Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
SAW Minutes from Ocober 27th 2011
Minutes for the SAW Involvement meeting on October 27th can be viewed at the following link SAW 27102011
Friday, 11 November 2011
Events Coming Up
Hope you’re all keeping warm during this autumnal weather.
Just a quick note to keep let you know of a few events
coming up.
Saturday November 12th 10am – 4pm
It’s that time of year when the rather fabulous ‘Sherwood
Christmas Contemporary Market’ takes
place.
Organised by Rachel Ainley & Sophie Robins, the market,
now in it’s 6th year, is held at The Place, 2a Melrose Street, in
Sherwood behind the old bus depot.
Many local talented makers will be selling their work including textiles, jewellery ceramics, mosaic, prints, lanterns, decoupage, photography, jams and chutney, cakes and food. Admission as always is free.
This brilliant community event is an ideal opportunity to pick up a few Christmas gifts & well worth a visit if you have never been before.
Many local talented makers will be selling their work including textiles, jewellery ceramics, mosaic, prints, lanterns, decoupage, photography, jams and chutney, cakes and food. Admission as always is free.
This brilliant community event is an ideal opportunity to pick up a few Christmas gifts & well worth a visit if you have never been before.
Saturday
November 26th 1pm
If you weren’t able to make the previous meeting there will
be a second one to discuss Sherwood Art Week 2012. Everyone is welcome to
participate.
Saturday December 3rd – December 24th
– Various Times
Look out for a new venture from Anna French, Julian &
David called ‘Craft In The City’.
Happening over the four weekends leading up to Christmas at Waterstone’s,
Bridlesmith Gate, this Arts & Craft Fair brings together many of
Nottingham’s finest designers, makers & artists. For more information, and
a chance to win some vouchers, check out the website or visit the blog.
That’s all for now. Remember, if you have any events coming
up that you would like featured on the blog then just send the details to interest@sherwoodartweek.co.uk
Monday, 7 November 2011
Christmas Cards & A Cook Book
Digital artist Corrina Rothwell, who designed the SAW2011 poster, has not only produced a new set of wonderfully quirky Christmas cards but has also contributed to a recently published global recipe book.
The eight cards are a funny, slightly skewed, irreverent take on the festive season, guaranteed to raise a chuckle from many a friend or relative ('drunken fairy' being a rather inspired stand-out).
Her venture into the world of cook books, "They Draw & Cook", is a collection of 107 recipes imaginatively illustrated by various artists from around the world. It is the perfect gift for a lover of the comical & gastronomical! Head over to amazon uk for more information.
You can catch Corrina & her work at the upcoming Sherwood Contemporary Christmas Craft Market & Craft In The City event @ Waterstones.
Alternatively visit her website to discover more of her humourous take on life www.corrinarothwell.co.uk.
The eight cards are a funny, slightly skewed, irreverent take on the festive season, guaranteed to raise a chuckle from many a friend or relative ('drunken fairy' being a rather inspired stand-out).
Her venture into the world of cook books, "They Draw & Cook", is a collection of 107 recipes imaginatively illustrated by various artists from around the world. It is the perfect gift for a lover of the comical & gastronomical! Head over to amazon uk for more information.
You can catch Corrina & her work at the upcoming Sherwood Contemporary Christmas Craft Market & Craft In The City event @ Waterstones.
Alternatively visit her website to discover more of her humourous take on life www.corrinarothwell.co.uk.
Monday, 17 October 2011
News: Children's Halloween Workshop - Saturday Oct 29th
Decorate a big jar for Halloween 2011.
Create a treats storage with glass paints, stickers and more. Share Halloween stories and a special fruit punch. For children over 6yrs.
£5 per child, £1 additional small item (optional).
Saturday 29th October 4pm - 6 pm
The Textile Workshop,
678 Mansfield Road,
Sherwood.
To book a place contact Vesse:
email: info@crafty-glass.co.uk or call: 07810334143
www.crafty-glass.co.uk
Friday, 7 October 2011
Anna Collette Hunt: 'Stirring The Swarm' 08/10/11 - 29/01/2012
Castle curatorial staff selected this wonderful ceramic artist for the Solo Exhibtion Prize from the 100+ works in last year’s Nottingham Annual Open. For her exhibition Anna has produced 'Stirring the Swarm', an ambitious ceramic installation of over 10,000 hand made insects which will cover the walls of the South Hall stairwell.
On their website they state that "Dry, dingy creatures cling lifelessly to the walls, frozen in the viewer's sight, alongside more dazzling 'specimens' that sparkle and shine with rich glazes and lustres."
With a touch of the Grimm's fairytale, Anna says the "narrative exhibition lures viewers into a macabre story as they are invited to follow the enchanted swarm".
Definitely not to be missed 'Stirring The Swarm' runs from October 8th 2011 until January 29th 2012. For more details check out the following links:
http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
http://www.annacollettehunt.com/
http://stirringtheswarm.tumblr.com/
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Mary Jane Baxter @ The Harley Gallery
Saturday & Sunday 19th & 20th Nov
Join craft writer and milliner Mary Jane Baxter (www.maryjanemakes.com) for two days of fabulous making at The Harley Gallery in Nottinghamshire with the lovely Louise Presley from Hope and Elvis.
Saturday will see you make your own stylish autumn hats from recycled materials.
On Sunday Mary Jane will be demonstrating other accessory projects from her new book 'Chic on a Shoestring'. You'll have the whole day to play.
Price £50 per day. A £5 discount is available for those taking part in both days. Please book with Louise Presley: Telephone: 07833 743 886.
Further details at www.hopeandelvis.com
The Harley Gallery,
Welbeck,
Worksop,
Nottinghamshire S80 3LW
Join craft writer and milliner Mary Jane Baxter (www.maryjanemakes.com) for two days of fabulous making at The Harley Gallery in Nottinghamshire with the lovely Louise Presley from Hope and Elvis.Saturday will see you make your own stylish autumn hats from recycled materials.
On Sunday Mary Jane will be demonstrating other accessory projects from her new book 'Chic on a Shoestring'. You'll have the whole day to play.
Price £50 per day. A £5 discount is available for those taking part in both days. Please book with Louise Presley: Telephone: 07833 743 886.
Further details at www.hopeandelvis.com
The Harley Gallery,
Welbeck,
Worksop,
Nottinghamshire S80 3LW
Monday, 26 September 2011
'EIGHT' at Surface Gallery, Nottingham
SAW artist Sue Eadie will be at the Surface Gallery on Southwell Road.
The exhibition called 'Eight', runs from October 4th until the 15th and will showcase Sue's work along with seven other resident artists.
For more information click here
Sue Eadie: CedarsVI, 2011, Stone lithograph and mixed media
Surface Gallery,
16 Southwell Road,
Nottingham
NG1 1DL
The exhibition called 'Eight', runs from October 4th until the 15th and will showcase Sue's work along with seven other resident artists.
For more information click here
Sue Eadie: CedarsVI, 2011, Stone lithograph and mixed media
Surface Gallery,
16 Southwell Road,
Nottingham
NG1 1DL
Saturday, 9 July 2011
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
New Mosaic Tree Notice Board for Sherwood
Saturday, 19 February 2011
SAW Artists Spotlight - Corrina Rothwell
Hello! I'm Corrina Rothwell and I'm a digital artist and illustrator based in Nottingham. Originally I'm from Rochdale, Lancashire. I've been in Nottingham for, oh blimey, I can't remember how long.
I've been working digitally for nearly two years now - before that I was a textile artist and created my images using free embroidery on a sewing machine. Although there was a 'gosh that's clever' aspect to the work which made it appealing to people, it certainly lost its appeal to me after 14 years of doing it. I had a 'look' in mind for my pictures which wasn't achievable on a sewing machine.
When I say I work 'digitally', I mean that I use a graphics tablet and stylus to draw my images straight onto the computer. I then have the images printed either on greetings cards or as prints to frame and hang.
I'm currently working on new designs for my own cards and Black Olive publishing have recently added six more of my designs to their range.
Plans for this year include SOCK, an art and craft selling event in Loughborough and a group exhibition at Urban Outfitters in Manchester.
I am also looking forward to having an illustrated recipe printed in a new cookbook being published in the US in autumn (or should I say 'fall'?).
Please visit my website at www.corrinarothwell.co.uk for the latest news and to buy cards and prints, and to subscribe to the mailing list.
I've been working digitally for nearly two years now - before that I was a textile artist and created my images using free embroidery on a sewing machine. Although there was a 'gosh that's clever' aspect to the work which made it appealing to people, it certainly lost its appeal to me after 14 years of doing it. I had a 'look' in mind for my pictures which wasn't achievable on a sewing machine.
When I say I work 'digitally', I mean that I use a graphics tablet and stylus to draw my images straight onto the computer. I then have the images printed either on greetings cards or as prints to frame and hang.
I'm currently working on new designs for my own cards and Black Olive publishing have recently added six more of my designs to their range.
Plans for this year include SOCK, an art and craft selling event in Loughborough and a group exhibition at Urban Outfitters in Manchester.
I am also looking forward to having an illustrated recipe printed in a new cookbook being published in the US in autumn (or should I say 'fall'?).
Please visit my website at www.corrinarothwell.co.uk for the latest news and to buy cards and prints, and to subscribe to the mailing list.
Monday, 7 February 2011
Sherwood Art Week - 2011 Event
The Secret Garden Craft Fair 2011
Saturday June 25th
11am - 6pm
United Reformed Church,
Edwards lane,
Sherwood.
After the success of SAW2009 & 2010 the decision was made to to become a biennial event. Because SAW has grown into a larger and popular event the organisers would like to keep SAW fresh & exciting. Plans are already taking shape for 2012, so if you would like to come on board and help organise the biggest event so far drop a line to interest
@sherwoodartweek.co.ukAs for this year, the Craft Fair and annual exhibition at The Place will still take place. Further details to follow.
If you would like a stall, or would like to perform, at the Craft Fair you can download an interest form below. Local artists are also invited to submit a form as there will be some spaces made available.
Interest 2011 Form - Download
Sunday, 23 January 2011
Sherwood Art Week 2011 - Meeting
There will be a Sherwood Art Week meeting on Monday February 7th 7.30pm -
8.30pm at The Place, Melrose Street, Sherwood.
After much deliberation the decision has been made to present a one day
event for 2011 in the form of an expanded Craft Fair, incorporating an
"artists quarter".
This is not a down sizing of SAW, more a reshuffle to not only build upon
it's success so far but to also lay the foundations for SAW 2012, and
beyond, as a biennial event.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend on the 7th where we will discuss this matter further as
well as the future of SAW as a vibrant and creative community event.
Cheers
The SAW Team
8.30pm at The Place, Melrose Street, Sherwood.
After much deliberation the decision has been made to present a one day
event for 2011 in the form of an expanded Craft Fair, incorporating an
"artists quarter".
This is not a down sizing of SAW, more a reshuffle to not only build upon
it's success so far but to also lay the foundations for SAW 2012, and
beyond, as a biennial event.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend on the 7th where we will discuss this matter further as
well as the future of SAW as a vibrant and creative community event.
Cheers
The SAW Team
Monday, 17 January 2011
Glass Painting Workshops - March 2011
The SAW blog recently received some news from Vesse Ashley regarding workshops she will be hosting at The Place this coming March.
Crafty Glass Painting for adults (18+) @ The Place
Thursdays 3rd - 31st March
10.30am -12.30pm
5 sessions
Learn how to transform a bottle, jar or a glass into a lantern,pencil holder or a vase using glass paints, natural and recycled materials. Explore different techniques each time. Bring a jar, bottle or a glass with interesting shape and any out of date spices from home you wish to use or share although enough glass, tools and materials will be provided. Join in the chat about arts, crafts and why being creative is good for us.
Fee: 1st session £4.50 (taster), next 4 sessions £20.
Crafty Glass website
The Place website
Thursdays 3rd - 31st March
10.30am -12.30pm
5 sessions
Learn how to transform a bottle, jar or a glass into a lantern,pencil holder or a vase using glass paints, natural and recycled materials. Explore different techniques each time. Bring a jar, bottle or a glass with interesting shape and any out of date spices from home you wish to use or share although enough glass, tools and materials will be provided. Join in the chat about arts, crafts and why being creative is good for us.
Fee: 1st session £4.50 (taster), next 4 sessions £20.
Crafty Glass website
The Place website
Sunday, 9 January 2011
Crocus Studio Workshops
Upcoming workshops with SAW organiser & artist Christina Williams:
MAKE A BOOK IN A DAY AT CROCUS STUDIO
A Long Stitch Book.
Join us at our studio and learn how to make a long stitch book. you will be taken step by step through the process of bookmaking to produce a beautiful, personal book.
No previous experience is necessary. This is an exciting project with a lovely finished product you can take home. Bring any of your own materials that you would like to incorporate, personal papers or photos or printed papers.
The course is from 10.00 to 4.00 with a lunch break. Please bring a packed lunch.
Dates: Saturday 29th January 2011
Or: Sunday 6th February 2011
Or: Sunday 2nd April 2011
Create Beautiful Papers and fabric samples
Spend a day at our workshop creating beautifully coloured papers and fabrics using different techniques of surface decoration.
Play with pattern, colour and texture to produce unique decorative surfaces which can be used for collage, bookbinding, card making, decoupage, scrap booking… or just for the fun of it!
The course is from 10.00 to 4.00 with a lunch break. Please bring a packed lunch and an apron. drinks and biscuits available all day.
Dates: Saturday 26th February
Or: Sunday 6th March
Or: Saturday 26th March
The cost of the course is £55 and will include all materials.
CROCUS STUDIO
Crocus Studio is in the Litehouse Centre just off London Road in Nottingham. It is a five minute walk from the main railway station.
The work space is tucked away in the corner of a larger complex of businesses; this gives us friendly neighbours and a good sized car park. We have two large workrooms with Lots of work surface and desk space and a kitchen /dining room. It is cosy and warm with a view over the brook that runs behind the buildings.
We run many workshops, Beginners Felting, Advanced Felting, Felt a pot, beaded wedding bouquets, printing on paper and fabric, Make a book, fold a book
For more information or to book a place contact Christina on 07803108003
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