Events 2010

The gallery will feature a varied range of events and exhibitions throughout the year:

To view images from past events click here.

For info on workshops click here.

SUMMER WORKSHOPS:

We have a range of workshops coming up this summer, with our new activities team. Dates booking:

Thurs 17th August: Mosaic with Victoria Lovell. 10am - 1pm. £28 per person.

July/August:

Sat 10th July -  Fri 20th August:

The Circus Exhibition endeavours to capture some of the magic and the spirit of the old fashioned Circus. Featuring work by 3 of the gallery's favourite artists: Illustration by Pippa Chorley, Sculpture by Julie Janvrin and Ceramics by Victoria Lovell.

Illustration by Pippa Chorley	Acrobats by Julie Janvrin	Monkey & Lion  by Victoria Lovell

In aid of Rocking Horse: (Registered Charity No. 1018759)

10% of sales from the exhibition will go to local charity Rocking Horse. Rocking Horse aims to make life better for sick children in Sussex. They want to make all children’s health facilities in Sussex child-friendly environments so that no child should be frightened to go into hospital. They fund games, toys, televisions and entertainers for children's wards. They also provide cutting-edge medical equipment that makes surgery less invasive, quicker or less painful.

With grateful thanks to the exhibition sponsors, all based on the High Street in Cuckfield:

Sat 17th July: Book Launch

Book Launch: 'Jake, Zee-Bee & the Crystal Quest' by Deirdre Huston

Deirdre Huston, local author, will be signing copies of her new book, 'Jake, Zee-Bee & the Crystal Quest', between 10am - 12noon on Sat 17th July. Come and meet her, buy a book, chat to her...

Take the Crystal Quest:

Why not take Borde Hill’s very own Crystal Quest! Follow the clues to find the crystals and animals in the garden. Visit the gallery first and you can pick up a voucher to get kids into the garden half price.

Workshops: 17th July

Deirdre is a qualified teacher and regularly runs workshops for children and young writers. She will be running some special workshops at the gallery, aimed at 6-10 year olds to mark the launch of her book. These 45 minute sessions will be at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm and cost £6 per child. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. To book please contact the gallery.

Deirdre has been running Young Writers Workshops, a Mid-Sussex based creative writing club for 9 -14 year olds, for 4 years now. Projects include poetry, story-writing, language games, drama, play-writing and film-making. Sessions are positive and light-hearted. The emphasis is on helping students to develop confidence in their own ideas and ‘voice’ and on enjoying the creative process. Please see www.youngwritersworkshops.co.uk for more information on workshops for individuals and schools.

Workshops 4th & 6th August:

Deirdre will also be running a series of further workshops in the school holidays, on Wed 4th & Fri 6th August. Aimed at enabling 6 - 14 year olds to sample the language - based activities on offer at Young Writers Workshops. Catch words in a net and use games and poetry to explore yourself and the beauty of the natural world around us.  To book contact the gallery.

Summer Holiday Fun for the kids!

27th July - 26th August:

Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 1.30-4pm. Each week has a different theme, so each time you come you can try something new!

£2 per child. No need to book.

27th/29th July: Beetles, Bugs & Butterflies

3rd /5th Aug: The Circus (to coincide with our Circus exhibition)

10th/12th Aug: Quirky Cards

17th/19th Aug: Purses & Puppets

24th/26th Aug: The Circus (to coincide with our Circus exhibition)

September/October:

Coast: Sat 18th Sept - Sun 23rd October

The Sussex coastline is one of the most variable but beautiful in England. Spanning some 138 miles from Emsworth in the West to Camber Sands in the East, the Sussex coastline presents a landscape steeped in history, culture and most of all beauty. From the impressive and stunning chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters, to the well loved pebbled beaches, the wonderful wildlife, the soft sand dunes at the Witterings and the famous beachfront skylines, there is so much to celebrate about the Sussex Coastline.

The Green Tree Gallery is proud to announce the launch of COAST, an exhibition dedicated to the Sussex coastline. Exploring and representing the coastline in all it’s guises with work from six  local artists representing their love of the coast.

COAST brings together for the first time a range of local artists all working in different ways to represent their subject. Each artist has a very different way of expressing their love of the Coast. From Gillian Bates bold architectural textile canvases, to Clarissa Robertson’s almost jewel like ceramics; Ruth Fishers stunning stained glass pieces of local coast scenes also contrast well with Sue England’s contemporary painting approach. Pauline Crook produces quirky textiles which add a fun element to the exhibition adding to the bold colourful collages and paintings from Misha Seelhoff.

October: Half term kids activities

November: Christmas Stock in & Christmas Shopping evenings.

December: We close for Christmas at close of business on Thurs 23rd December.

For more information on any of our events please contact us.