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Homespun Traditions - showcasing works of art from the borough’s art collection and runs from 21 March 2015 - 5 March 2016. Jarred - looks at how ceramics help us in our everyday lives and runs from 23 May 2015 - 9 April 2016.
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Jarred: Ceramics from the collection
Our homes are filled with ceramics. From teapots to tiles, baking bowls to bricks, prized ornaments to studio pieces, this exhibition celebrates their diversity.
Jarred looks at how ceramics help us in our everyday lives, telling their story from4000BC to the present day. Highlights include an ancient Greek vase as well as new acquisitions by contemporary ceramists Paul Scott and Ikuko Iwamoto.
The exhibition includes hands-on activities for younger visitors.
23 May 2015 - 9 April 2016
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www.link4life.org/touchstones The Esplanade,
Rochdale, OL16 1AQ
01706 924492
Link4Life is the trading name of Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust. Registered Charity No: 1118610
Admission Free Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm
Homespun Traditions
Showcasing works of art from the borough’s art collection, this exhibition looks at how traditional crafts and domestic life have been represented in art. Exploring the themes of craftsmanship and the homemade, modern craft pieces are shown alongside intriguing museum objects. Artists represented include Frederick William Jackson, printer and engraver John O’Connor, Edward Stott and eminent folk artist Tim Bobbin.
21 March 2015 - 5 March 2016
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The exhibition includes hands-on activities for younger visitors.