Westbury Arts Centre invites you to come and learn and experiment at one of their workshops led by experienced artist-teachers at their beautiful Grade II listed site. This August Westbury Arts Centre presents two exciting workshops in Experimental Metalwork and Creative Machine Sewing.
Experimental Metalwork (creating a mirror frame.)
Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Rd, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK5 6AA
http://www.westburyartscentre.co.uk/
Creative Machine Sewing
August 30th, 10:00 am – August 31st, 4:00 pm
This is a two day workshop led by Helen den Dulk, which will use alternative materials and methods to create 2D and 3D machine stitched art. Helen is the founder of ‘Stitch and bitch’, the sewing group at Festive Road, where she used her textiles knowledge and her experience as a mixed media artist.
The course is suitable for all abilities and is for a maximum of six people. Participants will spend the first day experimenting and planning with literally any materials that can be sewn: fabric, paper, plastic and materials they create themselves, such as fusible web, and laminated items. The second day will focus on making final pieces, inspired by each individual’s earlier experimentation. There will be sewing machines available and materials but please feel free to bring your own.
Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Rd, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK5 6AA
Following on from the successful event last year, Cowper and Newton Museum will again be holding a Georgian Tea Party. Join them for tea and cakes (made to authentic Georgian recipes!) in the gardens of the Museum. Some of the Museum staff and volunteers will be in Georgian costume, as will the Barbara Segal Dance Group who will be performing Georgian dances in the Courtyard, as well as mingling with visitors in the Museum. If you fancy coming in Georgian costume too, please do!
