The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House & Galleries
Events
Small Print: Big Impression: an exhibition of contemporary fine art miniprints
Small print:big impression is a touring exhibition and an international showcase of contemporary fine art printmaking, presenting artists from across the UK and as far afield as the US and New Zealand.
Opening on Saturday 7th May with a tea and cupcake preview from 2pm.
Originated by Leicester Print Workshop, the exhibition showcases the vibrancy and variety in printmaking.
Cushy Numbers display
Members of the Women Have a Go group will be demonstrating their current work on two dates.
The ladies of the Women Have a Go group, based at the Victoria Centre in Wellingborough, have started a new project; a large table cloth. The ladies will be demonstrating applique work on Thursday 18th February in the morning and Thursday 1st April, 10am to 12noon as part of the Cushy Numbers galley exhibition of patchwork and quilting. Come and watch as their work takes shape. Free to enter.
Cushy Numbers display
Members of the Women Have a Go group will be demonstrating their current work on two dates.
The ladies of the Women Have a Go group, based at the Victoria Centre in Wellingborough, have started a new project; a large table cloth. The ladies will be demonstrating applique work on Thursday 18th February in the morning and Thursday 1st April, 10am to 12noon as part of the Cushy Numbers galley exhibition of patchwork and quilting. Come and watch as their work takes shape. Free to enter.
Previous events
Here's a list of previous events that have taken place at 78 Derngate.
More Cushy Numbers
Date:
Feb 1 2012 - 10:00 - Apr 22 2012 - 16:30
More Cushy Numbers was a delightful insight into the world of patchwork and quilting.
Date:
Feb 1 2012 - 10:00 - Apr 22 2012 - 16:30
More Cushy Numbers was a delightful insight into the world of patchwork and quilting.
Friends' Lecture - CRM: The Chelsea Years
Date:
Nov 10 2011 - 19:30 - 21:00
The speaker was Mr David Le Lay and was a repeat of his lecture given to The Chelsea Society in London entitled:
CRM: The Chelsea Years.
Tickets were £3.
Date:
Nov 10 2011 - 19:30 - 21:00
The speaker was Mr David Le Lay and was a repeat of his lecture given to The Chelsea Society in London entitled:
CRM: The Chelsea Years.
Tickets were £3.
Network of Light
Date:
Oct 1 2011 - 10:00 - Dec 16 2011 - 16:00
Network Arts, the Northamptonshire-based art group, presented their new gallery show.
Network of Light featured original works in oil, watercolour and mixed media from both amateur and professional local artists.
Date:
Oct 1 2011 - 10:00 - Dec 16 2011 - 16:00 Network Arts, the Northamptonshire-based art group, presented their new gallery show.
Network of Light featured original works in oil, watercolour and mixed media from both amateur and professional local artists.
Six Tricks with Triangles
Date:
Sep 7 2011 - 14:00 - Sep 22 2011 - 14:00
Expert patchworker Helen Spence repeated her popular demonstration, Six Tricks withTriangles, in September.
Part of the Cream Tea and Craft programme initiated earlier in the year, Helen demonstrated a series of ideas and tips to suit those who have never tried patchwork and to those who are more experienced.
The dates were: Wednesday 7th September and Thursday 22nd September both started at 2pm promptly followed by the cream tea at 3pm.
Date:
Sep 7 2011 - 14:00 - Sep 22 2011 - 14:00
Expert patchworker Helen Spence repeated her popular demonstration, Six Tricks withTriangles, in September.
Part of the Cream Tea and Craft programme initiated earlier in the year, Helen demonstrated a series of ideas and tips to suit those who have never tried patchwork and to those who are more experienced.
The dates were: Wednesday 7th September and Thursday 22nd September both started at 2pm promptly followed by the cream tea at 3pm.
The Innovative Design Awards 2011
Date:
Jul 9 2011 - 10:00 - Sep 25 2011 - 16:30
78 Derngate showcased the work of the winner and other shortlisted candidates of the 2011 Innovative Design Awards.
The picture above shows a bench designed by Philippe Handford.
Date:
Jul 9 2011 - 10:00 - Sep 25 2011 - 16:30
78 Derngate showcased the work of the winner and other shortlisted candidates of the 2011 Innovative Design Awards.
The picture above shows a bench designed by Philippe Handford.
Ronald Long Painter: A Retrospective
Date:
Jul 9 2011 - 10:00 - Sep 18 2011 - 16:30
Ronald Long has painted in oils throughout his life. Having gained a first in fine art in the 50s, Ronald continued to paint in London and Paris then worked for many years in art education.
Date:
Jul 9 2011 - 10:00 - Sep 18 2011 - 16:30
Ronald Long has painted in oils throughout his life. Having gained a first in fine art in the 50s, Ronald continued to paint in London and Paris then worked for many years in art education.
Cream Tea and Craft Demonstration
Date:
May 11 2011 - 14:00 - 15:00
A series of craft demonstrations followed by a cream tea.
'Six Tricks with Triangles' with Helen Spence ran on two dates, Wednesday 11th May and Tuesday 31st May 2011.
Helen gave some hints and tips to inspire both the seasoned patch-worker and the beginner with some ideas to do at home.
The patchwork demonstration ran between 2pm and 3pm followed by a Dining Room cream tea.
Date:
May 11 2011 - 14:00 - 15:00
A series of craft demonstrations followed by a cream tea.
'Six Tricks with Triangles' with Helen Spence ran on two dates, Wednesday 11th May and Tuesday 31st May 2011.
Helen gave some hints and tips to inspire both the seasoned patch-worker and the beginner with some ideas to do at home.
The patchwork demonstration ran between 2pm and 3pm followed by a Dining Room cream tea.
Small Print: Big Impression, an exhibition of contemporary fine art miniprints
Date:
May 7 2011 - 10:00 - Jun 26 2011 - 17:00
This charming gallery show featured the work of over 100 artists. Originated by Leicester Print Workshop, Small Print: Big Impression presents the vibrancy and variety of printmaking.
Date:
May 7 2011 - 10:00 - Jun 26 2011 - 17:00
This charming gallery show featured the work of over 100 artists. Originated by Leicester Print Workshop, Small Print: Big Impression presents the vibrancy and variety of printmaking.
Bassett-Lowke Society working model display
Date:
Apr 23 2011 - 10:00 - Apr 25 2011 - 16:30
Easter 2011.
The Bassett-Lowke Society mounted a large working model display of original Bassett-Lowke locomotives at 78 Derngate.
A great opportunity to meet the Bassett-Lowke Society team of experts within 78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House & Galleries in Northampton, the home of Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke, the creator of the Bassett-Lowke collection of perfect scale model boats, trains and more.
Date:
Apr 23 2011 - 10:00 - Apr 25 2011 - 16:30
Easter 2011.
The Bassett-Lowke Society mounted a large working model display of original Bassett-Lowke locomotives at 78 Derngate.
A great opportunity to meet the Bassett-Lowke Society team of experts within 78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House & Galleries in Northampton, the home of Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke, the creator of the Bassett-Lowke collection of perfect scale model boats, trains and more.
The ArkGroup
Date:
Feb 1 2011 - 10:00 - Mar 30 2011 - 16:30
An exhibition of original oil paintings from the ArkGroup, a group of local Northamptonshire artists.
Including the work of Mark Rowthorn, Dave Hill, Jean Hill, Carol Hall, Tom Hall and Amber Hill, the ArkGroup gallery exhibition ran from Tuesday 1st February to Wednesday 30th March 2011. Free entry.
Date:
Feb 1 2011 - 10:00 - Mar 30 2011 - 16:30 An exhibition of original oil paintings from the ArkGroup, a group of local Northamptonshire artists.
Including the work of Mark Rowthorn, Dave Hill, Jean Hill, Carol Hall, Tom Hall and Amber Hill, the ArkGroup gallery exhibition ran from Tuesday 1st February to Wednesday 30th March 2011. Free entry.
The Wacky World of Andy Hazell and his Tin Cities
Date:
Feb 1 2011 - 10:00 - May 2 2011 - 16:30
The acknowledged master of tin plate, Andy Hazell creates entertaining and exuberant artworks from this unassuming material.
Cartoon-like creations of cities, animals and characters came alive with wacky personalities, infused with Andy's unique view of the world.
Date:
Feb 1 2011 - 10:00 - May 2 2011 - 16:30
The acknowledged master of tin plate, Andy Hazell creates entertaining and exuberant artworks from this unassuming material.
Cartoon-like creations of cities, animals and characters came alive with wacky personalities, infused with Andy's unique view of the world.
Made to Give
Date:
Oct 16 2010 - 10:00 - Dec 19 2010 - 17:00
Made To Give, the Christmas selling show in The Gallery Upstairs, featured a selection of handmade items from the Northants Guild of Designer Craftsmen.
With work from popular local jeweller Helen West, potters James Bassett and John Matheison and work by many other members of the Guild including textiles from Pasqualina Iarrobino (see above), Made to Give was a treasure trove of unique gifts.
Saturday 16th October until Sunday 19th December 2010.
Date:
Oct 16 2010 - 10:00 - Dec 19 2010 - 17:00 Made To Give, the Christmas selling show in The Gallery Upstairs, featured a selection of handmade items from the Northants Guild of Designer Craftsmen.
With work from popular local jeweller Helen West, potters James Bassett and John Matheison and work by many other members of the Guild including textiles from Pasqualina Iarrobino (see above), Made to Give was a treasure trove of unique gifts.
Saturday 16th October until Sunday 19th December 2010.
Epstein, Gill and Gaudier-Brzeska
Date:
Oct 13 2010 - 19:30 - 21:00
Modern Sculpture 1900-1915: Epstein, Gill and Gaudier-Brzeska was the subject of The Friends Autumn Lecture given by Dr Evelyn Silber, chair of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society.
Featuring the work of Eric Gill, Jacob Epstein and Gaudier-Brzeska (whose work featured in the recent Royal Academy gallery show, Wild Thing), the Friends Autumn Lecture 2010 was given on Wednesday 13th October at 7.30pm at 78 Derngate.
Date:
Oct 13 2010 - 19:30 - 21:00
Modern Sculpture 1900-1915: Epstein, Gill and Gaudier-Brzeska was the subject of The Friends Autumn Lecture given by Dr Evelyn Silber, chair of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society.
Featuring the work of Eric Gill, Jacob Epstein and Gaudier-Brzeska (whose work featured in the recent Royal Academy gallery show, Wild Thing), the Friends Autumn Lecture 2010 was given on Wednesday 13th October at 7.30pm at 78 Derngate.
The Tom Osborne Robinson Art Deco Poster Collection
Date:
Oct 9 2010 - 10:00 - Dec 19 2010 - 16:30
Featuring a selection of Art Deco posters from the University of Northampton's collection.
Curated by Robert Kendall, Chair of the Friends of 78 Derngate and supported by The Friends, this free to enter exhibition of Tom Osborne Robinson's poster ran from Saturday 9th October to Sunday 19th December 2010.
Date:
Oct 9 2010 - 10:00 - Dec 19 2010 - 16:30
Featuring a selection of Art Deco posters from the University of Northampton's collection.
Curated by Robert Kendall, Chair of the Friends of 78 Derngate and supported by The Friends, this free to enter exhibition of Tom Osborne Robinson's poster ran from Saturday 9th October to Sunday 19th December 2010.
Open Studios Northamptonshire: The 78 Showcase
Date:
Sep 4 2010 - 10:00 - Oct 3 2010 - 16:30
The 78 Showcase featured the work of seven members of Open Studios Northamptonshire.
This hand-picked selection of some of the finest artists in the county was free to enter.
Chris Prout, Sheila Manwaring, Liz Anelli, Mary Rodgers, Louise Metcalfe and Barbara Potter showed their most recent paintings and prints while Mark Puryer made a dazzlingly modern and stylish new bench on display in the garden.
Date:
Sep 4 2010 - 10:00 - Oct 3 2010 - 16:30
The 78 Showcase featured the work of seven members of Open Studios Northamptonshire.
This hand-picked selection of some of the finest artists in the county was free to enter.
Chris Prout, Sheila Manwaring, Liz Anelli, Mary Rodgers, Louise Metcalfe and Barbara Potter showed their most recent paintings and prints while Mark Puryer made a dazzlingly modern and stylish new bench on display in the garden.
A Brush with Botanica
Date:
Jul 24 2010 - 10:00 - Aug 30 2010 - 17:00
The Northamptonshire Botanical Artists Society presented A Brush with Botanica, an exhibition of original botanical paintings July 24th to August 30th 2010.
The Northamptonshire Botanical Artists Society mounted this exhibition of their work in the Bassett-Lowke galleries within the 78 Derngate complex.
Date:
Jul 24 2010 - 10:00 - Aug 30 2010 - 17:00
The Northamptonshire Botanical Artists Society presented A Brush with Botanica, an exhibition of original botanical paintings July 24th to August 30th 2010.
The Northamptonshire Botanical Artists Society mounted this exhibition of their work in the Bassett-Lowke galleries within the 78 Derngate complex.
Contemporary Ceramics
Date:
May 4 2010 - 10:00 - Jul 18 2010 - 16:00
A stunning collection of work from some of the best ceramic artists.
Contemporary Ceramics in The Gallery Upstairs, featured a range of work from fine porcelain to rough-hewn earthenware, from functional pots to large sculptural pieces: all sorts of work to admire, to buy and to treasure.
Date:
May 4 2010 - 10:00 - Jul 18 2010 - 16:00
A stunning collection of work from some of the best ceramic artists.
Contemporary Ceramics in The Gallery Upstairs, featured a range of work from fine porcelain to rough-hewn earthenware, from functional pots to large sculptural pieces: all sorts of work to admire, to buy and to treasure.
Charles Voysey and the Arts and Crafts House Plan: The Autumn Lecture
Date:
Oct 12 2009 - 19:30 - 21:31
The 2009 Friends of 78 Derngate Autumn Lecture was given by Joe Holyoak, architect, urban designer and lecturer in architecture at the Birmingham School of Architecture.
Date:
Oct 12 2009 - 19:30 - 21:31
The 2009 Friends of 78 Derngate Autumn Lecture was given by Joe Holyoak, architect, urban designer and lecturer in architecture at the Birmingham School of Architecture.
Linda Miller Embroidery Pictures
Date:
Oct 10 2009 - 10:00 - Dec 20 2009 - 17:00
Top embroiderer at Derngate.
Linda Miller’s charming wall-mounted embroidery pictures are rich and colourful, naive and humorous featuring happy smiling couples, families and pets – how could you not love them.
All items were available to purchase.
Date:
Oct 10 2009 - 10:00 - Dec 20 2009 - 17:00
Top embroiderer at Derngate.
Linda Miller’s charming wall-mounted embroidery pictures are rich and colourful, naive and humorous featuring happy smiling couples, families and pets – how could you not love them.
All items were available to purchase.
The Bounteous Mid-Winter Bazaar
Date:
Oct 10 2009 - 10:00 - Dec 20 2009 - 17:00
A scrumptious collection of goodies to inspire and tempt including contemporary glassware from Stuart Akroyd, handmade ceramics by Rachel Wood and Rachel Dormor, jewellery by Alison Macleod and Karen McMillan and stunning designer neckware and bags from Tammy Child.
Date:
Oct 10 2009 - 10:00 - Dec 20 2009 - 17:00
A scrumptious collection of goodies to inspire and tempt including contemporary glassware from Stuart Akroyd, handmade ceramics by Rachel Wood and Rachel Dormor, jewellery by Alison Macleod and Karen McMillan and stunning designer neckware and bags from Tammy Child.
Upcoming Events
In addition to the regular museum exhibits, 78 Derngate hosts a programme of exhibitions and events. You can see what's coming up here. You can also view past events
Simply Balanced Designs by Philippe Handford
Date:
Apr 28 2012 - 10:00 - Jul 1 2012 - 16:30
Winner of the Innovative Design Awards 2011, Philippe Handford presents his solo show entitled Simply Balanced Designs.
Date:
Apr 28 2012 - 10:00 - Jul 1 2012 - 16:30 Winner of the Innovative Design Awards 2011, Philippe Handford presents his solo show entitled Simply Balanced Designs.
A Festival of Flowers
Date:
Apr 28 2012 - 10:30 - Jul 1 2012 - 16:30
A gallery show from the Northamptonshire Botanical Artists Society, complemented by flower arrangements from local members of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies.
Date:
Apr 28 2012 - 10:30 - Jul 1 2012 - 16:30 A gallery show from the Northamptonshire Botanical Artists Society, complemented by flower arrangements from local members of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies.
Cream Tea and Craft
Date:
May 23 2012 - 14:30 - Jun 14 2012 - 14:30
Following from our successful Cream Tea and Craft afternoons last year we are thrilled to announce two more in 2012.
Surrounded by beautiful botanical paintings and displays of fresh flowers an expert from NAFAS will demonstrate tips and ideas to inspire both experienced and budding florists.
Cost: £12.50. Friends and Volunteers of 78 Derngate - 10% discount.
Date:
May 23 2012 - 14:30 - Jun 14 2012 - 14:30 Following from our successful Cream Tea and Craft afternoons last year we are thrilled to announce two more in 2012.
Surrounded by beautiful botanical paintings and displays of fresh flowers an expert from NAFAS will demonstrate tips and ideas to inspire both experienced and budding florists.
Cost: £12.50. Friends and Volunteers of 78 Derngate - 10% discount.
Sam Wadsworth: Light Works
Date:
Jul 7 2012 - 10:00 - Sep 30 2012 - 16:30
Local artist Sam Wadsworth returns to 78 Derngate with an exhibition of new oil paintings.
Date:
Jul 7 2012 - 10:00 - Sep 30 2012 - 16:30
Local artist Sam Wadsworth returns to 78 Derngate with an exhibition of new oil paintings.
Events
The award-winning architects, John McAslan & Partners of London, designed the renovation of the final part of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh House & Galleries Project. 82 Derngate, like 78, has had a long and chequered history. Built sometime between 1810 and 1815, it passed through several owners' hands including Northampton High School for Girls. Acquired by the 78 Derngate Northampton Trust, the house has been transformed into a stunning combination of Regency grandeur and ultra-modern efficiency housing new facilities including:
The Dining Room
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