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The finest china – and some porcelain puppies

Porcelain Complexion - a new exhibition from Devon Guild and Plymouth Museum on show at Bovey Tracey's craft gallery from 4 October to 17 November.

The exhibition tells the story of porcelain’s journey from China to Devon. It combines historical artefacts specially loaned from Plymouth Museum with the work of several contemporary makers. Amongst the antique tea-ware sits Carl – part of a group of hand-dipped porcelain dogs by Helen Felcey. For her, porcelain embodies both sharpness and softness and gives the familiar an other-worldly quality.

This clay is durable, fired at...

Gallery Conversation: Wasted or Not? Stem Cell Research in the Spotlight

Event Date: 
07/09/2013 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

A chance to question leading experts about stem cell research. The panel includes Jean Harrington of Kings College, London and Professor Sara Rankin of Imperial College, London, co-creator of the exhibition. The conversation will be chaired by John Bryant, Emeritus Professor at the University of Exeter, and is supported by Exeter Café Scientifique.

If you would like to submit a question in advance, please email ramm.educationbookings@exeter.gov.uk by 1 Sep with subject line ‘Wasted’.

Tickets are £4.50 (£3), available from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person...

Fresh Art Show at Exeter's new space for creativity

Authored by stufer
Posted: Mon, 06/17/2013 - 10:26pm

The Exeter Arts Hub's latest exhibition previewed on Monday evening. A crowd of about 30 [by the time I left] were entertained at the St Thomas venue by a variety of works in a range of media. From being greeted outside the door by Simon Nelder's huge metal dragon to his own delicate musing on a dead bird in porcelain upstairs, curator Adam Graddon ensured there was something for art lovers of all stripes.

The exhibition has been billed as showcasing hidden talent, but this has more than a whiff of modesty! Anyone attending Exeter Open Studios or even the RAMM last year will be...

Storytelling for all ages wiith Wilf Merrtens

Event Date: 
30/03/2013 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF

Saturday 30 March, 11am-12noon. £3 - under 2yrs free.

Professional storyteller Wilf, will use the theme of 'Transplantation' the exhibition in the Devon Guild gallery. He will take artists objects on display as ideas to entertain young and old alike with magic, myths and mystery.

All ages welcome. Accompanied children only please. 01626 832223 devonguild@crafts.org.uk

Award-winning storyteller at Devon Guild this Easter

Storytelling is magic. Especially when it brings strange and wonderful objects to life. On 30 March you can hear talented performer Wilf Merttens tell tales about the unusual objects on show in the Devon Guild’s current exhibition,‘Transplantation’. Wilf, who ‘tells poems, brings legends, jumps about’ - has won awards for his vibrant performances (Storyteller of the Year 2009, Bristol Storytelling slam prize) which entertain young and old alike. On Easter Saturday he will draw inspiration from the pieces of contemporary narrative jewellery displayed in the Guild gallery until Sunday 21...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery: Printmaking and Animation

Event Date: 
29/01/2013 - 10:00am to 02/03/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton

Our annual animation exhibition to coincide with the Animated Exeter Festival will run from 19 January – 2 March 2013

This year’s Animated Exeter exhibition at THG focuses on the wonderful world of printmaking, showcasing animations which feature a variety of printmaking techniques. Examples range from experimental animations by celebrated print studio Double Elephant in Exeter to the award winning ‘A-Z’, a 3 minute short, three years in the making, recounting the creation of the first London A-Z.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm.

www.thelmahulbert.com

Thelma Hulbert Gallery exhibition: Printmaking and Animation

Event Date: 
29/01/2013 - 10:00am to 02/03/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton

Our annual animation exhibition to coincide with the Animated Exeter Festival will run from 19 January – 2 March 2013

This year’s Animated Exeter exhibition at THG focuses on the wonderful world of printmaking, showcasing animations which feature a variety of printmaking techniques. Examples range from experimental animations by celebrated print studio Double Elephant in Exeter to the award winning ‘A-Z’, a 3 minute short, three years in the making, recounting the creation of the first London A-Z.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm.

www.thelmahulbert.com

RSPB experts on hand to talk about the birds in RAMM’s collection

Event Date: 
07/03/2013 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Fine Feather Gallery, Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Queen Street, Exeter

Experts from the RSPB will be available to talk about the birds in RAMM’s collection and how they connect to the RSPB.

11am-3pm in the Fine Feather Gallery.

http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/

Exeter’s Fine Art Gallery Tour at RAMM

Event Date: 
06/02/2013 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Gallery 5, Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Queen Street, Exeter

Every painting in the city’s art collection tells a story.

John Madin, RAMM’s Curator of Art, will share his knowledge of the works in this exhibition in a lunchtime gallery tour.

Tickets are available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours.

http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/

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