Call for Art & Crafts Tutors!

Moray Art Centre, Findhorn, Forres is now developing its Spring/Summer programme.

We are seeking for our regular programme new tutors for classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and all crafts.

In addition, as an expansion of the 23 April - 22 August exhibition, Italian Renaissance drawings from the British Museum, The Courtauld Gallery and the National Galleries of Scotland; we are seeking tutors to focus on classes that will focus on:

• Renaissance concepts of form (in 2d); in the figure, portraiture, Platonic Solids
• Portraiture
• Rendering of drapery
• The Golden Section:
• Classical Ideals of Figure and Proportions
• Understanding and
• Working with Renaissance Perspective
• Renaissance music
• Renaissance poetry
• Renaissance drama
• Renaissance history

Please contact: Annabel Pattullo ~ Course Programmer

Annabel@platform22.co.uk ~ www.morayartcentre.org

Please help support Platform 22

As many of you will know Platform 22 Gallery has been a NEOS venue since opening in 2005. In that time we have out grown the existing building and we are now planning a new and improved facility with dedicated gallery, studio, workshop and coffee shop areas.

The planning application has been rumbling on since June last year, but we are at last nearing some sort of conclusion. To help the project across the finishing line we would very much appreciate if any of our supporters could take a moment to post a message of support with Aberdeenshire Council by the 28th of February 2010 at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/apps/detail.asp?ref_no=APP/2010/0257

Platform 22 has always tried to support local artists and makers, and we hope that the new building will allow us to continue and develop this.

Many thanks for your help.

Kids Art Workshops

Annabel Pattullo is holding a wonderful Valentines Decopatch Kids Workshop at Platform 22 Gallery on Monday 8th February 4 to 5pm. It is the perfect craft to "make & take" home with you ... just in time for Valentines day! Places are limited, so book now to avoid missing out!!!

Annabel will also be starting a Children's Art Club at Platform 22 Gallery, for 8 to 12 year olds after school on Mondays . The Winter and Spring programme begins on Monday 22nd February, for 5 weeks and will include printmaking, junk art, painting, blue-print photography and textile design.

For more information about the workshops at Platform 22 Gallery, or booking enquiries please call 013398 82039 or email mail@platform22.co.uk

Printmaking Classes - Art Department of Aboyne Academy

The Upper Deeside Art Society owns a printing Press which is housed within the Art Department of Aboyne Academy.

This is available for use, not only by Members of the Society, but by anyone interested in learning the many techniques that can be achieved using the equipment.

Practical Sessions

Facilitated by Andrew Manwell, these will be held in the Art dept., Aboyne Academy, every second Saturday of the month during September, October, November and December.

Basic Printing Course (six sessions)

These will be held on Thursday evenings, 6.30pm to 9pm, in Aboyne Academy from 10th September to 15th October.

The tutor for these sessions will be Andrew Braidwood of The Braemar Gallery.
There are limited places available, so please book early!

To participate in either of the above, please contact
Andrew Manwell – tel. 013397 55136

Starting Out - creative busienss

Cultural Enterprise Office events

Aberdeen - Starting Out

19 March 2009 13:00-16:45

Aberdeen Foyer, Marywell Centre, Marywell Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JF

Still trying to get to grips with becoming self-employed? Or do you have a few years under your belt but want to check you are on the right track?

The Starting Out workshop is specifically tailored for practising creative professionals and offers an ideal opportunity to share the experiences and realities of operating, financing and making a living from your creative practice or business.

Aimed at anyone with an interest in working in the cultural and creative industries and wanting to establish a business in the sector. Starting Out workshops have attracted over 1200 artists, designers, musicians, filmmakers, performers, writers, photographers and community artists.