Art, Wine and the Natural World
Fen Ditton Gallery and Cambridge Wine Merchants invite you to join them at another popular wine tasting evening, with a focus on the natural world.
Paul Hart: In Conversation and Book Signing
Join us for a special In Conversation and Book Signing event with artist/photographer Paul Hart.
This is a free event, booking recommended
A Gathering of Friends: An evening of Art and Wine
A Gathering of Friends: An evening of Art and Wine
This event is in partnership with Cambridge Wine Merchants
Wednesday 8th May, 6 - 8pm
Coffee Morning and Guided Tour of 'A Gathering of Friends'
Coffee Morning and Guided Tour of ‘A Gathering of Friends’
Saturday 4th May at 11am
Wintering: An evening of art and wine
Wintering: An evening of art and wine for the festive season
This event is in partnership with Cambridge Wine Merchants and MJP @ The Shepherds
Thursday 7th December, 6 - 8pm
Artist talk and coffee morning with Rebecca Jewell
Discover the life and work of artist / printmaker Rebecca Jewell on Sunday 5th November at Fen Ditton Gallery. Currently exhibited as part of our ‘Going Yellow’ exhibition
This is a free event
Find out more and reserve your place here
Willard Boepple on Printmaking
Willard Boepple on Printmaking
Wednesday 25th October, 6 - 7.30pm
We are delighted to welcome back American sculptor, Willard Boepple, to the gallery on Wednesday 25th October to hear more about his work with printmaking and how his collaboration with Kip Gresham at The Print Studio, Cambridge has become a significant part of his artistic practice.
Lifelong Creations: An evening of art and wine
Fen Ditton Gallery and Cambridge Wine Merchants invite you to an evening of art and wine that celebrates lifelong dedication to creating
We are delighted to present 'LIFELONG CREATIONS' - the fourth in a series of art and wine events, made possible by the collaboration of two independent Cambridge businesses: Fen Ditton Gallery and Cambridge Wine Merchants.
This event is being held as part of the 'Light, Colour, Pattern' exhibition which offers a new perspective on Cambridge artist David Emond's lifetime of creating.
You are invited to come and discover three wines that have been produced through a lifetime of experience; whether that be the winemakers, the vines or region.
Tickets are just £10pp, limited space available
Book via Eventbrite here
ABOUT FEN DITTON GALLERY:
Opening in 2018, Fen Ditton Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery showing renowned and emerging artists. We're just a 10 minute cycle ride from the centre of Cambridge along the River Cam. Find out more at fendittongallery.com.
ABOUT CAMBRIDGE WINE MERCHANTS:
Cambridge Wine Merchants was established in 1993 and is now one the UK's leading independent wine merchants. Find out more at cambrdigewine.com.
Kip Gresham in conversation with Elenor Ling
You are invited to join us on Wednesday 14th June for this special event, taking place as part of ‘Shards and Sources’
Master-printmaker, Kip Gresham, will be joined by the Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings at The Fitzwilliam, Elenor Ling, to discuss this spectacular exhibition of original prints and vinyl constructions.
Wednesday 14th June, 6 - 8pm
This is a free event
THREE-FOLD: An evening of art and wine to celebrate collaborations
We are delighted to present 'THREE-FOLD' - the third in a series of art and wine events, made possible by the collaboration of two independent Cambridge businesses: Fen Ditton Gallery and Cambridge Wine Merchants.
An evening of Award-Winning Art and Wine
Back by popular demand, Cambridge Wine Merchants and Fen Ditton Gallery have teamed up once again to bring you fun, informal evening of art and wine.
UNDISCOVERED: An evening of Emerging Artists and Winemakers
Cambridge Wine Merchants and Fen Ditton Gallery have teamed up to bring you an exciting night of art and wine, shining a spotlight on the emerging artists and winemakers who are making waves in their industries.
This event is part of the Fen Ditton Gallery ‘Undiscovered’ exhibition which is open on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February.
Rhythm & Blues: Carmen Maria Renwick in residency at Fen Ditton Gallery
Carmen Maria Renwick presents an open studio at Fen Ditton Gallery, following a two-week artist residency.
In conversation: John Fanshawe and Rebecca Jewell
Join Cambridge Conservation Initiative curator John Fanshawe and artist Rebecca Jewell in conversation about the role of artists in conservation, chaired by Amanda Game.
This is a free event
Confluence: Two artists in conversation about the Deben Estuary
Join artists Simon Read and Annie Turner in conversation about their working lives as artists alongside the River Deben.
This event is part of our current exhibition Art and the River Deben, open until Sunday 16th October
Workshop: Introduction to charcoal drawing with Kate Boucher
A one-day workshop to introduce you to the methods and techniques that landscape artist and tutor Kate Boucher uses in her work. This workshop is taking place as part of Kate’s month-long artist residency at Fen Ditton Gallery.
Old Questions, New Answers: In conversation with Gill Hedley
Fen Ditton Gallery is delighted to welcome distinguished art historian and former director of Contemporary Art Society, Gill Hedley to discuss the work of Ann Sutton OBE b. 1935.
This is a free event, booking required
Kip Gresham: Printmaking with the late Alan Davie (1920 - 2014)
Fen Ditton Gallery is delighted to welcome back Cambridge-based master printmaker, Kip Graham to discuss some of his print collaborations with the late painter, Alan Davie.
An evening with Cambridge master-printmaker Kip Gresham
Wednesday 23rd February, 6pm - 8pm
You are invited to join us for an evening with Cambridge master-printmaker, Kip Gresham of The Print Studio, Cambridge. This event takes place as part of our current exhibition, The Language of Abstraction and will include a talk from Kip and Q&A.
Capturing Carbon and Restoring Peatland: Talk with Kate Carver
Join us on Tuesday 23rd November to hear Kate Carver, Great Fen Project manager, talk about the Great Fen - it's vision, aims and achievements to date.
Nature Printing and Watercolour Workshop
In this one-day workshop, tutor Rebecca Jewell will start with a brief history of nature printing and look at examples of work by historical and contemporary artists. Participants will be shown two different methods for printing directly from leaves and plants and will be shown how to add detail with watercolour.
Thursday 4th November
10am - 4pm
£75 per person, including lunch and materials
Book Launch: Paul Hart 'Reclaimed' with Dewi Lewis Publishing (Postponed due to Covid-19)
We’re thrilled to be hosting the official UK book launch of artist-photographer Paul Hart’s photobook ‘Reclaimed’.
Hart’s most recent work RECLAIMED concludes his long-term project on The Fens (UK). The series will be published by Dewi Lewis in May, with a text by respected French curator and writer Isabelle Bonnet.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2020
More info to follow
Workshop: Dry Point Etching - Imprints of Nature (Postponed due to Covid-19)
Learn the techniques of dry point etching with artist-printmaker, Susie Turner. This full day workshop includes lunch and all materials.
Friday 20th March, 10am - 4pm
Meet the Artist: In conversation with sculptor Nigel Hall RA
Please join us for an early evening view of the exhibition ‘Seeing Red’ and the opportunity to hear leading UK sculptor Nigel Hall RA discuss his work with the exhibition curator Amanda Game.
Thursday 20th February, 6.30-7.30pm
Tickets just £5, includes wine and nibbles
Seeing Red
This exhibition is the second in a series of exhibitions exploring colour that Amanda Game is curating for Fen Ditton Gallery. Each show brings together works by artists, from different disciplines, to explore how colour as both subject and medium remains a fundamental part of many artistic processes.
Meet the Artist: Paul Hart Talk and Book Signing
Fen Ditton Gallery is delighted to announce that leading UK photographer Paul Hart will be giving a talk about his work and signing copies of his new book ‘Drained’ on Thursday 18 October at 6 p.m.
Free event: RSVP here