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Music and arts house Books On The Rise of Richmond-upon-Thames kindly hosted the exhibition at their premises during autumn 2025, opening with a keynote talk by Glyn Johns himself, and wrapping several weeks later with a talk by renowned producer Joe Boyd.
Talks are now underway to stage the exhibition in the stunning Art-Deco De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP), Bexhill-on-Sea later in 2026. DLWP have recently been awarded local authority funding to progress significant improvement works to the listed building and facilities in recognition as one of the premier arts venues in the south of England.
In Autumn 2024, The Loom Design Studio (collaborating with The John Peel Centre for Creative Arts), designed, authored and co-curated an exhibition celebrating the career of the legendary record producer and sound engineer, Glyn Johns, displayed at JPC's Suffolk venue.
Studios:
New Cottage Studio readies to welcome visitors
Designed and built specifically as a self-contained two-storey creative space, the new studio is full of light and uplifting ambience. It will be available for hire very soon.
15/08/2025
Facilities:
Design Studio kit and software revamp!
Loom's design studio has upgraded its Mac workstations, available for Motion Graphics, Editing and 3D. Key software and plug-in upgrades for 2025 have been installed and are ready to go.
15/08/2025
Projects:
John Peel Centre for Creative Arts (JPC)
Following the success of the recent Glyn Johns exhibition, held in collaboration with The Loom Studio, The JPC has been awarded funding to develop their venue facilities. Look out for fresh developments, and news on how The Loom is getting further involved in future creative plans!
21/07/2025
ArtsGuild:
'Artworks' annual exhibition 2025
The 25th Annual Exhibition of contemporary painting, ceramics and sculpture by the Artworks collective is due to be held this year from 13th - 28th September at Blackthorpe Barn, Suffolk
13/09/2025 - 28/09/2025
Design Studio:
Upgrades to hardware and software ensures currency
With up to five high-end workstations now available for use, plus provision for legacy apps, the digital studio bristles with creative muscle.
Date: Ongoing...
Consultancy:
Links being forged with business and creative leadership training
Relationships are being nurtured with key players in the fields of creative strategy applied to business management and leadership.
Date: Ongoing
Events:
Exciting ideas in the pipeline for events on site
The Loom is planning ahead in 2025, with the aim of having entertainment within the courtyard, or holding pop-up events. Keep an eye out for updates.
Date: TBC
Cinema:
The Loom's pop-up Eclectic Cinema is being readied
Situated in the upper Barn Studio, The Loom will be hosting occasional film showings in a repertory fashion. Look out for upcoming Film Noir and Dekalog seasons.
Date: TBC
News & Views:
Currently in the planning stage, Vox Creativa will soon be The Loom's podcast platform
Nothing gets creative juices pumping like a good debate around many of the passionate issues in the Arts firmament. So look out for some lively topics to get your teeth into at Vox Creativa.
Date: TBC