Art Tour 2011

1 - Annabel Milne

2011-02-06T13:02:00.001-08:00

Painting birds and animals in their landscape

What is it? Art materials and guidance in the studio for acrylic and watercolour painting and drawing
What to bring? Warm clothing you are happy working in
When? All weekends in June and by arrangement 10am-12pm, 2-4pm
Where? Whitfield Farmhouse, Coldingham, Eyemouth, TD14 5TH. Just right off B6438 off A1 north of Berwick opposite Reston signposted to Coldingham. Sign to studio down lane on right.
How much? £15 adults, £10 children to include materials and refreshments
How to book? Contact annabelmilne@hotmail.com for details.

5 - Christine Walker

2011-02-06T13:00:00.001-08:00

Due to sudden unforeseen circumstances, Christine will be unable to hold her workshops within Art Tour 2011, and plans to reschedule all bookings to a date later in the year. If you have booked onto one of Christine's courses, or were planning to attend, please contact Christine direct on christine_cw@hotmail.com

Horizons between the Earth, Sea and Sky: New ways of seeing

What is it? A fun afternoon exploring new ways of discovering the landscape
What to bring? Bring your camera, sketch book, pencils or materials
When? Thursday 9^th June, 2-3pm; Sunday 26^th June, 2-3.30pm
Where? 9^th June - Saltwell Park, Gateshead (meet at the bandstand inside the park); 26^th June – Craster Harbour (meet at Mick Oxley Gallery, Craster)
How much? £3.00 minimum donation for each workshop all proceeds to go to Cancer Research.
How to book? Contact christine_cw@hotmail.com for details. Maximum number 10.

5 - Mick Oxley

2011-02-06T12:54:00.002-08:00

The Sea and Shoreline

What is it? Demonstration and discussion focussed on techniques used by Mick Oxley in his depiction of the sea and shoreline
What to bring? No material required
When? Sunday 12^th June (Watercolour seascapes); Sunday 19^th June (Acrylic seascapes); Sunday 26^th June (Texture), all 10am-2pm
Where? Mick Oxley Gallery, Craster
How much? Free. Booking necessary.
How to book? Contact info@mickoxley.com for details. Limited to 15 per session.

11 - Helen Grierson

2011-02-06T12:54:00.001-08:00

Producing a glass panel

What is it? Helen will be demonstrating her skill and encouraging adults from 14+ to have a go at glass cutting and fusing to produce a glass panel that they can eventually take away with them

What to bring? No equipment required

When? 12^th, 19^th and 26^th June, 3^rd July,, 1-2pm

Where? A1 glass studio, Eshott Heugh, Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9QH

How much? £15 per person

How to book? Contact helen@a1glassstudio.co.uk for details. Maximum 5 per session.

11 - Morag Johnston

2011-02-06T12:54:00.000-08:00

Start Knitting/Hooky Matting demonstration

What is it? Knitting lesson with knitting kits for children or adults. Learn to knit from scratch/ start knitting cables/ easy knitting kits; demonstration of hooky matting technique
What to bring? Equipment can be purchased on the day
When? [get dates] Every Saturday and Sunday of Art Tour, 2-3.30pm
Where? A1 Glass Studio, Eshott Heugh, Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9QH
How much? Lessons and demonstrations are free, knitting kits range from £10-£30
How to book? Contact morag.pask@yahoo.com for details.

12 - Carol White

2011-02-06T12:53:00.001-08:00

Trees & Landscapes (watercolour)/Beaches (interactive acrylic)

What is it? Painting workshops covering a variety of techniques, including funnybrush, all abilities welcome
What to bring? Equipment can be purchased on the day
When? 16^th and 23^rd June 10.30am-3pm
Where? The Visitors Centre, Druridge Country Park
How much? £65 including materials, bookable in advance
How to book? Contact carol_white59@btinternet.com for details.

13 - Peter Seddon

2011-02-06T12:53:00.000-08:00

Jonathon Livingston Seagull is alive and well

and living in Newbiggin by the Sea

What is it? Demonstrations of various ceramic construction

& decoration techniques associated with the work on display.

What to bring? No equipment required.

When? Periodically and ongoing during all opening times.

Where? The Old Ship, Newbiggin by the Sea, NE64 6NJ

How Much? Free. Just turn up or for further information

contact ps@peterseddon.com

Very pleased to see so many visitors on the first two days of the Tour, especially since some came from as far away as Leeds, South Shields and Durham.

14 - Janet Dickson

2011-02-06T12:52:00.001-08:00

Printmaker’s Picnic

What is it? Have a go at painterly printmaking and explore a variety of mark-making techniques to create unique monoprints
What to bring? Materials will be provided on the day and further information on enquiry
When? Thursdays 23^rd or 30^th June, 10am-4.30pm
Where? Healey Mill, Netherwitton, Morpeth, NE61 4NZ
How much? £65 including lunch
How to book? Contact jd@janetdickson.co.uk for details.

16 - Geoff Heslop

2011-02-06T12:52:00.000-08:00

Songs from Ribbon Road

What is it? My artworks and my wife Brenda’s songs move along together, we will perform the songs within the pictures, to hear Ribbon Road's music, click http://www.myspace.com/ribbonroad
What to bring? No equipment is required
When? Art Tour open days,June 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th and July 2nd and 3rd, 1-1.30pm and 3-3.30pm
Where? Townfoot Bungalow, Elsdon, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE19 1BH
How much? Free
How to book? Contact geoff@ribbonroadmusic.com for details.

17 - Carolle Morpeth

2011-02-06T12:51:00.000-08:00

Drawing Workshop

What is it? An experimental approach to drawing techniques in graphic media, recorded in a sketchbook and with a mounted piece.

What to bring? All materials supplied.

When? Friday 24^th June, 10am-4pm

Where? Townfoot Studio, Elsdon, Northumberland, NE19 1BH

How much? £45 includes all materials, a home made lunch and tea and biscuits. Maximum number 6 people.

How to book? Visit my website for details. www.townfootstudio.co.uk.

Contact carolle.morpeth@btinternet.com to book.

17 - Sarah Morpeth

2011-02-06T12:50:00.001-08:00

An Introduction to Artist’s Books: one day workshop

What is it? Come and enjoy an introduction to simple folded, cut and stitched books - plenty of inspiration for making your own !

What to bring? - all materials are provided but feel free to bring any papers you'd like to incorporate into a book

When? Friday 1^st July, 10am-4pm

Where? Townfoot Studio, Elsdon, Northumberland, NE19 1BH

How much? £45 (including all materials, a home-made lunch and plenty of tea & biscuits !). Maximum 6 people.

How to book? Contact sarah_morpeth@hotmail.com for details and my website for more examples of my work - www.sarahmorpeth.com.

22 - Christine O'Donnell

2011-02-06T12:50:00.000-08:00

Swatch and Colour Match

What is it? Demonstration of creations on canvas with mixed media, creating a piece of work to fit in a colour scheme
What to bring? No equipment required
When? [get dates] First and last weekend of Art Tour
Where? 19 The Rise, Darras Hall, Ponteland, NE20 9HL
How much? Free
How to book? Contact Christine@artmede.co.uk for details.

24 - Valerie Spencer

2011-02-06T12:49:00.001-08:00

Watercolour is fun!

What is it? Using the flowers from my garden I will show various water colour techniques
What to bring? No equipment required
When? 12^th June, 2-3pm, and 19th June 2-3pm
Where? 20, Willow Way, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9RJ
How much? Free
How to book? Contact valspencer145@hotmail.co.uk for details.
Visit my web site www.valspencerart.co.uk

25 - Rose Furlonger

2011-02-06T12:49:00.000-08:00

Making masks that make stories come to life

What is it? Workshops for children and accompanying adults, making simple sculptured card masks which relate to some of the themes of the exhibition
What to bring? Materials provided
When? 19^th June and 3^rd July 2-3pm
Where? Heddon Methodist Church, Heddon-on-the-Wall, NE15 0BB
How much? £2 per mask
How to book? Contact rosefurlonger@yahoo.co.uk for details.

26 - Mandy Pattullo

2011-02-06T12:48:00.001-08:00

Textile Collage

What is it? Learn about appliqué and hand stitching and build up a textile collage from Mandy’s stash of inspirational fabrics and threads
What to bring? Materials will be provided
When? 25^th June 10am-4pm
Where? The Hearth at Horsley, NE15 0NT
How much? £40 including materials
How to book? Contact pattullo@tesco.net for details.

To see more of Mandy's work visit http://threadandthrift.blogspot.com

28 - Chippendale & Morris

2011-02-06T12:48:00.000-08:00

What can a stencil do for me?

What is it? A guided tour around the artist’s stencilled home and demonstrations of various stencil techniques. An Informative and inspiring evening. Refreshment provided
What to bring? No equipment required
When? 29^th June, 7-10pm
Where? The Stencil Library, Stocksfield Hall, NE43 7TN
How much? £8
How to book? Contact helen@stencil-library.com for details.

29 - John Scott

2011-02-06T12:47:00.001-08:00

Art in Clay

What is it? Naked Raku is another variety of Raku, it differs slightly from the slip resist raku. A layer of raku glaze is added on top of the slip
What to bring? No equipment required
When? 12^th, 19^th, 26^th June, 3^rd July, 11.30am-1.30pm
Where? Sourdust pottery, Stocksfield, NE34 7JH
How much? Adults £15, Children £10
How to book? Contact johnscott@sourdust.co.uk for details.

30 - Wyn Barnes

2011-02-06T12:47:00.000-08:00

Get the best from your camera

What is it? Get to grips with the buttons and dials on your camera and improve your image creativity and composition techniques
What to bring? Your camera and a charged battery
When? 13^th and 27^th June, 10am-1pm
Where? Studio, 80a, Front Street, First Floor, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PU
How much? £20
How to book? Contact Wyn for more details and to reserve a place,
either telephone 01661 830 344, e mail wynbarnes@btinternet.com
or visit my web site www.wynbarnesimages.co.uk

31 - Barbara Kennard

2011-02-06T12:46:00.001-08:00

Printmaking Demonstration

What is it? Inking up of etching and aquatint plates and collagraph plates prior to printing; demonstration of monotype printing; discussion
What to bring? No equipment required
When? 18^th and 25^th June, 2^nd July 3-4pm
Where? Dyke Nook Studio, Gingler Lane, Woodside, Ryton, NE40 4SY
How much? Free
How to book? Contact 07babsartist@googlemail.com for details.

33 - Rena Holford & Norma Sales

2011-02-06T12:46:00.000-08:00

Fusing glass and glass painting

Drop in work shops have been cancelled look out for further dates later in the year please accept are apology's Rena and Norma

renathehag@hotmail.co.uk or redhouseglass @btinternet.com

35 - Gina Underwood

2011-02-06T12:45:00.001-08:00

Wet to wet: watercolour playtime; Learning to see: drawing for beginners

What is it? (Wet to wet) Using wet medium to create mysterious and magical effects; (Learning to see) relax into image making
What to bring? Basic materials provided
When? (Wet to wet) 18^th June and 2^nd July, 2-4pm; (Learning to see) 12^th and 26^th June, 2-4pm
Where? The Dental Surgery, 14 Derwent Street, Blackhill, County Durham, DH8 8LU
How much? £15
How to book? Contact ginam.u@hotmail.co.uk for details. Maximum five participants.

35 - Mary G. Quinn

2011-02-06T12:45:00.000-08:00

Underpainting: The foundation of painting in oils; Life-painting Direct

What is it? (Underpainting) Techniques of lifting out to enhance 3D effect; (Life Painting Direct) Oil painting direct to canvas from model
What to bring? Materials included in workshop fee
When? 19^th June and 3^rd July, 2-4pm (Underpainting); 11^th and 25^th June, 2-4pm (Lifepainting)
Where? The Dental Surgery, 14 Derwent Street, Blackhill, Co Durham DH8 8LU
How much? £15
How to book? Contact marygerardine.quinn@btinternet.com for details. Maximum five per workshop.

37 - David Taylor

2011-02-06T12:44:00.001-08:00

Photography Workshop

What is it? An introduction to photography in and around the environs of Hexham Abbey and the Sele
What to bring? Your camera
When? 15^th and 19^th June, 10am-2pm
Where? The Sele, Hexham
How much? £35
How to book? Contact david@davidtaylorphotography.co.uk for details.

37 - Jill Dexter

2011-02-06T12:44:00.000-08:00

Weaving

What is it? Weaving Demonstrations
What to bring? No equipment required
When? During all Art Tour openings
Where? Hexham Abbey
How much? Free
How to book?
Contact jilldexter@btopenworld.com for details.

38 - Catherine Stott- Inspired by Gardens Workshops

2011-02-04T13:08:00.000-08:00

Painting in Gardens

What is it? Day courses. Learn to paint gardens in watercolour/pastel. Studio and garden locations
What to bring? Watercolour or pastel and sketchbook. Look at the website or contact artist for more details
When? 14th, 24th, 28^th June or 4^th July, 10.30am-4.30pm
Where? Byre Studio and Ochrelands garden, Unit 3 Ochrelands Courtyard, Fellside, Hexham, NE46 1SB (14^th or 28^th June); Other gardens on 24^th June and 1^st July
How much? £42 per day, reduced rates if booking all four dates
How to book? Go to the website or email info@catherinestott.co.uk for more information and booking forms; or ring Inspired by Gardens on 07763882955
These workshops are for small groups with plenty of individual attention, and are suitable for all levels.