Events
We will be exhibiting at the following events, and holding a few of our own...
2018
Guest artist - Amanda Averillo
16th April - 5th May
Amanda Averillo is an artist and tutor based in Sissinghurst. Having worked in most forms of printmaking, she now works predominantly in monoprint. Particularly inspired by land and seascapes, Amanda creates work of light and atmosphere that are both beautiful and unique. Amanda's work will be exhibited at Happy & Glorious from 16th April - 5th May, with a 'meet the artist' event on Saturday 21st April, 2-4pm. Come along for a glass of fizz and find out about her work.
Top Notch Craft Club
8th May - 7-9pm
Have you always got an unfinished craft project on the go? Come along to Happy & Glorious's Top Notch Craft Club and work on it alongside other lovely crafty people! Look through our library of craft books for inspiration for your next one. We'll have a few craft supplies for you to play with, but feel free to bring your own craft materials to swap and share.
Guest artist - Karen Birchwood
7th - 27th May
Karen's work is inspired by the beautiful landscape of Kent, the coast, her garden and home. With gorgeous textures and abstract form, Karen's paintings have a strong sense of movement and are full of vibrance and colour. Karen's work will be exhibited at Happy & Glorious from 7th - 27th May, with a 'meet the artist' event on Saturday 19th May, 2-4pm. Come along for a free glass of fizz and find out more about her work and process.
Top Notch Craft Club
6th June - 7-9pm
Have you always got an unfinished craft project on the go? Come along to Happy & Glorious's Top Notch Craft Club and work on it alongside other lovely crafty people! Look through our library of craft books for inspiration for your next one. We'll have a few craft supplies for you to play with, but feel free to bring your own craft materials to swap and share.
Guest artist - Jane Beecham
4th - 23rd June
Jane creates monotypes and etchings, works on paper with oil based inks and metallic pigment. Organic forms and urban architecture are Jane's main sources of inspiration. In her spare time, Jane can be found drawing in the open air using ink and a quill or even using found objects from the beach. Jane's work will be exhibited at Happy & Glorious from 4th - 23rd June, with a 'meet the artist' event on Saturday 23rd June, 2-4pm. Come along for a glass of fizz and find out more about her work and process.
Guest artist - Paul Fowler
2nd-21st July
Paul Fowler lives and works as an artist in Faversham. Trained in Fine Art, he employs a range of materials and techniques in his work, varying between acrylic, watercolours and ink on a variety of surfaces. The paintings explore the landscape and coastline of Kent, its flora, fauna and endlessly changing light and atmosphere. Paul's work will be shown at Happy & Glorious from 2nd – 21st July, with a 'meet the artist' event on Saturday 7th July, 2-4pm. Come along for a free glass of fizz and find out more about his work.
Top Notch Craft Club
5th July - 7-9pm
Have you always got an unfinished craft project on the go? Come along to Happy & Glorious's Top Notch Craft Club and work on it alongside other lovely crafty people! Look through our library of craft books for inspiration for your next one. We'll have a few craft supplies for you to play with, but feel free to bring your own craft materials to swap and share.
Chiddingstone Castle Country Fair
9th September - 11am - 5pm
Always a brilliant event, we will be exhibiting at the Chiddingstone Castle Country Fair. Fab food and drink, family dog show, music and shopping - this is a great day out for everyone!
Guest artist - Anne Kelly
1st September - 22nd September
Anne Kelly is a textile artist, teacher and writer. She creates beautifully intricate work with recycled fabric, paper and ephemera using collage, stitch, photographic and print processes. To celebrate the launch of her new book. Anne's work will be exhibited at Happy & Glorious from 1st - 22nd September, with a 'meet the artist' event on Saturday 22nd September, 2-4pm. Come along for a glass of fizz and find out about her work.
Guest artist - Cas Holmes
10th November - 1st December
Cas Holmes' exhibition 'Landscape: Painting with Cloth' will be shown at Happy & Glorious from 10th November - 1st December, with a 'meet the artist' event on Saturday 1st December, 2-4pm. Come along for a free glass of fizz and find out more about her work. She will also be running a workshop here on Sunday 18th November.
Chiddingstone Castle Christmas Fair
24th November
Always a favourite event, we will be exhibiting at the Chiddingstone Castle Christmas Fair.