The Biscuit Factory

Open Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Stoddart Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AN
T: 0191 261 1103 | E: art@thebiscuitfactory.com |
W: www.thebiscuitfactory.com | Twitter: @biscuit_factory Facebook: @thebiscuitfactorynewcastle Instagram: @thebiscuitfactorygallery

This November, The Biscuit Factory is excited to open its doors for the highly anticipated Ouseburn Open Studios; a weekend celebration of art, creativity, and craftsmanship. Join us to explore two floors of art and craft in our gallery, meet talented local artists in the studios below, and immerse yourself in live demonstrations and activities.

Throughout the weekend, we’ll be hosting a series of live demonstrations from a variety of talented artists. Whether you’re an aspiring creator or just curious, you’ll have the chance to witness artistic processes firsthand and get a taste of the creative classes and courses on offer at The Biscuit Factory. Here’s what you can expect:

Demonstrations and ‘meet the artists’

• Hand-stitching & embroidery with Ailish Henderson
• Dan Cimmermann live painting in the gallery
• Machine embroidery demonstration with Donna Cheshire
• Creative Calligraphy from Angela Reed

Have a go

Drawing & sketching with Mick Smith
Poetry writing prompts with Lewis Brown

Winter Headline Exhibition: ‘All Shall Be Well’ by Deborah Grice

As part of your visit, don’t miss the opportunity to preview our Winter Headline Exhibition, ‘All Shall Be Well’ by Deborah Grice. This solo exhibition, opening officially on 23 November, features atmospheric landscapes in oil and charcoal, drawing inspiration from the philosophy and aesthetics of the 19th-century Romantics. Expect a stunning juxtaposition of serene landscapes with subtly provocative graphic forms, all designed to evoke a sense of wonder and contemplation.

Artist’s Studios

Visit an array of independent artists and creatives who are resident below the main gallery. Meet fine artists, photographers and jewellery-makers – see their studios and buy directly from the makers themselves!

Find out more: https://www.thebiscuitfactory.com/blogs/news/ouseburn-open-studios-2024

Access Information

• There is ramp access to the right of our main entrance (into ‘artisan’)
• There is a lift to all floors – on the ground floor this is located in ‘artisan’ which is accessed at the back right hand corner of the ground floor gallery (or via the ramp access from outside)
• We have an accessible bathroom on the ground floor gallery

Activity Costs

• Free Activity
• Paid for Refreshments