Harrow Observer - Lifestyle - Arts & Exhibitions

Ex-students from doomed pottery course exhibit to mark 50th anniversary

Harrow Observer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT

ARTISTS are exhibiting to celebrate five decades of a world-renowned pottery course that shuts this summer after campaigners fought unsuccessfully for a reprieve.

Safari starts in Harrow

Harrow Observer — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ARTISTIC students hunted for rainbow elephants and dazzling lions within a safari exhibition at Harrow Civic Centre.

Peruse painting, pottery and more at Harrow Art Society's spring exhibition

Harrow Observer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Painters, potters and sculptors have been busy creating varied pieces in kitchens, living rooms and studios around Harrow to go on display at the spring exhibition of Harrow Art Society. IAN PROCTOR reports

Dick Whittington with an Olympic flavour

Harrow Observer — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Chameleons drama group is adding sporting prowess and an Olympic flavour to the classic tale Dick Whittington in its pantomime next week.

Usurp Art Gallery looks to the future

Harrow Observer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

VOLUNTEERS are being called upon to help Harrow’s only stand-alone gallery to continue running experimental exhibitions, events and workshops.

Let the shows at Harrow Arts Centre entertain you

Harrow Observer — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This spring you will be spoiled for choice with the array of shows and films at Harrow Arts Centre, whether it is something for the family or a night out with friends.

Volcanic glazes make each work so unique

Harrow Observer — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Willesden's Artisan gallery celebrates its first anniversary. TARA BRADY went along to see what it currently has on show

We are Harrow, we are

Harrow Observer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A DEDICATED photographer who has spent years capturing the essence of Harrow through a lens is to display his work at Harrow Museum. Dermot Carlin has snapped portraits

Arts galore - from silk painting to jewellery

Harrow Observer — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT

There is a wealth of talent in the area and local artists will be displaying and selling their handiwork at Artworks Day. TARA BRADY suggests this is a chance for some early Christmas shopping

Author brings to life a new Sherlock Holmes adventure

Harrow Observer — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:31:00 GMT

SHERLOCK Holmes is back and this time it's not Robert Downey Jr cavorting across our screens or Benedict Cumberbatch's modern take of the famous detective.

A positive response to therapy

Harrow Observer — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Michael Sobell House Hospice in Northwood has an expressive way of helping its patients come to terms with having a life-limiting illness. SIBA MATTI spoke to art therapist Nicole Weinberger to find out more

Artists' corner the market

Harrow Observer — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A gallery is to be transformed into a pop-up shop selling hand-crafted and bespoke merchandise during October. IAN PROCTOR reports

Tube station designer in the spotlight at V&A

Harrow Observer — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The work of architect Charles Holden, the man behind Sudbury Town Tube station and many others, is being celebrated in an exhibition.

Home is where the art is

Harrow Observer — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

FORMER members of the Stanmore Art Society that folded last summer have come together to put on a one-off exhibition. Fifteen artists, calling themselves Stanmore Painters Re-united, will display about 70 pictures at Stanmore Library, in Stanmore Hill.

Captured images

Harrow Observer — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Photography enthusiasts, amateur snappers and anyone with an eye for artistic prints will be delighted to view Harrow Camera Club's exhibition in the next few weeks, writes ROSIE CHRISTOPHER

Something for everyone

Harrow Observer — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Harrow Arts Centre has announced its new season up to Christmas. Chief reporter IAN PROCTOR looks at who's coming to town

Exhibition of new energy

Harrow Observer — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

ART fans have just one week to catch an exhibition of up-and-coming young artists at a multi-disciplinary West Harrow gallery.

Living in a railway carriage after dad fought in France

Harrow Observer — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Life in a gardener's cottage is vividly recalled in Joan Blackburn's newly published memoirs. VICKI ELTIS spoke to her to find out more

Sculptor Shivashtie turns heads at Stables exhibit

Harrow Observer — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A SCULPTOR who recently celebrated her first solo exhibition in Dollis Hill will demonstrate her creative talent at two further shows in the capital later this month.

Get stuck into art that's fun

Harrow Observer — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ART that is as enjoyable to look at as it is to think about is the topic of a new exhibition.