Sat 03 Oct
|The Straw Yard
Confessions of an Artist: In Conversation with Paddy Hartley
An intimate interview (plus Q&A) with multidisciplinary artist, Paddy Hartley. Riding the waves of a career as an artist — and the things they don’t tell you at art school to expect about what it really means to make a life and living through your work.
Time & Location
03 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
The Straw Yard, The Barracks, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF, UK
About the event
SATURDAY, 3RD OCTOBER - 2026
CONFESSIONS OF AN ARTIST:
IN CONVERSATION WITH PADDY HARTLEY
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
*Please book your tickets using the options at the bottom of this booking page.
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GATES & BAR OPEN: 6:30PM
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EVENT STARTS: 7PM
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EVENT ENDS: 9PM (approx.)
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There will be post-event drinks and mingling.
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Join Paddy Hartley for a candid and informal conversation about a life in art — the successes, pitfalls, encounters, mishaps, adventures and everything in between.
With the filter firmly off, Paddy will share stories from a career spanning over 35 years of ambitious projects, unexpected collaborations and encounters with some extraordinary people, while exploring the ideas, experiences and obsessions that continue to underpin his work.
Expect honesty, anecdotes, insight and perhaps a few revelations along the way. This isn’t a polished artist’s talk or a carefully rehearsed biography — it’s a conversation about what it actually means to be an artist, told from the inside.
You will also have the opportunity to ask Paddy any questions about his life in art.
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CONTENT WARNING: Graphic content of post injury surgery may be included.
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To note: Although we are a dog friendly venue, we ask that customers please refrain from bringing their dogs to any of the Artist in Residence with Paddy Hartley events. Thank you for your understanding.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
at The Straw Yard
PADDY HARTLEY
Welcome to Artist in Residence at The Straw Yard with Paddy Hartley.
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October sees us collaborating with multidisciplinary artist, Paddy Hartley. You will have the opportunity to learn from, hear about and work with Paddy as we offer you a variety of experiences. From an intimate interview with Q&A, to an introductory workshop, and an exhibition, plus a full day intensive workshop. This residency offers you the chance to immerse yourself in Paddy’s creative world.
As well as supporting the local creative community you’ll learn new skills, meet new people and have a laugh at the same time.
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WEBSITE:
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INSTAGRAM:
@paddyhartleyartist
@paddyhartleyceramics
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In August 2024, Paddy was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and is currently in remission. Throughout his cancer journey, Cancer Cars provided invaluable support, helping to make a profoundly challenging period that little bit easier to manage. We are therefore using this residency to highlight The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group - “Cancer Cars”.
Please have a read of the information below to see if you’d like to make a donation. There are two ways in which you can donate during this residency, either when booking a ticket via The Straw Yard website, or cash donation. You will have the option to make a cash donation in-person at The Straw Yard, during Paddy’s events.
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group
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"Berwick Cancer Cars"
The Berwick and District Cancer Support Group was founded in 1992 by two women from Spittal, Violet Carter and Kathleen Horsburgh, who were having difficulty accessing their cancer treatment in hospitals over 60 miles away. With exceptional organisation the group grew rapidly and received charitable status in 1994. From having one car the charity now has six and has grown to be one of the finest examples of a community-based charity in the country.
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Living in a remote rural area makes it both difficult and expensive for cancer patients and many people would turn down their treatment if they could not access transport. Patients can easily self-refer but we also have an excellent relationship with other organisations who use our services to ensure all cancer sufferers are aware of what we do. The Berwick area is not highly populated but covers a large geographical area (about 20 miles to the west and 25 miles to the south of the main town, Berwick-upon-Tweed). Through the generosity of our supporters, we can offer free transport for those with a cancer diagnosis from Berwick and the surrounding areas to attend their cancer related appointments.
Each year our volunteer team help hundreds of clients to reach their appointments in comfort, safety and without worry to them or their families and loved ones.
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For more information about the charity, please head to there website:
https://berwickcancersupport.co.uk/about-us/
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - PADDY HARTLEY - EVENTS LIST:
Saturday, 3rd October: 7pm - 9:15pm
CONFESSIONS OF AN ARTIST: IN CONVERSATION WITH PADDY HARTLEY
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Tuesday, 13th October: 6pm - 8:30pm
AN INTRODUCTION TO KURINUKI CERAMICS - AN EVENING WORKSHOP (PART OF THE WORKSHOP SERIES)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Tuesday, 13th - 17th October: 11am - 4pm each day
BODY OF MEMORY: A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION BY PADDY
FREE EXHIBITION WITH SUGGESTED DONATION
Friday, 18th October: 11am - 4pm
ADVANCED KURINUKI GEOLOGY WORKSHOP: CERAMIC BOX MAKING - FULL DAY WORKSHOP
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
To note: Although we are a dog friendly venue, we ask that customers please refrain from bringing their dogs to any of the Artist in Residence with Paddy Hartley events. Thank you for your understanding.
Tickets
Early Bird Ticket
From £10.00 to £13.50
Sale ended£10.00
+£0.25 ticket service fee
£13.50
+£0.34 ticket service fee
Standard Ticket
Sale ends
03 Oct, 18:00
From £12.00 to £15.50
£12.00
+£0.30 ticket service fee
£15.50
+£0.39 ticket service fee
Total
£0.00