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Unfolding Stories 2 – Contemporary Quilters South West

Posted on March 8, 2016

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Contemporary Quilters South West exhibition Unfolding Stories 2 includes meditative hand stitching on indigo dyed pieces and on cream fabrics, abstract and brightly coloured dyed, printed, painted, pieced and appliqued work, figurative work featuring scenes from Frome and both abstract and figurative pieces inspired by walks at the seaside.

Industrious: Workplace drawings in London and Frome by Lucinda Rogers

Posted on January 27, 2016

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‘Industrious: Drawings of workspace in London & Somerset’, will build on Rogers’ longstanding interest in industrial spaces as engines of urban communities, frequently now under threat from controversial redevelopment.

Frome Art Fair

Posted on July 23, 2015

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The Frome Art Fair will be taking place on September 26th, showcasing some of the very best artists from the local area.

Creation – Lines in Dreamtime: Andrew Palmer

Posted on July 23, 2015

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Andrew’s body of paintings for the exhibition reflect the start of the Creation of Mathematics in “Dream Time” starting with a single dot building simple lines and curves and gradually progressing to more complex shapes and ideas.

Frome Art Society: Spring Exhibition

Posted on March 9, 2015

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New works in a variety of media in Frome Art Society’s Spring 2015 exhibition.

Desire Lines: Romance and Rationalism in Bridge Design

Posted on January 8, 2015

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The Architecture Centre and Pippa Goldfinger present their collaborative project exploring bridge design.

SCALE + AMBITION: AJ Small Projects 2014

Posted on October 29, 2014

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A barn, a bridge, a bunker, a cafe, a castle, a cinema, a shed, a window, a staircase, a toilet… these are just a few of the Architects’ Journal’s favourite things.

Into Life

Posted on October 16, 2014

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David Chandler’s life drawing class present new works. This show will be both a celebration of their work and the extraordinary, miraculous form that we all possess.

Rook Lane and Back Again: A Year with the Frome Sketchers

Posted on September 18, 2014

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Frome Urban Sketchers select the fruits of their recent adventures though the town and beyond.

Lin Hawkins: Power Stations

Posted on September 8, 2014

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Lin Hawkins paints power stations because they are almost like the new cathedrals…of power, wealth and fear; they represent both our need for power, and our ambivalence towards this need.

Rook Lane Chapel

Available to the community as the perfect setting to showcase skills and artistic talent, this prestigious venue is used for performances and exhibitions.

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For information on hiring the venue for events/ exhibitions please do not hesitate to contact us directly to discuss available dates & times.

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Wedding Hire

This magnificent Grade I listed building in the heart of Frome, Somerset provides the most elegant and timeless of surroundings for your special day.

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