Candy Twist

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Candy Twist is in Farnham. Near Here currently lists at least 17 upcoming events, including Janine Partington: Small Works, Hand-Stitched Fabric Appliqué and Corn Dolly Spiral.

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Janine Partington: Small Works

Janine is known for her distinctive work in leather and vitreous enamel. Working across wall pieces, objects and jewellery, she combines traditional enamelling techniques with a precise, contemporary approach. Her practice focuses on line, pattern and structure, moving between references to landscape, plant forms and simple architectural motifs. Over more than two decades, she has developed a body of work that is controlled, tactile and immediately recognisable. This exhibition brings together a focused selection of small works, where scale allows for a sharper attention to detail and surface. Enamel panels, sculptural objects and wearable pieces reveal a careful balance between material, colour and form. The presentation offers both accessible works and more developed pieces, giving a clear view of a consistent and well-established practice. Future dates Wednesday 22nd July 10:00am until 5:00pm Thursday 23rd July 10:00am until 5:00pm Friday 24th July 10:00am until 5:00pm Saturday 25th July 10:00am until 5:00pm Tuesday 28th July 10:00am until 5:00pm Wednesday 29th July 10:00am until 5:00pm Thursday 30th July 10:00am until 5:00pm Friday 31st July 10:00am until 5:00pm Saturday 1st August 10:00am until 5:00pm Tuesday 4th August 10:00am until 5:00pm Wednesday 5th August 10:00am until 5:00pm Thursday 6th August 10:00am until 5:00pm Friday 7th August 10:00am until 5:00pm Saturday 8th August 10:00am until 5:00pm Tuesday 11th August 10:00am until 5:00pm Wednesday 12th August 10:00am...

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Hand-Stitched Fabric Appliqué

Slow down and explore colour, composition and stitch. Using layered fabrics and decorative thread, create a small appliqué artwork while learning hand-stitch techniques and surface design skills. This welcoming session supports careful observation, creative decision-making and pride in detailed craft.

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Hand-Stitched Fabric Appliqué

Slow down and explore colour, composition and stitch. Using layered fabrics and decorative thread, create a small appliqué artwork while learning hand-stitch techniques and surface design skills. This welcoming session supports careful observation, creative decision-making and pride in detailed craft.

Sun 26 Jul16:00Candy Twist

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Corn Dolly Spiral

Try the endangered craft of corn dolly making, shaping and binding natural fibres into a traditional spiral form inspired by harvest customs. This hands-on activity introduces structural thinking and traditional rural skills in an accessible format.

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Corn Dolly Spiral

Try the endangered craft of corn dolly making, shaping and binding natural fibres into a traditional spiral form inspired by harvest customs. This hands-on activity introduces structural thinking and traditional rural skills in an accessible format.

Sun 16 Aug16:00Candy Twist

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‘F is for Farnham’ – Letter Design & Print

Design a bold letter inspired by Farnham and turn it into a striking print. Explore proportion, line and character as you experiment with layout and mark-making. This session builds confidence in visual design while encouraging reflection on place and identity.

Sun 30 AugCandy Twist

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‘F is for Farnham’ – Letter Design & Print

Design a bold letter inspired by Farnham and turn it into a striking print. Explore proportion, line and character as you experiment with layout and mark-making. This session builds confidence in visual design while encouraging reflection on place and identity.

Sun 30 Aug16:00Candy Twist

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Surrey Artist of the Year 2026: Celebrating Creativity in Surrey

Join us in recognising Surrey's artistic talent with the Surrey Artist of the Year 2026 competition. Organised by New Ashgate Gallery in partnership with Surrey Artists Open Studios, this annual event has championed local artists since 2009, offering a platform to showcase their work and connect with new audiences. The competition features a diverse selection of artists working in painting, printmaking, drawing, textiles, ceramics, and more. Following public voting at the Surrey Artists Open Studios in June and July, the shortlist will be announced in August. The finalists will then exhibit their work at the New Ashgate Gallery, where voting continues until 23 October, noon, to help determine the winner. The shortlisted artists are: Kate Alger, Jane Alexander, Sophie Brogden, Becca Clegg, Sarah Cox, Diana Croft, Jennifer Dalcie, Stephanie Draper, Lorelei Hopkins, Liane Matthews, Amy Mears (nominated by DAiSY), Fiona Millais, Jane Silk, Artan Jahaj, Jean Tolkovsky, Chantelle Watson, Shirley Watson. How to Get Involved Visitors play a key role in selecting the Surrey Artist of the Year through two rounds of voting. The first takes place at Surrey Artists Open Studios, where the shortlist is chosen. The second round runs during the gallery exhibition from September to October, allowing the public to cast their final votes. A panel of judges will also contribute to the decision.

Sat 12 Sept11:00Candy Twist

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Shodō – Japanese Calligraphy on Wood

Experience the art of Shodō, traditional Japanese calligraphy. Using a brush pen and ink, write one or two kanji characters on a wooden board to take home. Participants learn about balance, flow and expressive movement while exploring a centuries-old cultural practice.

Sun 27 SeptCandy Twist

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Shodō – Japanese Calligraphy on Wood

Experience the art of Shodō, traditional Japanese calligraphy. Using a brush pen and ink, write one or two kanji characters on a wooden board to take home. Participants learn about balance, flow and expressive movement while exploring a centuries-old cultural practice.

Sun 27 Sept11:00Candy Twist

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Weaving with History – Community Weave

Explore Farnham’s textile history in this hands-on weaving workshop led by artist Elizabeth Murton. You will add a line of yarn to a shared community weave or spend longer making a small weave to take home. With a range of fibres, including traditional fibres such as wool, linen and nettle, the workshop introduces simple weaving skills and historic loom methods, with links to Farnham’s wool trade and local craft heritage.

Sat 3 OctCandy Twist

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Weaving with History – Community Weave

Explore Farnham’s textile history in this hands-on weaving workshop led by artist Elizabeth Murton. You will add a line of yarn to a shared community weave or spend longer making a small weave to take home. With a range of fibres, including traditional fibres such as wool, linen and nettle, the workshop introduces simple weaving skills and historic loom methods, with links to Farnham’s wool trade and local craft heritage.

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Introducing Sgraffito

Unlock your creativity and discover how to turn your imagination into reality with clay and colour. Led by Surrey Artist of the Year 2025, Hilary Peat, you will experience the technique of sgraffito, using tools to carve and scratch grooves through a layer of coloured slip to reveal the contrasting clay body below. You will create your own decorative motif or illustration on a ceramic tile.

Tue 27 OctCandy Twist

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Introducing Sgraffito

Unlock your creativity and discover how to turn your imagination into reality with clay and colour. Led by Surrey Artist of the Year 2025, Hilary Peat, you will experience the technique of sgraffito, using tools to carve and scratch grooves through a layer of coloured slip to reveal the contrasting clay body below. You will create your own decorative motif or illustration on a ceramic tile.

Tue 27 Oct11:00Candy Twist

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Mini Hurdle Making

Learn the endangered rural craft of hurdle making. Weave hazel and willow into a miniature structure while discovering how these traditional panels were used in countryside life. A robust and festive introduction to structural craft.

Sat 14 NovCandy Twist

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Mini Hurdle Making

Learn the endangered rural craft of hurdle making. Weave hazel and willow into a miniature structure while discovering how these traditional panels were used in countryside life. A robust and festive introduction to structural craft.

Sat 14 Nov13:00Candy Twist

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Rush Mat Weaving

Try the endangered craft of rush matting. Weave a small square mat using rush and flax cord while learning about this once-common domestic skill. Participants gain insight into traditional weaving structures and leave with a handmade piece rooted in British craft heritage.

Sun 13 DecCandy Twist

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