Kitsch Stitch Club

Saturday 11th July / 2pm – 7pm / Ffotogallery, Penarth     The Kitsch Stitch Club will be taking over Ffotogallery@Turnerhouse and are here to help you make and customise your own accessories and clothing!

Visitors will have the chance to kitsch up garments, bags and brooches with the help of our team of 'Stitchers' - fashion students, graduates and a few extra special industry professionals. So you don't have to be a pro to get involved!

＊ Free needles and thread! There will also be fabrics, felts and D-I-Y bundles available for small donations.
＊ Sale displays and stalls from local independent shops and designers, already confirmed are Forever Vintage, Penarth and Damn Fine Art, Bristol.
＊ Student Showcases from emerging talent at UWIC
＊ Alteration workstation with Annie’s Alterations of Penarth  ＊ Handmade cakes for sale and a free cup of tea! 

Admission is FREE.

This event is in association with CHILDREN’S ART DAY 2009 and is an arts workshop and fair open to all and perfect for families and children of secondary school age.


For more information please call us on 02920 708 870 or email helen@ffotogallery.org

Ffotogallery (open Tues – Sat)
Turner House, Plymouth Road, Penarth, Cardiff. CF64 3DM
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July FORUM @ Turner House

Ffotogallery's FORUM will take place on Thursday 16th July. 

FORUM is an informal, monthly event aiming to develop a core group of emerging artists in South Wales together with students and graduates from visual media courses. It is a platform for practitioners from various disciplines to exchange ideas, experience and opinions.

The presentations will also trigger discussion on issues appearing in their work within the context of contemporary arts practice.

Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. There are no booking requirements however, should you have any special requirements or questions then please call (029) 2070 8870 or email turnerhouse@ffotogallery.org  

Recent News:

FORUM now has a blog - where we post up all FORUM's activity and updates! visit http://www.ffotogallery-forum.blogspot.com/ to submit any links, ideas, opinions or questions. August FORUM will take place on the 27th.

Picturing the Past

Saturday 18th July, 2pm - 6pm, Turner House Gallery, Penarth. 

Picturing the Past celebrates our rich photographic histories. Come to Ffotogallery@Turnerhouse to view a slideshow of historic images of Penarth collected from local families and historians. At 2.15pm Alan Thorne will be giving a talk about Penarth in the 1930's followed by tea, Welsh cakes and operatic renditions of the music of Ivor Novello at 5pm.

The even is in collaboration with the Porthladd Trust. 

Admission to this event is FREE.

No reservation is necessary but if you'd like more information please contact the gallery staff on 02920 708870 or email turnerhouse@ffotogallery.org.

Book Arts Fayre 2009

As part of our celebration of the Artists Book, Saturday 28th March 2009 saw Ffotogallery host it's second Book Arts Fayre. A great day was had by all who attended, exhibited and took part in what proved to be a huge success.

We would like to thank all who participated and joined us on the day and would also like to announce that Ffotogallery now have a Flickr page containing photos from both events!

We are on the look-out for excited people who would like to participate in August's Book Arts Fayre, with loads of ways you could get involved. The Fayre will be taking place on Saturday 15th August from 11am. Please feel free to get in touch, you can email us at turnerhouse@ffotogallery.org or call 02920 708 870 and we'll be happy to help answer any questions you may have.

Artist Talk : Sarah Pickering

Saturday 23rd May, 2.00 pm onwards, Turner House Gallery, Penarth.

Sarah Pickering is a London based, British photographer who graduated from the Royal College of Art with a MA in Photography in 2005. She has been the recipient of several awards including the Photographers Gallery Graduate Award and a Jerwood Photography Award in 2005. Work from the Incident series is about to be shown at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of an exhibition of their recent acquisitions. Aperture and the Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago will co-publish a substantial monograph of her work later this year.

Admission to this event is FREE. 

If you would like to reserve a seat please contact the gallery staff on 02920 708870 or email turnerhouse@ffotogallery.org.

Gallery Explorers

Families can explore the gallery and in the company of Ffotogallery staff. Participating children and adults are invited to use our Family Resource Pack, which includes art materials, worksheets, and ideas for discussion and activities. 

Explorer activities are free and booking is not required.

• Time: Any time during gallery opening hours
• Location: Turner House Gallery
• Admission Free, all welcome

Gallery_Shorts

Gallery_Shorts are our Saturday family drop-in sessions inviting you to take a closer look at our exhibitions and to make your very own artworks. Each fortnight the workshops will explore "What’s in a Photograph?" followed by a practical Art Activity. The workshops are aimed at those aged 5-15 (and their carers) and they’re completely free!

There’s no need to book just come along and see.

• Saturday 31st January
• Session times: To take part, just drop in anytime between 11am - 5pm.
• Location: Turner House Gallery
• Admission Free

Look Up!

Make a mess with the Education Team at Turner House with our practical art sessions for pre-school children and their carers. A chance to get your tots involved in creative play and art activities while you enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit.

Suitable for all pre-school children.

• Beginning January 2009
• Location: Turner House Gallery
• Admission Free
• Email turnerhouse [at] ffotogallery.org for further details