Giant Book Sale
Join us for Hestercombe's Giant Book Sale. Thousands of quality second hand booksFiction • Non-fiction • Children’sVisit the book lovers paradise to discover your next best read!Free entry via the book shop.
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During this informal gathering, artists Brendan Barry, Feral Practice, John Newling, Sophy Rickett and Marjolaine Ryley will share insights into their practice and work they've made at Hestercombe; reflecting on the themes of the exhibition with special guest Hannah Fletcher of The Sustainable Darkroom and curators Kate Best and Tim Martin.
The afternoon will feature a series of short talks, an artists-led walk into the gardens, where among other activities John Newling will present his Hestercombe Gardens Soil Book. Refreshments will be provided, as we end the event with a group discussion.
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Event Location
Hestercombe GalleryHestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8LG
