Maps of The Imagination

with Sarah Bunker

We will start the day with an inspiring slide-show, looking at some of the extraordinary ways artists and others have mapped things, from fantasy islands to politics and emotions.

The rest of the day will be devoted to making maps, using old maps for collage, and lots of different media so that you can create colourful, evocative charts (or ancient-looking, mysterious ones!) from a playful, imaginative point of view.

We will make a classic folding map together and there will be plenty of time to try out other types of your choosing, from a pirate chart full of sea monsters to a faux phrenology diagram; maps from memories, dreams, your favourite book... Whether there’s a map you’ve always wanted to make, or you like the idea of making one, but don’t know where to start, I can point you in the right direction with ideas, techniques and materials.

No previous experience is necessary, and I will provide all the materials. This will be fun and may get messy, so wear old clothes. 14 years and older.

£35.00 includes all materials

Clay Relief

with Imogen Hallam

Another chance to come and create a clay relief wall-hanging or tablet out of stoneware clay which once fired is unglazed, frost-proof and suitable for either inside or out in the garden. Firstly you will be working your 2D design ideas through drawings and plans then translating the drawings into the clay relief form. Themes that work particularly well in clay relief are: Green man or garden spirit face wall hangings; animals; fish & sea creature; mythical beasts or gargoyles. Imogen will advise about firing etc.

£35.00 includes all materials (but there is an extra cost for firing)

“I Ate a Horse This Morning...”

a Play in a Morning Drama Workshop

with Sarah Middleton

Based on the popular poem “There was an old lady who swallowed a fly”. Ideal for 4yrs+ children with large appetites... (And don’t miss the People’s Theatre Co version of this story at The Plough on Sun 10 June at 3pm)

Concession £6.00    Supporter £4.00   

The Lost Mermaid of Appledore

A Play in a Day for 8-12yrs

with Sarah Middleton

All the locals have heard the legends of the Lost Mermaid of Appledore but some are starting to doubt whether she even exists. I mean, Mermaids? Then one day a terrible storm causes chaos out at sea and everyone fears the worst until a miracle happens... But it couldn’t have really been a Mermaid. Could it? Join The Plough’s Youth Theatre and Outreach Director Sarah Middleton and bring this fantastical story to life with props, costumes and crafts, in just a day! No experience necessary just bring your energy, imagination and a packed lunch. Friends and family are invited to come along and watch the final performance at 3.30pm. At a Venue in Appledore. Please call for details. Part of Appledore Visual Arts Festival which runs from Thursday 7 – Sunday 10 June

www.appledorearts.org

Other £10.00

Booking Essential

Life Drawing Class

with Imogen Hallam

Suitable for all abilities, this class is a chance to explore different styles and techniques of life drawing in a friendly, informal setting. Some materials available but do bring along your favourite drawing materials. Paper & materials are available at a small charge.

£20.00 14yrs+

Vision & Imagination

Drawing & Painting Workshop

with Anna Georghiou & Phil Bird

This is a Painting and Drawing workshop for the visually adventurous.

Anna and Phil will encourage you to get in touch with your visual imagination, and focus on connecting and exploring the potential of your materials.

Introducing exciting approaches to drawing and painting, as a way of discovering and expressing your personal intuitive visionary world in ways which are engaging, empowering, dynamic and fun. We will encourage you to explore a variety of materials and methods to stimulate your image making, using experimental and improvised techniques.

www.artmusephilbird.com www.artannageorghiou.info

Other £30.00

Please bring your own oil or acrylic painting materials, charcoal, A1 papers and canvas