New director Kathleen Soriano, former artistic director of the RA, kicks off her reign at the seaside gallery with an enticing double bill.In the (downstairs) Foreshore Gallery The Sun Feeds the Wind is a partnership and exhibition collecting and displaying the living histories of the under-threat fishing community of Hastings. Curated by artist Mary Hooper […]
Net making, knot tying, natural dyeing, block printing and basketmaking. Meet expert artisans specialising in heritage crafts, hear their stories, and try your hand at skills passed down through generations. Net making and knot tying: Hastings, home to one of Britain’s oldest fishing ports, has a seafaring history that stretches back to Viking times. Local […]
Create your own hand-stitched journal. Join Hannah O’Hara for a hands-on workshop exploring this ancient craft. You’ll design and stitch your own unique notebook using the traditional four-hole binding technique. Perfect for sketches, photos, writing, or simply admiring. Always on the hunt for the perfect notebook? Want a beautiful place to collect your thoughts, drawings, […]
