CULTURE CLUB
ANGLIAN POTTERS 40TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION Founded in 1983 to represent the best in East Anglian ceramics, Anglian Potters is now a thriving association of more than 500 active members. Bringing together talented creators from across the region, the group regularly hosts showcases, offering a chance to explore a diverse range of handmade pieces: a perfect opportunity to purchase a unique gift for a loved one. This month, the group celebrates its 40th anniversary with an exhibition at The Undercroft Gallery, Norwich. Open daily from 8-23 April, the event will show a range of eye-catching ceramics, full of charm and character, and ideal for adding flair to your living space. Select members of Anglian Potters will also show their wares this month at the Babylon Gallery in Ely for a special exhibition exploring how colour, surface pattern and decoration can be used by contemporary studio ceramicists. Find out more about all upcoming events at anglianpotters.org.uk
STAPLEFORD GRANARY Three Painters, One Sculptor
Arts hub Stapleford Granary is hosting an exhibition curated by Alan Kluckow until 16 April, giving a chance to see almost 50 amazing works from four different artists. Enjoy sculptures by Ian Turnock, as well as landscapes from Susan Laughton and pieces from Tom Benjamin, who paints with oils that allow him to catch changing light; capturing moments of sun on water, dappled shade and dusk. Also displaying is Philip Maltman, who describes his approach as capturing ‘the aftermath of human intervention in nature’. Depicting wild and vivid flowers
with graffiti-like handwriting overlaid, his work suggests urban and natural worlds co-existing. “At first glance, the work of these four artists couldn’t be more different from one another, but there are common themes of light, landscape and nature,” comments Kate Romano, CEO and artistic director. “Alan has grouped the paintings and sculptures in small ensembles, subtly making connections between colours, textures and materials. They flow through the space like themed variations, quietly offering an invitation to see the world in a different way.”
Fly back in time for a roar-some prehistoric adventure at the Grand Arcade shopping centre, which will transform into ‘Jurassic Arcade’ this Easter half-term. Featuring a herd of full-size animatronic dinosaurs, this fun-packed educational event runs 1-16 April. It’s a chance to get up close and personal with magnificent beasts, take part in a giant dinosaur egg hunt and more. Dino fans can pick up a free Jurassic Trail map to guide them through 250 million years of natural history, encountering supersized species including T-rex, stegosaurus and velociraptor. There’ll be a feast of fascinating facts accompanying each exhibit, plus a competition to draw your own ‘Cam-saurus’ – with the winner’s design turned into a personalised soft toy! grandarcade.co.uk CALLING ALL INTREPID ADVENTURERS!
12 APRIL 2023 CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
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