A self-taught stone carver, Oliver Cook creates modern functional vessels and objects using traditional stone-carving techniques. His work explores the interplay of light, shadow and texture—an elegant contrast to the weight and permanence of the materials he works with. ‘Moon Jar Sculpture’, ‘Oval Form’ and ‘Undulating Form II’ are on display now at Haddon Hall as part of Showcase 2, in collaboration with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust. This is the last week to see this wonderful exhibit

AD. I had the enormous pleasure of heading north to Derbyshire this weekend to see a new exhibition at the stunning Haddon Hall. Magic: Charms, Rituals and Superstition in Elizabethan England conjures up a thrilling exploration of early modern magical beliefs, and takes the curious on a remarkable journey through all kinds of spells, charms, prayers and ideas. To see it for yourself, tickets are included in the house admission price, with the exhibition on until the end of October. | Haddon Hall

‘Celebrating the masters of the past and showcasing the master craftspeople of the future’ – Showcase I, the first collaboration between Haddon Hall and the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), is beautifully summed up here in a conversation between Lady Edward Manners, Chatelaine of Haddon Hall, and Debbie Pocock, CEO of QEST. This wonderful exhibition of contemporary works, which resonates with the history and architecture of the Hall and surrounding grounds, demonstrating how traditional