Great Exhibition of the North

EVENT | 23rd June - 1st July 2018 | FREE ENTRY

A series of exhibitions and events showcasing the range of creative processes and innovation within design and making at 36 Lime Street studios, home to makers with a well-established reputation for excellence. Featuring “Northern Glass Innovations” and “Process 36” exhibitions; pop-up demonstrations, concerts, studio workshops and summer ouseburn open studios. 

PROCESS 36
Process 36’s initial exhibition in our gallery space launches our programme and provides an insight into the methods and processes involved in the creation of high quality work designed and constructed in our building.
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 10.00am – 5.00pm
Monday 25th to Friday 29th June 12 noon – 6.00pm
Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July 10.00am – 5.00pm | FREE ENTRY

THERESA EASTON PRINT AND BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP
This day long, introductory printmaking & bookmaking workshop with Theresa Easton will give you a host of ideas and techniques to create your own artist’s books. Using simple & quick relief printing techniques this workshop will give you the chance to create a series of handmade stitched books. At the end of the day, you will create a pamphlet book, Japanese Stab bound book and a Turkish fold book, made from your own original prints.

The workshop is ideal for those with no experience and those needing a refresher course. Bring a project idea along or take part in the numerous possibilities that can produce your own unique books.
Saturday 23rd June 10.00am – 5.00pm £65 (book via www.eventbrite.com)

36 LIME STREET SUMMER OPEN STUDIOS AND PROCESS 36 EXHIBITION
A chance to visit workshops where design processes will be further revealed. Meet the makers, see inside working spaces and have the opportunity to buy and commission work.
Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July 10.00am – 5.00pm | FREE ENTRY

OUSEBURN FESTIVAL WEEKEND:

PRINTED POSTERS AND BROADSIDES EXHIBITION – 36 LIME STREET GALLERYThe gallery at 36 Lime Street becomes transformed into a working studio as resident artist Theresa Easton creates a range of hand printed posters in response to the “Northern Powerhouse” and the Great Exhibition of the North.  Easton invites community groups to contribute to the work being made.
EXHIBITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 12 noon – 4.00pm Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th July. Or view by appointment: Theresa_easton@yahoo.co.uk  07981 381 830  www.theresaeaston.wordpress.com

MAKE YOUR OWN PRINTED POSTER OR PLACARD AT 36 LIME STREETExhibiting artist and studio resident, Theresa Easton, will be helping visitors print their own poster using traditional letter press printing.  Make your counter-cultural poster as part of The Other Great Exhibition of the North.
Drop-in between 1.00pm – 3.00pm Sunday 8th July during the Ouseburn Festival
This is a fundraising event with small donations welcome – pay what you can!

NORTHERN GLASS INNOVATIONS – 36 LIME STREET GALLERY
Showcasing the work of three contemporary glass artists, Joanne Mitchell, Sue Woolhouse and Laura Johnston, and their innovative approach to waterjet cutting. The dialogue between industrial process and contemporary craft is examined with strong links to the North East’s industrial heritage.
Saturday 25th August to Saturday 1st September inclusive 11.00am – 4.00pm