October 2017
Peter Hodgson: Making, A Life (in the Main Hall)
This first-ever retrospective exhibition of the life and work of local artist Peter Hodgson was curated by Grizedale Arts and toured onwards to Castlefield Gallery (Manchester) and MIMA (Middlesbrough). This selling exhibition included paintings, textiles, engravings, horn and leather work (which Peter also sells via our Honest Shop) and ceramics. The exhibition also featured Peter's collaborations with Turner Prize-winning artist Laure Prouvost with a short film by Karen Guthrie & Maria Benjamin and further collaborations with An Endless Supply, Juneau/projects, Tom…
Find out more »February 2018
VILLAGE DISCO NIGHT
CONISTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE PRESENTS 'A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES' Fancy Dress Optional - prizes for best effort LIVE MUSIC FROM HATCHET ANDREW WILSON ON THE DISCO BAR AND REFRESHMENTS NO UNDER 16S
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September 2018
July 2019
Vintage Fair
Taking over the Institute's main hall for the summer months, the Vintage Fair brings fourteen dealers selling a varied selection of antiques, vintage and collectables including vintage kitchenalia, china, tools, jewellery, toys and games, paintings, books, vintage clothing, and much more. New stock arrives daily. Free entry.
Find out more »December 2019
Coniston Christmas Fayre
Come and browse the stalls of local makers and bakers who will be stocking an array of traditional and seasonal crafts - including knit wear and toys, hand crafted cards, seasonal gifts and restored furniture - and delicious freshly made seasonal bakes. Other parallel events taking place during the evening include the Riverdale Rejuvenation Celebration and Plaque Unveiling (at 4.30pm) celebrating the miniature with hot spiced apple juice and children’s storytelling, and the What We Eat? Children’s Café (between 5.00pm…
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