Exhibit 'A' Gallery
at The Old Courthouse
The Tirril Art Group was formed in 2000 and has been meeting regularly for over 25 years. The group consists of painters who work in a variety of media, including Pastel, Watercolour, Acrylic and Oils. The artists have a range of experience, including two who have their own galleries.
The group provides an opportunity to meet with other artists, share ideas and get help with problems in a friendly atmosphere. The artists work in a variety of media, including Watercolour, Pastel, Gouache, Acrylic and Oils. There is a programme of work to help inspire, which covers a variety of techniques and media; also, anyone can work on their own pieces. There are demonstrations and workshops by well-known local artists throughout the year. This year we have explored painting seascapes, animals moving, misty landscapes and interior scenes.
The theme of this year’s exhibition in the Shap gallery is Beyond the Gate. Our paintings are inspired by Cumbria – the landscape, people, animals, birds and plants.
The Group holds an annual exhibition in Tirril Village Hall for three days at the end of October when you can visit the exhibition and chat to members of the Art Group about their work while having tea/coffee.
Saturday 8th August - Sunday 5th September
Shap Granite and the Works
Shap Granite and the Works
August 8th to September 5th
This exhibition, which is a joint venture between Shap Local History Society and The Old Courthouse Exhibit ‘A’ Gallery is an introduction to the large archive of photographs and information held by the Shap Local History Society. It highlights the world famous Shap granite, which has put our village firmly on the map. The text for the exhibition is taken from an article written by Jean Scott-Smith and geology information from Mike Rumsey, geologist.
As well as the exhibition Jean Scott-Smith will be giving two talks, one on Shap Granite and the related industry and another on the Housing and People associated with the Works.
There will also be the opportunity to visit the Shap Pink Quarry.
The dates for these extra events will be posted soon, so keep a look out for posters and posts on Facebook and The Old Courthouse website.