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Meet the Artist: daily presentations at ARTWORKS 2015: Helen Dougall – Batik: painting with wax and dyes

Meet the Artist: daily presentations at ARTWORKS 2015

Tuesday 15 September 2015: Helen Dougall – Batik: painting with wax and dyes

Helen Dougall will be demonstrating batik techniques at Blackthorpe Barn on Tuesday 15th September 2015. Helen will have some small experimental textile pieces to explain the intricate wax and dye stages of the art of batik, a fascinating process which achieves vibrant and detailed results.

Shingle patterns on the beach

Helen has also been working on a special project with school children based on poppies, to commemorate the First World War.

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Fifteen 9 and 10 year olds have been visiting Helen’s studio, working with batik. Helen will be sewing all the student’s pieces together to produce a large wallhanging, which will be displayed in Walsham le Willows village hall. The Poppy project has achieved Lottery funding.

Helen Dougall will be at the ARTWORKS exhibition 10am – 4pm on Tuesday 15 September 2015.

Artworks 16th Annual Exhibition
Saturday 5 – Sunday 27 September 2015
Open daily 10am – 5pm

Blackthorpe Barn
Rougham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP30 9HZ

Curwen Print Workshops at ARTWORKS 2015

Artworks are delighted to host two Curwen Print Workshops at the ARTWORKS exhibition on Thursday 17th September 2015:

Intaglio and Relief Printmaking Courses with Sue Jones

Intaglio Drypoint workshop
Thursday 17th September 2015 10am to 12.30pm

Create detailed images with a rich characterful line. All materials are provided, you can bring images or sketchbooks if desired, but not necessary. Suitable for all abilities.

£30 including all materials.

Relief Lino workshop
Thursday 17th September 2015 1.30pm to 4pm

All materials are provided, you can bring images or sketchbooks if desired, but not necessary. Suitable for all abilities.

£30 including all materials.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION OFFER: BOOK A PLACE ON BOTH COURSES FOR A SPECIAL RATE OF £55.00 PER PERSON
USUAL STUDIO PRICE £75.00

ARTWORKS 2015
Saturday 5 – Sunday 27 September 2015
Open daily 10am-5pm

Blackthorpe Barn
Rougham estate
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP30 9HZ

For further information on the two workshops at ARTWORKS on Thursday 20 September 2015, contact Lorraine Chitson on 01223 892380, or send an email to: enquiries@curwenprintstudy.co.uk

Download Curwen Print Study Centre 2015 courses leaflet: http://www.curwenprintstudy.co.uk/Curwen_2015_Courses_lr.pdf [PDF]

Curwen Print Study Centre
Chilford Hall Linton Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB21 4LE

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Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop at Artworks 2015

Artworks are delighted to welcome Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop to the Artworks exhibition in 2015 as one of Artworks Supporters. The Print Workshop is a friendly studio established in 1978. Several Artworks artists are also active members of the Workshop.

On Sunday 20th September 2015, Sue Molineux, Workshop Technician at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop, will be at the Artworks exhibition with an exciting display of fine art prints to discuss printmaking techniques. There will also be information available on the courses, workshops and facilities on offer at Gainsborough’s house.

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Sunday 20th September 2015: Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop Printmaking Day at Artworks 2015. Visit at any time between 10am and 5pm, when the exhibition is open to the public.

ARTWORKS 2015
Saturday 5 – Sunday 27 September 2015
Open daily 10am – 5pm

Blackthorpe Barn
Rougham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP30 9HZ

Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop is run, along with a thriving museum, by Gainsborough’s House Society, an independent charity with educational aims. Recognised as one of the best facilities of its kind in the country, it enjoys a unique and inspiring setting, opening onto the charming garden at Gainsborough’s House, birthplace of the painter Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788).

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Membership of the Workshop is open to all whether newcomers to printmaking or established artists. Help and advice is readily available and Sue Molineux will arrange an informal induction session for new members. A range of courses are available throughout the year covering all aspects of printmaking and are run by tutors who are well known and respected in their fields.

For further information on courses, contact: Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU. Tel: 01787 372958