March 2007

The clocks go forward tomorrow night, and we are almost at the end of the Spring term - where does time go?
I do hope it has been a good term. Hope all the registers have been returned, and the RARPA forms are all up to date. Do you have any problems or concerns with the RARPA forms? or are they working out o.k.? Do let me know.
Have you planned any exhibitions? I know of one class who are planning to exhibit in The Lounge in Bury St. Edmunds later this year. It does seem quite a popular place to hold a small informal exhibition. Good for those exhibiting, especially for the first time. I think it also provides an extra treat for those going for a coffee or lunch. There is a waiting list though, so if your class are interested it is worth checking it out and finding out details.
Let me know if there are any interesting exhibitions in the area to share with everyone.
I can't wait to see the Henry Moore major exhibition at Kew Gardens. This starts on September 15th and continues through to March 30th. Have a look at the website for more details www.rbgkew.org.uk/events/henrymoore

Feb. Half Term

As we break for half term, there are quite a few exhibitions around and about for us to have a look at.

If you are in the centre of Bury St. Edmunds there is the Jerwood Drawing Prize 2006 exhibition of work. There are 47 drawings by 43 artists, so plenty to have a look at, and on until February 24th. visit www.burystedmundsartgallery.org to get more information.

I read in the West Suffolk College bulletin that there is an exhibition of work by the students of Louise Gridley's Adult Education class. This is taking place in The Lounge in Hatter Street, so could make a pleasant venue for a half term cup of coffee.

Also Paul Seymour has some of his work exhibited in the main Library in Bury St. Edmunds.

I am putting together a powerpoint presentation of the work taking place in as many of our classes as I can include. DO PLEASE let me have some photo's so that I can include your class, or let me know what you are doing so that I can come along with my camera and take some pictures. This presentation will be used by the Cont. Ed. Faculty around the Learning Centres to advertise forthcoming classes.

I am planning to arrange a print workshop at West Suffolk College on the next Staff Development Day in May - keep a look out for details and do book up and come along.

Have a good half term break, and do let me know what you are doing in your classes. What plans do you have for the Summer Term? My semi-retired husband is a volunteer at Pakenham Water Mill, www.pakenhamwatermill.co.uk .It would make a splendid venue for an art class, with lots to inspire and interest all artists. There is an Art Workshop weekend planned to take place on April 14th and 15th at the Water Mill. Check out the website for details.