This major selling show opens at 2pm on Saturday 7th May. Those wishing to attend the opening must pre-book as space is now limited
Thereafter the following arrangements apply :
Monday 9th to Saturday 14th May : Daily 10am to 5pm
THEN
Thursday to Saturday inclusive : Daily 10am to 5pm until the end of June (last day 25th June)
Otherwise strictly by advance prior appointment (not Sundays)
In the next week or so, we will be making available an online catalogue of the some 80 studio pots for sale from the Chestnut Gallery collection assembled in the 1980s and early 1990s
Please email us on the following address if you wish to receive a copy of this sales catalogue:
johnedgeler@gmail.com
Full opening hours to follow. Please telephone 01242 602 319 for further information
We are about to launch our Friends organisation for our Archive Trust at a complimentary afternoon buffet to be held at the Long Room Gallery, High Street, Winchcombe on Sunday 5th December 2021 from 1pm
For those wishing to join but unable to make this event, please complete the attached Trust leaflet quoting your current email address on the form and post it back to us at our Winchcombe address :
For a full list of the benefits of becoming a Friend, please see the attached downloadable word document which includes in full what you need to do to subscribe :
With many thanks for your support
This talk tracing the history of the Harvest Jug tradition of North Devon and the various influences on the decorative motifs employed by potters will be held at 2.45 for 3pm on Saturday 18th September 2021 in the main gallery of Queen Anne House
The cost is £10 per head to include tea and refreshments and there are still a few places left but it is recommended that interested parties get in touch as soon as possible
For bookings please either: email johnedgeler@gmail.com ; or telephone 01242 602 319 // 07791 782 243
This Long Room Gallery selling exhibition of Country and Studio slipwares and Stonewares opens at 10am on Saturday 18th September. A catalogue of the items for sale is available through clicking on this link:
For sale enquiries please either: EMAIL johnedgeler@gmail.com or TEL 01242 602 319 // 07791 782 243
Please see previous blog for location of Gallery in the town
Opening on Friday 17th September 2021 at 10am to 5pm this show coincides with the launch of our new book (see below and previous blog) tracing the history of the harvest jug form and the decorative influences that inspired its decoration
(full opening details at bottom of blog)
The exhibition will comprise of pottery, print and painted art, artefacts and photography, and will include a sale of period and contemporary studio pottery on harvest and rural themes
OPENING TIMES
17th to 19th September 2021 from 10am to 5pm THEN
Thursday to Saturday inclusive (10am to 5pm) UNTIL Saturday 30th October
Or by prior appointment at other times (not Sundays)
Contact details
Telephone : 01242 602 319 / 07791 782 243
Email : johnedgeler@gmail.com
This new 60 page title tracing the history of Harvest Jugs and their influence on 20th century studio pottery jug design will go on sale at the Winchcombe Archive Collection and Long Room Gallery on Saturday 18th September 2021
Produced in full colour 21 x 21 cm art format it contains over 150 illustrations and is the first ever published specialised study on the Harvest Jug tradition of North Devon and the West Country
Limited edition of 100 copies
Price £25 plus p&p
Please email johnedgeler@gmail.com or telephone 01242 602 319 to order a copy (postage & packing £3 UK only)
The Winchcombe Archive Collection and Long Room Gallery is in Queen Anne House (see map above) on the high street of Winchcombe close to local shops and is open during bi-annual shows and by prior appointment at other times
For further information please ring 01242 602 319 or email john@edgeler.gmail.com
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