Workshops ready to roll out!
We are delighted to announce our new workshop programme, starting with Layered Textiles, on Wednesday 11 April with Kate Slaughter. Learn...
Are you all ready for Christmas?
Shop and Network Members are busy busy busy! The Forge shop has been stocked with lots of unique, locally made arts and crafts just...
Forge Flower Power
Northumberland has never failed to produce innovative artists and crafts people over the years and October’s solo exhibition at...
‘Roots and Branches’ at the Forge
Furniture designer and artist Tim Patterson begins his month-long residency at the Allendale Forge Gallery on Friday 1st September, with...
Meet the Maker: Phil Benton
Tell us a little bit about your background? I'm originally from the Lake District but moved to Jarrow over 17 years ago. I got into...
Carpets, Cruise Ships & Greetings Cards
A carpet designer once employed by Hugh Mackay Carpets in Durham to design for luxury cruise ships, hotels and high wealth individuals,...
Meet the Maker: David Lawson Ceramics
Tell us a little bit about your background? I studied ceramics at the Glasgow School of Art, which included spending some time in...
Meet the Maker: The Woolly Pedlar
Tell us a little bit about your background? Teacher of kids with learning difficulties for 25 yrs. Left due to ill health & started...
Changing Rooms
The Allendale Forge Studios is passionate about displaying a variety of artwork, sculpture and gifts from local artists. We want to...
Meet the maker: Sarah Blackett-Ord
Sarah Blackett-Ord paints under the name of Whitfield Watercolours and draws inspiration from her Whitfield home and the beautiful...