July, 2021

Pythongallery is so very pleased to announce that it is hosting it’s first exhibition opening event since march 2020! It has been a time of chaos, reflection and resilience for so many people, our selves included; it has proven to be a time that none of us will forget and one that hopefully and carefully, as we move into the new rules for gallery openings, can be sustained and built upon for a positive and creative future.

With this very foremost in mind, we would like to invite you to the opening of ‘Instrument Art’ by David Griffiths on Friday 16^th July 6pm-8pm at pythongallery.

David is a Teesside based artist who has a mercurial practice. Initially coming to the fine arts from a photographic perspective, he has, within a relatively short space of time, developed beyond the limitations of the two dimensional to extend his creative practice into sculpture, 3D and Installation. His work is often begun with his love of traditional Formalistic values such as colour, shape, composition but this is then put through a playful and unique development that moves the idea through several iterations until the outcome is a complex creative design or object that transcends the initial sparking concept. His work is, puzzling, questioning and genuinely engaging.

It really is a beautifully visual and spatial exhibition.

We are also genuinely pleased to announce that ‘Café Zero’ have become our new friends in-house and in going forward they will be providing refreshments for the opening event, but are also open 7 days a week for those looking for a great coffee or excellent lunch.

I really hope to see you there, and please feel free to extend this invite to those who may be interested in coming.

I honestly can’t wait to open our doors again!

Very best wishes, Peter Heselton

(on behalf of pythongallery)

With the exhibition being so popular and inspiring to those that have visited, we have chosen to extend the exhibition until Friday 30th July 2021.

Gallery opening hours are Monday – Friday, 9am until 4.45pm.

On-site bistro – Iron Co Coffee House is open until 3pm.

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The Random Stitchers of Cleveland exists to promote and practise the use of stitch and textiles to produce art using a wide range of materials and techniques from simple to sophisticated. The diverse nature of embroidery and stitch has changed greatly over the years and is very creative and exciting. This exhibition shows some of the wide range of techniques, skills, fun, enjoyment and satisfaction members gained producing their textile pieces.

The Random Stitchers hold meetings on the first Saturday of the month, usually with a visiting speaker, at Sunnyfield House in Guisborough at 2.00pm, where visitors are welcome for a small fee. They also hold a Monday morning workshop at the same venue on the 2nd Monday of the month, although covid restrictions have prevented these from going ahead of late.

Everyone is welcome to join the group and they try to cater for all abilities and tastes. All you need is an interest. They are a friendly approachable group and would be delighted to help you. Gillian Garrod can be contacted via email: gilliangarrod@outlook.com