News, forthcoming events and project videos...

Have a browse to see what I'm up to and which events I'll be at soon. You can also view project videos here, from my work as a freelance facilitator.

Save the Date! Open studios at The Hearth

Our Spring/summer open studios will be held on the 27th and 28th May 2023. More information to follow soon.

Jessica Kinnersley Belsay Design Challenge

Exciting news!

In October 2022 I entered the Belsay Design Challenge, in association with the Rural Design Centre Innovation Project and English Heritage. I'm delighted (and overwhelmed and surprised!) to say I won! Read the article in the link below to find out more!

Exhibition: Wild Northumberland

I'm delighted to have had "The Walk to Winshields" selected for Woodhorn Museum's, Wild Northumberland exhibition. Open from Saturday 18th Feb - 8th May 2023.

A Cuppa and a Catch up with Jessica Kinnersley

Following the announcement of the Belsay Design Challenge, I was invited to interview for the Culture Northumberland blog. Click the link below to read more!

The Saturnalia Project

In November I worked with participants at North Tyneside Art Studio, to create art works inspired by the artefacts on display at Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum. These artworks were then displayed in the museum: In the role-reversal spirit of Saturnalia, the visitors became the curators.

Jubilee Workshops

You:Your Art 2021 with Helix Arts

I was delighted to work with Helix Arts again last year, as part of their Better Connect programme. As lead artist on You:Your Art, I delivered online creative journaling sessions for adults in North Tyneside. The journals (and wonderful group!) are fantastic, multi layered, colourful, textured and moving - click below to see the online gallery

HeArt of Care video with Helix Arts

The HeArt of Care is a global project with the aim of uniting carers from across the world and encourage them to share their experiences as carers through a creative medium. It forms part of Helix Art's social prescribing programme, Better Connect. Click to view an introduction to creating a journal of care