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The Old School Muker is now closed for our Winter Break. We will re-open on Saturday 15th February. Many thanks to all our artists, makers and customers who have made 2019 such a wonderful year. See you soon! Richard & Polly

In 2020 we return to two fabulous artists who’ve exhibited at The Old School Muker previously. In July & August we’ll showcase new, original work by Askrigg artist Piers Browne, whose creative gaze has turned from his beloved Wensleydale to focus on our very own Swaledale. Following that, in September and October, we’re delighted once more to…

With our exhibition programme for 2019 coming to a close we now have space in the Hartlake Gallery to show off the full range of work from our regular artists, with stunning original work from Pier’s Browne, Sheryl Roberts, James Wheeler and Sue Nichol to name just a few … … and our main gallery…

The Craft Centre at the Old School Muker is a haven for lovers of hand-made, unique, crafts, bringing together the work of over forty of Yorkshire and the UK’s best artisans, whether it’s ceramics, glassware or Jewellery. If you’re looking for that perfect piece for your own home, or to find a special present this…

And so it proved, The Impossible Double of winning both the Muker Fell Race and The Great North run was, in fact, impossible. With victory in the Muker Fell race denied by the cruel fate of injury, the eyes of the sporting world turned to the GNR. Though Mo Farah claimed victory on the day…

The Old School Muker is pleased to be showcasing the botanical and floral ceramics of Lisa Katzenstein. Each piece is hand painted in tin-glazed earthenware. Each piece is as unique as the plants they depict. Muker is surrounded by wonderful wild flower meadows and hedgerows. Lisa’s ceramics bring this natural world inside.

If one artist’s work represents the landscape of Upper Swaledale at its moody best, it’s the oil on cork paintings of James Wheeler. It’s what I see as I set off up the Pennine Way track leading to Great Shunner when the weather is at its most atmospheric. It’s what I pass driving across Birkdale…

We bumped into Tim at the Hepworth print fair after recognising some scenes, got talking and discovered he was from Askrigg, just over the tops from us, and studied for 4 years with another of our artists, Piers Browne. And it’s wonderful to find a superb artist and print maker, who knows and understands our…

The Old School Muker welcomes the work of Lisa Katzenstein to the gallery. Lisa’s wonderful, hand-painted vases add a splash of colour, just in time for Spring. We don’t show all the work we have in the gallery on the website, so why not find an excuse to make a trip to Muker to see…

On Saturday 25th May join Judith Gill at The Old School Muker for a fun creative afternoon of Fused Glass. Judith’s workshop will focus on the wildflowers found in the Muker Meadows, you’ll be crafting a floral wall hanging/sun catcher lead by expert tuition. Event Details Date: Saturday 25th May Time: 1-4pm Location: The Old…

New for 2019 The Old School Muker is pleased to showcase the work of Rachel McNaughton.  In Rachel’s words … “Painting is a way into an inner world, a secret garden of colour and shape, and what stared as a hobby become an essential part of life. I work from life, or from my own photographs but…

Over the course of 2019 The Old School Muker will focus on the rich and fascinating subject of print making, showcasing the work of some of the best print makers from The North of England and the UK. Work will be on permanent display throughout the year and each month, from April to October, we…

Brought together under one roof, a wonderful collection of ceramics and glassware from some of the North of England’s and UK’s best makers, including: Thomas Petit, Mary Johnson, George Ormorod, Charlotte Morrison, Gwen Bainbridge, Mary Chapplehow, Andrea Cundell, Jenny Hall and Shelly Lee. Discover it for yourself at The Old School Muker.

The Old School Muker has opened for 2019 with lots of new art and crafts from our wonderful artist and makers. During February we will be open everyday, 11-4pm, except Wednesdays and Thursdays.