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Altered Books Workshop
Sunday 5 May
10.00-16.00
Venue: The Old Foundry Studio & Gallery at Bewdley Museum, Worcs, DY12 2AE.
A chance to learn from internationally-known book artist Lin Charlston. Participants will find out why people alter books, see and discuss a range of altered books, learn cutting and folding techniques and go on to make their own altered books.
To book or check availability send an email or tel 01544 260149.
Words and Pictures - Book Arts and Fine Art Prints
An international touring exhibition from the Sidney Nolan Trust
Friday 19 April – Monday 6 May 2013
Open Thurs – Sun + Bank Holiday Mon: 11.00 – 16.00
Venue: The Old Foundry Studio & Gallery at Bewdley Museum, Worcs, DY12 2AE.
A chance to view the remarkable volumes of our Encyclopaedia Britannica Challenge, plus a variety of fine art prints.
Tel 07796 092262 for out of hours viewings and more information.
Introduction to Lithography
Tutor Gini Wade
Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 May
10.00-16.00
The closest printmaking technique to drawing, lithography offers uniquely varied and beautiful mark-making. This course uses aluminium plate that is ball-grained to simulate the surface of stone.
3 days £105 (SNT members £90).
To book or check availability send an email or tel 01544 260149.
Intaglio Printmaking Workshops
An introductory series of fine art printmaking workshops for Spring 2013
Sunday 17 March,
Saturday 6 April, Sunday 28 April, Saturday 18 May
FULLY BOOKED - ADDITIONAL DATES ADDED
10.00-16.00
Additional dates available for:
Workshop 1 - introduction to intaglio: Saturday 23 March;
Workshop 4 - working on a larger scale: Sunday 19 May. Click on 'Read more' below for details.
Tutor: :Mike Clements; Venue: SNT Farmhouse / Print Studio
The Sidney Nolan Trust’s popular introductory fine art printmaking workshops, led by experienced tutor Mike Clements, are aimed at... Read more...
Sidney Nolan Trust Sculpture Programme Talks
Howard Skempton & Mathew Harris - ‘Uncharted Territory’
Thursday 23rd May
19.30
St Andrew’s Church Hall, Presteigne. Skempton, internationally renowned composer, and Harris, distinguished textile artist, talk about their creative journey, working together in music and textiles to explore new ideas and themes, chaired by Stephen Newbould, Artistic Director, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group.
7.30pm, £5 (students £3). Tel 01544 260149.
Etching with aluminium plate and copper sulphate
Monday 3 – Friday 7 June, Monday 1 – Friday 5 July
10.00-16.00
Use traditional techniques to make contemporary imagery. Experiment on small plates, then discover what scale you wish to work on (max A2). Aluminium has a natural aquatint (tone), bites fast in the mordant but is soft and therefore easier to burnish back and a delight to drypoint on. Beginners are welcome but these workshops are also suitable for those with printmaking experience. When booking let us know what size you wish to work at so that we can order sufficient plate.
Fee: £35 per day; SNT Printmaking Members: £30 per day.
To book or check availability send an email or tel 01544 260149.
Intensive Book Arts Weekend
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 June
10.00-16.00
Tutor: Lin Charlston. Immerse yourself in an artist's book project in the idyllic setting of The Rodd organic farm, woodland and barns. There will be a structured approach for newcomers to the field with optional activities for experienced book artists.
Weekend fee with accommodation: £185 (includes two night's accommodation, tuition, supper on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday).
Weekend fee without accommodation: £125 (includes tuition, supper on Friday, lunch on Saturday and Sunday).
Weekend runs from 17.00 on Friday to 13.00 on Sunday.
To book or check availability send an email or tel 01544 260149.
Encyclopædia Britannica Challenge
Seeking exhibition opportunities and venues...
The Sidney Nolan Trust was given a set of 1950s Encyclopædia Britannica after all attempts by their original owner to find them a new home failed. They were destined to become pulp when the Trust stepped in with the idea of asking each participant in the "Challenge" to select a volume and transform it into a new work of art. Read more...
Connecting Small Artists' Books
A travelling exhibition
This exhibition of 45 books made by 15 artists from three studios: The Sidney Nolan Trust, University of the West of England and Waringah Studio, Australia, is now on display at Manly Library, Sydney, Australia. Click here to view the online gallery.