Friday Afternoon felting workshop 1-3pm

Run by Lindsey Morris you will create mini wall hangings from 1pm – 3pm at Ilkeston library. 

Participants will be  using the wet felt method which will create  exceptionally tactile fabric landscapes with stunning effects. 

If you can't make the workshop you can still come and see an exhibition of work that has already been created, on show at Ilkeston Library, (library opening times) until 21^st July.

Old Mother Holle (OIA) CANCELLED

Event is Cancelled:

27th June, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Experimental Felt Picture by Cotmanhay Knit & Natter Group

Cotmanhay Knit & Natter Group have been working hard, come along and see the wall hangings created by felt, inspired by artist AndreaHunter at Ilkeston Library between

16th June and 21st July, Library Opening Times

 

Ever fancied having a go yourself? Don't miss the chance (over 14 years) at the Felt Making Workshop 29th June, 1pm to 3pm. Please call Ilkeston Library to book.

Cardboard Creations

This week you will be able to see local artist Vinnie Lynch, the Doodle Bug creating unique art from recycled materials. Come along at various times this week and you will be able to see the doodles come to life. 

Or better still take part this Saturday, pop down to Wash Arts 1-3pm and Doodle with Vinnie at the Doodle Club, let your mind scribble free.

No Trains to London required!

Without leaving Ilkeston see it for yourself and maybe get inspired! Visit Henri Matisse Exhibition in Ilkeston's The King George Gallery, Frailloop has already been.

Photo shows creations from the workshops of Frailloop's Snail in Ilkeston to the workshops of  Matisse in Nice and L'Escargot


An amazing visit coming to Ilkeston, a selection of works from Henri Matisse on loan from the Hayward Touring Collection. You only need to go as far as Ormiston Ilkeston Academy, The King George Gallery between 5-6.30pm on 12th, 19th & 26th June.

Granby Open Afternoon

This wednesday from, 1:30pm- 4.30pm Past and Present from our community with links to Granby are invited to see Displays, a Choir performance, music and floral displays as part of Ilkeston Festival. Best Wishes Granby

Do you recognise this view?

Does this scene look familiar? Inspired by our local area and transferred to the windows at Wash Arts! See the results of Artist Di Sheppard's work last week, on Wash Arts window as you go by! Don't forget to get involved with the next workshop, watch this space....

Ilkeston has A Window on Arts

Walk or Drive past Wash Arts, at the bottom of Bath Street between 11th June to 21st July and you will see the transformation of the windows. Join artist Di Shepherd from 'Artblock' on Sat 16th June, 10am - 3pm to see the finished result and take part! 

Sounds Of Summer (OIA)

Come and  see a live steel band performance in the King George Gallery, 11:45am to 12:15pm, all welcome.

Henri Matisse Exhibition in Ilkeston's The King George Gallery

An amazing visit coming to Ilkeston, a selection of works from Henri Matisse on loan from the Hayward Touring Collection. You only need to go as far as Ormiston Ilkeston Academy, The King George Gallery between 5-6.30pm on 12th, 19th & 26th June to see it for yourself!

Sing Off in Victoria Park

12th June, 1:45pm to 3:00pm

Live performances by local schools in the area. Prizes awarded for best under 8s Choir; best under 11s Choir; Best all age Choir. Event ran by OlA.

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IF you knew what was happening on 9th June....you may need to book

Write Royal Recollections (Ilkeston Library) 

10:30am to 12:30pm

A free two hour workshop (booking essential - max 20) where you get to write your own Royal Recollections based on a special exhibition of rarely seen Royal ephemera.

Jubilee Cupcake Party! (WA)

10:00 to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Decorate your own Jubilee-inspired cupcakes to take away. With Ilkeston's 'Can't ResistCakes!'. Family workshop. Limited spaces, booking essential.

Ilkeston in the Rain

Nothing can stop us from letting you know about Ilkeston Festival! However we are afraid the free Cake Decorating Workshops tomorrow with @cantresistcakes is canceled

Market Stall Arts Taster (Ilkeston Market Place)

8th June, all day - Come along to Ilkeston market place and take part in various activities including drawing without pens and lots more!

Are you ready, IF you had something to do tomorrow...

Ilkeston Festival begins tomorrow with Derbyshire Open Studios.

See our local artists in action at Wash Arts, Frailloop Studio, Shed 2 or travel further afield and go to Long Eaton Art Room. More details below:

Open Studio at Wash Arts, Bath Street:

 Unique soil portrait to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee Wash Arts (Wash Arts)

2nd to 3th June

Artwork by Adrian Lloyd made using soil collected from Royal residences around the UK.

See ancestralearthportraits.com for more information about this unique event. 

2nd June, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Meet artist Cathy Terzza (who specialises in dolls, animation and special effects makeup) and Lynsey Morris who will be showing her current painting and artwork.

Long Eaton Art Room Open Studios - 2nd to 5th June, 10:00am to 5:00pm

Come along to the Long Eaton Art Room, 29-31 Lime Grove, Long Eaton to see the Open Studios Event, unique handmade items and exciting craft activities. Refreshments on sale

Frailoop - 2nd to 4th June, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Gavin Darby's studio is open to visitors as part of the DART open studio event, come along to Frailloop Studio, Unit 5, The Ropewalk, Off Station Road, Ilkeston. 

Shed 2 - 2nd to 4th June, 11:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

An opportunity to meet the artists and makers, to look around the studios and see where they work. Come along to Shed2Studios, 10a Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7SDX.