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Bideford Life drawing day -CHANGE OF VENUE 2nd Wed Monthly

NEW VENUE BIDEFORD LIFE DRAWING DAY ROSIE AND RED ART AND LEATHER No2 NUTABERRY YARD EX39 4EA A relaxed day of life drawing, working from the nude, not a taught session. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/life-drawing-bideford-2023-40319 Tables and chairs provided, please bring everything you would like to work with. Tea and coffee making facilities available, help your self for […]

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM – Open Studio Exhibtion Bideford

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Rosie and Red Art and Leather – open studios and exhibition. An open studio event: No 2 Nutaberry Yard is a working art and leather studio – a micro tannery, painting and printing studio, workshop / gallery space and leatherwork studio. Come and have a look at our work, and our space, […]

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Mixed Media Workshop

Join Deborah Irwin every Tuesday from October 17th to November 14th, 2023, between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM, for an inspiring creative journey. Explore the world of mixed during this engaging workshop. Gain confidence in mixed media techniques. We’ll provide the essential materials and tools to get you started, but we also encourage you to […]

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Yealm Art Society workshop

Yealm Art Society On Saturday October 14th we are holding a workshop at the Yealmpton Community Centre. The tutor is Rick Holmes, who will be demonstrating how to create Landscapes using pastels and ink. Our workshops are open to non members. If you would like further information about this workshop or any of our other […]

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Heritage Walk & Contemporary Plein Air Masterclass with Jayne Farleigh

As part of “The Great Paignton Paint Out”, come and discover our Artist Heritage Trail and enjoy a contemporary take on plein air technique with professional artist Jayne Farleigh. Starting with a heritage walk around Paignton guaranteed to intrigue both seasoned locals and inquisitive visitors and concluding with an afternoon masterclass suitable for artists of […]

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Life Drawing Group

Friendly, informal group – all abilities – professional models Evening sessions Tuesday 12 september 7-9pm Tuesday 14 November 7-9pm Tuesday 12 December 7-9pm Online ticket: £6 – In-person Ticke: £8 Full Immersion day Thursday 12 October 10am-4pm Online Ticket: £20 all day In-person Ticket:£35 all day At the Resurgence Centre School Lane, Hartland, EX39 6BS […]

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Introduction to Marbling

Hello I’m Rachel, a marbling artist and Heritage Craft maker. Marbling is now classed as an endangered heritage craft. This Autumn I will be offering an introduction to marbling on paper day course. These workshops will be held in a light filled art studio on the beautiful Dartington estate in October and November https://rocworx.co.uk/pages/workshop-registration

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Weave a circular landscape

During Devon Open Studios I will be running two workshops. Wednesday 13th September 13.30 – 16.30. Wednesday 20th September 13.30 – 16.30. Cost £70 per person and includes afternoon tea and all materials required. I will do my best to accommodate dietary needs. There can be a space on the drive for Blue Badge holders […]

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ARTISTS CALL-OUT – MURAL ARTIST

Are you a mural artists with experience of producing large-scale murals in an external environment?  If so, this might be of interest. Zoe Parkhouse | Tenant Involvement | for Mid Devon District Council, is looking for a mural artist to produce a mural that explores the country-side, flowers, birds, wild-life and the wool trade associated […]

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Wow I won something

I took part in a Seaton art society exhibition of which I am a member. I recently did an abstract art course. I really enjoyed the process and produced several pieces. So I decided to put five pieces into the exhibition. To my surprise and delight I won first prize in the abstract category.

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Water Colour Workshops

I am running watercolour workshops in Ashburton. I thought this would be a good platform to get the word out there. They are starting on Monday 21st August and then, excluding Bank Holiday, from 4th, 11th and 18th September. May Allerfeldt

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Online Drawing Development Year – Royal Drawing School

Designed by artists, for artists, the Online Drawing Development Year (ODDY) is an innovative new course that has been devised to allow arts graduates and those with a developing studio practice, to benefit from live online drawing tuition and a structured critical dialogue with tutors, mentors, and peers over the course of three terms. 

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New Book by Ann Blockley, Poetic Woods – experimental watercolour and collage

‘Poetic Woods – experimental watercolour and collage’ by Ann Blockley will be published by Batsford books on September 14th during Devon Open studios. Signed copies will be for sale at Ann’s studio in South Hams (venue PS7) from September 19th to 23rd, along with original paintings and collage work from the book.

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Angels

An event organiser is looking for a group of artists to undertake the designing of a large Angel centrepiece for an exhibition and also a group of various artists to make angels of different sizes, using different styles and mediums. Please contact [email protected] in the first instance for further details. Text or call 07767 771590

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Life drawing classes for beginners and improvers:

Life drawing classes for beginners and improvers: next 6 week course from September 4th to October 9th at Birdwood House, Totnes, 7.30-9.30, £120. Booking essential. Contact Helen Wheatley, 07968 274 086, [email protected]

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BIG Celebration Opening Exhibition

TAAG is opening in Teignmouth, and starting with a big bang. This beautiful building has, after many years of negotiation, been purchased as an arts and creativity centre for the people of the Teignmouth area. Renovations have been a tremendous collective effort. Funding and fundraising are ongoing, thanks to the unblinking energy of an amazing […]

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New Exeter based artists collective – why not join!

Join us on 19 July at Exeter Phoenix Bar, 7:30 to 9pm. Exeter Artist’s Collective is a newly formed group of art graduates and practising artists. We provide a mutually supportive environment for artists of all disciplines who have a critical edge to their work. We are a small group at the moment and welcome […]

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Developing Career Artists – 9 to 24 September

An invitation to take part in a group exhibition at TAAG in Teignmouth, running alongside Devon Open Studios. TAAG is inviting artists living in or near Teignmouth, who have not exhibited in Devon Open Studios before, to apply. The aim is to support makers who are at an early stage in their creative journey, or […]

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Unearthing Dartmoor

Unearthing Dartmoor is an exhibition at the Princetown Visitor Centre, the creative collaboration of Devon Markmakers and Moor Poets. We have worked together on Dartmoor for over two years and you can see this beautiful work on show, enjoy the audio visual and discover the fabulous coffee table book we have produced. A large and varied body of artwork, […]

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Josephine Grant, North Devon Woodblock Printmaker, Showcased on Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation.

The Devon Artist’s Network is delighted to announce that one of our members, Josephine Grant, a woodblock printmaker residing in North Devon, will be featured on the highly anticipated television series, Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation.  This exciting opportunity shines a spotlight on Josephine’s intricately hand-carved prints inspired by the nature and connections she […]

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Established Gallery for sale (due to family circumstances)

After 8 years with an established positive presence in Teignmouth, due to changed family commitments, The Words & Pictures Gallery is for sale (the gallery remains open and running in the short to medium term until a new owner is found). The gallery is in a central position with good size front shop and window. […]

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Open Call – South West Academy Open Exhibition 2023

Registration details and further information will be available shortly on the SWAc website:  www.southwestacademy.org.uk  Standard Entry = £18.00 per entry up to 6 entries Under 25 (up to and including 1st August 2023) = £16.00 per entry up to 4 entries Under 20 (up to and including 1st August 2023) = £12.00 per entry up to […]

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Call to Artists – RWA Annual Open Exhibition 170

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is gearing up for its 170th Annual Open Exhibition, which will run from September 2023 to January 2024. As submissions close earlier than usual for this historic and highly sought-after event, interested participants are encouraged to submit their entries SOON. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 5 July, […]

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Print and Paint

Adult art classes

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Kids Need Art

Weekly Saturday art classes

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Pottery Experience: Summer seaside adventure making decorative Porcelain Bunting – Shaldon

Tina from Shaldon Pottery Studio offers step by step guidance of working with Porcelain, cutting the pieces, impressing or stamping patterns, and finally adding colour. This enables you to create personalised and unique decorative bunting for indoor or outdoor use. Aug 2nd (Afternoon), Aug 16th (Morning). Booking here

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Pottery Experience: A summer seaside adventure making Porcelain Jewellery

Tina from Shaldon Pottery Studio offers step by step guidance of forming the pieces, impressing or stamping patterns, and finally adding colour, enabling you to create a unique pendant and pair of earrings (or two pendants or two pairs of earrings). All materials and tools will be provided and the Kiln-firing and finish materials are […]

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Summer Mosaic workshops

Summer Mosaic Workshops with Kate Rattray in her studio at Black Barns, Gorse Blossom Farm, Liverton. Introduction to Mosaic art – 25 July. Fun with Mosaic Mix – 26 July. Three day bird bath and sculpture mosaic course – 27  – 29 July. More details https://rattraymosaics.co.uk/product-category/courses/

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Unearthing Dartmoor – an exciting exhibition of artwork and poetry

This exhibition represents a large and varied body of poetry, artwork, prints and photographs chronicling and reflecting different dimensions of Dartmoor. It represents two years of collaborative work between poets from the local group, Moor Poets, working together with members of the local artist’s group, Contemporary Markmakers, while visiting many different sites on Dartmoor.  This […]

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Call For Entries – THG Open 2023

The THG open 2023 invites artists to submit new work in any media including painting, sculpture, photography, print, drawing, video, mixed and digital media. Deadline for submission: Friday 28 July, 5pm. THG OPEN 2023 – 2 September – 28 October 2023 For further details and and entry form, go to: thelmahulbert.com/exhibitions/thg-open-2023

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