Platform 22 artists & makers call for NEOS

Platform 22 Gallery is looking for artists and makers for this years NEOS week

11th to 19th September 2010

In particular we are looking for participants to exhibit as well as demonstrate skills for making their work. Platform 22 would like to showcase a selection of 3D works for the event in ceramics, glass, wood, textiles and jewelery. We would like each participant to have their own entry in the NEOS booklet, but this is not essential.

Please call Emma Pattullo for more information, on 01339 882039 or email mail@platform22.co.uk as soon as possible!

NEOS2010 deadline for application is 12th April & the entry fee £99 ~ please visit www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk for more information and to register your application.

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

Platform 22's Christmas Market

On Saturday 5th December 10am to 2pm we are holding our second Christmas Market. Outside the gallery in the courtyard we have a great mix of stalls selling everything from Christmas wreaths, handmade soaps and chocolates to basketry, art prints and calendars. Additionally there will be a Traidcraft stall and the opportunity to have a quick (5 minute) portrait by local artist Deirdre Varley or a relaxing massage by Anna Rochester.

Torphins Primary School's PTA will be magically transforming Emma Pattullo's studio into a "winter grotto" for the arrival of a special guest, Santa! He is of course a VERY busy man just now and we are thrilled he is coming to join us between 10:30 am and 2 pm along with his happy helper elves!

In the gallery our Christmas Exhibition is showcaseing work by wildlife artist George Perkynson, wood work by Duncan Andrew and Robert Paterson, jewellery by Pip Will, wire work by Sandra Gorrora, glassware by Scandiscot and ceramics by Crazy Chix and Emma Pattullo.

Fingers crossed for good weather! However, just in case it might be cold we will be serving warming mulled apple cup to keep you warm while you check out the goodies on offer. Platform 22 also has a new cinnamon flavour of our popular Choc-o-Lait hot chocolate and this will be available, along with the usual teas and coffees, from the coffee house. We look forward to seeing you!

NEOS 2009: September 12th - 21st. Visit www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk for more information

Feminine Landscapes

Book Signing & Exhibition with Ingeborg Bodzioch

October is international breast cancer awareness month. In support of the campaign Platform 22 will be hosting a special event featuring work by Torphins artist Ingeborg Bodzioch.

On the evening of Friday the 30th of October, from 7 pm, you are invited to attend a preview of Ingeborg's artwork and listen whilst she reads extracts from her book "The Soliloquy of a Female Crisis". The book has been written and illustrated by Ingeborg along with Cecelia Ottenweller and Tony Bodzioch, and was published with the breast cancer awareness cause specifically in mind.

On Saturday the 31st Ingeborg will be at Platform 22 from 11am until 3pm to sign copies of her book and to talk about her work and experiences. The exhibition will then run for a further two weeks ending on the 14th of November.

All profits from sales of the book will be donated to CLAN (Cancer Link Aberdeen and North) as will profits from the sale of cakes and home baking in the Platform 22 coffee house.

We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be an inspiring and uplifting event.


NEOS 2009: September 12th - 21st. Visit www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk for more information

Platform 22 Sale!

SALE OF ARTWORKS

Ceramics by Emma Pattullo
Jewellery & felted bags by the Shire Dweller
Textiles by Annabel Pattullo

Do pop along and see what goodies you can treat yourself to.
Fine Art, fine coffee and homemade cakes ~ what could be better?
Looking forward to seeing you!

Platform 22, Station Road, Torphins, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4JF

01339 882039

www.platform22.co.uk
mail@platform22.co.uk

Gallery & Coffee House opening times
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm