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Courses at City Arts
Drawing Mediums for Adults with Isabel Carmona
30 May, 6, 13, 27 June, 4 & 11 July 2017 10 am to 12:30 pm for six days
£180 (£150 concessions)
Each day we will explore one medium in earnest: pencil, charcoal, drawing pen, ink pen, biro, colour pencil. Practice working with line and tone, hatch or scribble. A fun, practical workshop for those who want to have a go with normal drawing tools and do more. You will receive a sketchbook to collect your drawings and other materials needed will be provided for the class
Exploration of the portrait for adults with Isabel Carmona
1, 8, 15, 29 June, 6 & 13 July 2017
10 am to 12:30 pm – for six days
£180 (£150 concessions)
Find different ways of portraying people, ourselves or others, in various media:pen, pencil, watercolour, marker pen. Lose the fear of not doing it right. We will seek expression, fun, loose lines, tone and colour. You will receive a sketchbook to collect your portraits and other materials needed will be provided for the class
Manga Drawing course for Kids with Donna Lewis
3, 10, 17, 24 June & 1 July 2017
10 am to 12:30 pm – for five sessions
£100 (£80 concessions)
A five week course covering Manga drawing, techniques and pens. This course is designed for beginners and children with experience of drawing Manga. Each week, we will focus on different features and characters, and then apply these to your work-in-progress. In the final week you will create a cartoon storyboard, using all of the elements and skills you have acquired during the course
‘Poetry in Print’ with Donna Lewis and Isabel Carmona
Firday 7 July: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Sat 8 & Sun 9 July: 10 am to 4.30 pm
£180 including all materials (£150 concs)
Refreshments inc, but bring lunch
A three day exciting and dynamic workshop, in which you will write poems based on your own ideas, make Concertina and Japanese bound books and decorate them, and create linocuts to illustrate the poems in your book.
You then get to take away your own “Poetry in Print”.
All materials provided. Bring your own love of words.
**TO BOOK A PLACE ON ONE OF OUR COURSES, JUST EMAIL: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Donate to City Arts via The Good Exchange
We are now registered with the Good Exchange to raise funds for our exciting refurbishment plans. You can donate to us on the following link: Donate here
Great news – we have received Match-Funding from the Greenham Trust…
Which means, for every £1 you donate, the Greenham Trust will match it. So, your £10 becomes £20, £100 becomes £200 and so on! We are also eligible for Gift Aid.
You can leave a message with your donation, or remain anonymous – but we’d love to hear from you!
By donating, you will become part the City Arts vision for an Independent, Community Arts Hub in Newbury. A place for all ages and abilities – whether you are coming along for a workshop or just popping in for coffee and a chat.
We greatly appreciate whatever you decide to donate!
Father’s Day Canvas with Sarah Moorcroft
SADLY, DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS WORKSHOP.
11 June 2017
Time: 10am to 2pm
Come and design & create a unique, personalised canvas for your Dad or Carer.
You can paint, draw and use mixed media on your canvas – be as creative as you like!
This is a workshop for the whole family, all ages are welcome, with adult supervision.
Age: All Ages (with adult supervision)
Cost: £8 (all materials included)
Booking Your Place, email us, : info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Christmas Fairs 26-27 Nov and 3-4 Dec
Two Weekend of Christmas Arts and Crafts Fairs at City Arts Newbury.
Dates are: 26th and 27 November 2016 and 3rd and 4th December
City Arts welcomes 30 artisans and artists over 2 weekends of Art Fairs. The stalls change every weekend so you are advised to visit at least twice.
Stalls will sell from chocolates to ceramics, artisan soap to original printmaking, furniture to artwork of various media, local teas and many different types of handmade decorations.
This is an ideal opportunity to get that special, handmade, local present for a special loved one!
Artists participating include:
- ceramicists Christine Lack and Lone Hudson, Sally Bettridge, Martin Eastabrook and Ursula Waechter;
- printmakers Isabel Carmona, Rahima Kenner and Pam Hardman,
- digital artist Ben Honisett,
- photographers Debborah Taylor and Rachel Cheer,
- silkpainting by Helen Mortimer and Rosemary Lawrey,
- creative textiles by Christine Highnett,
- meditation art by Sam Buller,
- silkscreen artwork by Charlotte Adcock,
- turned wood by Alan Hulford.
Local produce and crafts include:
- chocolates by Chocolates by T,
- locally sourced infusions by Verity Murricane,
- soaps by Linda Marshman,
- Christmas decorations by Melanie Brown, Pat Lawton and Alida Balaceanu,
- cardmaking supplies by Sarah Douglas,
- charity goods by Dorothy Aromando Art Fund.
Plus the City Arts Newbury stall with coffee and cakes and also delicious hot soup on sale.
Doors open each day from 11 am to 3pm.
Come and visit us – we look forward to meeting you!
For further information and for directions to the venue see our contact page
Printfest 2016
Saturday 13th August, 10am – 4pm
City Arts Presents: Printfest 2016
A whole day of printing techniques, with Four Artists demonstrating and teaching all ages…
You will have the opportunity to learn how to Design & Print using a variety of printing techniques, including:
~ Marbling
~ Stenciling
~ Transfers
You will be printing onto a variety of materials, including:
~ Different Papers & Card
~ Draw-string Bags
~ Cotton Pencil Cases
~ T-shirts
*Cost: The price will be based on the item you choose
*Age: All Ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
*Places Available: Drop-in/ Unlimited
**PLEASE NOTE, please be aware we may run out of certain materials later in the day, so you may want to *Book Your Place & Item*
**Booking Your Place:
For more information and to book your place, please email us:
info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Home is – Sculpture Workshop with Jennifer Forakis
Tuesday 9th August, 10am – 4pm
We are very excited about this upcoming event!!
Architect Jennifer Forakis will be spending the day teaching a Sculpture Workshop.
The theme is Home is… and the sculptures will be informed by your idea of what shelter means to you.
1. Learn – ‘Home Is…’ …. shelter, safety etc.
2. Structure – Consider what a strong structure might be, build using cups, canes etc.
3. Function – Consider materials, are they waterproof, do you need windows, doors etc.
4. Identity – Make each ‘home’ unique to each person… decorate etc.
5. Community – Add each ‘home’ to the commuity.
You will be working as a team and building your structure using:
~ Bamboo
~ Plastic
~ Paper Cups
~ Rubber Bands
~ Age: Adults, Teens & Children 5yrs+
~ Cost: £5 each (for the whole day)
*PLEASE NOTE: Children must be supervised at all times*
You can Pay on the Door or To Book Your Place, please email: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Photography Workshop with Giles Penfound
Saturday 25th June, 9am – 4pm
City Arts Presents:
A day-long workshop with Professional Photographer Giles Penfound.
Attendees will spend the day studying photographic techniques, taking photographs, editing & critiquing them as a group. You will be given themes to work to and hands-on support whilst shooting in public.
At the end of the day, there will be a competition; the best photo will be chosen by the group, and Giles will have the final vote. The winner will then have their photo printed and framed by Giles.
Age: 18yrs+
Cost: £25
Max Number: 8 places
Equipment Needed: Any digital camera/ camera phone
Laptop
Card Reader/ Connector Cable
Booking Your Place:
For more information and to book your place, please email us:
info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
