Quarterly E-Newsletter - Spring 2010 Welcome to the third edition of our quarterly Visitor Newsletters. This contains the latest news on Bucks Open Studios, plus lots of other upcoming art exhibitions in and around Bucks, as well as information on art courses & workshops that our members are running.
We hope you find this useful & interesting.
Bucks Open Studios 25th Anniversary Charity Auction – Sunday 23rd May We’d be delighted if you could join us at our 25th Anniversary celebration on Sunday May 23rd at the Wendover Memorial Hall from 2pm to 7pm.Charity Silent Auction and Founder Members Exhibition in aid of Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury and National Society for Epilepsy, Chalfont St Peter.At Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, HP22 6HF Free entry. Do bring along family & friends - All Welcome !
Bucks Open Studios 2010 – 12th to 27th June
It’s our biggest year ever ! This year there are 260 directory entries in 179 different venues across the County, with over 490 artists and makers taking part. Full details of all this year’s entries can now be viewed on our web site - http://www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk/exhibitorlisting.asp, and there’s a great search facility to find venues in your chosen area or a particular medium - http://www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk/search.asp As usual free directories will be available from libraries, tourist information centres and art galleries and centres towards the end of May.
Exhibitions Now On
COLOUR ALCHEMY for one day only from 10-5pm on 16th May at
The Barn, Nashleigh farm, Ashley Green Road, Nr Chesham, HP5 3PF
Christine Maciocia BA(hons) fine art, is renowned for her adventurous, eclectic approach to her much sought-after creations.
Richard Keith Wolff has been based both in Los Angeles and London, his photography has been published internationally and is highly collectable.
Curator's Egg One Church Street Gallery, Great MissendenMarch 30 - June 9 . 2010 . Artists' talks and Master Class available Artists taking part;-Anne Eggebert -www.anne-eggebert.com/Charlie Day - www.charliedayart.co.uk/Geoff FisherBarbara Franc - www.barbarafranc.co.uk/Lyndsey Keeling - www.lyndseykeeling.comJulian Walker - http://walkerjulian.tripod.com/Chris Windsor- www.chriswindsor.comBarbara Franc will be showing more than 70 of her fantasticalbirds in 'The Curator’s Egg' show. See www.onechurchstreet.com for more details
Pulse An exhibition of paintings by Rowena Quilleash and Frankie White 17th April - 22 May 2010 weekdays 10-4Saturday 10-12Closed Sunday and bank holidays The Barn Exhibition Space At Great Linford Arts Workshop,Parklands,Great Linford, Milton Keynes. MK14 5DZ Country Pub and walk close by
Aiming to ExcelAdmission freeThurs 29thApril – Sun16th May 2010An exhibition of work by ACE City and Guilds Creative Techniques learners and tutors. Basketry, Ceramics, Creative Sketchbooks, Fine Art, Jewellery, Printmaking, Stained Glass, and TextilesAt the Aim Gallery - 759 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3BG Free artist -led demonstrations & mini workshops on:Fri14th Sat15th Sun16th May 2010 as part of the MK Arts Open Weekend
“Oh to Be in England….”at Obsidian Art in Stoke Mandeville Final few days – ends this coming Sunday 16 May A themed art exhibition featuring work depicting and inspired by England – landscape, nature and wildlife. A wonderfully diverse range of painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, glass and jewellery by selected British artists and makers. Free entry. Open daily. Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm, Sundays 12noon to 4pm. Obsidian Art, Layby Farm (The Bucks Goat Centre), Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. HP22 5XJ01296 612150 . info@obsidianart.co.ukwww.obsidianart.co.uk
Diana Ashdown – Solo Show at Obsidian Art in Stoke Mandeville Final few days – ends this coming Sunday 16 May Come and see Diana’s wonderfully detailed and skilfully executed linocuts. Free entry. Voluntary donations and percentage of proceeds to St Johns Hospice (Sue Ryder)Open daily. Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm, Sundays 12noon to 4pm. Obsidian Art, Layby Farm (The Bucks Goat Centre), Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. HP22 5XJ01296 612150 . info@obsidianart.co.ukwww.obsidianart.co.uk
Adult Continuing Education: Milton Keynes Arts Open Weekend: Friday 14th - Sunday 16th May 2010.As part of the Arts Open Weekend, artworks-mk will be open on Friday 14th May - exhibition only,
Saturday 15th May from 10am - 4pm and on Sunday 16th May from 11am - 3pm for demonstrations,
drop in workshops, coffee bar and exhibition.
Special artworks-mk Fundraising Event: Art Auction: Saturday 15th May 2010 at 7pm for drinks, canapés and viewing. Bidding starts: 7.45pm. £5 per head to include refreshments
artworks-mk, Great Linford Arts Workshop, Parklands, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5DZ.
T 01908 608 108 F 01908 663 966
E info@artworks-mk.co.uk www.artworks-mk.co.uk
Lucy Landers Fine Art Gallery'Sense of Place'
Sarah-Jayne Ebdon - Nicola Eels - Lucy Landers - Lizzie Wayne The Lucy Landers Fine Art Gallery is proud to present this group of artists who bring a range of individual techniques using various media to create this stunning exhibition. Collage, Drawing, Glass, Painting, Printmaking and Textiles. The exhibition also includes a selection of cards, gifts and smaller works. Everyone welcome - Tea, Coffee and Cakes
Private View – Friday 9th April – 7-9pm
Exhibition continues - 10th April - 29th May - Open every Saturday 12-4pm
The Lucy Landers Gallery is an exciting new Fine Art Gallery, situated close to the centre of High Wycombe.
This unusual gallery boasts an intimate space exhibiting contemporary fine art, with solo and group exhibitions throughout the year it is a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.Lucy Landers
www.lucylanders.com
Paul Trewhela & John Drury An exhibition of drawing, painting, print and collage8 – 27 May at Queens Park Centre, Aylesbury, HP21 7RT
Buckinghamshire County MuseumHUMAN half a million years of life in Bucks - on now until 11 July 2010 A major exhibition exploring the archaeology and history of Bucks from the Ice Age to the Tudors. On display is the very best of the County Museum's collections alongside loans from the British Museum - some never before shown in the county. This fascinating journey through time brings you face to face with the people from the past. Monday to Saturday & Bank Holidays 10am - 5pm; Sundays 2-5pmContact the Museum by email museum@buckscc.gov.ukVisit Bucks County Museum online to find our opening times and to Find out What's On at the Museum this month.
Stanley And The First Mrs SpencerStanley Spencer GallerySummer ExhibitionApril 1st - 31st October 2010 The Summer Exhibition Stanley and the First Mrs Spencer at The Stanley Spencer Gallery in Cookham promises to bring a new approach to the Gallery’s display of artist Stanley Spencer’s work by concentrating attention on his first wife Hilda Carline, and her influence on his work. Open daily from 10.30am-5.30pm, 1st April – 31st October 2010. 2010.Daily 10.30am – 5.30pm Stanley Spencer Gallery, High Street, CookhamInformation line and group bookings: 01628 471885www.stanleyspencer.org.uk
Exhibitions Coming Up
Bucks Open Studios 2010 – Our 25th Anniversary Year ! 12th – 27th June 2010 For full details of participating venues see our web site - http://www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk/info.asp
THE BEACONSFIELD ART FAIR The Beaconsfield School, Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1SJ Friday 14th May 7pm until 9.30pm Saturday 15th May 10am until 4pm website: www.thebeaconsfieldartfair.moonfruit.com
Art and Craft Market 10-4pm The Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Wendover HP22 6NX - A showcase for thirty local artists and makers who include twelve Bucks Open Studio participants including: Laura Boswell lino and wood cut printmaker, Mick Randall who specialises in wood items including gorgeous Shaker boxes, Rachel Wright textile artist, Jeremy White Ceramics, Ros Long handmade books and contemporary bindings, Amanda Wheaton who re-uses copper and other metals to make both functional and sculptural items and Ray Priem - who makes beautiful bespoke glassware. Painters taking part are Sara Brown, Andrew Rance and Barbara Pearman. There will be three jewellery makers showing their diverse range of work using silver, pearls and semi precious stones and glass. A wonderful range of work to see, everyone is sure to find something to buy, for themselves or as a special present. Be sure to take your cheque book as not all sellers will accept credit cards. £1 entrance - profits will be donated to Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance. Refreshment available including very yummy cakes!
COLOURFUL LANGUAGE - ZOE EATON20 May – 5 June 2010 You are warmly welcome to the Exhibition preview
Thursday 20 May - 6- 8 pm
Aim Gallery, Midsummer Boulevard
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 6BG
(Next to Costa Coffee, opposite Waitrose)
Preview of the projection slideshow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkBnp3y40Qc
Bicester Sculpture Group22-30 May 12-5pmGeorge Muller Studio
The Old Vicarage, Church Street
Bicester
OX26 6AYhttp://www.artweeks.org/exhibitors/artist_details/?backto=map&artist_id=191
Local Artists of the Month at ginny gray gallery7 Bridge Street, Buckingham, MK18 1EL. www.ginnygray.com Local artists featured at the gallery are: May 2010 – Val Newling July 2010 – Peter Bowtell
Mentmore Arts Festival.
Exhibitor or visitor: Put a note in your diary for the 2010 Mentmore Arts Festival - 29th - 31st May Bank Holiday - full details: http://www.mentmore-arts-festival.co.uk
Indigo Arts & Friends Obsidian Art 20 May – 6 JuneExciting contemporary group. This show features a mix of painting, printmaking and glass by Antonia Glynne Jones, Erica Shipley, Jo Rollnick, Jo Brendon, Louise Sheriden, Robert Wilson, Brenda Hurley, Jacque Pavlosky and Do Oldfield.Entry is free & all work is for sale.Please join us on Sunday 30 May from 2pm to 5pm for an opportunity to meet the artists.The gallery is open daily 10-5, 12-4 on Sundays & Bank Hol Monday.Obsidian Art, Layby Farm (The Bucks Goat Centre), Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, HP22 5XJ.01296 612150 . info@obsidianart.co.uk. www.obsidianart.co.uk.
West Wycombe Art Group Summer Exhibition 2010West Wycombe Village HallAugust Bank Holiday Weekend(Friday 27th August to Tuesday 31st August inclusive)Opening times: - Friday 10 am to 5 pm- Saturday to Monday 10 am to 6 pm- Tuesday 10 am to 5 pmLocal artists work for saleCredit cards accepted
Art Workshops & Courses
Buckingham Art School See www.buckinghamartschool.com for full details of all courses and full contact details. Summer Classes for Children at Buckingham Art School (aged 8+)Please contact Emily on 07708264531 or emilybrady@footloosecomic.com for more details.
Precious metal clay workshops at High Wycombe with Xuella Arnold
Design and Make your own hallmark quality silver jewellery, with an amazingly versatile material
Sunday 23 May
PMC Enamel and Beads
Sunday 26 September
BRONZE CLAY come and try out the bronze version of PMC
December 4-5
PMC Presents for Christmas For more information contact Xuella Arnold - 01923 712627 www.xuella.co.uk
Glass Fusing Workshops – treat yourself or a friend to a special day outlearn to make a set of coasters and a piece of jewellery The day includes design, glass cutting, glass compatibility, firing Workshop dates for 2010Sat 22 May, 30th June, 13th JulyOr by arrangementMaximum 3 Students£65 per day (10am – 4.30pm) Inclusive of all materials and use of tools,a light lunch and refreshments held in the studio in Cuddington, nr. Thame, Oxon
Newly converted barn - dedicated working studio/gallery in the heart of Wendover, Robert's Mews , behind Sally Turner's Antiques, High St,
Wendover, Bucks HP22 6DU.
Open Thurs, Fris, Sats 11-00-4-00 and at other times by arrangement
Wendy Lewis, Royal College of Art - well known and established
Illustrator and water colourist is offering 3 master classes.
The minutia of natural form
To book
01296 624009
wendystudio@hotmail.com
www.wendylewis-illustrator.co.uk
Chilterns Silk Painters The Chilterns branch of The Guild of Silk Painters has members based in Bucks, Herts, Berks and Beds. We meet on the second Thursday of each month in the studio of Rainbow Silks, at Wheelers Yard, High Street, Gt Missenden. Meetings are scheduled for 7pm to start at 7.30 pm. We have demonstrations of various techniques in silk painting, and related disciplines such as embroidery and batik, as well as practical sessions. We hold several all-day workshops each year at the Chorleywood Arts Centre. If you are interested please contact: Marianne Nash - tel: 01494 864739 email: mariannenash@tiscali.co.uk
Clay Workshops with Helen D Evans Helen D Evans will be running two Introductory Saturday Clay Workshops at the Evreham Centre in Iver. Both courses are for complete beginners/refresher for people that would like to gain some experience of using clay. For further detail telephone: 0845 0454040 or visit www.adultlearningbcc.ac.uk/
SUE BAKER (KENTON) PRINTMAKING COURSES SUMMER 2010GREAT LINFORD, MILTON KEYNES (BOOKING THROUGH ACE. STONY STRATFORD)AN INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING – 8.06.10 - 3 weeks QUEENS PARK CENTRE, AYLESBURYINTAGLIO SUNDAY - 18.07.10 AUTUMN 2010 SUNDAY SPECIAL EXPERIMENTAL MONOPRINT - – 3.10.10 10.00 – 4.00pmOCTOBER HALF TERM - 2 DAY LIFE DRAWING/MONOTYPE 27TH/28TH 10.00 – 4.00pm SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE, BRACKNELL EXPERIMENTAL MONOPRINT - 22.05.10/ 23.05.10 10.00 – 4.00pm / 11.00-5.00pm SOLAR PLATE PRINTING – 19.06.10/20.06.10 10.00- 4.00pm/ 11.00- 5.00pm LITHOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS – 3.06.10/4.06.10/5.06.10/6.06.10 PRINTMAKING SUMMER SCHOOL (WITH SUE BAKER AND HEN COLEMAN) - Mon 12.07.10 – Fri 16.07.10 contact : sue.baker21@gmail.com
Woodcarving classes at Queens Park Arts Centre with Mick Waterhouse Mondays 10.00 to 12.30 morning or 1.00 to 3.30 afternoon.All abilities and complete beginners are catered for.Wood and tools can be provided.Contact Mick direct on 01296 661839.
Glassmaking craft demonstration by Vitreus Art Saturday 1st May 2010. At ginny gray gallery, Buckingham. ginny gray gallery, 7 Bridge Street, Buckingham, MK18 1EL.Check www.ginnygray.com for further details
Life Drawing/Painting Sessions
On Saturday Mornings (10am to 12.30pm )
At The Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury
All enquiries to: Helen McCarthy, Tel: 01844 275962
Email: helenmcc_uk_2000@yahoo.co.uk
Collage and acrylic inks Workshop with Mitzie Green At Recreate Friday 28 May, 10 – 4 pmMaterials providedContact artist@mitziegreen.co.ukTel: 01442 862978
Two Summer Art Workshops
Based at The Scout Hut Hall in Chalfont St. Peter.
Summer Life Class 2010
A four-day workshop making art in various media working from the Life Model August 9, 10, 12, 13
Landscape Workshop 2010
A four-day workshop making art in various media from local landscapes August 2, 3, 5, 6
For further information please contact:
Simon Brewster MA, 190 Noel Road London W3 0JR
tel: 020 8992 1771 mob: 07950 717 115
email: simonbrewster99@gmail.com
Art Holidays
'The magical villages of Greece' 2010 Expert in Greek travel, Shirley Millichip takes painters, partners and friends to two superb destinations in the spring and autumn. No formal programme of teaching is arranged, but work facilitated and discussed with tutoring if required. Shirley has work in national collections and shows her work currently at the Bedford Street Gallery, Woburn, Bucks. For information: 01296 713232 and email: millichip@whsmithnet.co.uk
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