The Sherwood Vintage + Retro Christmas Fair

10am - 4pm Sunday 5th December @ The Place
Melrose Street, Sherwood, Nottingham

12 Stalls of wonderful vintage Ceramics, Jewellery, Glass, Collectables, Original Gifts, Clothing & Accessories.
All at affordable prices.
Refreshments available.

http://www.theplaceactivitycentre.org.uk

Curtains Up For Local Artist

The work of one of our very own SAW artists can currently be seen at the Nottingham Playhouse. Eirian Bell's paintings were spotted by Playhouse Director, Giles Croft, who contacted her and asked if a selection of her paintings could be used as part of the set in the current production of 'Amy's View' by David Hare.
The chosen pieces are not, however, just used as set decoration but are an integral element of the plays narrative.
A member of The Nottingham Society of Artists and a contributing artist in the last two Sherwood Art Weeks, Eirian has fifteen of her paintings displayed onstage throughout each performance until November 20th.
Eirian says it has not only been an honour to be asked to participate but also "a wonderful and exciting experience".
As well as going backstage at the theatre to witness the construction of the set she has also taken part in public talks and enjoyed some first night partying!
Throughout the run visitors to the Playhouse are also able see an exhibition of her work in the theatre bar.

We'd like to congratulate Eirian on her success as she's proved art is not only for Everyone but also for Everywhere!

Click on the image to read more about Eirian and check out the following links for more information about the Playhouse production of 'Amy's View' & the Nottingham Society of Artists.

http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/drama/amys-view/

Nottingham Society of Artists - Eirian Bell

Sherwood Contemporary Craft Makers Market - Poster #2

Here is the latest poster for this years Christmas Contemporary Craft Market.
As previously posted this years event takes place on Saturday November 20th from 10am - 4pm at The Place Activity Centre, Melrose Street, Sherwood.
Admission is free and this would be a great opportunity to find christmas presents that are both unique & decently priced from some of the finest makers in the area.
There will be a selection of prints, lanterns, jewellery, t-shirts, ceramics, knitwear and lots more!

The organisers of the Sherwood Craft Fairs also have a new website located here.
It's in the early stages of development so don't forget to have a gander there.

Forthcoming Events from Vesse Ashley

Email received from Vesse Ashley, organiser of the SAW10 Family Day events:

"Would you like to visit Nottingham Contemporary - one of the venues of British Art Show 2010-walk with curator Rob Blackson on 10th November at 3pm with me Vesse and other people interested in art and have a discussion/chat afterwards in a cafe?

For artists involved in SAW 2010- can join me at Playworks Scrapstore Alfred St North NG3 1AE on 11th November from 13.30-14.30 to get recycled materials for their work e.g. paper, plastic, textile, wool, share the fee for the trolley (only £5 and it's a large trolley) plus the opportunity to buy more stuff from the shop.

I can book tickets for family theatre play "Them with Frozen Tails" at Lakeside theatre 12th December 1.30pm £7 all tickets as an alternative to Panto but cheaper and sounds fun (with audience suggestions).
Lakeside website

RSVP Vesse svesselka@hotmail.com if you'd like to join me to have idea of numbers."

Vesse Ashley website: www.crafty-glass.co.uk

Christmas Charity Bazaar - The Horse & Groom - Makers Wanted

Those friendly folk at The Horse & Groom in Basford will be holding a Christmas Bazaar in aid of Charity. The event will be held over two days on Saturday & Sunday December 4th & 5th.
If you are a craft maker/artist and fancy having a stall then get in touch with Sheila or Sarah on 0115 970 377.
The fee for a table is £10 which will be going direct to the chosen charity/charities (still to be announced at time of writing).

http://www.horseandgroombasford.com/

Christmas Contemporary Market Flyer - The Place

For a 4th Glorious Year - The Stuff of Life Festival

View the Flyer

SHERWOOD RISE RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
MUM’S ARE THE STUFF OF LIFE!
The fourth annual Stuff of Life festival takes place this coming Saturday 9th October at Hedley Villas Park, Sherwood Rise and sees Mums takes centre stage. Hedley Villa’s resident Rosie (mother of Dylan, 2) will be selling old, retro and vintage clothes and costumes, whilst her mum is coming all the way from Wales and will be demonstrating her own recycled art (hand bags from plastic bags, chairs from newspapers). Event co-organiser Jack from Hedley Street also has an artistic mum who will be offering to paint people’s portraits. Mother of three, Angela (from Albany Road) will be this year’s compere and another local mother, Tracey will be doing crafts with children.

The event celebrates the diversity and history of the local area by bringing several hundred residents together in the tiny park that was renovated five years ago by the Residents’ Association. Participants can listen to live music from local bands and performers, view original artwork displayed on the railings around the park by Nottingham artists, browse a variety of individual craft stalls and sample food provided by neighbours. The former Pyclet factory will be open for apple pressing and a back yard café will be serving freshly ground coffees and cakes (baked by more local Mums!)

Three bakeries used to operate around Hedley Park at different times and this is commemorated through a Bread Baking Competition, where anyone can enter by bringing a loaf along on the day and possibly winning a prize. It was this connection that gave the event its name – bread is part of the history of the area, but it’s also part of the present – it’s common (in many different forms) to all the many cultures and nationalities that make their home in Sherwood Rise.

The event starts off at 12pm with more performance – a cheekily named ‘Stuff the Goose’ procession around the neighbouring streets led by Chris, who describes the rhythmic accompaniment as ‘urban street beats with a Brazilian twist’. Residents’ Association chair, Mike Peverill adds that ‘the event is a bit different to Goose Fair and certainly a lot cheaper – why not come along and discover the friendliest neighbourhood in Nottingham!’
The free festival is on till 6pm and more details can be found at www.uptherise.co.uk

More information from Mike Peverill or Angela Warren on 0115 841 5755

Chilled Produce present 'A World of Music Festival'

A weekender of both traditional, and contemporary music and musicians originating from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Volunteers needed for the info stall at events.
Email: info@chillinthepark.co.uk

VENUES, DATES, TIMES & LINE UP

Part 1: Friday 15th October 7pm - 11pm.
The New Art Exchange,
Gregory Blvd,
Hyson Green,
Nottingham.

Cadence Noir - Neuvo Goth Ballads
Danielle Jade Fisher - Young acoustic singer / songwriter
Lisa de Ville - Original, acoustic singer / songwriter
Natalie Duncan - Soulful, heartfelt and melodic
Sahraab - Classical Persian / African / Spanish fusion
Plus DJ D C.I.

Part 2: Saturday 16th October 6pm - 10pm.
The New Art Exchange,
Gregory Blvd,
Hyson Green,
Nottingham.

Bana Congo - Rumba, Salsa, Reggae and Makosa
Lyrikool Lipz - Live improvised Beatbox through a looping pedal
MC Primo - Unique female Rapper with a message
The Uke Box - The Uke Box ukulele jukebox
Zacc Rogers - Soul, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Country Grass
Plus DJ D C.I.

Part 3: Clubz Global vs Musika! - Saturday 16th October 10pm - 2am
Admission: £5 / £3 Chilled Produce members*
The Maze,
The Forest Tavern,
257 Mansfield Road,
City Centre,
Nottingham.

Live on stage (exclusive UK club date):
Ayar & Ali - Dance Music from Kurdistan / Iran
Plus: DJ Gypsy Smith (Musika!) and DJ I2I (Tranz Global)
*Membership is free, join at the website

Part 4: Sunday 17th October 2pm - 8pm
The New Art Exchange,
Gregory Blvd,
Hyson Green,
Nottingham.

Francesca Bandino - Jazz Standards from the American Songbook
Gren Bartley - Acoustic Folk and Blues
Gurdy-Gurdy - Eastern-European traditional songs on the Hurdy-Gurdy
Les Elus - Rhumba, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Zouk, Salsa
MuHa - New Roots from Eastern Europe
Nottingham Youth Orchestra String Quartet - Classical music
Nyam - Tradition Mongolian music
The Phil Langran Band - Celtic / American influenced original songs
Plus DJ D C.I.

Website: www.chillinthepark.co.uk

Corrina Rothwell Exhibitions

SAW artist Corrina Rothwell will be exhibiting at the new Palace Art Fair at Fulham Palace, London on October 7th - 10th. She will be on stand 76. If you are an art buyer/gallery you can contact her for private view tickets. Also if you just fancy popping along she has 2-4-1 tickets to give away. Contact Corrina directly via her website.

www.corrinarothwell.co.uk/

Corrina will also be exhibiting black and white digital drawings in Sheffield throughout October as part of the 'Stand Up' exhibition during the 'Grin Up North' comedy festival. Contact Bank Street Arts to check when her work is available.

The Place, Christmas Contemporary Craft Market, Sherwood.

Saturday, 20 November 2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

For the fifth year, a vibrant Christmas Craft Market bursting with quality, local craft makers and designers.
Stalls range from textiles, jewellery, toys, mosaics, photography, ceramics and this year a range of cakes and savouries. Come and indulge!

The Place Activity Centre
2a Melrose Street Sherwood
Nottingham
NG5 2JP

www.theplaceactivitycentre.org.uk

"Inside Out: Outside In" Exhibition

Two of the artists involved with this years Sherwood Art Week, Naomi Gale & Melanie Jakubson are part of an exhibition taking place at the New Art Exchange, on Gregory Boulevard.

The Mark It Collective present their first group exhibition exploring the title 'Inside Out: Outside In - A Celebration of Difference'.

They are a collective group of artists that have established themselves through the support of City Arts in Nottingham. Their aim is to encourage and support each other through their own artistic growth and development.

Come and celebrate the difference with them...


Artists -
Melanie Jakubson, Johanne Murfin, Elaine Akester, Phil Barker & Naomi Gale

15th September - 1st October
Monday to friday 10am - 7pm
Saturdays 10am - 5pm

39-41 Gregory Boulevard Nottingham NG7 6BE

www.themarkitcollective.blogspot.com/

www.naomigaleart.blogspot.com/

www.melaniejakubson.blogspot.com/

Lady Carrington @ SAW 2010

A great video of Lady Carrington checking out the art in windows at this years event and then attending the "Secret Garden Craft Fair".

Poetry Night @ The Gladstone Pub

You are invited to

"GLADY'S HANDBAG"

a brand new Poetry Night

at

The Gladstone
Loscoe Road
Carrington
Nottingham

8pm Thursday 15th July

This month featuring: Mullet Proof Poet, Rosie Garner and Jane Bluett

plus OPEN MIC SLOT Bring Your Poems!!

Bookbinding Summer School 2010

Christina Williams, one of the organisers of this years Sherwood Art Week is hosting a 'Bookbinding Summer School' coming up in the next few weeks.

It will be held at the Sherwood Workshop on Mansfield Road in Sherwood on Wednesday 21st, Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd July.
Three individual projects over three days.

Day 1. Accordion/Concertina Book.
This book is composed of a continuous folded sheet of paper (or lengths tagged together to make one) and is often enclosed between two covers. At this point there are two styles of concertina books, single sided star book or double sided fold out book. They are both good to display artwork or photographs as you can stand them up to view both sides. We will endeavour to create both.

Day 2. Flag Book and a Pocket Flag Book.
The spine of this book is an accordion fold and has two sides, each going in a different direction. The flags could have images or words or both! This basic principle can be applied to many variations on the same theme.
The pocket flag book is a flag book with pockets to hold all sorts of stuff! The beauty of a flag book is that you can create the pages before you bind them.

Day 3. A Long Stitch Book.
A long stitch book looks like a traditional book but has the advantage of versatility. Each folio is sewn in separately and can be undone and replaced if necessary. The spine and covers can be made out of a range of materials and to most sizes. An exciting project with a beautiful finished product you can use forever.

The course is from 9.30am to 4.30pm with a lunch break. Take a packed lunch or there are many shops locally.

The cost of the course is £40 for 3 days.
Book on 07809 158606 or 07803 108003 or alternatively email info@sherwoodartweek.co.uk and we will forward your messages to Christina.

SAW Focus 7 - The Sherwood Festival

Saturday 26th June 12pm - 8pm
Sherwood Festival
Woodthorpe Park, Sherwood
Free Entry




The Sherwood festival is part of Sherwood Art Week.
It is a day full of live music and entertainment, food and drink, stalls and activities for everyone to enjoy.
It’s an event unique to Sherwood with the majority of activities, stalls and entertainment being provided by local groups and businesses.

The music starts at 12 noon and finishes around 8pm.

Lineup and stage times as follows:

12.00 - 12.45 Edwards Lane Music Club

1.00 - 1.30 Young Potential - http://www.youngpotential.org.uk/

1.40 - 2.05 Natalie Duncan - http://www.myspace.com/betweenthekeys

2.15 - 2.45 Clarion Choir

3.00 - 3.30 Dreaded Monkey - http://www.myspace.com/dreadedmonkey9

4.00 - 4.30 Jill Gregory School of Dance

4.45 - 5.15 Stuck in 2nd - http://www.myspace.com/stuckin2nd

5.30 - 6.00 Will Jeffery - http://www.myspace.com/willjeffery

6.10 - 6.40 This Modern Life - http://www.myspace.com/thismodernlife

6.50 - 7.20 Saphire Lane - http://www.myspace.com/safflane

7.30 - 8.00 Jezebel Rock - http://www.myspace.com/jezebelrockuk

SAW Focus 6 - The Secret Garden Craft Fair

Saturday 19th June 11am - 6pm
"Secret Garden Craft Fair"
The United Reformed Church
Free Entry





Sherwood Art Week begins it's week long annual celebration of creativity with the highly popular, and utterly fabulous, Craft Fair on Saturday 19th June.

This year we are lucky to be hosting the event in garden behind the United reformed Church on Edwards Lane. Not many people know where this is, hence our title "The Secret Garden Craft Fair".
However, come Saturday the whole neighbourhood will know it's location as this years gathering of local makers will be bigger and better than last years. Included in the wide range of quality wares available are mosaics, jewellery, textiles, glass, ceramics, lamps, plants & herbs, jams & chutneys and much more.

As well as the finest crafters Sherwood has on offer there will be a selection of refreshments available. The rotary club will be serving Cream Teas all afternoon, whilst the BBQ will be fired up from 11.30am, with a modest beer tent to the side providing Real Ales, Pimms' and soft drinks.
Inside the hall will be an exciting exhibition of pupils work from Carrington Primary School, so remember to pop in and experience the work of talented Sherwood artists of the future.

As if this wasn't enough to be going on with, we will be entertained by a variety of performers such as Mark Block & The Breezes, The Big I Am and Evening Chorus, courtesy of Folkwit Records, Steel Magnolias, Belly Dancing, as well as firm favourites Alamootie and Aistaguca.

The extraordinary Lady Carrington will be once again doing the honours at the official opening ceremony at noon, however you can catch her earlier as she walks up Mansfield Road admiring all the art in the shop windows.

We once again look forward to the whole community coming together to celebrate what is certain to be a day not too be missed.

SAW Focus 5 - Screen Reads

Wednesday 23rd June 7.30 - 9pm
Screen Reads
Sherwood Library
£1.50/ £1 concessions
Tickets available from Sherwood Library
For further details please contact Laura or Nicola 0115 9151155

Listen to extracts from books from around the world that became classic films.

SAW Focus 4 - Alison Knox

Tuesday June 23rd 7.30pm
Alison Knox
The Ukrainian Cultural Centre
Fee: £1.50/£1 concessions
Booking: 07771 280671

"I am an artist. I do not have a job, I have my work .
My art is not what I "do" it is who I am.
I do what I love and I love what I do.
There are no days off from being who I am, or doing what I do.
My art is how I earn my living, pay the bills and feed my family, it is my first and last thought each day.
I am an artist and I honour and uphold that as best I can, without compromise."

Local artist Alison Knox will share her parts of personal journey both as an artist, and what art means to her. Delivered as an unscripted, engaging and very down to earth talk, Alison hopes to encourage others to follow their artistic hearts in whatever way feels good to them.

APPROX 60 mins

Walking about Art in Sherwood: Art Week 2010

Article about Sherwood Art Week on the Creative Nottingham website  by John_with_beard, on June 9th, 2010

Walking about Art in Sherwood: Art Week 2010

SAW Focus 3 - Family Day Sunday 20th June

Join us for our first Family Day between 10am & 4pm on Sunday 20th June and enjoy lots of FREE activities.
A=Adults C=Children (number indicates minimum age)

Ukrainian Cultural Centre
403 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP
Julie Sands 10-12noon  Face painting, balloon modelling
Rob Nekros 10-11am  Magic show
PlayWorks 11-3pm  Outdoor free play, circus skills, environmental/ recycled materials craft in the garden. AC
Find out about volunteering & the 'Scrapstore'
info@playworks.org.uk
Playworks Website

Methodist Church
Corner Devon Drive & Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EN
Upper hall
Helen Entwistle, Justin Wyatt 12-1.30pm, 2-3.30pm
Mask making, cartoon & performance

Lower hall
Sprouts, Helen Barton 10-4pm
Drama games, Under the sea  C4-10
info@sproutsdrama.co.uk

The Sherwood Workshop
581a Mansfield Road, Sherwood, NG5 2JN
Sue Pearson 11-12noon  Make hairy spiders from wire, beads,
plastic bags  AC
Christina Williams 1.30-2.30pm  Make and decorate a simple pants book  AC

The Textile Workshop 
678 Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, NG5 2GE
Margaret O’Mara 10-3pm  Learn to knit and crochet  AC

United Reformed Church 
1 Edwards Lane, Sherwood, NG5 3AA
Carrington Primary School exhibition 12-4pm  Pupils art work inspired by nature
Joyce Killowe 12-2pm   Make brooches, stitched from recycled fabrics  AC8
Hana Glover 12-4pm  Make beaded keyrings, charms  AC6
Nessadoodles,Vanessa Pound 12-4pm  Arts and crafts different media  AC
The Creation Station Anna Rossi 12-4pm Cool Clay Creatures & more  AC
anna@thecreationstation.co.uk
Shamila Chady, Pippa Hamilton 12-4pm  Art attack, collage created together will be displayed at SAW Shop during the week  AC
Eileen Butler 12-4pm  Make Dreamcatchers
Julie Sands 2-4pm  Face painting, balloon modelling

The Place Activity Centre
2a Melrose St, Sherwood, NG5 2JP
Hands on Pottery, Chris Geeson 10-3pm
Make your own pottery, Paint a pot  AC
hands_on_pottery@msn.com