NEWS & EVENTS workshops & courses
Take part in Dartington’s first Christmas Tree Festival
Dartington Hall is launching its first even Christmas Tree Festival — up to twelve Christmas trees will be specially planted in the beautiful mediaeval courtyard at Dartington Hall in December 2010. The Guild has registered its interest for this event and is inviting Members to decorate a tree along the theme of ‘ARTS’. The Festival has been kindly sponsored by Marldon Christmas Tree Farm who will be providing a five to six foot tree for each group that takes part. Members will spend the autumn gathering or making objects - not necessarily conventional Christmas decorations - which reflect your chosen theme in an imaginative and/or striking way. The trees will be displayed outside over the Christmas period so all decorations would need to be weather-proof. On a date in late November or early December (yet to be confirmed), you will be invited to bring your decorations up to Dartington Hall, together with your team of volunteer decorators, and decorate your tree. The decorating will culminate in a celebratory gathering of all participating community groups and local press, with mince pies, mulled wine and carol-singing. The event will be publicised in Dartington’s various newsletters, email bulletins and websites. In addition we anticipate around two hundred people a day, visiting the Barn cinema, White Hart, Great Hall and gardens or attending conferences and events, will see the trees and your contribution.
If you wish to take part or for more information please contact: Julia Harris, Membership and Events on 01626-832223 or via e-mail julia.harris@crafts.org.uk.
Exhibition plinths – free to a good home!
The Guild has some old exhibition plinths which we no longer use and, due to lack of storage space, would like to give away (on a first-come, first-served basis.) If anyone is interested please contact us. You would need to collect the plinths from the Guild.
The plinths are MDF with a white ‘plastic coat’ type paint finish, slightly scuffed and some chipped corners but still sturdy! They are eleven plinths, all different sizes and Rachel can let you know dimensions if you would like more details. If you would like to have a plinth or require more information please contact Rachel Mackie on 01626-832223 or on rachel.mackie@crafts.org.uk
Members Showcase Exhibitions: Monthly 2011
The Members Showcase is a solo exhibition opportunity for all Devon Guild Members.
In 2010 so far we have shown solo exhibitions by Jonathan Garratt (ceramics), Jenni Cadman (textiles), Jane Martin (jewellery), Janet Stoyel (textiles), Robert Kilvington (furniture) and collaborative work by Arwyn Jones and Iris Milward (ceramics).
The showcase room measures 540cm x 290cm and is a fantastic space for a small solo exhibition. There is a wall-mounted hanging system and plinths are available. Many Members have used the opportunity of a showcase slot to trial new work or experiment with new directions. This is also an opportunity to increase sales and a great marketing tool. Members are required to set up and take down the exhibition (this takes no more than a day on either side normally) but the Guild can provide administrative and technical guidance. We try to offer Members this opportunity every three years so if you have had a showcase exhibition in the last 2 years please allow other Members a chance. This opportunity is based on a first-come-first-served-basis so please contact Flora Peasrson on 01626-832223 or on flora.pearson@crafts.org.uk as soon as possible if you are interested.
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WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Kirsten Glasbrook - Tapestry Weaving Workshop
Monday 20 September 10am – 4pm
A world renowned practitioner in tapestry weaving comes to the Bradford on Avon Arts Festival for a one-day workshop.Kirsten’s tapestries produce strong and thought-provoking contemporary images, often with mythological, mystical and meditative themes. Her designs are celebrated for their brilliant colour range, diversity of texture and masterful technique.The one-day workshop is for beginners and the more advanced.
Kirsten will begin with a brief demonstration of basic techniques, then everyone will get weaving to finish their project by the end of the day. Beginners might like to weave a small sampler, more experienced weavers may have a project in mind. For inspiration Kirsten will bring plenty of her own woven samples, large and small finished work plus images of work, postcards, books etc. Frames and a range of warp and weft yarns are supplied. But please bring your own scissors.
Details: www.glasbrook.com/kirsten (Tapestry workshop) At: West Barn, Pound Lane, BA15 1LF
Book places in advance: £45 at the Tourist Information Centre: 01225 865797
CHINA TOUR: Indigo & Clay 19th March – 4th April 2011 (prov.)
From the tribal areas of Guizhou Province to Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China ...
Christine Ann-Richards has been a potter, member of the Guild, and visitor to China for more than thirty years and have been asked to organise a tour by the Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group. They have recently extended the invitation to other craftsmen. Please find more information below. Both Tim Andrews and Sandy Brown have spent time at Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute. The tour is coordinated and accompanied by Li Wenying, the Programme Director at Sanbao.
Within the secluded, mountainous, tribal area of Guizhou Province we visit musicians and artists in paper making, weaving, embroidery, batik, indigo and silver. Each tribe having their own style of dress and architecture. Then to the ceramic area of Jingdezhen, famous for its porcelains. Visit traditional & contemporary workshops & studios. (There is an option for an additional stay of 1-3 weeks on a residency at Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute to work with the local clays)
Landprice (including 3 flights): £2,000
International flight: £600 Minimum number 10
Enquiries: Christine-Ann Richards, Chapel House, High Street, Wanstrow, Nr. Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4TE
Tel/Fax: 01749 850208 mail@christineannrichards.co.uk www.christineannrichards.co.uk
Simon Chapman: professional photography courses
Simon Chapman is a professional photographer running courses on jewellery photography primarily, but can include other arts and crafts. He is proposing to coming to Devon (can be split in two, north and south) to hold a course for 10 - 12 people. Cost of the day long course is £75.00 per person.
He will be requesting some help from someone to organise a venue and liaise with people locally, if that person is you he will shoot five pieces of your work with compliments.
If you are interested in this service, please contact: Simon Chapman, 01235 831831/07860 441033 simon@chapmanphoto.co.ukffvcv
For more information about becoming a Member or Friend
please contact our Membership and Events Officer:
julia.harris@crafts.org.uk 01626 832223
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