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NINE at 78

78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH

Art Exhibition-The Gallery Running for the month of September as part of the hugely successful Northants and Rutland Open Studios event, 78 Derngate is pleased to present Nine at 78 – an eclectic exhibition of work from nine prominent Northamptonshire artists encompassing work in an array of styles and mediums. From paint, mixed media and collage, to glass, jewellery, ceramics, woodwork and textiles; there is something for everyone to appreciate and all the work is for sale. Taking part are: Katy Dynes (painting and illustration), Nadege Honey (handcrafted jewellery), Sarah Luke (glass),Claire Mycock (painting and mixed media), Joy Norman (textiles and paper),Colin Proctor (painting), Mark Puryer (wood), Emma Saul (painting and ceramics)and Katrina Solano (painting). These artists and makers' creations will fill all our galleries and there will be pieces to view in the gardens, too! A great way to spend half a day (or longer!) in Northampton, why not combine this with a visit to the heritage house and shop followed by light refreshments in The Dining Room! The exhibition opens on 31st August and runs to 29th September.  Free entry to all galleries, closed on Mondays. For more information on Northants and Rutland Open Studios including individual artist profiles and...

ZOOLOGY

THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES OF FLOWERS. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides of mostly local flowers taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.

Meteorology

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

BACK TO BASICS – WIND. One time believed to be 'the breath of the gods’; we will look at what causes winds and what they can tell us. We will then have a go at measuring the local winds.

CURATION

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of important collections including - butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at our extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome

MICROSCOPY

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

SPIDERS by Ian Wilson. Spiders have some fabulous adaptations to their hunting lifestyle. We will have a look at their structure and habits before studying slides in the Society’s collection to see some of those structures in detail. They also shed their exoskeletons so bring along any spider skins you find around the house or garden.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

CORNWALL CUP A competition for members to submit natural history images as per PAGB rules 2018. Up to three projected images per member per round allowed. Round 2 of 3.

GENERAL

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.

ASTRONOMY

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

In 1850, astronomer John Russell Hind was keeping a close eye on the star HD 38451. He originally observed it two years earlier, noting its strong red appearance.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY by John Gill. John is a street and documentary photographer and has published an acclaimed book of some of his images.

GEOLOGY

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

PROSPECTING FOR WELSH GOLD Gold has always held an allure and the promise of riches for the impoverished geologist. We will watch a Geological Association video of a lecture given by Mark Austin on prospecting for gold in the hills of North Wales.

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