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.
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Hartlake Gallery, Stripped & Ready for Action
Though deep in Winter hibernation it’s been a busy time at The Old School preparing for our next season. Our upstairs gallery, Hartlake, is now stripped and redecorated, waiting for the fabulous artwork and exhibition we have planned for 2019.
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Gallery Makeover
The paints just about dry on the gallery walls following two weeks of alterations and improvements at the Old School. A new plinth, dry-lined feature wall, hanging system and colour scheme allow us to showcase the work of our artists and makers in a more flexible and effective way. There’s just a bit of finishing…
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Christmas At The Old School Muker
It’s Christmas Advert time again! We don’t have the budget of Waitrose or John Lewis, but what we lack in budget we make up for with: unique, hand-crafted work from our superb makers and artists; scenery to die for (including real snow!); the best pub in the Dale; and not forgetting Swaledale Woollens and the…
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Stand Up At the Old School
Give it up for Dave Gathercole, our neighbour who last night entertained the good folk of Muker with his first stand up routine.
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Richard & Cherry Kearton, Wildlife Photography Pioneers.
On the outside wall of the Old School Muker are two plaques commemorating school alumni, Richard and Cherry Kearton. Born in Thwaite, one mile up the Dale, the two brothers attended the school in the late 19th Century before going on to pioneer wildlife photography and cinematography, influencing amongst others Sir David Attenborough. Given the…
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The Hartlake Gallery
Our new upstairs exhibition space, the Hartlake Gallery, has been open for three weeks and is currently hosting the Yorkshire Coast & Sea Exhibition. Many thanks to those who’ve visited and for all the wonderful feedback. For those wondering about the name, Hartlakes is the area just below Swinner Gill between Muker and Keld. Hart =…
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The Old School Cafe Garden
Over the Winter months one of our projects was to transform the garden at the Old School. Now that Spring has sprung it’s ready to enjoy, along with coffee, cake, cold drinks, artwork and views of Kisdon and Buttertubs.
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Summer Opening
With the coming of Easter The Old School Muker is now open 10am to 5pm every day except Wednesdays, through to the end of October. We look forward to seeing you in Muker! Please check our website for any last minutes changes.
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