Dusty Souls Art at the Inside Out Gallery
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.
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Land of Oak & Iron £1/4 Million of National Lottery Funding for North East Heritage Centre
Community and environmental charity Groundwork NE & Cumbria has received £248,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop its history and heritage work at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage centre in Winlaton Mill in the Derwent Valley and other visitor centres across the North East. The money will be used to encourage…
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‘The Big Small Nature Club’ with Josie Brooks & Tom Madge
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…
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Get Ready for the Summer Holidays with Land of Oak & Iron
Schools Out for Summer! From creative workshops and chocolate creations to creatures big and small, there’s something for everyone. We’ve got an amazing programme of events for children and adults alike this summer – so get ready and get yourself down to the heritage centre to take part! Spaces are limited—don’t miss out! Paid Events…
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Matthew Ellwood Exhibition at the Inside Out Gallery
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…
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Ben Holland Exhibition at the Inside Out Gallery
An article about local artist Ben Holland, who is exhibiting work at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre in their Inside Out Gallery.
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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch – Our Results!
Our Big Garden Birdwatch walk run by local ornithologist Michael Turner was a resounding success, and you’ll be surprised how many kinds of birds were spotted… We love all things birds here at Land of Oak & Iron, so we’re excited to be involved in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch! This event is important to…
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Traces of a Journey – Brian Eyler Photography
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…
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Wednesday Wanderings – a Group Exhibition by the Wednesday Painting Group
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….
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Exploring the World of Willow & Basketry with Liz Beech
The History of Basket Making Basket making is one of the oldest known crafts there is. Its origin dates back to pre-pottery, with the oldest basket on record was found in the Neolithic period, with other examples coming from 9250BC and 8000BC. Much like crochet and similar crafts, baskets and willow weavings can’t be made…
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Exploring the Nature-Inspired Art of Steve Pardue
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…
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Autumn at The Land of Oak & Iron
Spooky season is just around the corner! We have a great range of exciting Autumnal and Halloween events for the full family. From bird walks, to dog fashion shows, to free family crafts, there is something for everyone. Don’t miss out on delicious food from our cafe! We have a range of tasty dishes that…
