The students of our regular Acrylic Painting Course are taking over the Inside Out Gallery to showcase their incredible work in our Wednesday Wanderings exhibition! Ran by amazing local artist Kath Rodger since 2021, our regular acrylic painting courses remains a hit! We have an amazing body of work to show you from our 2026…
Dusty Souls Art is one of the leading professional feather artists in the UK. Join us at the Land of Oak & Iron to view her amazing pieces in our Inside Out Gallery.
Our Inside Out Gallery is being taken over by illustrator Josie Brookes and artist Tom Madge, creators of the Big Small Nature Club. About the Artists Both local artists based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, they have created a series of bold artworks. They are exploring how we could help animals if we were shrunk down…
We welcome Matthew Ellwood to Land of Oak & Iron, known for his ‘tower’ illustrations that present UK cities in a new way. About the Artist Matthew Ellwood is an artist born in Durham and has been painting from being a young boy, encouraged by his grandfather. After going to university studying furniture design, his…
An article about local artist Ben Holland, who is exhibiting work at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre in their Inside Out Gallery.
We start the New Year with this stunning exhibition of Brian Eyler’s landscape photography in our Inside Out Gallery at Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre. ‘Traces of a Journey – Explorations of Depth, Light, and Presence’ Brian is a professional landscape photographer originally from San Diego, now living in Newcastle. After moving in…
Wednesday Wanderings Our Wednesday Painting Group has created a beautiful and nature-inspired body of work that is now on display at the heritage centre. The Artists The Group At Land of Oak & Iron, we run popular acrylic painting courses in partnership with Katherine Rodger, which take place on Wednesdays and in four week blocks….
Our Autumn exhibition at the Heritage Centre’s ‘Inside Out Gallery’ is with designer and illustrator Steve Pardue. About Steve Pardue and his work Nestled in the serene landscapes of Northumberland, Steve Pardue crafts art that bridges the natural world with personal expression. His work, predominantly ink and watercolour on small concertina sketchbooks, transforms everyday observations…
The Derwent Valley is so named because of its extensive coverage by native oak woodlands: Derwent means ‘valley thick with oaks’. Get out on foot, bike or hoof to explore many of these wonderful woodlands, whether to catch sight of our local wildlife or let the kids run wild, there’s something to suit everyone in…
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