KnitterKnitKnitKnit: Shades of Colour

10am to 4pm

For more information about this event please call 07980 622021

We are hosting a mixed exhibition over August Bank Holiday weekend, which will consist of Shades of Colour, Deckchairs inspired by Mondrian, Jenny Duff Mats and a pop-up cafe from Proper Coffee House. A #SummerOfColour event, Pie Factory Margate is easy to find in Margate Old Town – look out for the Mondrian-inspired panels on the front of the building.

Shades of Colour

KnitterKnitKnitKnit will be previewing the Shades of Colour, a series of 32 large scale lampshades which have been created for suspension above Margate High Street.

These colourful creations have been made by the community by talented individuals and in sessions led by KnitterKnitKnitKnit at Proper Coffee House, 37 High Street, Margate; Adult Education, Broadstairs; Turner Contemporary; Holy Trinity & St John’s Church of England Primary School; No 60, 60 High Street, Margate.

The project has received funding from Arts Council England, Turner Contemporary, Margate Town Team, Proper Coffee House, Pie Factory Margate, Margate Gallery and from public support through crowdfunding using a Kickstarter campaign.

Find out more about the project at www.facebook.com/knitterknitknitknit

Deckchairs inspired by Mondrian

Janet Williams, Margate Gallery and Jenny Duff will be previewing Deckchairs inspired by Mondrian, 12 deckchairs created during workshops at Turner Contemporary with nearly 200 participants.

The deckchairs have been printed using yellow, red and blue blocks of colour, with each print personalised by the participants.

The project has been funded by Margate Gallery, Jenny Duff, Turner Contemporary and from public support through crowdfunding using a Kickstarter campaign.

More information can be found about the project at www.kickstarter.com/projects/710919581/deckchairs-inspired-by-mondrian

Proper Coffee House Pop-up Cafe

Proper Coffee House will be extending from their High Street base to offer their delicious home made cakes and summer-y drinks at a pop-up cafe in the Gallery.

Find out more about Proper Coffee House at http://propercoffeehouse.co.uk/

Jenny Duff mats

As part of Thanet Open Studios, an initiative inviting the public into studios across the Isle of Thanet, Jenny Duff will be showing her table mats, coasters and trays within Pie Factory Margate Gallery over the Bank Holiday weekend.

With a broad range of delicious and delightful designs, Jenny Duff has been making quality Melamine British products for 14 years. See her new designs, or pick up a bargain direct from the maker.

More information on Jenny Duff can be found at www.jennyduff.co.uk