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WEEK 7
22nd October 2014
Artists in attendance 13
Origami! Now up to this point I have struggled with origami from books and you tube so when a couple of ladies from our group said they knew a bit I was most excited. I asked the ladies if they would like to run a little session for the art group.
This is the result of that little session.
Firstly we learnt how to make a crane this was quite tricky and some of the group were reluctant to join in, but in the end they did and realized it was actually fun. We then made nuns how fun! I spent the whole day making cranes because someone told me that I make a thousand it would be good luck.
One gentleman in the group remembered making flapping birds as a child and was determined to remember how to do it, I watched him fold and unfold his square of paper many many times. Finally he got it!! He was so pleased with himself that he had remembered something from so long ago. After this success there was no stopping him he made planes and hawks and really enjoyed himself flying his planes across the room. It was so fantastic to watch.
Next week NO PENCILS OR RUBBERS
Week 6.
In attendance 15 artists.
Collage collage collage! I love a bit of collage! The members found this a little hard. “I don’t know what to do?” this seems to be a bit of a continuing theme. We talked about using the cut images to make new images using colours to build up a picture, making an abstract picture amongst other things. After this they all got their teeth into it and created some wonderful pieces. “I’ve not done this since school” “I feel like a child again” “how is this art?” were some of the comments. I love the fact that art is such a brilliant catalyst for conversations we had so much fun talking about our childhoods.
This week I asked the members of the group what kind of art workshops/ new things to try and idea-generating things would they like me to organize for them this is the list they came up with.
Stained glass
Mixing colours
Watercolour techniques
Ideas hat
Pass the parcel art
Origami
More lucky dips
Abstract art
Oil pastels/ pastels
Lino printing
Sculpture
Mixed media
Photography
Willow weaving
Acrylic
Water based oils
Air-drying clay
Collective artwork
Now I need to find some other artists to provide some of these.
Next week origami! One of the group says she know a bit so I am letting her teach the group (and me). Paper sculpture for the people who don’t fancy origami.
Week 5
In attendance 13 artists
This week we explored the exciting experience or an art lucky dip. The members didn’t know what they were going to get when they put their hands into the art lucky dip. Some pulled out something they were familiar with and some did not, if they didn’t like their dip they could negotiate and swap with another member. All the members enjoyed the lucky dip one said “if I’d been asked to choose something different to use, I would have spent an hour choosing and worrying about it!”
Short and sweet this week.
Collage next week, at last I have found a use for that mountain of magazines my mum has given me. Recycling at its best!
p.s i cannot get the picture to turn round!!!!
