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Art teachers wanted in Oxted

The Old Dairy Studios in Oxted is offering our workshop free of charge to artists who would like to teach (adults) any of the following: drawing, watercolour, sewing, crochet, knitting, hand thrown pottery and photography.
Please contact Jo - kilnroom@theoldddairystudios.co.uk

TONBRIDGE ARTS FESTIVAL (TAF) - OPEN ART EXHIBITION
18th-21st JUNE 2012

Open Art Exhibition open to all 2D artists who live, work or study in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling.

Artists are invited to submit up to 2 pieces of work between 10:00 am – 12.00noon on Sunday 17th June for selection.

SUBMISSION CHARGE PER PIECE SUBMITTED: one £3.00, two £5.00

MEDIUM: 2D hanging works only – any medium except photography for which there is a separate exhibition.

SUBMISSION DATE: Sunday 17th June 2012. Submission 10:00am – 12.00pm
Selection 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
Artists to collect unselected work 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
The selection panel comprises sculptor Guy Portelli, artist Caroline Parr and one other local artist TBC.

LOCATION: Tonbridge Castle, Council Chambers

You can download the submission form on the TAF website, http://tonbridgeartsfestival.co.uk/index.php?inc=open-art-exhibition
and hard copies are also available at Tonbridge Castle Gateway and Tonbridge Library.

PRIVATE VIEW: Sunday 17th June at 7:00pm.

EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS: 18th – 21st June 10:00am – 5:00pm at Tonbridge Castle's Council Chambers.

COLLECTING UNSOLD WORKS: 21st June 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

BEST OF EXHIBITION: There will be a further exhibition combining the 'Best of' the Open Art and Photography Exhibitions on Sunday, 24th June. If your piece is chosen to be exhibited we will contact you/the buyer to discuss collection.

DISCLAIMER: All works are submitted at the owner's risk

Email: enquiries@tonbridgeartsfestival.org.uk

Photography Exhibition - Open for submissions

Venue: River Centre, Tonbridge
Mon 18th to Sat 23rd June 2012: 10.00am - 4.00pm

This is a photography exhibition featuring both professional and amateur local artists and is one fo the many events being organised for the Tonbridge Arts Festival (TAF) taking place from 15-27 June 201.

TAF are now taking photography or digital art submissions from anyone who lives, works or studies in the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling. You may also submit work that was created in or inspired by Tonbridge.

Submit no more than two images before 1st June for consideration to: photography@tonbridgeartsfestival.co.uk

Selected artists will be contacted and arrangements will be made to display the works. Max size for prints will be 12" x 16".

Featured Artists: Work will also be shown by local photographers, Tony Rogers, Steve Thompson and Carl Lewis.

Jubilee Celebrations

June 2nd Street Party in the village of Trottiscliffe.
Come and make a porcelain brooch or print a Jubilee card with Claire Palastanga and Letitia Tunstall.
Studio open 11-6pm

The Red House, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, Kent ME19 5DR

The following artists will be showing their work at The Holiday Inn, Wrotham
from May 17th - 31st  as a preview to this years event.

Jane Albertine
Rosemary Bridgland Colbridge
Eileen McConkey
Diana Poliak
Val Ray
Letitia Tunstall

'Sunflowers' - An exhibition by the View Art Group and friends

This weekend at the Tunnel Gallery Tonbridge School in aid of Epilepsy Action. Please come along and give your support.

28 April (11-5) & 29 April (11-4)
The Tunnel Gallery, Tonbridge School, Tonbridge TN9 1JP

Withyham Art Group Annual Exhibition of Paintings

The Withyham Art Group which meets every Wednesday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm at The Kings Hall in Withyham, TN74BD, (Its halfway between Groombridge and Hartfield on the B2110) will be holding their annual Exhibition of Paintings on 5th and 6th Of May 2012 at Kings Hall.

Framed and unframed paintings and cards will be on sale. Refreshments available. This year two of the group have opted to take part in SEOS and will exhibit in their own studios in June. Everyone is welcome to come and see the standard of work. Its very good. for further details ring 01892 770949 or email artistsinactionuk@rocketmail.com

Artist & Makers Selling Exhibition

Call for 2D & 3D work and Artist books on the theme of The Four Seasons to celebrate the 2nd year of BTCV Kent Heritage Trees Project

Exhibition to be held during a one day festival event on Saturday 13th October 2012, Ashford, celebrating BTCV's Kent Heritage Trees project.

The site:
The Singleton Environment Centre is an award winning sustainable building 3 miles from Ashford, the principle exhibition space will be within the building itself, however there is the opportunity for outdoor sculpture within it's immediate grounds. To see details of the building and the site visit: www.btcv.org/singleton.

To apply:
All submissions to include:
short artist statement (one paragraph)
jpeg image (small files only please if emailing)
details of the work: title, medium, size, price (inc commission fee)
contact details: name, address, phone and email

Commission fee: works sold will be subject to 40% commission fee. Work not for sale would be equally considered.

Delivery: Work to be delivered to BTCV, on Friday 12th October between 3 - 4:30 pm and collected on Saturday 13th October between 3:30 – 4:15pm

Deadline for submissions 31 August 2012

Submissions should be copies and no original work as submissions cannot be returned.
Post to: BTCV, The Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Road , ASHFORD, Kent, TN23 5LW
or email to: v.hodge@btcv.org.uk. Tel:01233 666519


For more information on the Kent Heritage Trees project visit: www.btcv.org/kentheritagetrees

Calligraphy – Beginners and Improvers course in Canterbury

10 week course on a Wednesday starting 02/05/2012
From 7pm to 9pm Costs £89.00
Course code 4176 CAN-11-C
At the Canterbury Adult Education Centre, Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8QA

Call: 08456 065606 visit:

SEOS NEEDS YOU!

Vacant committee posts

We want you! Fancy getting involved and making a real contribution to the development of a vibrant regional artist led creative organisation? Meet people, learn and develop new skills. Be a part of a fun and dynamic team!

The following posts are available for tenure-

Chairman

Treasurer

Publicity Officer

Advertising Officer

Expenses and honorariums are offered. Job descriptions are available on the downloads page.

For further information or to have an informal chat about any of the posts please contact the chairman.

Further details and the application process will be available on this website soon.

ETCHING PRESS FOR SALE

GOOD CONDITION (ONE CAREFUL LADY OWNER)

Bewick & Wilson 610 Range £2,600

Squared bed (61cm x 122cm) for easy registration. Very user friendly with Vernier Gauge and lightweight wheel. High quality Bewick & Wilson blankets.

Buyer to collect (from ground floor studio). Location – Deal, Kent.

Seller was a member of Greenwich Printmakers and South Bank Printmakers for many years and is now giving up etching to concentrate on painting.

Sale of press will be followed by a sale of equipment at reduced prices – paper, rollers, inks etc. More information to follow.

CONTACT : HELEN HANSON 01304 370250
hjah@btinternet.com

Pembury A&C Exhibition 2012

St Peters Pembury. May 18th - 20th.

Thankyou to those who have expressed interest in this event!

Still looking for candle and glass work.

A gentle space - toes in water!

Kate :)

PRINTMAKING COURSES

Exciting new printmaking classes for the spring including drypoint, etching, linocut woodcut and collography. Contact Steve on 01227272359 or 07961342738.

For more details visit the website www.saxonshorepress.co.uk

Tutored painting days

All levels welcome. Max. eight students only. Time: 10-3pm.

Thurs 15th March - Painting lakes and reflections in Watercolour.

Friday 13th and Sat 14th April - 2 day Pastel Painting course.

Thursday 17th May - Painting Rivers and moving water in Watercolour.

Friday 25th May Experimental Watercolour.

ALSO:
Sat April 28th Life Drawing
Time:9-1p.m. Max.6 students only

Please contact me on 01797 230584 or carol.mitchell51@btopenworld.com
if you wish to know more and to book a place.

THE OLD HABERDASHERY

Ticehurst High Street, East Sussex. Vintage inspired homewares, textiles and artisan crafts from near and far. Opening 8th march 2012

CRAFTS

a new book due out this Summer by Dorling Kindersley, features Rag rug and felted projects by Debbie Siniska - along with many other crafts including tinwork, wirework, glass etching, beadwork and many others. One to watch.

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