What’s On
All of the current and upcoming exhibitions, events, music nights, regular art classes, and all-day workshops happening at Corby’s art gallery.
Exhibitions
Jack Watto
Wednesday 4th September – Saturday 5th October 2024
ART FOR PLANET EARTH
Seven paintings on the environmental crisis
Cransley Hospice "...Because Every Moment Matters, "
A collection of striking black and white portraits, the exhibition captures a powerful spectrum of human emotions through the lens of internationally renowned local photographer Nick Freeman.
The exhibition takes place in #HospiceCareWeek
Reception Night Wednesday 9th October
Wednesday 8th October to Saturday 12th October
Corby Photographic Club
Annual Print Exhibition
This collection of work will be in a “pop-up” display on Willow Place.
You will able to see the images through the window between Thursday 19th September and Wednesday 23rd October.
Coming soon...
Share Photography
An Exhibition of Photographic Images from around the world
Wednesday 23rd October to 2nd November
Opening Reception 2pm to 4pm Saturday 26th October
Free Entry
Events
Regular acoustic music nights and more!
Acoustic Nights
We have come to the end of our seasonal programme.
Sadly the The Flat Caps will not be playing at the gallery as planned due to the sad news of Joe McIlvenny’s passing.
Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends at this sad time.
Are you interested in Digital Design and Corby Heritage?
MBD are currently running a Virtual Reality, immersive heritage tour of Corby depicting its growth in Steel Town Tales at the Savoy. Meanwhile, at the Rooftop Arts, we are holding several workshops for different ages. Using software you can create new lands in Minecraft and Fortnite. Please book your sessions using the QR code. The last event is scheduled for 29th October for 12-16 year olds.
Workshops
We host regular weekly art classes and all-day creative workshops in our two classrooms.
YOUNG CREATORS
Free classes every Saturday
Fun creative classes for young people aged 5 to 14 taught in two sessions. Come and explore painting, drawing, and mixed media in a friendly environment, taught by our own resident artist Joanne Young.
Every Saturday
From 11.30 am – 12.30 pm and repeated from 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
There is a minimum donation of £3 per child per-session to cover materials and costs.
Please contact Joanne Young at linojoart@gmail.com or call the gallery on 01536 267101 to book your place.
Drawing & Sketching Class
Every Friday
Every Friday
11 am – 12.30 pm
£10 per person
Learn how to draw, sketch and doodle with the guidance of professional artist and tutor, Fanoulla Georgiou.
Contact Fanoulla on 07951743839 or at lazydaisydoo@aol.com to book your place. This class is now full but a waiting list is being taken.
Beginners Drawing Classes
Every Wednesday 1.30 pm – 3 pm
£10 per session, or £50 for 6 sessions (1 session free)
Have you always wanted to learn to draw? Are you struggling to get better at drawing? Often artists appear to have a magical ability to see something, and draw what they see near perfectly! In this specialist drawing class, you can delve into those seemingly magical skills and learn how to really look at a subject, and draw it!
Our resident art tutor, Fanoulla, has been teaching classes for over 20 years, and she’s put together this course for anyone wishing to learn how to draw she will take you from beginner, to improver, to pro! Even if you’ve been drawing for a while, you’ll find useful skills and practical exercises to take your drawing to the next level!
Materials included, however own sketchbook and pencils recommended
To book a space call us on 01536 267101 or email rooftopartscentre@gmail.com
Weekly Art Class
Every Thursday
1 pm – 3 pm
Pricing available per session or per course.
£10 per session
6 weeks
£50 (1 free class)
Painting and drawing workshops for all levels and abilities. People welcome to join at any time during the course to learn new skills and further their creativity. Tutored by our own resident artist Fanoulla Georgiou.
Contact Fanoulla on 07951743839 or at lazydaisydoo@aol.com to book your place.
LIFE DRAWING EVENING CLASSES
2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
Join our Monday evening life drawing group, tutored by professional artist and experienced teacher, Fanoulla Georgiou.
Learn basic techniques in measuring and drawing the human figure, using a variety of materials.
Fanoulla will take you through basic skills in sketching and drawing the male life model, with exploration of tone, volume and developing a final composition, in this relaxed and very enjoyable class.
It runs every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
June 24th.
£25 per person, materials and refreshments provided To book your space, call the gallery on 01536 267101 or email Fanoulla ®
lazydaisydoo@aol.com
