Called to Water – Nancy Gray

Water is an exhibition exploring two different Artists’ observations and interpretations of the theme of water. Rivers, ponds, waterfalls, clouds, puddles, and the wildlife within North Yorkshire’s waterways inspire both Jo Garlick and Lynn Ward. Their unique styles complement each other to bring an interesting exhibition of the natural world.

South West Scotland Printmakers is a cooperative of printmakers and supporters from Southwest Scotland and surrounding areas.  Their aim is to create both physical and virtual spaces where often rurally isolated printmakers can talk about printmaking, exchanging knowledge, skills, news and information.

Peter McNaugh is a very experienced artist and restorer of stained glass in both modern and historic settings.   He learnt his craft and was trained in the tradition of stained glass techniques at York Minster.   Peter now has a vast wealth of experience.   We will be privileged to be shown the processes that are involved in the production and restoration of different kinds of stained glass and some particularly fine examples of the craft

Jan Hicks, the Chairman of the Lunesdale Archaeology Society, which was set up in 2011, will talk to us about Digging for Britain – excavations at High Carlingill.    The research project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and ha produced many interesting finds