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Who Are We? |
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Four years ago 5 of us Dorset artists got together with the aim of opening a small art and craft gallery near Dorchester. Winterborne Monkton's old village school became the focus for our dream. We renovated the building inside and out, fitted it with new lights and a hanging system, and opened in time for Easter 2002. Since then our team has grown and changed and we have added other events to our activities at the Gallery, including festivals and tuition. You can read about our plans for 2005 here on our site, find out about
our team and see what happened in years past. We'd love to hear from you, and to welcome you to our Gallery if you have time to visit us. We're only a stone's throw from Dorchester and Weymouth and can almost always offer you a cuppa if you're passing by! We hope you'll call in and see us. |
Monkton Gallery is now
closed until Easter 2006. Art and Craft Demonstrations ... Whenever the Gallery is open it is staffed by one of the team - one of the "Monks". Whoever is on duty usually brings in work with them to the Gallery to be getting on with. All the "Monks" are very happy to talk about what they're doing, and to give demonstrations of their work to anyone who visits. You can find out about painting and drawing, pottery and glass work this year. If you want to see a particular Monk at work then check out our rota below to see when he or she is on duty.
Teaching - Painting and Pottery If you'd like to spend a morning, afternoon at the Gallery with one of the Monks learning how to make pots or paint pictures, then get in touch. This year we are offering special tuition and masterclasses at the Gallery for our visitors. Bring your own pictures and get help with mastering new techniques, or simply brush up your skills by working with one of the Monks. If you're interested in learning other crafts we may be able to help too, so get in touch. Contact the Monks directly to arrange this and to find out about prices.
Bank Holiday Events We have staged many different events at the Gallery. These have included themed exhibitions reflecting subjects like the Jurassic Coast and changing seasons. We also have hosted pottery workshops, Bronze Age pit firings and Raku events. We will be running more of these this year over the Bank Holidays. Click here for ... May Day Bank Holiday Events ... ... Second May Bank Holiday Events ... ... August Bank Holiday Events ...
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Plans for 2005 |
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We've got lots lined up for the year. We're opening the Gallery every SATURDAY, SUNDAY and BANK HOLIDAY in 2005. We're also running special art and craft events over the Bank Holidays. Read more about these events here...
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Maiden
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Monkton Gallery is at the foot of the largest Iron Age hillfort in the UK, Maiden Castle. Maiden Castle is looked after by English Heritage.
You can take a guided tour of the castle by clicking here... |
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is an informal organisation run by local visual artists to promote creative
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If you'd like to keep in touch with our latest plans then email us and we'll drop you a line whenever there's something new taking place. Your details will not be passed on to anyone else.
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