Exhibitions and Events for 2008
There is always art work to be seen in the garden and gallery throughout the
season. Entrance to all exhibitions is free once in the grounds, but
entrance to the garden will apply as normal. Sorry, we can’t accept reduced
price tickets on charity open days.
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March 2008
March 21 to 9 April Lindel Williams
Resident Artist at Marle Place shows paintings inspired by the garden. She
will be working in her studio above the Gallery some of the time, happy to
stop and chat.
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April 2008
April 10 to May 6 Wild at Art
A group of talented artists using natural and locally gleaned materials, guided by Lucy Williams, display their innovative and highly individual pieces. The group will be in the gallery some of the time to talk and demonstrate their work.
To apply to join this group, who meet weekly, phone Lucy on 01892724375 lucyheartwood@hotmail.co.uk
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May 2008
May 10 to 18 Here and Abroad
John Hanson, architect, traditional freestyle watercolours and pastels and
David Aspinall, professional watercolourist, light colour, texture show
their very proficient and engaging work.
May 23 to June 2
Debbie Thompsett Paintings and Sculpture
A non representational ceramicist, some of whose elegant and emotive pieces already adorn the garden, shows new work. I find the challenge of working with clay as an expressive art form exciting, frustrating and scary!
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June 2008
June 6 to 18
South East Open Studios
Our part of the South East’s biggest art show in their 12th year.
6 Artists with paintings prints and jewellery show their work in the gallery
and studio. Come and meet them and watch a demonstration. Not all artists
are here all the time, ‘phone for details 01892 722304 -
www.seos-art.org
Tuesday 17 June 2008
Watercolour Garden Painting Day with Julie King
10am – 4 pm For Details and Booking contact
Julie: - 01892 544695 Email: -
juliehking@tiscali.co.uk
Wednesday 18 June 2008
Open Day for NGS. National Gardens Scheme
Special Wednesday open day for the cancer relief charity. Delicious home
made cake, sandwiches and cream teas today. Sorry, no reduced entrance
ticket offers apply today
June 23 to July 6
Tudeley Art Group
This talented group returns with masses of original painting inspired by a year of drawing from life and landscape in Tudeley and Tuscany.
To apply to join this group please contact eddiearmer@talktalk.net
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July 2008
Wednesday July 9
NGS National Gardens Scheme open day
With cream teas, home
made cakes and sandwiches.
July 9 to 23
Garden Art Show for National Gardens Scheme charity
To complement our three July “open” Wednesdays, 9th 16th & 23rd.
An exhibition in the gallery of garden inspired art by visitors to and admirers of gardens open for the NGS.
If you would like to enter this show ‘phone 01892 722304
ALSO
July 9 Wednesday, when we are open for the National Gardens Scheme
July 9 - Mud Sticks and Stones
For all ages.
Hands on art making sessions with Nicholette Goff, famous land artist.
Printmaking from natural found objects. 12am to 5pm. £1.00 a print.
Wednesday July 16
Open day for National Gardens Scheme
Cream teas home made cakes and sandwiches.
Wednesday July 23
Open day for the National Gardens Scheme
With delicious home made teas.
ALSO on this day…
July 23rd - With Nicholette Goff Land artist
Casting For all. Make three dimensional instant sculpture using plaster and
natural found objects from the garden. 12am to 5pm. £1.00 a cast
contact Nicholette for more information 07952 663978
n.goff@virgin.net
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July 25 to 11 August -
Hospice in the Weald
Back again with a stunning display of photographs taken in the gardens and
woods at Marle Place, and processed and printed by patients of the Hospice.
This beautiful work is all for sale with the proceeds going to the Hospice.
August 2008
August 14 to September 10 - Kate Samuels
Kate Samuels an enamel artist and MA Design student from The University of The Creative Arts in Rochester has designed 10 innovative and exciting glass fused enamelled panels that are scattered throughout the gardens waiting to be discovered, pieces are hanging, embedded or floating. Each piece is hand-made and inspired by the colours, patterns and shapes found in the gardens. Follow the path and find all 10 pieces.
August 29 to September 8 - The Orchid Show
Botanical paintings, romantic watercolours, photographs and prints, all with the orchid theme. The orchid greenhouse will be open and bursting with blooms for visitors to enjoy.
If you would like to enter work for this show please contact Lindel Williams on 01892 722304
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September 2008
September 14 to 28 -
The Sculpture Show
Now in it’s fifth year! An exclusive event to stimulate and surprise!
100 pieces of art in the garden. A chance to wander in the gardens to enjoy, and buy from a variety of contemporary sculptures. This exhibition is free but garden entrance charge is as normal.
For more information, or an invitation to the private view, call
01299
896188
September 13 to 28 -
Cuatro
This gallery show runs concurrently with the Sculpture Show, two for one!
Four artists show their work inspired by another year’s experiences from Scotland to South Africa. Prints paintings, collage and pastel.
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SPECIAL OPEN DAYS
Although we officially close on the 29th September 2008, we are always happy to see visitors by appointment especially during autumn if we are expecting an exceptional month of colour
There will be several more exhibitions throughout the
season yet to be finalised
Entrance to all exhibitions is free but entrance to the gardens will be charged
as usual
Contact 01892 722304 or lindel@lindel.marleplace.co.uk
