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

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 Bring a jar, bottle or a glass with interesting shape and any out of date spices from home you wish to use or share although enough glass, tools and materials will be provided.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

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 29^th January 2011

     Or: Sunday 6^th February 2011

     Or: Sunday 2^nd April 2011

The cost of the course is £45 and will include all materials.  

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 26^th February

     Or: Sunday 6^th March

     Or: Saturday 26^th 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

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

OT: Pilates Classes in Nottingham

If your feeling the strain from being hunched over a sewing machine frantically making for all the craft fairs your attending at this time of year, or spent too long in front of your easel or kiln, why not take some time out for yourself.
One of the artists involved in Sherwood Art Week has started Saturday morning Pilates classes at St. John's Church (the site of one of this years exhibition spaces).
Sue is a qualified instructor and aims to get us all relaxing and stretching our way to good health.
To find out more check out her website, built by the local lads at designs of hope.

http://www.localpilatesnottingham.com

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.