Join Mike Thornton to explore Norman Cornish, the Miner Master.
In 1966, Norman Cornish makes a life-changing decision when he retires from the mining industry. This turning point gives him the time and space to pursue art full time, transforming a former minister’s office in his new home into a studio. It becomes the birthplace of some of his most iconic works and marks the beginning of a new chapter in his career.
Join us for this in conversation with Mike Thornton to explore Cornish’s studio through rarely seen photographs, discover the tools he used and learn more about his artistic methods and influences.
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Visitor information
Address
Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
01833 690606
Opening times
Mon – Sun, 10am – 5pm Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
