February 1st to February 29th 2012 Open daily 9-5pm 7 days a week. During February 2012, the Gallery here at Allendale Forge Studios, will host an exciting exhibition celebrating the creativity and diversity of fibres, fabric and threads. Featuring seven local artists the exhibition will showcase a wide variety of textile art and techniques. Visitors...
Will Nicholls wins not one but two awards in the RSPCA’s Young Photographers Competition 2011. Allendale Forge Studios wants to congratulate our youngest member, Will Nicholls, who scooped The RSPCA’s Best Young Photographer Award in the 16-18 year old category as well as overall winner. We’re really proud of Will whose work speaks for itself....
A WHOLE LOT OF SKY December 1st – January 31st 2012 An exhibition of landscape paintings by Ian & Claire McMean “Walking along Hadrian’s Wall on a crisp sunny autumn morning, enjoying the crystal clear clarity of the air, looking across countless miles of fields and hills in all directions, one becomes aware of the...
Allendale Forge Studios won the Women Into the Network (WIN) Best Rural Business Award In harsh economic times we were absolutely over the moon to receive the recognition this award gives us for all the hard work Amanda Galbraith and her team have put in to make this centre a reality. ABOUT THE AWARD Working within...
Carol Nunan’s Original Prints This November sees printmaker, Carol Nunan, holding her first ever solo exhibition at The Allendale Forge Studios Gallery. Carol began making floral monotypes over a year ago when she was still a partner in Horsley Printmakers. A change in circumstances provided Carol with a fantastic opportunity to branch out on...
The Allendale Forge Studios is the perfect place to hold your event. We can offer a selection of bespoke packages depending on your individual requirements. MEETINGS & CORPORATE EVENTS We have unique and flexible spaces within the building that include the gallery and/or Studio 11. Both areas can seat up to 40 people in theatre...
On Sunday November 13th TV presenter Matt Baker stopped off here at Allendale Forge Studio’s at about 7.30 am on Sunday November 13th (the 2nd day of our Christmas Fair – although we hadn’t been planning quite such an early start!) We have begun a collection from the village to give to the Children in...
Saturday & Sunday November 12/13 10-4pm (The Forge Studios & Cafe opening hours 9-5pm) The Allendale Forge Studios’ Christmas Fair is on the second weekend in November. Open Studios Gift Shop with member artists in attendance. Network members stands in the gallery and on the first floor. Demonstrations Meet the artists who sell their work...
for Will Nicholls Will Nicholls wildlife talk about his photography on Friday, October 21st was an absolute roaring success. The tickets were completely sold out several days beforehand. Given that Will is just 16 years old he deserves a big round of applause from all of us at Allendale Forge Studios. Here is his feedback...
Will Nicholls Local wildlife photographer 16 year old Will Nicholls, who has built up quite a reputation locally with his photography, has an exhibition for the whole of the month of October at The Allendale Forge Studios in Allendale. As well as the exhibition, Will is giving a talk about his experiences as a wildlife...
The Royal visit went off so well. Prince Edward arrived by helicopter landing at Allendale Middle School to the delight of the children. He worked the crowd like a professional. The kids loved it, he spoke to each and everyone. The parents loved it, the villagers loved it. He was clearly interested in the whole...
Allendale Forge Studios Art & Media Centre is an artist led purpose built space, developed on the site of the old Allendale blacksmiths’ forge on Allendale Market Place. The ground floor includes a gallery space, café, 2 studios and a gift shop. Upstairs on the 1st floor there is a recording studio, conference/meeting room with...
