Fresh Take at Burghley

09/11/2014

A further heritage collaboration by the curator, mentor and 3 of the Fresh Take artists on the subject of the poet John Clare (who actually worked a Burghley for a period).

Super exhibition 'UnEarthed' opened tonight at the City Gallery. A wonderful collaboration by 5 artist looking at the life and times of poet John Clare, commemorating his 150 anniversary.

17/12/2013

Contemporary New Artworks responding to Burghley's Heritage
September 9th - November 3rd 2013

27/10/2013

Fresh Take closes next Sunday, 3rd November - don't miss your opportunity to see this exhibition described by the press as "Profoundly inspiring". Artworks on display in Burghley's State rooms, admission included with a house ticket.

18/10/2013

Last chance to book a workshop with Kathryn - take a tour of the exhibition with her on Sat 26/10 and learn how she made these amazing shoes, then make your own beautiful sugar meadow like The Cottage Countess' slippers - no previous experience required. BOOKING CLOSES TODAY. Bookings for Anita and Stuart's workshops on Nov 2nd close on Monday: book online at www.burghley.co.uk/Fresh-Take

16/10/2013

Bookings for the Sugarcraft Workshop with Kathryn close this Friday 18th October. Places are still available and if you have any questions please get in touch with us here.

15/10/2013

Knit a Colourful Bird - Workshop with Anita Bruce
Date - November 2nd, 10:30 - 3:30, Cost £45
To include a guided tour of the Fresh Take exhibition by Anita.

The workshop includes all materials and includes a pattern exclusively designed by Anita. Using colourful wools, knit and embellish a bird to hang as a decoration or brooch. Learn a simple technique for knitting in the round using a circular needle - the only skill needed is to be able to knit stocking stitch.

Please book by Monday 21st October via the Burghley House website at http://www.burghley.co.uk/fresh-take/ and click on 'artists workshops'

15/10/2013

Sugarcraft Workshop with Kathryn Parsons:
Make your own sugar flower meadow with daisies and forget-me-nots nestling in a sugar grass. Discover how to shape your flowers using sugarcraft tools and bring them to life with colour.
All materials and sugarcraft tools will be provided.
Cost is £45 and includes a tour of the Fresh Take at Burghley exhibition in Burghley's State Rooms.

Booking is essential - please book via http://www.burghley.co.uk/fresh-take/ and click on 'Artists Workshops'. Deadline for booking Friday, October 18th.

Workshop runs from 10:30-3:30 on 26th October.

09/10/2013

On 26th October and 2nd November, artists from Fresh Take will be running workshops at Burghley House. You can make your own knitted wool bird or sew an embellish a silk feather with Anita Bruce, create a sugarcraft meadow with Kathryn Parsons, and learn expert stencil techniques with Stuart Payn. Workshops also include a tour of the exhibition with the artist. For more information & booking https://online.venpos.net/BurghleyHouse/ShowPage.aspx?LID=5&PPID=d792c624-e08a-4f5c-9327-0cf2db91e29f&PID=c723e5f1-f88c-48d1-8be5-5631116c29e6&EID=dffc43a9-49b3-45b2-93b9-9b4d3e4acd21

02/10/2013

We are pleased to say that "Tannekin's Shoes", part of the artwork "Health, Wealth and Subtleties" by Kathryn Parsons have been repaired and are now back on display, with an even larger 'do not touch' sign :-)

25/09/2013

'Tannekin's Shoes' part of the artwork 'Health, Wealth and Subtleties' by Kathryn Parsons will unfortunately not be on display tomorrow as the piece has been badly - and thoughtlessly - damaged by an unknown visitor today. Although the work took hundreds of hours to make, Kathryn is hoping to undertake repairs and a second version of the work will be available for the Artists' Talks tomorrow evening.

21/09/2013

Last few tickets for this Thursday's Artists Talks available - 7.30pm tour - a unique opportunity to wander through the House, glass of fizz in hand and hear about the fascinating heritage that has inspired these new artworks. Also workshops with the artists are to be launched next week...ever wondered how Anita Bruce makes her beautiful wire birds?

17/09/2013

Fresh Take has taken the artists on a journey through Burghley's fascinating history, hear them talk about the narratives that have inspired them at a special evening opening next week, Thurs 26th Sept, a few tickets remain - must be booked in advance
https://online.venpos.net/BurghleyHouse/ShowPage.aspx?LID=5&PPID=9ef27883-5b68-4b1d-ac07-26248e0e3712&PID=689090b5-028e-4daa-8614-48bfd435deee&EID=bde1ebec-aa41-4246-8a2f-ea5788d217c8