I'm starting a new venue......

My Thursday art classes are getting really popular, so much so that I can't fit everyone in. So I'm starting a new venue at Fairkytes Art Centre in Hornchurch on Tuesday mornings. So my art class that I teach on a Thursday morning which covers a wide range of media will be repeated on a Tuesday morning.

I'm excited to start a new venue and at Fairkytes which has been an art and cultural hub in Havering for years now. We'll be based in the art room overlooking the garden. Plus I've just bought a new toy, a projector, so I can show everyone inspiring artists along with step by step instructions for anything we're working on. So if you're interested in joining us get in touch and pop along.

I'm running them on a pay as you go basis, which everyone is loving as you only pay for the sessions you can make. 

Here's a little outline of what we'll be covering.....

Just a quick reminder about....

Fairkytes Summer Fayre
This Saturday 10am-4pm

There'll be lots of art and craft displays, live music and drama, dance, DJing skills and more.
Part of the Hornchurch Festival of Arts & Heritage, Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch.

It's free entry and the sun is bound to be shining so venture along and enjoy some of the activities on offer. I don't know too much about what is planned but it's a really nice atmosphere over at Fairkytes and the Queen's Theatre, a great way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon.

A little more about the Festival can be found here: Hornchurch Festival

Here is a working sketch that i'm hoping to turn into one of my pieces for Saturday. It's taken from one of hundreds of pictures I took when I went to Beth Chatto's gardens. It's such a lovely place to visit and as usual I got a little trigger happy and took far too many pictures! I went at the beginning of May when all of the spring flowers were out so i'm going to go back when everything is in full bloom to get some more inspiration.

Craft markets.....

Hello,

Just a quick post to let you know about a few more craft markets that we'll be involved with, so if you're in any of the areas make sure to pop along as there's always a stall to tickle your fancy.

This Saturday, 29th May, Methodist Church, Derby Road, South Woodford 10 am - 3 pm

Including “Vintage Plates and Cupcakes” serving tea, coffee and cakes on beautiful vintage china
All proceeds to go to the NSPCC and Woodland Trust.





Hornchurch Arts Festival
Fairkytes Art Fair on Saturday 19th June 10am - 4pm

The annual Hornchurch Festival is now in its fourth year, and runs from the start of June to the end of October, with a programme including art, theatre, music and sport events. We'll be taking over Fairkytes Arts Centre in Hornchurch along with a host of other artists and entertainers. I'll post more details closer to the time.



MUSIC IN WANSTEAD PARK 

On Saturday 17th July 2010 , 2.00pm - 11.00pm



This sounds like a great day out with lots of music and fun in the Park aimed at the whole family.

Taking place at The Temple Garden, Wanstead Park

Price: All-day tickets £7.00. Concessions £4.00. Under-4's free.


The evening concert takes off at 8.45pm and includes legendary veteran blues rockers NINE BELOW ZERO.

Afternoon music includes, on the main stage, a mix of pop, Indie Rock, Folk, Blues and 30's Swing performed by Akayzia, Rattle on the Stovepipe, Bleech, Iroko Theatre Company, Dr Blue and the Prescription, & Wanstead High School Big Band. In the acoustic tent is a mix of modern & classical, string & sax , Indian sitar and tabla.


Fun and frolics on the day include an urban climbing wall, pony rides, It's a Knock-Out Tournament, football shoot -out, eggathon, green art tent, live owls and snakes, Pedal Power gadgets, Morris dancing, puppets, swing-boats, drama workshops, stilt walkers and jugglers and therapy and community stalls.


There's going to be a barbecue, the Star of India, Caribbean and veggie stalls providing refreshments along with beer and wine to get everyone in the swing.


Sponsored by Redbridge Arts Council, Area 1 Committee and the City of London, and organised by the Aldersbrook Families Association

Enquiries: 020 8989 4898 www.aldersbrook.info



I also wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who came along to support us at the E17 Designers Craft Market earlier this month. It was a really great turn out making it a great night, just over 500 people, it's busiest one yet!! I couldn't believe how quickly the evening flew by, so thanks again for all the supporters of the E17 Designers for making it such a success.

Here are a few pics from the night:

Hope to see you at some of the events,

Kirsten