Animation Station returned to Yardley Arts during the October half term with ‘Halloween Horrors’ .
Our team of budding young animators took part in a stop frame animation workshop using plasticine and LEGO, backgrounds, props and sound effects to produce their own spooky short films.
Read MoreYardley Arts is delighted to announce a preview and buyers’ auction of paintings. The preview will give the public an opportunity to view the original paintings before they go up for auction at the end of the showing. Cards and prints will be also be available for purchase.
Read MoreAs you know, our Gardens and Beyond - The Artists’ Viewpoint exhibition is coming soon. You will be able to see it in person from 2 to 8 July, here at Yardley Artists. But before then, we thought we’d give you a sneaky preview of some of the work on display and tell you a little bit about the artists taking part.
Read MoreA gloriously colourful 7-day exhibition of nature and plant life seen through the eyes of many local artists. This exciting and dynamic show aims to illustrate the many ways in which nature and botanical matter can be seen and expressed in art.
Read MoreNicky Hunter, local artist and Yardley Arts’ tutor hosting regular watercolour workshops, will have her artworks on display in a prestigious Norfolk Gallery in January 2022. Four small watercolours and one large ‘showstopper’ mountain scape painting have been selected for the ‘Harmonies’ exhibition at The Gallery Holt.
Read MoreWe reported some time ago that one of our tutors at Yardley Arts, Clare Abbatt had been shortlisted in a prestigious sculpture competition to produce a statue in honour of Emily Williamson, the inspirational founder of the RSPB. Well now it is the final voting round. Watch her video and then cast your vote ASAP!
Read MoreIrina weaves her art pieces from pure wool in its natural shades or hand-dyed wool in vibrant colours. Drawing inspiration from nature’s beautiful colours, patterns and shapes, Irina endeavours to create unique pieces of decorative art such as rugs, wall decorations and more wearable pieces like purses and bags. No two pieces are identical, although themes may flow from one piece to another.
Read MoreBorn in Northamptonshire in the 1970s, Minnie Teckman was always interested in painting and drawing. She recalls being absorbed in programmes such as ‘Painting with Nancy’, ‘Take Heart’ and ‘A Country Diary as An Edwardian Lady’ as a child.
Read MoreNorthamptonshire-based artist, Marlene Snee says her inspiration comes from her love of nature, the local countryside and some of the places she has visited around the world. She has been drawing and painting ever since she can remember and, over the years, has received a lot of encouragement by some wonderful tutors who’ve helped her progress in her artwork.
Read MoreWe’ve a wide range of media on display at Yardley Arts, as part of this October’s South Northants Art Trail. Here are some works by two more of the artists you will meet, Simon Tipping and Juliet Brown, when you come along to the exhibition between Saturday 2 and Sunday 10 October (excluding Monday 4 October).
Read MoreAs promised, here are two more of the artists, Sally Pennycate and John Wannop, who are taking part in the South Northants Art Trail at Yardley Arts next month. Sally is a Northamptonshire artist with links to the Norfolk coastline and Norfolk Broads. While John works lumps of wood, which are found, paid for or freely given. The wood provides the inspiration for its final shape, colour, and interpretation.
Read MoreIn the run up to next month’s South Northants Art Trail, we thought we would introduce you to some of the artists taking part at Yardley Arts, starting with Chris Richbell. Chris paints mainly in watercolour or acrylic, and sometimes with mixed media and oils. She prefers to paint outside whatever the weather, which brings a whole new meaning to watercolour.
Read MoreThere’s over 50 artists taking part in this year’s South Northants Arts Trail next month, with venues all over the South of the county reaching across to Yardley Arts in Yardley Hastings. Here, there’ll be at least eight or nine local artists exhibiting, ready to talk about their work and practice, with some demonstrations going on too.
Read MoreClare, a well known Northants sculptor and also a popular tutor at the Yardley Arts community arts centre, is taking part in the national competition for a statue to honour the legacy of Emily Williamson, the inspirational founder of the RSPB. Of all the sculptors entering, Clare is one of just four shortlisted in this prestigious public competition.
Read MoreThis article is in Nicky’s own words: There is an air of optimism that we are turning a corner and I can soon look forward to sharing my new skills and knowledge from my latest art training when we open our doors again to students at Yardley Arts in May.
Read MoreIn accordance with the UK Government's road map out of lockdown, we hope to reopen from Tuesday 18 May. Take a look at our course schedule, which is being continually revised, as you can make bookings now.
Read MoreAt Yardley Arts, we’re delighted to be taking part in the Yardley Hastings village Advent Calendar Reveal. This year, we have two very talented artists to thank for our wonderful displays: Susie Love and Jane Roberts. We think they’ve done an amazing job. If you’re passing, do stop and take a closer look!
Read MoreFollowing the Government’s announcement of a second national lockdown, Yardley Arts will unfortunately be closed from 5 November until 2 December. With such uncertainty about the short term future, we will reopen for selected courses from 3 December, 2020.
Read MoreThis year’s South Northants Art Trail is the biggest yet with over 60 artists taking part, exhibiting in 20 venues, including ours. We will be exhibiting work by no less than nine artists during the week: Bill Blyth, Juliet Brown, Linda Johns, Irina Mitchell, Sally Pennycate, Jane Roberts, Marlene Snee, Simon Tipping and John Wannop.
Read MoreTogether, we have been working throughout lockdown reconfiguring our courses to ensure the safety of all concerned without compromising on quality.
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