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PSYCHIC STRING
Artists in residence 15 Everyone looked quite miserable this morning so I thought we could have some fun. I’m off on my holls next week so wont be seeing the group for 2 weeks so I thought I would give […]
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How do you put feelings into an Artwork?
WEEK 27 artists in attendance 13 Oooo I’m making them think again! The artists brought in their memory objects and we just told each other our stories for the whole session. It was great for the group to get to […]
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MEMORY
WEEK 26 Artists in attendance 11 This week the artists start a new project, Memory. We started the session by making a mind map, mapping out one particular memory and seeing where it lead us. The artists then chose one […]
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SYRINGES STICKS AND PAINT
WEEK 25 Artists attending 11 After our exhibition I decided we needed to do art for arts sake, for no other reason than fun! Today I have given the group syringes, sticks, rubber gloves, big decorating brushes and paint. I […]
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THE FINALLE OF ABSTRACT
WEEK 24 The exhibition is up and the guests are here the place is buzzing. We have canapes and bucks fizz. The artists are smiling, conversing with the public and feeling very proud of themselves. Its time for my speech. […]
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THE WHITWORTH
WEEK 20 an email i recieved…… Dear Trae, Thank you for organising today’s visit. It was very challenging looking at so many different exhibits/installations and styles. Very thought-provoking. I am glad we did not have time to see everything! Hopefully […]
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Suction experiments
week 18 Artists in attendance 9 Time is a ticking…… Has the suction experiment worked…… yes yes it has!!!!! We are now able to hang pictures for the exhibition in the windows hurrah!!! This week the group has been cracking […]
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GRAPHICS
WEEK 17 It is amazing how scary computers are to the older generation; Ipads are not so scary, why? Well I don’t have an ipad so we will just have to work on my trusty ancient Mac book. This week […]
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LOST MEMORIES
WEEK 16 Artists in attendance 13 ITS FREEZING and Its time to think about the exhibition! eeeek! The group are still working on their pieces for the exhibition, this ia a tremendous achievement as a few months ago they would […]
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BACK TO IT!
WEEK 14 Artists in attendance 11 Happy New Year! Above is a picture of some of the group (a jolly, enthusiastic bunch!) After a lovely kind of relaxing 2 weeks off I thought I would start the New Year with […]
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ABSTRACTION 5
Week 15 artists in attendance 13 The artists love abstraction it so much they want to carry it on into the new year. Well I’m flabbergasted!! Last week I reminded them that there were only 2 weeks left until the […]
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ABSTRACTION 4
WEEK 13 Artists in attendance 11 Is the idea of abstraction more difficult to grasp when you are over 60? Through taking part in these workshops the artists have acknowledged that there is skill in abstraction, they have seen that […]