Wendy Ramshaw: Rooms of Dreams

Wendy Ramshaw: Rooms of Dreams

27 October 2012 - 13 January 2013

 

Wendy Ramshaw, Red Queen

Be spellbound by the exhibition of jewellery and metalwork showing at the Harley Gallery, Worksop, this winter.  From 27 October to 13 January 2013, the Gallery is showing Rooms of Dreams by leading British designer Wendy Ramshaw OBE CBE. This is metalwork that has to be seen to be believed - ranging from tiny gold rings made for baby princesses, to large scale, dramatic public gates. The Rooms of Dreams exhibition will enchant you with it's beauty, romance and grandeur.

The centre piece to the exhibition, the 'Room of Dreams', lets you explore Wendy's jewellery, combining bold, sculptural shapes with finely crafted metalwork.

Just as your wedding ring reminds you of your special day, or a locket might remind you of the person that gave you the jewellery, the jewellery in the Room of Dreams tells stories. This is an installation bursting with fairytales and mythical characters, including a necklace inpsired by the Miller's daughter in Rumpelstiltskin, who had to weave straw into gold, to rings made for Alice in Wonderland, which take their inspiration from Alice swimming in a pool of her own tears.

"Wendy's work is astonishing. The quality and craftsmanship in every piece makes me want to look at her work again and again. This exhibition not only shows the finished, sparkling jewellery but also some of the planning and models for Wendy's large public commissions. It's wonderful to be able to see the artist's process alongside the finished pieces"
said Rebecca Wombell, from The Harley Gallery

Spanning her 50 year career to date, this exhibition shows the incredible range of Wendy's work. All her pieces are beautifully designed, from the grand metal public commissions to ring stands which are lathe turned by hand for each individual piece of jewellery. Wendy invented the ring set (which is now a common feature of jewellery design and often seen on the high street) and her ring stands transform these groups of glittering gemstones into beautiful sculptures. You can also see Wendy's jewellery made from unusual materials, such as paper, plastic and old clock faces.

Visit Rooms of Dreams at The Harley Gallery, Welbeck from 27 October 2012 to 13 January 2013 and discover the work and world of Wendy Ramshaw - full of fairytales, fine jewellery and dramatic public sculpture.

Wendy Ramshaw: Rooms of Dreams is a Harley Gallery touring exhibition in partnership with Ruthin Craft Centre, The Centre for the Applied Arts.

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England

Summer Holidays at the Harley Gallery

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Lois Walpole, Laundry Basket for a Large Family.



Summer Holidays at the Harley Gallery

If you're wondering what to do with the family this summer, The Harley Gallery, Welbeck have got it covered - whatever the weather!  

 

Come rain or shine there's colourful basketry and amazing animal sculpture to see in the Craft Galleries.

 

Lois Walpole's baskets on Level 1 will amaze you, from towering laundry baskets (for a very large family!) to ingeniously made platters - all these baskets are made from recycled and natural materials. Visit Urban Baskets: Tradition Recycled to see if you can figure out what the baskets are made from.

 

Spend some time with Susan O'Byrne's exhibtion of ceramic animals, with Menagerie on Level 2. These creatures are made from layers of paper clay, which twist and turn in the kiln to give each piece a cute and quirky character. While away a lazy summer's afternoon with her birds and beasties!

 

Urban Baskets: Tradition Recycled and Menagerie are open every day until 12 August. Don't miss these feel-good shows.

 

There's also workshops where families can get stuck in and learn a new craft skill. Maybe you'd like to make a hobby horse, a mug or a mascot this summer? Check out the Harley Gallery website to find out more!  These day workshops are a lovely way to have some fun with the kids. £10 per child.  

 

And if you're too warm you can always pop into our air-conditioned Treasury Museum, and discover the glorious horse racing history of Welbeck while you cool off! The Runners and Riders exhibition

 

 Visit the Harley Gallery to enjoy the summer, whatever the weather. Entry is FREE, open 10-5 Mon- Sat, 10-4.30 Sun. Find us on the Welbeck Estate, off the A60 between Mansfield and Worksop.