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Adult Art Workshops at macrobert Arts Centre

Posted on February 13, 2015March 22, 2015 by Avril Nicol

Adult Art Workshops – in partnership with the University of Stirling’s Art Collection

Join Artist Lorna McIntosh for a half day of art, with opportunities to look at, talk about and have a go. Each event will involve a tour of an aspect of the University’s Art Collection with a focus upon one or two artworks for discussion and inspiration. These events are intended for anyone with an interest in art but do not require any previous experience or training.

DRAWING AND MARK MAKING WORKSHOP

1-5pm Sunday 22^nd February 2015

Fee: £20 inclusive of materials

MONO-PRINTING WORKHOP

1-5pm Sunday 26^th April 2015

Fee: £20 inclusive of materials

Information and booking:

To book a place for one or both of our workshops please visit our website: www.macrobert.org/creative-learning or call our box office on 01786 466 666.

For more information on the art workshops please contact Nicola Denman on [email protected] | 01786 466 627.

Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Campus, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Landscape Painting Workshops with Ruth Nicol

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Avril Nicol

Education suite, Callendar House

16 and 23 February, 2, 9, 16 and 23 March 1.30 – 4.30PM

Cost: £120 per person for six weeks, includes tea/ coffee and cake.

This six week landscape painting course is best suited to beginners who are starting to develop their own painting language. Together we will explore the importance of sketching and preparatory work alongside the benefits of on-going research. In week three we will have an onsite visit to the Kelpies in Falkirk. The remainder of the term will be spent translating research material on to a larger scale. This course offers the opportunity and environment for self-reflection, to allow an enhanced understanding of your practice and motivations. Some basic drawing materials will be provided but you should bring your own sketchbook along with drawing and sketching materials. A camera (any quality) is invaluable. Acrylic and or any water based medium is preferred as there is no overnight drying facility.

To Book, contact The Box Office, 01324 506850

The hidden gem in the Dollar glen

Posted on January 25, 2015January 25, 2015 by Avril Nicol

If you have ever been to Dollar summer school then you don’t need us to tell you how excellent it is. Now in its 56th year it faces a crucial point in its history. Unless they get enough participants signed up by the end of March it will be cancelled through lack of support.

It has relied on word of mouth in the past and has never had to go out and market itself. But times change. So this year they are making a determined effort to promote the school.

Whether you are an absolute beginner or a professional artist Dollar Summer School has something for you.

Run by a team of dedicated art teachers in the superb setting of Dollar Academy Art Department from 4-10 July it offers remarkable value for money at £265.

To find out more click: www.dollarsummerschool.com or ring Jane Carberry – 01382 450899.”

Temporary Hospital Corridor Commission in Falkirk

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Avril Nicol

Forth Valley Open Studios and NHS Forth Valley are looking for a visual artist to create a large temporary work for the main public thoroughfare in Falkirk Community Hospital, to be part of Forth Valley Open Studios’ public sites programme in June.

The aim of the project is to dramatically alter the 60m long, newly painted space in an uplifting way, for the month of June. The artist will be welcome to draw upon the current surroundings, the ex-infirmary’s history, the visitors and staff using the hospital, or simply pursue their own ideas in response to the space.

The work can be abstract, figurative, patterned, 2d or low relief and can be painted or glued directly onto the walls, as long as they can easily be returned to their original state after the project. Practical, technical and logistical support will be provided by NHS Forth Valley and Open Studios.

We envisage this small project taking one week to design and produce, so it will suit someone who enjoys the immediacy of translating ideas into reality very quickly and is happy to live with the results for a short time!

The space is fully accessible. Fee £500, materials £100, travel and expenses £50.

For more information (and pictures of the site) contact [email protected]

Please send your short proposal (up to 400 words) and up to 4 jpg images or a weblink by 12 midnight on Friday 13 February to [email protected]