Current Events
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PDA at the Druid Inn12th March - 28th April 2019
The Druid Inn, Birchover, open Wed-Sunday (see website for hours) Peak District Artisans members are to exhibit work in the beautifully renovated and historic Druid Inn on an ongoing basis. The first exhibition, featuring my work alongside that of Gary Sampson and Sandra Orme, opens on Wednesday 13th March, with a preview evening on Tuesday 19th March from 7pm, and runs until Sunday 28th April. My work is displayed in the bar area, but visitors are welcome to wander and view the rest of the exhibition in the Tap, Snug and Restaurant areas. |
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The Harley Open19th January - 24th March 2019
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm The Harley Gallery, Mansfield Road, Welbeck, Worksop, Notts S80 3LW I am thrilled that my signature piece, Tideswell Dale, has been selected from over 500 entries for exhibition in the 2019 Harley Open. This year marks The Harley Gallery’s 25th anniversary and as part of their celebratory year, the gallery is hosting a special Open Exhibition featuring works from artists working in a wide range of wall-based media. A total of 110 works will be on display from 19th Jan until 24th March. The Gallery is open daily, |
Upcoming Events
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Spring Gathering 2019Friday 29th March to Wednesday 24th April 2019.
The Green Man Gallery. Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY I am pleased to have two of my pieces on display as part of this year's Spring Gathering Open Exhibition at The Green Man Gallery. Wet Feet, Deepdale and Minninglow Beeches, Winter which is on public display fro the last time by kind permission of its new owner. The exhibition opens with a launch event on Friday 29th March 6.30-9.30pm, tickets £5 including a light buffet. |
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Tidewell Markers' Market 2019Saturday 4th May 2019, 10am to 4pm
St John the Baptist Church, Tideswell. For the second year I am delighted to be participating in Tideswell Makers Market. Running in conjunction with the annual Tideswell Food Festival, Tideswell Makers' Market features talented local crafts people and is located in the stunning St John the Baptist church "Cathedral of the Peak". |
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Belper Arts TrailSunday 6th - Monday 6th May 2019
Belper, Derbyshire I will be taking part in Belper Arts Trail for the first time this year with a window display. Over the May Day Bank holiday weekend 5-6th May Belper will be buzzing with artistic and musical events. The Trail grows each year and is making its mark on Derbyshire’s cultural calendar. Come along, see my work and enjoy a great day out. |
Previous Events
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PDA Chatsworth Exhibition
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PDA Winter Artisan FairSaturday & Sunday, 3rd & 4th November 2018.
The Whitworth Centre Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2EO 23 Members of Peak District Artisans, including Cognisssrt, were showing their work at this annual event which offers the opportunity to buy direct from the maker and get first hand information about the making process. |
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First Cognissart Gallery Exhibition19th September to 13th October 2018
Gallery in a Shed, Brierlow Bar, Ashbourne Road, Buxton SK17 9PY I was very excited to secure my first gallery exhibition at Gallery in a Shed alongside work by gallery owner Carole Knight. |
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The Derbyshire Open Art Competition 201821st June - 31st August 2018
Buxton Museum & Art Gallery I was honoured to receive a Commendation for From The Gate, January in Flagg in the 2018 Derbyshire Open Art Competition. Pikehall Harvest was also selected for the inclusion in exhibition at Buxton Museum & Art Gallery. |
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Buxton Spa Prize 201828th June - 31st July 2018
The Green Man Gallery. Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY 10.30am - 5.30pm I was delighted to have my first ever entry into the Buxton Spa Prize competition, Emanation, selected for the exhibition. |
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Great Dome Art Fair 2018Friday 13th July - Sunday15th July 2018.
Devonshire Dome, Devonshire Rd, Buxton SK17 6RY 2018 saw me exhibiting for the first time at the Peak District Artisans’ annual art and design fair, the flagship event in the PDA's calendar of shows and exhibitions Part of the Buxton Festival Fringe, The Great Dome Art and Design Fair saw over 40 members of the group exhibiting their work featuring handmade products, original artwork and unique gifts. |
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Fresh and Unframed 2018
Friday 29th June 2018 & Saturday 30th June 2018
Tansley Village Hall, Nr, Matlock ,DE4 5FH Organised by Purple and Grey the annual Fresh and Unframed Art Exhibition features both emerging and established artists. By exhibiting unframed works, prices can be kept low, enabling anyone to enjoy original artwork on their walls. |
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Derbyshire Open Arts 2018
Saturday 26th May to Monday 28th May 2018, 10am-5pm
Cognissart Studio, Flagg SK17 9QT I opened my studio for the first time as part of Derbyshire Open Arts 2018. This annual art event takes place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend and gives visitors an opportunity to see the breadth of art that is created in Derbyshire, to meet the creators and to purchase or commission works direct from the maker. See the Derbyshire Open Arts website for more details |
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Tidewell Markers' Market 2018
Saturday 5th May 2018, St John the Baptist Church, Tideswell. 10am to 4pm
Running in conjunction with the annual Tideswell Food Festival, Tideswell Makers' Market features talented local crafts people and is located in the stunning St John the Baptist church "Cathedral of the Peak". |
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Spring Gathering 2018
Friday 30 March to Wednesday 25 April 2018.
The Green Man Gallery. Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY Four of my original works were exhibited as part of the Spring Gathering Open Exhibition at The Green Man Gallery. "Tideswell Dale", "Peak Prosecco", "Sunday Evening in Flagg", and "Inundation, Monsal Dale" which was on public display fro the last time by kind permission of its new owner. |
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Yarns and ThreadsSaturday 21 April 2018.
The Green Man Gallery. Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY Yarns and Threads, a celebration of traditional textile arts with a contemporary spin. The free to attend event showcased traditional yarn-based crafts with demonstrations of crochet, knitting, lace making, needle felting and wet felting. I was there demonstrating my embroidery art. |
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Tate Instagram Collaboration
Wednesday 21st February 2018
During the week 19-23 February 2018 the Tate Instagram feed was taken over by four artists, sharing their work inspired by #ImpressionistsinLondon at Tate Britain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Wednesday @cognissart was featured, sharing my textile artworks inspired by variations in season, weather, light and mood. As part of the collaboration I created a new work "Minninglow Beeches, Autumn" and shared my working process. Click on the buttons below to view each of my six posts. |