UPCOMING PROJECTS AND EVENTS

Important Dates…

31st January - Artist Q&A with Rory Prout and curator Lorna Ough, come along to learn more about Rory’s process, background and the inspiration behind his work!

February 14th - 28th - Martin Brockman Solo Exhibition, 800 Robertsbridge Tiles Time Capsule display,

Opening Event Saturday 14th February 2:00-4:00pm

Saturday 21st February, 11:00-12:00 - Forest Bathing with Celina Zomer (book through her website Twisted Roots - Forest Bathing & Creative Wellbeing)

Winter Light by Rory Prout

6th Dec - 31st Jan

Artist Q&A, Saturday 31st January, 2:30pm FREE EVENT

Come along and learn more about Rory and the ideas and process behind our current exhibition, Winter Light.

This special in conversation event, with blackShed curator Lorna Ough is free and open to call and marks the last day of the exhibition.

If you like to come along, RSVP to lorna123@theblackshedgallery.org.uk

The Robertsbridge 800 Time Capsule Community Project, devised by Martin Brockman

This exhibition will be the culmination of a wonderful community project, taking place all of last year to coincide with Robertsbridge 800 - a village-wide celebration to mark the 800th anniversary of Robertsbridge becoming a chartered village.

Local artist Martin Brockman has been busy working with Robertsbridge residents to decorate and fire 800 ceramic tiles (made out of Robertsbridge clay and decorated with natural, forage pigments). Each tile has been decorated with a design that reflects something about Robertsbridge; its beautiful natural landscape and wildlife in particular.

Over these 2 weeks in February, you are invited to come and see the tiles displayed altogether in the gallery for the first and last time before they get buried under ground! The tiles will be buried as a time capsule, with an oak tree sapling planted in the middle- allowing (in another 800 years) the roots of the mighty oak to push the tiles to the surface, revealing their mystery and beauty to people of the future...

Forest Bathing Workshop with Celina Zomer
Saturday 21st February FREE Taster Session, 11:00am-12:00pm

Join Celina for a gentle one-hour Forest Bathing taster session in the woodland beside the BlackShed Gallery in Robertsbridge. This session offers simple sensory practices, mindful invitations, and quiet moments to help you slow down and reconnect with nature. You will explore the woods using all senses, noticing textures, sounds, colours, and scents as we ground ourselves into the space. Perfect for anyone looking to relax, de-stress, and enjoy a peaceful connection with the natural environment.

The workshop is a brilliant opportunity for beginners, or anyone curious about forest bathing.

Please book through Celina's website - Twisted Roots - Forest Bathing & Creative Wellbeing