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DEMONSTRATIONS OF HAND AND MACHINE EMBROIDERY
This event is an in person event.TUESDAY 28 MAY
55 James Rd, Dorchester DT1 2HB
Demonstrations of hand and machine embroidery.
Venue 140. Life from Here.
A small group of members of the "Stitched Up" textile art group will be working on their own projects but available to do short demonstrations.
FREE - Drop in, 11am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
Email: [email protected]
Short, free, introductions to hand embroidery can be arranged throughout Dorset Arts weeks during opening times, by contacting Rachel Celia directly.
Hand embroidery is surprisingly straightforward, endlessly adaptable and requires minimal tools and materials. We don't need to spend years perfecting the skill of the Chinese or Japanese embroiderers to get enormous pleasure from a handful of simple stitches.
DISABILITY AND MAKING ART OR CRAFTS
This event is an in person event.TUESDAY 4 JUNE
55 James Rd, Dorchester DT1 2HB
Learn that new skill NOW and don't give up those that give you pleasure.
Rachel Celia has been a practitioner in many mediums including ceramics and steel. After repeated surgery on her right hand she now works in textiles and other lighter mediums. Having been employed for many years, however, to work with people with much more severe disabilities, she had learnt that there is often a way round many challenges. Many solutions are extremely simple, but so many people just give up a practice they love because it's so hard to get advice. Disability aids providers have gadgets to help your hands to reach every possible corner of your body with soap and water and dress yourself, large print playing cards and a rack to hold them! That’s it!
We can do better than that.
So come and see Rachel's gadgets and pick her brains to find solutions to the challenges you have.
FREE Drop in 11am - 4pm
Other times by appointment.
Venue 140. Life from Here.
WORLDS WITHIN WORLDS: An Exhibition of Art by Carol-Anne Savage
This event is an in person event.SATURDAY 25 MAY
C Wing, Dorchester Prison, North Square, Dorchester DT1 1JD
When HMP Dorchester closed in 2013 it was the end of over 900 years of prison history in the town. Local artist Carol-Anne Savage was intrigued by this historic building after taking a tour of the site in late 2021. She has since been visiting the site regularly to work and take photographs before it is lost (there is planning permission to demolish it and build residential flats). Her research has also led to an exploration of some of the the many records and photographs on the prison held by Dorset History Centre's archive.
This pop-up exhibition is a showcase of some of the artworks she has made in response to this atmospheric place. Carol-Anne is a multidisciplinary artist who works in a variety of media including photography, installation and collage. She particularly enjoys using vintage objects in her work to reimagine and reveal new narratives. This exhibition allows those stories to come full circle by displaying them in the place that originally inspired them.
She will be on site all day to talk about her work and will also be joined by Ed Wilson who worked there for many years as a Prison Officer and leads twice monthly full tours of the building. He is hugely knowledgeable about its history and operation and will be happy to chat, answer questions and you can also book onto a forthcoming tour if you are keen to find out more.
Following the on-site exhibition the work will then be on show at Carol-Anne’s studio at Mellstock Farm in Higher Bockhampton (Venue 155 in the Guide).
FREE ENTRY
10am - 4pm
[email protected]
07879 990239
A TASTE OF MIRU SHIBORI - Explore Stitched Shibori
This event is an in person event.THURSDAY 30 MAY
Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost, Gillingham SP8 5LZ
This is a fun introductory session where you will make a small piece of shibori fabric with a simple motif, a leaf, a heart, a circle, to use to decorate or repair a garment. Or add to with hand stitching, whatever gives you pleasure. Annabel will introduce you to the miru shibori technique, her very favourite stitch for creating with shibori. Dip your toe in and see if you enjoy the stitching of shibori.
You will also learn how to dye with Rit dye, such an easy and low-cost process to do at home.
Additionally, there will be lots of examples of her textiles to help inspire you. Plus, templates and beautiful pattern ideas to guide and stimulate you. Annabel will provide clear guidance and design support. The focus of her shibori designs is to bring to life images from the natural world in stitched shibori.
11am - 1pm
Cost: £25
GARMENT UPCYCLING WITH SHIBORI
This event is an in person event.SUNDAY 2 JUNE
Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost, Gillingham SP8 5LZ
This will be a most enjoyable and creative day where you will be able to design and execute a beautiful shibori pattern on an existing garment. Come and discover the many and varied shibori patterns that can be used to create designs and images on fabric.
Firstly, a small sample will be made and dyed to ensure the principles are understood. Next, develop your design to put on your particular garment. Annabel will provide clear guidance and support to ensure a sense of creative achievement and fulfilment. And finally, a stunning new garment will appear.
10am - 4pm
Cost £70
ART FIGHT! at The Gugg
This event is an in person event.SATURDAY 25 MAY
The Gugg, Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Rd, Stalbridge DT10 2RQ
ART FIGHT!
Come along and join us to watch 3 rounds of artists competing to create a masterpiece in just 20 minutes! 3 bouts, 14 artists, 20 minutes, 1 stopwatch, drinks, food and music..... what could possibly go wrong?
All paintings - Including the wining piece, will be available to buy via auction on the night. Vote for your favourite and bid to take a unique artwork home. Who will win? You decide.
MUSIC FROM ABBEY RADIO.
Then we have a folk fight as Rob and Sam battle it out to Stop Showing Off! Early DJ. PAY BAR.
Thank you to our sponsors Stalbridge Building Supplies and Abbey Radio, all proceeds to the Gugg and one other local social enterprise.
6pm - 10.30pm
TICKETS £8 - Available on website - more expensive on the door!
THE GUGG - WORKSHOPS (various)
This event is an in person event.25 MAY - 8 JUNE
The Gugg, Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Rd, Stalbridge DT10 2RQ
WORKSHOPS:
Small Macrame Wall Hanger:
Saturday 25 May , 1.30pm - 3.30pm £35
Junk Journal Workshop:
Sunday 26 May, 2pm - 4pm £15
Decoupaged Slate Hearts:
Tuesday 28 May and Tuesday 4 June, 1pm - 3pm £17
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop:
Saturday 1 June, 1pm - 3pm £30
Junk Journal Workshop:
Sunday 2 June, 2pm - 4pm £15
Macrame Plant Hanger:
Saturday 8 June, 1.30pm - 3.30pm £25
Contact Laura to book or for further information on
07969 993059 or email -
[email protected]
07969 993059
THE HORSE FROM LIFE
This event is an in person event.THURSDAY 30 MAY
The Wagon Barn, Westrow Farm, Holwell, Sherborne DT9 5LF
Michelle is renowned for her paintings and drawings of horses. Her passion is working from life and she would like to offer the opportunity to learn to draw the horse from life. Learn a basic understanding of anatomy, proportions and movement. Watch a demonstration in oils and in the afternoon have a go at painting. Michelle will hack her own equines over to the studio for the day.
Basic drawing materials will be provided and paper, and a limited amount of paints and and boards provided.
Please bring one’s own paints and art materials along too.
The event will be weather permitting! If it is awful weather it will not go ahead. This is an outside event so please bring suitable clothing.
Please bring pack lunch, tea/coffee cake provided.
10.30am - 4.30pm
£20 person , cash or card on the day.
Book via Michelle: [email protected]
07891343221
07891343221
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