Explore the history of Chinese Painting techniques with artist Madeleine Pires.
This Chinese brush painting session is a mixed ability class, suitable for experienced artists looking to experiment with a different technique, or beginners looking to create graceful and simple paintings.
Programme
This session will begin with a brief history of Chinese art looking at the main ways it differs from Western painting styles
This will be followed by a demonstration of brush technique, correct handling and posture, leading to the first exercise which will finish in you painting a long flowing orchid stem, adding simple orchid flowers
The second exercise teaches more techniques focusing on ink and dilution, adding watercolour
You will then paint the “Four Gentlemen” – four plants used to teach the fundamental elements of Chinese brush painting: the plum blossom (梅), the bamboo (竹), and the chrysanthemum (菊) (the other plant is the orchid (蘭) previously used in exercise 1)
They will look at what different trees and flowers represent in Chinese culture: e.g. strength, peace, purity etc
They will also look at Chinese calligraphy and have a go at writing in Chinese using our paintbrushes
From a number of different visual stimuli, we will choose our own subject matter to create a more detailed painting using the techniques we have learned, with a demonstration from the artist, feedback and group critiques.
This course introduces participants to the use of a traditional Victorian photographic technique as a way of creating unique images.
The Adventures in Blue – Cyanotype Sunprint Workshop introduces participants to the use of a traditional Victorian photographic technique as a way of creating unique artistic images in response to the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park, in a relaxed and mindful way.
Suitable for beginners.
Programme:
Introduction to cyanotype & alternative processes
A brief history of the pioneers (Anna Atkins)
Creating a first photogram/cyanotype piece (precoated)
Forage for objects
Wash first piece
Mixing chemistry & coating paper by hand
Making your first fully handmade print
Working with digital negatives
Wash second piece
Creating a photographic cyanotype
Wash third piece
Dry & Finish
Dates:
Saturday 26th March, 11am-4pm
Saturday 25th June, 11am-4pm
Cost
£50 for 1 day workshop
To avoid a booking fee or pay via cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660
Materials
Materials will be provided by your tutor.
Meet the expert museum team and find out about the inspirational Kitty and her ground breaking role in the advancement of public health.
They will also look more broadly at the challenges of sanitation and hygiene for Liverpool people in Victorian times.
They welcome all visitors from the very young to the most senior.
Drop in event, no need to book.
The Windows Project presents a special open mic poetry night.
The event is free and held at Liverpool’s Phase One, it’s sure to be an entertaining and lively evening.
If you would like to book a five minute performance slot, please email: windowsproject@btinternet.com
Phase One, Seel Street, 23 March, 7-10pm.
What does ‘excellence’ & ‘quality’ mean in participatory arts practice?
The words ‘excellence’ and ‘quality’ are frequently cited in English cultural policy, and this event is an opportunity for participatory artists and arts organisations to come together with peers to articulate what they mean in our sector. Talking point may include:
- Co-creating participatory arts quality principles; whose quality/excellence is it anyway?
- Describing excellent participatory processes.
- Asking, what does quality look like to our different audiences and stakeholders?
- Striving for quality and excellence in production values with limited resources.
- How do ideas around quality embed diversity and community representation?
This is an Open Space event. At the beginning of the event guest speakers will introduce the key ideas, principles and practises behind the theme of the event and offer provocations for discussion. Then it will be over to everyone attending to take the agenda and the conversation forward. Participants will be able to move freely between discussions in break out rooms.
Speakers:
- Rob Brannen: Professor of Arts Education, De Montfort University,
- Matt Peacock: Director, Arts & Homelessness International
- Joyce Lee: Artistic Director, Mind the Gap
- Lee Brennan: Head of Learning and Engagement, Leeds 2023
- Ithalia Forel: Co-Director, Movema
Length: Open Space events last 2.5 hours
Cost: Donation
Access: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation, or any other access support please get in touch before the event.
Your Stories, Your Liverpool is a drop-in, in person event taking place at Liverpool Central Library.
Join them to hear from:
Funded projects from the Liverpool Region including Citizens Outreach Coalition, Heritage Development Company Liverpool, One Latin Culture and Writing on the Wall.
Engagement and investment staff from The National Lottery Heritage Fund who will be available to discuss your idea and how to apply for their funding.
Organisations that can support your project and help build networks, such as Liverpool CVS (Charity and Voluntary Services) and the Archives Network.
A rolling programme of presentations and networking will start with a welcome from the Heritage Fund at 2.15pm, this will be repeated at 4.15pm. Please feel free to join them anytime throughout the event.
You can book your free ticket here.
Convenience Gallery CIC host a monthly life drawing session.
The session takes place in the bar/coffeeshop at Bloom Building too, so you can get a drink whilst you work on your drawings. (At Bloom Bar & Coffee 100% of the pounds you spend go to support the work of the Open Door Charity. How boss is that?!).
This is a session for people of all levels. It is untaught so that means bringing along whatever materials you want to work with and have fun with it. There will be a mixture of poses; both short and long. There will be a 20 minute break at the halfway point to.
Poses will start at 6:45pm, so please arrive in good time.
They will have some materials available if you forget yours, but please bring along whatever you wish to work with. Whether thats pens, pencils, paint, canvas, carcoal, paper, or something completely different bring it along.
They use Life Drawing to help fundraise to continue to do our work with the community around us. As a not for profit, your support at events like this helps us massively.
Please let them know at least 7 days in advance for cancellation where possible, this is a popular class and they will look to reallocate your place if you are unable to attend.
If you have any questions please get in touch conveniencegallery@outlook.com
Get creative with Maritime Museum’s family art and craft workshop inspired by the world’s most famous ship – Titanic.
The morning session is a relaxed session. It is a time when they take things that little slower and quieter. If that is something you would prefer, then you are very welcome to join them.
Suitable for adults and children over 7.
Drop in activity, no booking required.
Navigating ships on any river is a very dangerous job, so the river pilots who take charge have many things to think about.
Do you think you could do it? Have a go at the Maritime Museum’s challenge and find out!
Drop in children’s activity workshop, no need to book.
Join the team at the wonderful Sudley House for their relaxing family sessions focussing on mindfulness, caring and well-being.
11am until 12noon is a relaxed session. It is a time when they take things that little slower and quieter. If that is something you would prefer, then you are very welcome to join the group.
This event is not ticketed.
