Past Events

On Sunday March 17th I am taking part in a special exhibtion to be held at the historic Cambridge Union Society debating chamber during the Cambridge Science Festival. The exhibition is free and open for one only day from 10am - 5 pm. 

The What a Nerve exhibition involves 6 artists (CDS member Jo Tunmer, Charlotte Morrison, Elizabeth Fraser, Virginia Mayo, Liza Reid from Growing Art Partnerships and Kelly Briggs), who explore the disease Multiple Sclerosis, bringing together stem cell researchers and MS affected persons.

The result is a stimulating exhibition of art expressing disease, science and cells through acrylic, glass, paper, photography, paint and sound. I will be installing an art installation in response to my own personal experience of a close family relative living with Multiple Sclerosis. 

If you would like to attend the talk where the 6 artists discuss the work they have produced for this colloboration please book for your free place here.  We would all love to see you there.

For more information about the event please go to the Cambridge Science Festival website.

(photo credit - Cambridge University)

By Beau Art Interiors

ARTISTS & DESIGNERS: Lucy Burley, Jo Davies, Jemma Day, Kate Dolan, Mireia de Coursey, Luke Ebbutt James, Melanie Goemans, Fipé Gouge Merrall, Oliver Hilton, Melanie Max, Hettie Pittman, Anna-Lisa Smith, Thelermont Hupton, Angeline Tournier.

Private View: 28 February 2019 6pm-8pm RSVP via www.beauartinteriors.co.uk

Show: 1-3rd March 10am - 6 pm and 7-10 March 10am - 6pm

This selling exhibition marks the first to be curated by Beau Art Interiors.

The original artwork on display will include unique works from the gallery's roster of talented artists and designers, including paintings on canvas, framed works on paper as well as a selection of ceramics, furniture and textiles made by artists and designers.

Lynn has a painting being shown at the forthcoming Pastel Society Annual Exhibition, being held at the Mall Galleries in London from 5^th – 16^thFebruary. Opening times are 10am – 5pm (closes 3pm on final day). This is an exhibition featuring works created in pastel, pencil, chalk and charcoal. 

Komorebi (Japanese for the effect of sunlight streaming through the leaves of the trees)

CDS members Tracey Ashman, Pamela Barrell, Diane Firth, Sarah Freedman, Katherine Gravett, Craig Lee, Binnie Macellari, Ros Ridley, Clare Trowell and Sarah Walsh. are some of the local artists who have donated work for sale at The Art of Caring exhibition at Robinson College Cambridge.

Winter Fen View by Jane Taylor

John Glover is running a 10 week drawing and painting classes at Grantchester Village Hall. from Thursday 17th January 2019. The 10 week class will run through to Thursday 28th March. There will be a half term break on the 21st February. Each session will be 10.30am – 12.30pm.

This will be a general drawing and painting class where students work on their own subject in whatever medium they wish. If there is sufficient demand, I am happy to arrange one class per term dedicated to either portrait or life. The cost of the model would be shared among those students wishing to participate.

The cost of the 10 week class will be £120. 

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Rob is exhibiting a range of his original works, include a number with local interest. The works are available for purchase. You can also just browse whilst enjoying wonderful home made morsels and refreshments in the comfort of the Centre.

Overview: This is for artists who enjoy working from photographs in a clean, patient manner.

What makes a good portrait? Likeness? Expression? Mood? Detail? Beauty as they say is in the eye of the beholder, but in this workshop we will look at number of techniques and considerations involved in creating a dynamic large-scale portrait in charcoal.

While working in black and white can simplify the process, a number of subtle techniques are required in taking a drawing from personal photograph to a finished and ready-to-frame piece of art. There is much more to this than one person and their stick of charcoal.

I will bring a number of my own works, photographs and preparatory pieces as reference. Please bring 2 or 3 portrait photographs to be looked at critically, considering images that can offer a variety of ingredients, including (but not necessarily all) light and shade, areas of detail, mood, facial expression and most importantly, how the finished piece will look on the wall. I will provide a number of my own black and white photos for those without.

What to bring: Large white paper, ideally no smaller than A2 and a drawing board to match. Charcoal/charcoal pencils, pencils, erasers/pencil eraser, ruler (ideally large) fixative.

Workshop cost: £30 for Members and Friends, £40 for Non-members. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.

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I am opening my studio for my usual Winter Open Studio! Sat and Sun 8/9 December 11-6PM 

Mulled wine and mince pies!

See you then!

Sonia Villiers will demonstrate the painting of a local Bishops Stortford scene at the Bishops Stortfords Art Society's event event.

The Old School Studio Art Exhibition and Sale.

The Lots Road Group’s latest exhibition presents a microcosm of contemporary British society through the artists’ own connection to family and friends. Seventeen members of the group have chosen an eclectic mix of sitters - diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, and nationality of origin. Having connected with each other through our attendance at The Heatherley School of Art we decided to explore through portraiture how our personal connections spread outwards and reflect life in 21st century Britain.

Set against the backdrop of Brexit, a time often described as divisive, our sitters are people to whom we have personal ties, some traditionally British from Aberdeenshire, Cornwall, Oxfordshire, Sussex and Yorkshire, as well as residents who have come here from a staggering array of countries: Bolivia, Brazil, British Guiana, Eritrea, France, Iraq, Norway, Pakistan, Poland and the United States.

As usual, our exhibition has a narrative component which introduces our sitters and explains how we are connected to them. Several sitters evidence changing tastes, of Britain being more open both to the world, to different lifestyles and conscious of the impact all our lives have on our environment. There are also very long- term friendships, touching stories of young people being added to family circles, and of courageous immigrants finding a new life in this country, or helping others acquire skills they need.

As you will see from the advertisment, they present a variety of different media, styles and subjects, so there's something that's sure to be of interest to everyone whether it's painted portraits, water, or lost and found objects in an almost sculptural format. 

Overview: Come along and discover the fun of lino cutting and printing. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience.  I have plenty of books and ideas to inspire you. A bold and simple design works best for lino cutting. You will learn about the papers, inks and tools used, to design and cut a lino block 15cm x 15cm and to print by hand.

I will provide a student kit  for sharing which will incude; A set of lino tools each for you to use during the day,  plastic gloves and use of a benchhook each for cutting your block, my lino cutting tools to try, hand burnishing tools to print with, kitchen roll.

I will provide items for you to use and take away on the day;  Lino cutting notes, printing paper - 4 sheets of 3 different types of paper, 2 lino blocks size 15cm x 15cm, sheets of drawing and tracing paper as needed and tissue/ newspaper to put between your prints to transport home.

Materials to bring - You will need an apron, your pencil case, a wooden spoon, a pack of Everyday Value baby wipes from Tesco, a craft cutting mat if you have one, tools if you have any and any design ideas (photos/ pictures/sketchbook).

There will be additional lino tiles (30cm x 30cm) to buy at £2 each.

Workshop cost: £30 for Members and Friends, £40 for Non-members. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.

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CDS member Cheryl Warren launches her latest exhibition with a Private View on Friday 19th October 5.30pm - 9pm.

Cheryl will be exhibiting her latest work from Landscape at this show, along with her latest Series. Please do come along to the Preview on Friday 19th October from 5.30 -9PM ALL WELCOME!

The exhibtion continues for 2 weeks closing on Friday 2nd November. 

Gallery opening hours are : Tues to Fri 11-6, Sat 11-5 

www.makersgallery.co.uk

Overview: Prepare to be creative and experimental with colour and texture.
In this workshop we will explore the stunning colours of Autumn, from rich reds and browns to vibrant yellows and greens.

We will use Autumn fruits, berries, leaves, seed heads and flowers as our inspiration.

Learn how to use watercolours in a loose exciting wet in wet style with lots of spattering for texture. Try different brush techniques and explore shape and tone with hard and soft edges. Acrylic inks and oil pastels can also be combined with watercolour.

Lively demonstrations will be given as well as individual help and advice.

Materials to bring - Watercolours, watercolour paper, brushes, palette, water containers, masking fluid, watercolour pencils, oil pastels ( optional ), Acrylic Inks ( optional ).  Fruits, berries, leaves, seed heads, flowers….whatever you can find growing outside.

Reference photos will be provided too, but you are very welcome to bring your own if preferred.

Workshop cost: £30 for Members and Friends, £40 for Non-members. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.

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