SPRING 2008 EXHIBITION :

     This Spring we are exhibiting work by John Sibson, John Bird, Philip Stuttard and Malcolm Bowman.

Further details and images can be found at the 'CURRENT EXHIBITION' page.

   New York by John Bird

 

AN EXHIBITION FOR YORKSHIRE DAY:

July 19th to August 3rd

An exhibition by ten Yorkshire Artists who are Fellows of the International Guild of Painters or Members of the British Society of Painters. On August 1st, Leslie Simpson, artist and book illustrator, will be here to sign his latest children's book about the lovable collie dog, 'Ollie and the Vanishing Scarecrow'.

 

HAPPY 200TH BIRTHDAY TO THE OLD FLAX MILL!

We are focusing on the history of this charming old linen mill throughout this year to mark its special birthday. The mills and especially the linen trade are the focus of our attentions. We are building up to the finale during Knaresborough's FEVA Festival starting August 8th when we will launch the Summer Show 'A Journey thro' Time'. This exhibition will feature a rich tapestry of work by five very different artists who seek to capture the spirit of the mills and moors they are so familiar with. Further details to follow shortly.

 Lock Gates by Peter Stanaway

LINEN PRODUCTS

We have introduced many new items this Spring with the linen connection, we think they are very special in their own right but we can feel a real sense of purpose and nostalgia to bring linen back into the mill! We have Gail Kelly's linocuts hand printed onto Irish Linen. These framed pictures of her enchanting garden series and Celtic tree designs will look attractive in almost any setting.

We have also introduced a beautiful range of handmade high quality vintage linen home accessories and fashion wear made by Yorkshire company 'Angel Linens' using vintage linen fabrics.

We are pleased to exhibit very special silver jewellery by Portcullis Jewels. The designs for the brooches and bangles take inspiration from Viking designs such as those found in the Goldsboro' hoard of Viking treasure just outside Knaresborough. Linen threads have been woven into one forged silver bangle which has been especially designed for the Mill.