions on the craft or even book a place on one of her workshops then pop down to the house on Sunday for a small demonstration!

Needle Felting Demonstration 

with Emma Herian

Sunday 17th May

12.30pm

@202 Ditching Road, Brighton

Louise Gardiner - Hosts a talk at the Open House Saturday 16th May

We are so lucky to have the very talented an highly regarded Louise Gardiner showing her contemporary embroidery work this year at the house.

Her embroideries show such amazing skill with an explosion of colourful creative ideas.

Hot off the press is this amazing commission that Louise has made for the 140 years birthday celebration of Liberty.

It will be on show at Liberty in their window till the 18h May and then in the haberdashery department. 

So its such an honour to have Louise give us a snippet of what goes on in that mind of hers this Saturday as she will be hosting a talk here at the house.

If you would like to come and listen to Louise's speak, spaces are limited so please do call to confirm a space, we would be happy to save you a seat!

Louise Gardiner

A Talk & Sherry

Saturday 16th May

5pm

Please call to book: Polly/Chris 01273 555007

May Open House 2015 - A feast of artistic talent!

Welcome to yet another year of the May Open House, part of the Fiveways Trail and the amazing Brighton Festival!

This year we have some new visiting artists plus some who have returned.

The house is brimming with all sorts of pieces from art, jewellery, ceramics, metal work, textiles and gifts.

Below is just a temptation.......

Ceramics by Chis Murphy 

Jewellery by Nix 

Paintings by Polly Raynes

Jewellery by Shark Alley

Metalwork Sculpture by Chris Brooks

Prints by Vicky Woodgate

Needle Felting and Textiles by Emma Herian

'Clare in the community' Illustrations by Harry Venning 

Glass work by Annie Mcmullan 

Jewellery by Anna Watson

Wire work by Rafe Brooks

Embroidery Textiles by Lou Gardiner

Ceramics by Linda Calvert

Ceramic Wildlife by Helen Hodson

There will be talks and demonstrations by various artists which we will announce over the next few days, so please pop in and see us, visit the garden and unwind with a nice cuppa and a good size of homemade cake!

Art in nature - Christmas Open House!

Yes, you read correctly, its time again to pop down to 202 Ditchling Road, Brighton for another fabulous Christmas Open House!

We have some really lovely new artists in the house alongside some favourites.

Over the next few weeks we will introduce you to the artists and pop up a few snap shots of the weekends, just to tempt you in.

So pop along, we will be open for 2 weekends in November 16/17th and 23rd/24th then the final weekend of the 30th November / 1st December.

Glass of free mulled wine and the chance to purchase the best and most unique Christmas presents!

May Open House 2013

Its that time of year again!

 Open House

Brighton May Festival 2013

Over the next few weeks, we will be adding some new photos of work by various artists and makers who will be exhibiting in the house this year.

We have a few new people, stunning work and of course scrumptious homemade cakes in the garden.

Put the dates in your diary now, you wont want to miss this house this year!