Is he who is tired of Chorlton tired of life? A painter and writer combine to answer this question. New paintings by Rob Floyd are exhibited, including a portrait of the writer Tom Bailey.
Visual Arts Events
Curated again this year by Christine Evans from the creative partnership battyandgorgeous
Welcome to the Visual Arts Programme for 2010. Our development this year has been to create more opportunities for you to join in and help us shape the Festival and its creative output. Alongside the usual wonderful exhibitions, evening previews, and open studios, we are very excited to bring you a host of arty activities for you to participate in. This year for the first time our very own Artist in Residence, Phil Ogg, will be working directly with us during the Festival to create an exciting piece of work.
Celebrate ten years of Visual Arts at the Festival by taking part in a range of creative events, there’s something for everyone. Ten is our theme this year, so decorate your own pallets at creative recycling or a commemorative tin can to display in the urban garden on Beech Road. There’s also the chance to be part of Richard Sheers exciting project to paint ten portraits at the Craft Market (Saturday 21) and Electrik (Wednesday 26). Take a look at the programme and get your creative juices flowing.
RICHARD SHEARS LOITERING WITH IN TEN
Craft Market – St. Clement’s Church
Saturday 22 May 11AM–4PM
Here’s the challenge; ten portraits each taking less than 20 minutes, painted over two days at two different venues – the Festival’s busy Craft Market and Electrik, one of Chorlton’s hectic bars. Come and be a part of Richard’s exciting task as he helps us celebrate our tenth Festival in this unusual (and brave) way at the Craft Market. And then have your tea and watch the artist in action at Electrik as he completes the challenge of painting ten rapid portraits, each taking less than 20 minutes. See the work he completed on Saturday 22 May at the Craft Market and maybe be one of his subjects. The work will be displayed in Electrik until the end of the Festival and will then be yours to collect and keep.
URBAN SCULPTURE GARDEN
Creative Recycling – Rear of The Gallery
Sunday 23 May
GALLERY OPEN WED – SUN 11AM–5PM
Open all week with special displays and incidental performances by local musicians/artists. Plus a demonstration of creative floral arrangements using tin for a base.
BECKY WAITE, FABULOUS GARLANDS
Chorlton Library Meeting Room
Sunday 23 May 1.30–3.30PM
Free, drop in
Free, drop inLocal artist Becky Waite will demonstrate how to use simple origami and knotting techniques to create beautiful garlands to hang in your home or garden. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring along your own junk mail and magazine paper to transform into strings of brightly fluttering festive bunting.
Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
AHMED EL HASSAN
Arison Gallery
Tuesday 25 May and Friday 28 May 2–4PM
An opportunity to be part of Ahmed’s quick informal sketches.
RICHARD SHEARS LOITERING WITH IN TEN
Electrik
Wednesday 26 MAY 7–9PM
Here’s the challenge; ten portraits each taking less than 20 minutes, painted over two days at two different venues – the Festival’s busy Craft Market and Electrik, one of Chorlton’s hectic bars. Come and be a part of Richard’s exciting task as he helps us celebrate our tenth Festival in this unusual (and brave) way at the Craft Market. And then have your tea and watch the artist in action at Electrik as he completes the challenge of painting ten rapid portraits, each taking less than 20 minutes. See the work he completed on Saturday 22 May at the Craft Market and maybe be one of his subjects. The work will be displayed in Electrik until the end of the Festival and will then be yours to collect and keep.
INGRID BURNEY AND GWYN JONES FEEDING THE IMAGINATION – STORIES WITH MUSIC AND PAINTINGS
St. Clement’s Road
Wednesday 26 May 7–9PM
Free (Phone to book as places are limited, see venues page)
Listen to stories with music, and gaze on the paintings that inspired them. An evening for adults with Ingrid Burney (Chorlton Telling Tales storytelling club) and Gwyn Jones (Troubadour Gallery).
KATE LINDLEY
Franny & Filer
Thursday 27 May 7–9PM
Free
Jeweller Kate Lindley will be teaching adults the basics beadwork to be able to create unique piece of jewellery away with them on the night.Places are limited. Email shop@frannyandfiler.com to reserve your free place.
AHMED EL HASSAN
Arison Gallery
Thursday 27 May 7–8PM
A chance to chat with Ahmed and learn more about his understanding of painting and its process.
CAROL MOWL
Chatbrun Road
Monday 24 May and Friday 28 May 1–5PM
An opportunity to see Carol’s latest felt creations: scarves, cards, bags and more. Visit her studio and enjoy her passion for textiles. You can experiment yourself with colour, textures and shapes in her workshops.
RUTH CLIFFORD, PATTERNS OF IDENTITY IN RURAL INDIA
Chorlton Library
Friday 28 May 7–9PM [change to programme]
Free
Join Ruth on a journey through the vast deserts and vibrant cities of Northern India and hear about the fascinating artisans she has both worked and lived alongside. Discover the printed fabrics and design methods of rural life in Gujarat and Rajasthan and enjoy the opportunity to produce your own unique block-printed pattern using traditional textiles skills.
RUBBISH REVAMPED
Abbotsford Road
Saturday 29 May 11AM–3PM
Free, drop in, places as available
Drop by for some fun and inspiration to see how things normally thrown in the bin can be turned into attractive and even useful items: sock monsters, junk mail jewellery, bottle-top pin cushions and loads more. Have a go yourself by turning a CD into a sun- catcher, a greeting card into a box or a juice carton into a wallet. Bring your own rubbish or use ours. Suitable for children (6+), young people and adults. www.rubbishrevamped.org.uk
ART IN THE PARK
Beech Road Park
Saturday 29 May 2–5PM
Free
Join the Friends of Beech Road Park for an afternoon of creativity and fun. Draw on the pavements and play with clay. All welcome.
BOOK READING: INSIDE CUTTER, TOM BAILEY AND ROB FLOYD
Marble Beer House
Saturday 29 May 4-5PM
Is he who is tired of Chorlton tired of life? A painter and writer combine to answer this question. New paintings by Rob Floyd are exhibited, including a portrait of the writer Tom Bailey.
CAROL MOWL
Chatburn Road
Sunday 23 May and Sunday 30 May 10.30AM–12.30PM
Free
(Phone to book as places are limited)
An opportunity to see Carol’s latest felt creations: scarves, cards, bags and more. Visit her studio and enjoy her passion for textiles. You can experiment yourself with colour, textures and shapes in her workshops.
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2010 Programme
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