Workshops ready to roll out!
We are delighted to announce our new workshop programme, starting with Layered Textiles, on Wednesday 11 April with Kate Slaughter. Learn...


Are you all ready for Christmas?
Shop and Network Members are busy busy busy! The Forge shop has been stocked with lots of unique, locally made arts and crafts just...


Forge Flower Power
Northumberland has never failed to produce innovative artists and crafts people over the years and October’s solo exhibition at...


Himalayan Blankets and Shawls from the Gaddi Tribe
Network Member Paul Strangroom produces stunning artwork celebrating the local scenery and industry and recently he went on a trip back...

‘Roots and Branches’ at the Forge
Furniture designer and artist Tim Patterson begins his month-long residency at the Allendale Forge Gallery on Friday 1st September, with...


Meet the Maker: Phil Benton
Tell us a little bit about your background? I'm originally from the Lake District but moved to Jarrow over 17 years ago. I got into...


Carpets, Cruise Ships & Greetings Cards
A carpet designer once employed by Hugh Mackay Carpets in Durham to design for luxury cruise ships, hotels and high wealth individuals,...


Meet the Maker: David Lawson Ceramics
Tell us a little bit about your background? I studied ceramics at the Glasgow School of Art, which included spending some time in...


Meet the maker: Sarah Blackett-Ord
Sarah Blackett-Ord paints under the name of Whitfield Watercolours and draws inspiration from her Whitfield home and the beautiful...


Meet the maker: Thelma Russell
Thelma Russell, of Handmade Felt, has been a shop member at the Allendale Forge Studios since it opened. We decided we'd like to find out...

