New abstract oil paintings by Nigel Shipley. ‘I used to be a plein air urban landscape painter which was a good foundation from which to move on to abstract expressionism. I made this move because I could see that abstract painting has infinite possibilities and each painting holds mysteries that continue to give. My paintings… Read more »
Rosie explores what it means to be a living thing; capturing the wonder of the human and animal body, predominantly through intricate copper plate etchings. Using this traditional printmaking technique adds a voice from the past, and is suggestive of the artists’ choice of a fragile subject matter; death, birth, extinction and growth. At HOURS… Read more »
Let’s come together and write. A creative writing workshop offering prompts to help you get words on the page, plus a chance to share. Book Here. About this Event WriteClub online workshop – via Zoom In this Write Together session, you’ll be offered prompts to help you get words on the page, plus the space to share… Read more »
To visit on Friday 2nd 6- 9 pm, or Saturday 3rd 11am till 5 pm, please email hello@hours-space.com to book a slot, so we can keep to the rule of 6. A series of paintings, especially for HOURS. The painter uses unconventional materials, as well as paint to suggest the rawness of the landscape. Clouds,… Read more »
As part of the Bristol Poetry Festival, LYRA 2020, Matthew Caley, Tim Cumming and David Briggs will read from their new collections. Since his debut – Thirst [Slow Dancer, 1999] – was nominated for The Forward Prize for Best First Collection, MATTHEW CALEY has published four more collections, latterly with Bloodaxe, taught for The Poetry School and… Read more »
New date to be arranged With Harriet Popham In this workshop you will be working with soft carve lino and creating A5 prints. All materials and equipment provided including 3 pieces of A6 lino which once turned in to stamps and tiles you’ll be able to reuse at home for years to come. Harriet’s workshops… Read more »
Poetry workshop with Dawn Gorman Online from Friday 2nd October 2020 £10 – Advance booking essential: contact Dawn Gorman dawn@dawngorman.co.uk Online format, with critiquing support. Images of the exhibition are below. Explore your own response to landscape, taking inspiration from Andrew Hardwick’s exhilarating landscape paintings in his exhibition Ground at HOURS. The painter uses unconventional materials, as well… Read more »
A four week series of creative writing workshops designed to help you get your words out. If you’ve wanted to write fiction for years and struggled to find motivation and time, this series of workshops is for you. With regular weekly meetings, quality feedback, deadlines and support, both from experienced writer and coach, Alison Powell,… Read more »
strangethoughtsart.wordpress.com Follow the link. A delve into the complex minds and thought processes behind the art we make. Each persons personal journey, and how this runs through their veins into creating a design. A collective group of artists in the making, explore the process of expressing themselves through their creations. Fern- A venture into the… Read more »
Come and join me as I celebrate the publication of my first book ‘Contained’ alongside the fantastic Tom Sastry and Shauna Robertson. The book is out through Bristol-based publisher Hesterglock Press 8 February but you can buy copies directly from me at the event for £10 or use the ticket option which includes a copy of the… Read more »