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Digswell Arts Herts Open Studios 2026: Meet the Artists at The Forge

This September, Digswell Arts will once again open the doors of The Forge in Digswell as part of Herts Open Studios 2026, inviting visitors to meet artists and discover the breadth of creative work being produced here. Our Open Studios will take place...

Patreon: Building a Home for Your Creative Practice

Many artists have heard of Patreon, but if you've never explored it, it can seem a little mysterious. The simplest way to describe it is as a membership platform. People who enjoy your work can choose to support you with a monthly subscription, and in return you...

Digswell Alumni Connie Flynn Exhibits TEXT & TEXTILE! at Farfield Mill

Digswell Arts is delighted to share that Digswell Alumni Connie Flynn will be exhibiting her work TEXT & TEXTILE! at Farfield Mill, Sedbergh, from 15 July to 13 September 2026. The exhibition brings together Connie’s long-standing interest in textiles, language,...

Featured Artist of the Month – Nade Simmons

Our Featured Artist of the Month series offers a window into the diverse practices within Digswell Arts. This month, we speak with Nade Simmons, whose work explores ideas through a distinctive and considered approach. From her creative process to the influences...

Rediscovering Collage: Creative Workshops by Katy Cook

Abstract collage workshops run by Fellow, Katy Cook, have given participants time to connect with their creative flow and enjoy making art in a fun relaxed environment. Collage might not be a creative practice that people have experienced since school days and so...

A Creative Dialogue with Red Gables: Katy’s 2026 Residency Project

In January 2026, Katy started a residency project in collaboration with The Harpenden Collective. THC is a contemporary co-working space offering opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn through events and expert-led workshops. THC is located at Red Gables in...

The Butterfly Effect Art Project Unveiled in Hatfield

Hatfield Town Council has officially launched The Butterfly Effect, a new public art installation celebrating creativity, biodiversity and community partnership. Unveiled at the end of January 2026, the project was delivered in partnership with Hertfordshire County...

George Woodcraft (1942–2026): A Champion of Artists and Community

George Woodcraft 1942-2026  George Woodcraft was Chief Administrator for Digswell Arts Trust from 1997-2013 during a time of great change for...

Exploring Lithography – alternative techniques

Date:  Saturday 11 April 2026 Tutor:  Sue Jarman Time: 10.00am – 4:00pm Cost: £85 – including materials Book now: https://www.suejarman.co.uk/shop/p/course-ca68x Lithography is a printing process that takes advantage of the fact that grease and water repel...

Drypoint with Collagraph Course

Date: Saturday 21 March 2026 Tutor: Sue Jarman Time: 10.00am – 4:00pm Cost: £85 – including materials Book now: https://www.suejarman.co.uk/shop/p/course Drypoint and collagraph are both intaglio printing techniques. They work well together, especially when layering...

Featured Artist of the Month – Heather Ellis 

This month, we’re delighted to feature Heather Ellis, a Digswell printmaker whose work captures the delicate balance between structure and spontaneity. Combining drypoint etching and monoprint techniques, Heather explores themes of landscape, memory, and...

We’re Recruiting a Trustee with Funding Experience

Digswell Arts Trust (DAT) is a long-established charity supporting emerging artists and craft practitioners by providing affordable studio space, professional development, and opportunities to engage with the wider community. We are seeking to appoint a new trustee...

Veronika Peat at the Slade Degree Show 2025

We are delighted to share the recent work of Digswell Fellow Veronika Peat, who exhibited as part of the Slade Degree Show in June 2025. Her practice spans printmaking, film, and installation, exploring themes of memory, history, and cultural intersections. This is my...

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