ISSUE #17 ART CRAFT DESIGN HOMEWARE

ISSUE #17
June - Sep 2016
ART
CRAFT
DESIGN
HOMEWARE
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The Biscuit Factory
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Cover image:
Chris Forsey, Flowering Dunes and
Dunstanburgh Silhouette, acrylic
on board, 50cm x 76cm, £1895
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Welcome to The Biscuit Factory’s summer magazine,
featuring highlights from our new exhibition.
Alongside our handpicked selection of new artwork,
you can also read a profile on our headline artist
Chris Forsey, plus delve into the world of artistprintmaker Linda Richardson.
We also bring you the usual mix of news and
events, including details of a new exhibition - the
largest we have hosted to date by Peter Layton, the
doyenne of glassmaking who this year celebrates
his 40th year as a glassmaker.
About us
We’re proud to be the largest art, craft and design
gallery of its kind in the UK.
Located in the Ouseburn Valley - dubbed the
city’s ‘cultural quarter’- we’re surrounded by artist
studios, cultural attractions, music venues, pubs
and eateries. It’s a fantastic place to be; brimming
with creativity and interesting things to see and do
every day of the week.
Our heritage lies at the heart of the business.
Housed within a former Victorian warehouse, we’ve
retained many of the building’s original features think exposed brick walls and wooden beams. This
provides a beautiful, inspiring backdrop for our
artwork unlike anything else you’ll see in the city.
The gallery changes its exhibition every season,
showcasing a mix of contemporary paintings, prints,
textiles, glass, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery,
chosen by a team of curators who seek out up and
coming and local artists to exhibit alongside more
established artists from outside the region.
As well as art...
For the foodies out there - we have a recently
relaunched cafe, The Factory Kitchen, which takes
inspiration from across the world and boasts
panoramic views over the city.
For those seeking an à la carte dining experience adjoining the gallery is our restaurant, artisan, which
serves modern British cuisine. artisan’s accolades
include being among the top 25 restaurants
nationally for Sunday lunch (as chosen by The
Times), being shortlisted in the Best Restaurant
category at the 2015 Living North Awards and
featuring in the 2016 Good Food Guide.
Bringing together our food and beautiful spaces
we also host a range of events in our purpose-built
function hall the Biscuit Room, including weddings,
corporate dinners, charity fashion shows and
vintage fairs.
As you can probably tell - there’s lots going on at
The Biscuit Factory. So whether you’re a regular,
haven’t been in a few years or you’ve never heard of
us before - we’d love for you to pop in this summer
and explore our beautiful gallery for yourself.
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CUBE GALLERY: CHRIS FORSEY
The Biscuit Factory welcomes artist Chris Forsey
as its headline exhibitor this summer. We take
a closer look at his work and what makes his
paintings so exceptional...
With an ability to beautifully capture atmospheric
landscape, townscape and coastal scenes with a
shimmering, vibrant palette – it’s easy to see why
Chris Forsey has such widespread appeal.
The Surrey-based artist has been painting for
over 25 years, having started out originally as an
illustrator with a publisher’s studio.
A self-taught painter, he specialises in mixed
media - combining watercolour, gouache, ink and
pastel, and acrylic painting on canvas, board and
paper.
This summer, Chris returns to The Biscuit Factory
as our headline artist, with his new collection of
mesmerising paintings occupying our first floor
Cube Gallery space.
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Gallery curator, Sam Knowles says: “Chris has
been one of our most popular and successful
artists here over recent years and we are
delighted to welcome him back to the gallery with
his exciting new collection of work.”
Chris looks to the North East and other
picturesque British landscapes for inspiration, and
works from his studio using location sketches and
photographs.
From the moody blue hues of a woodland’s
undergrowth and frosty reflections in a river,
through to sun bleached coastal landmarks and
pretty flowering dunes – Chris’s work explores
atmosphere, light and weather, and skilfully
captures every nuance of a particular setting.
“Chris creates atmospheric woodland and
waterside scenes with a distinctive, playful
approach to mark making,” explains Sam. “Using
a wide variety of tools including paintbrushes,
cardboard, palette knives, toothbrushes and even
his fingers - Chris is able to capture the qualities
of flowing water and plants dancing in the breeze.
There is an effortless quality to his paintings which
betrays the skill and talent inherent in his every
mark.”
Alongside his new solo show at The Biscuit
Factory, this year has seen Chris exhibiting at a
number of other UK-based galleries too, including
The Mall Galleries in London and D’Art Gallery in
Dartmouth.
Elected as a member of The Royal Institute of
Painters in Watercolour and The Society of Graphic
Fine Artists, Chris also tutors aspiring painters and
runs courses here in the UK and in countries such
as France and Italy.
Chris Forsey’s exhibition at The Biscuit Factory opens on
3 June and runs until 28 August. To be among the first to
see and buy from his new collection, come along to our
free summer launch event on Friday 3 June, 6pm - 9pm.
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There is an effortless quality to his
paintings which betrays the skill and
talent inherent in his every mark.
Opposite page:
Moreland Dawn, acrylic on canvas, 50cm x 60cm,
£1295
This page, clockwise from top left:
Fleeting Sun, Rising Gulls, Amble, acrylic on
canvas, 50cm x 50cm, £995
Last of the Light, Warkworth Across the River,
mixed media on board, 30cm x 30cm, £650
Dawn Illumination Holy Island, acrylic on canvas,
50cm x 60cm, £1295
February Frost and Early Sun, The Croquet, acrylic
on canvas, 70cm x 70cm, £1795
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PAINTINGS AND PRINTS
There is an international element to this summer’s exhibition, explains gallery curator Sam Knowles.
The gallery features new work by some of Scotland’s finest contemporary painters including
Ryan Mutter, Sandra Moffat, Fiona Sturrock and Stanley Bird. We see the return of many of
our favourite exhibitors including North East-based artist Darren Mundy with his highly
collectable Hill Town series, plus new paintings will be available from Swedish artist Stefan
Mas Persson (view his artwork on page 15) and UK-based Australian painter Mark Sofilas.
Clockwise from top left:
Rebecca Vincent, Land Marks, etching, 35cm x 35cm,
£315 framed or £245 mounted
Darren Mundy, The Emerald Forest, acrylic, 61cm x
61cm, £850
Jill Martin Boualaxai, Dragon, mono print and egg
tempera, 53cm x 53cm, £445
Sophie Layton, Presence of Absence, monotype,
50cm x 60cm, £900
Sandra Moffat, Primary Colours, mixed media on
board, 40cm x 40cm, £600
Mark Sofilas, Norfolk Dreamscape, oil on
canvas,100cm x 100cm, £2950
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PAINTINGS AND PRINTS
Ryan Mutter, The Grafters 2, oil on canvas, 60cm x
40cm, £2500
Stanley Bird, Zebra of a Different Stripe, acrylics on
panel, 26cm x 26cm, £850
Bronwen Deane, Civic, photo etched copper and
formica with solid oak frame, 35cm x 40cm, £185
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Fiona Sturrock, Willow Warbler and Sweet Peas,
acrylic, 40cm x 40cm, £580
Linda Farquharson, Song of the Goddess (ed 40), linocut,
35cm x 52cm, framed £570 or unframed £390
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PETER LAYTON:
40 YEARS OF GLASSMAKING
14 JUNE - 11 SEPTEMBER
This summer, The Biscuit Factory showcases its largest
exhibition to date from the renowned master of glass
himself, Peter Layton. Gallery curator Sam Waters
shines a spotlight on the artist and his work...
“
...this exhibition represents not only
a unique opportunity to see such a
large collection of Peter’s fantastic
work, but also a chance to make an
investment in a remarkable artist’s
career.
This year marks 40 years since Peter Layton founded his
glassmaking studio in South London. Since then he has
become one of the most highly regarded contemporary
glass artists of his time, and has produced a huge
and diverse body of work, always to great critical and
commercial success.
Peter will be turning 80 this year too, so to mark these
twin milestones we’ll be presenting a special exhibition
of his work - Peter Layton: 40 Years of Glassmaking.
We’ve had a longstanding relationship with Peter. His
studio was already established and revered throughout
Europe when The Biscuit Factory building was
transformed from a derelict storage warehouse into the
beautiful gallery we now know today.
This new exhibition, which opens on 14 June, will be
the biggest collection of his work that we’ve ever hosted
– and it probably stands as the biggest exhibition of his
work ever to be seen in the north of England.
We’re expecting over 30 beautifully crafted pieces,
some of which will be from Peter’s newest series
Burano; inspired by Venetian lace-making and intricately
patterned by means of a very tricky process - these
pieces are already sought-after by the many fans and
collectors of Peter’s work.
The summer months are a good time of year to be
showing glass because of the amount of natural light
around. We’ll be installing Peter’s exhibition at the front
of our upstairs gallery (which is roughly south-west
facing) so it should be a beautiful place to spend the long
sunny afternoons which Newcastle is sure to be blessed
with over the next couple of months.
The exhibition runs until mid-September and all pieces
on display will be for sale. What’s more, Peter’s work can
be purchased through the Own Art interest free credit
scheme which means you can pay for a piece of art over
ten months.
And, following an exhibition with us several years ago,
Peter’s daughter Sophie will also be showing a range of
prints which perfectly complement his glasswork.
It goes without saying that this exhibition represents
not only a unique opportunity to see such a large
collection of Peter’s fantastic work, but also a chance to
make an investment in a remarkable artist’s career.
Peter Layton’s 40 years of glassmaking exhibition opens on
14 June and runs until 11 September 2016. For more information
about Peter and to view his artwork from the new collection,
visit www.thebiscuitfactory.com.
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Pink Paradiso collection left to right: medium wide stoneform, 19cm tall, £485; extra
large tall stoneform, 30cm tall, £1190; and small wide stoneform, 16cm tall, £335
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GLASS, CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE
Another new season brings another round of deliveries of new work, writes Sam Waters...
Glass is particularly prominent this season and summer is the ideal time to show glass because
of the natural light in the gallery. In addition to our Peter Layton headline show, we have a few
glass artists showing with us for the first time. Laura Birdsall uses glass in a typical way, but her
work is special nonetheless because of the clarity of its vision and quality of its creation. We
also have new pieces from Graham Muir, whose work is always spectacular, and an especially
beautiful new collection of bowls from Charlotte Sale. As well as glass there’s the usual array of
3D work, including some rather incredible wire sculptures from Richard Stainthorp.
Laura Birdsall, Large Fin Bowl in purple, blown and
cut glass, 22cm tall, £484
Richard Stainthorp, Forest Moon, mild steel, wire oak,
copper leaf, silvered and lacquered, 50cm tall, £2800
Richard Stainthorp, Freefaller, mild silvered and
lacquered steel, 125cm tall, £2400
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Gemma Truman, Kiota Michozi Vases, glass, 15cm
tall, £40 and 30cm tall, £130
...there’s the usual array of 3D work,
including some rather incredible wire
sculptures from Richard Stainthorp.
Mark Hall, Bound to be Knockers, edition
of 48, bronze, POA
Jin Eui Kim, OPject Mountain Ridged
Form, earthernware, 35cm diameter, £950
Emily Doran, Large Jug, iron speckled
stoneware, 20cm tall, £70; Small Jug,
25cm tall, £25; Dip Bowl, 10cm wide, £14
Paul Smith, Seal, edition of 250, slate
resin, 13cm tall, £170
Jeni Davis, Tiger, pressed clay,
25cm tall, £125
Vivienne Sillar, Curlew, smoke fired
ceramic, 13cm long, £210
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SPOTLIGHT ON SURREALISM
ELLIOT WALKER AND STEFAN MAS PERSSON
The Biscuit Factory’s seasonal exhibitions encompass a variety of genres and
media, and this summer is no different. We will be exhibiting and selling work
from two leading artists who both explore the intricacies and impossibilities of the
world around them, each in their own unique way.
Elliot Walker is a London-based sculptor who creates figurative works using molten
glass. Showcasing the luminous quality and fragility of this medium, Elliot’s artwork
touches on surrealism thanks to his imaginative, dreamlike interpretation of everyday
objects. His free standing still life compositions are both imposing and meditative,
and explore combinations of unusual colours.
We’re thrilled to be the only UK gallery outside of London showcasing the work of
international artist Stefan Mas Persson this year, who is also exhibiting in Toronto,
Paris, Copenhagen and Stockholm. His paintings - which adopt a three dimensional
appearance - explore the complexities of urban landscapes; experimenting with form
and shape to create stripped back, miniature worlds rooted in the sub-conscious.
Elliot Walker, Still Life with Fruit, blown and cut
glass, 36cm tall, £2000
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Elliot Walker, Hunger Perfect, blown and cut glass,
60cm tall, £5800
Stefan Mas Persson, Boatrace, acrylic on panel,
45cm x 56cm, £1400
Stefan Mas Persson, Roundabout, acrylic on panel,
62cm, £1750
Stefan Mas Persson, Landscape, acrylic on panel,
30cm x 40cm, £700
Stefan Mas Persson, Meeting Spots, acrylic on panel,
55cm x 65cm, £1750
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CURATORS’ PICKS
INSPIRED BY
IN CONVERSATION WITH...
LINDA RICHARDSON
THE CURRENT COLLECTION
Artist Linda Richardson, who was taught by
acclaimed printmaker Richard Bawden and
recently relocated to Shetland, chats to us about
discovering printmaking, keeping her observation
skills sharp and why less is more.
LAUREN BAKER - JEWELLERY AND TEXTILES CURATOR
Zoe Scutts, Geometry Diamond Wall Art, £900
We’re showcasing a selection of Zoe’s ceramic jewellery this
season and alongside this we will also be featuring her framed
wall art.
I love the colour employed in these designs, but also the nod
to geometry and tessellation. Being extraordinarily tactile, the
designs show beautiful delicacy in Zoe’s use of colour and
glaze, with each tiny ceramic shape being hand formed and
placed to create these stunning artworks.
Little Owl, Full
Moon, linocut,
30.5cm x 20.5cm,
£120
When did you first discover
printmaking?
As a child I tried potato printing
at home with my dad. Years
later, I worked in a public library
and discovered the etchings of
Rembrandt and Morandi, along with
Japanese woodcuts. The idea of
making a limited edition from my
own plates or blocks really appealed
to me. Then, at art school I finally
had the facilities to try out relief
printing, etching and screen printing
for myself.
You also work in watercolour and
acrylic - can you tell us more about
your paintings and drawings?
I work in sketch books;
incorporating photos, working
drawings for prints and general
scribblings. I keep my observation
skills sharp by drawing from life.
Before I start painting in either
watercolour or acrylic, I work
out a composition on paper.
Watercolour paintings can have a
light line structure underneath as
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the colour washes are then applied
on top. Acrylic is totally different as
the paint has a buttery consistency.
I like to work on canvas which
can have several layers of paint to
create texture. I particularly like the
fact that it’s fast drying. At present,
I am also experimenting with wax
crayons and watercolour on paper.
What is your favourite technique?
I don’t have a favourite - it’s more a
question of subject matter. Etching
is good for fine line and detail,
whereas the constraints of cutting
lino encourage me to work in
pattern, shape and blocks of colour.
Describe your studio.
My studio is a large wooden shed
in the garden. It houses a large
etching press, drying rack, easel,
plan chests and work benches.
Looking out the window I can see
bird feeders where the sparrows
and blue tits feed on peanuts. If I’m
printing, I listen to music, Radio 4, or
5 Live for the cricket commentary.
Although, when drawing or painting,
I prefer a quiet background.
What inspires your work?
My immediate environment
has always provided me with
inspiration for my work. That,
along with my garden and cats,
means I never have to travel far to
see something interesting.
At what point do you decide that
a particular piece of artwork is
complete?
When I start fussing, I ask myself
a simple question: “Does adding
more marks add to the work?”
Often less is more, as it’s easy
to overwork a picture. I usually
prop the work up in my studio
and leave it overnight to surprise
me the following day. If I’m being
indecisive it usually gets resolved
the next morning!
To view Linda’s new artwork, visit
www.thebiscuitfactory.com.
SAM KNOWLES - 2D CURATOR
Kittie Jones, Swallow, £275
Kittie Jones is an exciting young printmaker from Edinburgh.
Having chanced upon her work online I was instantly taken by
her images of birds with her vibrant use of colour and graphic
style.
Her chosen techniques of both silkscreen and monotype
printing convey her intuitive feel for the drawn line and capture
a sense of movement in her work. There is something fresh and
modern about her imagery and I think they would bring some
real vitality to any interior.
SAM WATERS - 3D CURATOR
Ilona Sulikova, (image for illustrative purposes), £380-£550
We introduced Ilona’s work to the gallery last year and I’m pleased
to say that it has been very well received. Her pots have been
some of my favourite pieces in the gallery in recent times, so it’s
good to see that our customers have appreciated them similarly.
So, by both my personal choice and public demand we have a
small number of new works by Ilona in the gallery this summer.
At the time of writing I haven’t seen any of them yet, so I’m
anticipating their arrival with excitement and expectation. Her
pots always have such presence and are tremendously satisfying
objects of great technical bravery and pleasure, it’s rewarding just
to have them in the gallery, but even more so to see them sell well
and be enjoyed by customers in their own homes too.
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JEWELLERY COLLECTION
Leila Swift
You might recognise Leila’s
immaculate use of shaping from
our spring ring showcase LOOP,
where Leila first debuted her
designs in the gallery. Scalloped
edges and dainty dots combined
with a glowing matt finish make
for pleasingly elegant designs.
Our new additions to the jewellery collection this summer are a truly diverse
selection of designers, challenging the use of materials in their making
practice. Curator Lauren Baker selects her favourite new arrivals...
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Zoe Scutts
Rachel Brown
Eleanor Bolton
Primarily working in the realms of
ceramic wall art, Zoe’s jewellery
pieces are stunning creations,
made using hand formed ceramic
pieces. Carefully coloured, rolled,
folded and cut, the lightweight
neckpieces are almost musical
when worn, as the ceramic
components gently tinkle against
each other.
Combining silver, enamel and
copper, Rachel creates tiny
precious canvases that are then
worked in to using graphite
pencils. None of Rachel’s
designs are pre-planned,
making each piece perfectly
unique.
Championed by publications
such as Vogue, Marie Claire,
and The Guardian, Eleanor
hand stitches cotton ropes
in stunning colours to
create wonderfully unusual
neckpieces, that are lightweight
and extremely tactile.
Striped Bangle,
£40
Earrings,
£60
Hockney Necklace,
£76
Shell Disk Neckpiece,
£300
Cufflinks,
£64
Half Coil Neckpiece,
£165
Dotty Polly Studs,
£55 - £75
Frilly Bangles,
£135 - £165
Flora Studs,
£90
Selection of Bangles,
£140 - £165
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SHOP COLLECTION
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
The newest additions to SHOP’s collections this summer are helping to make our selection one
of the loveliest when it comes to buying for your home, as curator Lauren Baker explains...
The Biscuit Factory launches its new
programme of creative workshops
this summer. Development manager
Lauren Wilson shares her experience
of screen printing and what to expect
from our new line-up...
We pride ourselves on offering a platform for small independent makers, creating beautiful items
that you can treasure. I’m very excited for the arrival of ceramic planters and vases by Lazy
Glaze (aka Harriet Levy-Cooper). Hand built in stunning pastels, they are perfect for your summer
blooms! Harriet’s work is proof that something can be beautifully formed whilst being simple and
functional.
We’re also delighted to debut a collection by Laura Spring, who we discovered as part of our
partnership with Craft Scotland. Laura’s hand printed textiles are used to create the most
wonderfully vibrant aprons, bags and stationery. The bold use of colour makes these everyday
objects something truly special.
Lazy Glaze, Summer Grey to Blue
Planter, £65
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Lydia Leith, Milk Top Magnet, £5 for set of 3
Featured image:
Laura Spring, Notebooks,
£9 for two
Lucy Vernon, Handcut Wooden Coasters, £18 for set of 4
2016 got off to a creative start with the return
of The Biscuit Factory’s popular workshop
programme, covering everything from textiles and
pottery to feltmaking and sculpture.
Teaming up with local artists and talented
makers, The Biscuit Factory hosted a selection of
fun, hands-on sessions aimed at artistic novices
and pros alike.
Pulled Print Club - a DIY screenprint studio run
by Northumbria University Fine Art graduate Jade
Sweeting - joined our line-up with screen printing
workshops aimed at beginners.
After seeing Jade’s work around Newcastle
I was excited to see her in action and also try
screen printing for myself.
Jade ran through all the basics - from preparing
a piece of artwork and exposing a screen through to mixing inks and pulling a print onto
paper, a tote bag and even a t-shirt.
Her bold images of David Bowie and Elvis were
perfect practice prints, with all the participants
getting creative with different colour palettes and
layering techniques to create their own pop art
style designs.
As a small group of fewer than 10, Jade could
offer us one to one tuition and there was plenty of
opportunity for discussion. Jade also provided her
own handy foolproof DIY guide to screen printing
for everyone to take home. Plus, attendees
received a discount card redeemable at The
Factory Kitchen café that day, which was a lovely
extra.
The Biscuit Factory’s workshop programme is all
about getting creative and trying something new in
a supportive and informal environment, set against
the inspiring backdrop of our gallery. I can’t wait to
see the unique assortment of arts and crafts that
are created by our participants this summer!
SUMMER WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
TWINS CHATONS EARRINGS | SHIBORI WAVES PENDANT
Tartan Ruby Jewellery, 11 June
RAKU (PART 1) | LAMP MAKING
Muddy Fingers Pottery, 12 June
RAKU (PART 2)
Muddy Fingers Pottery, 18 June
INTRODUCTION TO SILK PAPER MAKING | SILK PAPER MAKING
EMBELLISHMENT
Wendy Ann Stanger, 19 June
MONO TYPE PRINTING
Carole McCourt, 25 June
PHOTOGRAPHIC SILVER PRINTING
Jonathan Bradley Photography, 26 June
LANDSCAPE COLLAGE
Laura Edgar, 2 July
WIRE SCULPTURE
Zoe Robinson, 9 July
PLATE | TEAPOT
Muddy Fingers Pottery, 10 July
WET FELT AND DRY NEEDLE FELTING
Lisa Corken, 16 July
MIXED MEDIA PRINTING FOR BEGINNERS
Louise Underwood, 17 July
LINOCUT
Carole McCourt, 23 July
PERFUME MAKING
Michael Borkowsky, 24 July
To book, visit www.thebiscuitfactory.com or email
art@thebiscuitfactory.com. *Programme subject to change.
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EVENTS WITH A CULTURAL TWIST
AT THE BISCUIT FACTORY
DIARY DATES
JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2016
Victorian charm, contemporary art, award-winning
catering and an unconventional urban setting in the
Ouseburn Valley - if you’re seeking something that
little bit different for your next event, then The Biscuit
Factory is the perfect venue.
Whether it’s a birthday celebration, bar mitzvah, baby
shower, engagement party, wedding anniversary or
retirement banquet, our beautiful spaces can provide the
most memorable backdrop to your special occasion:
The Gallery... perfect for socialising after hours
The gallery is an inspiring space that delivers that soughtafter ‘wow’ factor. Set over two floors, it is characterised
by original brickwork, wooden beams and displays of
contemporary artwork. Our first floor space is showered
in natural light, too, thanks to our large Victorian-style
windows. Up to 350 people can enjoy an informal drinks
reception in the gallery’s stylish surroundings and it can
also make the perfect preamble to events hosted in the
Biscuit Room next door.
SUMMER LAUNCH
3 JUNE 2016
THE GALLERY
SUPPER CLUB
3 JUNE 2016
THE FACTORY KITCHEN
40 YEARS OF GLASSMAKING
14 JUNE - 11 SEP 2016
THE GALLERY
Our Seasonal Showcases
celebrate an ingredient, a type
of cooking or time of year.
In June, our specially crafted
menu takes inspiration from the
sea and North East shores.
Join us as we celebrate the
launch of our summer show,
featuring headline artist Chris
Forsey. We’ll bring you the usual
mix of canapés and fizz plus
appearances from our artists.
An informal evening of food
that celebrates summer with
simple, fresh ingredients
served in the laid-back
surroundings of the café after
dark.
Peter Layton is one of the
world’s most widely respected
glass artists. To mark his 40th
year in glassmaking, we are
showcasing a specially curated
selling exhibition of his work.
OUSEBURN FESTIVAL
2 & 3 JULY 2016
OUSEBURN VALLEY
FORAGED
6 JULY 2016
ARTISAN
ALLOTMENT HARVEST
3 AUGUST 2016
ARTISAN
AUTUMN LAUNCH
2 SEP 2016
THE GALLERY
A family-friendly festival
packed with weird and
wonderful goings-on, including
live music and comedy, food
stalls, arts and craft fairs, and
fun activities for the kids.
July’s Seasonal Showcase
tasting menu pays homage
to the art of foraging, with
ingredients sourced from
secret locations around the
North East.
August’s Seasonal Showcase
tasting menu features our
handpicked selection of
ingredients straight from the
allotment - think juicy fruits
and flavoursome vegetables.
Autumn gets under way
with the launch of our new
seasonal show, featuring more
than 200 artists from the North
East and beyond. Join us for a
first-look and chance to buy.
The Biscuit Room is a large, design-led space.
The Biscuit Room...perfect for large events
The adjoining Biscuit Room is a self-contained venue
that opened its doors in 2014. It’s one of the largest
venues in Newcastle, accommodating up to 300 guests.
This is an adaptable design-led space, which can be
transformed into everything from wedding breakfasts and
lavish dinners through to fashion shows and Christmas
parties. Available to hire seven days a week - the Biscuit
Room comes complete with a bar, lounge, stage, dance
floor, PA and spectacular lighting system.
artisan...perfect for foodies
FROM THE SEA
1 JUNE 2016
ARTISAN
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL?
artisan is listed in this year’s Good Food Guide.
For something altogether more intimate, artisan makes
the perfect backdrop. The restaurant is headed up
by former North East Chef of the Year winner Andrew
Wilkinson and can cater up to 80 people. For larger
bookings, our chef will even work with you to devise a
menu that features your favourite ingredients and flavour
combinations. Alternatively, our private dining space,
The Drawing Room, is ideal for smaller parties and family
gatherings of between eight and 22 guests.
GIFT ACCOUNTS
The Factory Kitchen...perfect for informal occasions
Can’t make your mind up? Purchase a gift voucher
and let the lucky person choose themselves! Our gift
vouchers are available to any value and are valid for 12
months from the date of issue. For more information, call
0191 261 1103 or email art@thebiscuitfactory.com.
What better way to commemorate a birthday, graduation
or wedding celebration than with a piece of original art,
craft or design? Opening a gift account is simple and
allows you to choose or commission something unique,
personal and very special from our collection.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Our newly refurbished cafe, The Factory Kitchen is a stylish
space boasting panoramic views over the city. Offering
informal cafe style catering and tailored menus to suit your
needs, we can accommodate parties of between eight and
40 guests, any day of the week between 10am and 5pm.
The Factory Kitchen looks to contintental Europe for inspiration.
For more information, visit www.biscuitfactoryevents.com,
email events@thebiscuitfactory.com or call 0191 261 0015.
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Images: Sean Elliott
Back cover image:
Peter Layton, Red Burano, large tall sailform, £2750 and
extra large tall sailform, 46cm tall, £2990
Please note, all information and pricing in the magazine is correct
at time of going to print, but may be subject to change.
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THE BISCUIT FACTORY
SUMMER EXHIBITION
3 JUNE - 1 SEPTEMBER 2016
SUMMER
WHAT’S ON
ART
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