Interest area: art

Winter Display 2024

Bluecoat Display Centre’s annual Winter Display features high quality, beautifully made, unique and meaningful pieces, in which skilful making and craftsmanship are essential elements, and which can be gifted to be used and loved for years to come.

With this in mind they have curated a range of contemporary jewellery, functional ceramics and tableware, wood and homewares, beautiful wearable textiles, eye-catching prints and festive decorations. All made by studio based makers from across the UK, who employ traditional techniques, often using sustainable materials and practices.

Makers include:

Jewellery by Rachel Butlin X Keeley Traae, Factory Floor Jewels, Bronwen Gwillim, Catherine Hills, Grant McCaig, Rentaro Nishimura, Tom Pigeon & Adele Taylor
Ceramics by Maree and Paul Allitt, Guy Holder, Tim Lake, Katie Pruden & Jean White
Textiles by Georgia Boniface, Charlie Ann Buxton, Vanessa Bullick, Nawal Gebreel, Kate Jones & Margo Selby
Wood by Matthew Green
Prints & Ceramics by Dom Marshall
Prints by Hannah Farthing
Homewares by David Mellor
Decorations by David Mayne, Ella McIntosh & Keeley Traae

Exhibition Opening: Thursday 7 November 2024, 4pm – 7pm

Join them for a special opening event on Thursday 7 November 2024, from 4pm – 7pm. Refreshments will be served and Friends of the Bdc will receive a 10% discount on all purchases during the evening.

Ruth Moilliet: Artist Talk – FOF...

Hear artist Ruth Moilliet talk about her inspiration behind the work in her current exhibition at The Atkinson, FOFO (Fear of Finding Out). Find out more about the title, the meaning behind the exhibits and think about how we might also help to make changes for the better.

Having celebrated the botanical world in her work for many years, Ruth Moilliet’s bold and engaging sculptures now look at the decline of plant species, their pollinators and the natural world as a whole. Her initial studies highlighted the impact the fossil fuel industry has on our planet where she began to use found, recycled plastic materials to produce her work. The new additions shown in this exhibition encourage discussion around the responsibilities we have as individuals to prevent further decline through our daily activities and the items in our lives.

Exhibition is on display until Saturday 8 March 2025.

Event

https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/exhibition/ruth-moilliet/

Late Night Shopping – Christmas ...

On Thursday 5 December the Bluecoat Display Centre will open late for all your essential pre-Christmas gift buying needs.

They will be joined by special guests Karen Edwards and ‘Ada’, one of her six traditional printing presses. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the art of letterpress printing, printing their own card and gift tag on Ada using Karen’s design.

Friends of the Bdc will receive a 10% discount on all purchases.

Promising Portfolios

Are you aged 13-18 and interested in studying art at GCSE, college, or university level? These artist-led sessions are the perfect place for you to independently develop your art skills, build your portfolio, and discover the different ways that art can be used in museums and galleries.

There’s no need to worry about buying expensive materials, everything you need will be provided for you. Below are a  few details of the sessions. They also will have a small amount of time at the end of each led session to offer help with projects that you are working on for your school and college portfolios.

Led sessions will cost £5 per session. To support these sessions they will also be offering Relaxed Promising Portfolios sessions which will operate on a drop in basis (see our website for more details) .

If you want to find out more, you can email families@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk with any questions.

16 November – Life Drawing

For this session we will be experimenting with life drawing. Using a semi-clothed model we will explore ways of capturing body form, poses and movement by experimenting with different drawing materials.

18 January – Claying Around

For this session we will be taking inspiration from Claire Partington, whose ceramic artwork explores dark narratives through her whimsical character clay work. We will take inspiration from her artwork and experiment with clay to create whimsical characters inspired by the artwork.

DaDaFest International 40 Launch

Join DaDa as they launch DaDaFest International 40 ‘Rage: A Quiet Riot!’.

This event will preview some of the exceptional disabled artists who will showcase their work as part of DaDa’s 40th anniversary festival in March 2025, and we will hear from organisations, funders and supporters who are making the festival happen.

After consulting with artists, DaDa heard loud and clear that our community feel that, while some progress has been made, too many decisions are still made without involving disabled people. This has left disabled artists and disabled communities raging that the gaps in society are widening and they are still so far from equity and representation at all levels in art, culture and heritage.

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At this event they launch their 2025 theme ‘Rage’, so come and join us for a quiet riot of creativity and culture.

INNSiDE dot-art Exhibition

INNSiDE Liverpool, part of Meliá Hotels International, is excited to present a new dot-art art exhibition featuring the work of Claire Western, an artist inspired by both nature and the emotional impact of music.

The exhibition, Echoes of Emotion, showcases Claire Western’s abstract interpretations of landscapes, exploring the interplay between colours, textures, and emotions. A graduate of Margaret Street School of Art in Birmingham, Claire’s creative process is deeply influenced by the natural world and the musical rhythms she listens to while painting. Her work combines layered, vibrant expanses of colour with strong, textured line work, creating a unique tension between playfulness and structure.

The abstract landscapes in the exhibition are designed to be intentionally unrecognisable, encouraging viewers to engage with the artwork in a personal way. Claire’s compositions are shaped by her experiences in nature—drawing inspiration from the textures of rock formations, weathered surfaces, and natural elements—while music influences the way she applies expressive brushstrokes and adds small embellishments. The combination of these influences brings a sense of ambiguity and curiosity to her work.

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Echoes of Emotion is part of INNSiDE Liverpool’s commitment to its ‘Stay Curious’ philosophy, which aims to create enriched guest experiences through art, music, and culture. By showcasing local talent, the hotel fosters a deeper connection between the community, visitors, and the creative energy of the city.

Life drawing at Sudley

Be inspired by the world-class artworks on display in Sudley House and hone your own skills depicting the human form in our regular life drawing sessions. They will use a diversity of models to explore different body types and present shorter and longer poses to give you the opportunity to develop your skills. All sessions are held at the Sudley House and will have very limited places to maintain a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.

These sessions are suitable for absolute beginners as well as more experienced artists.  Tickets cost £15 and can be purchased in advance below.

Basic art materials will be provided but if you would like to bring your own you are welcome to. Please note that there are no facilities for washing brushes or palettes.

Sketching for Beginners

This 1 day course will introduce you to sketching techniques and how to use your materials to create different effects.

***To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660***

Sunday 24th November, 11:30am-4:30pm (£65)

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Programme:

A 5 hour workshop that helps beginners to start their journey in art from a sketching starting point. Your tutor will introduce you to the tools, materials, fundamental techniques and knowledges in this entry level of sketching. You will be able to create your artworks on using everything you’ll learn, your tutor is on hand for advice.

Tutor: Frank Leung

Frank is an experienced art tutor in beginners level art classes, having over a decade experience teaching students in all ages. He is trained in traditional techniques in drawing and painting which allows him to create realism artworks in various topics.

Dates:

Sunday 24th November, 11:30am-4:30pm (£65)

Venue:

Bluecoat, School Lane, L1 3BX

Cost:

£65

Materials:

You will need to bring your own materials with you. Essentials include a set of HB pencils of varying softness, an A3 pad of paper, sharpener, eraser, fine-line pen and a ruler.

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Notes:

This course is for ages 16+

There are a maximum of 15 places available on each session, so early booking is essential. To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660.

They have introduced a range of safety measures to keep everyone as safe and comfortable as possible. They ask everyone to please respect social distancing guidelines, all staff will be keeping their distance too.

Regular cleaning and sanitising measures will be in place.

Cancellations / Refunds:

Once you have made your course booking you are committed to it. This is because courses have very small student numbers, and often sell-out and are unavailable to others. Therefore any cancellations may result in a place not being filled, or a course not being able to run.

Cancellations are permitted up to 30 days before the start of a course, and a full refund will be issued. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than 30 days before the start of a course. If you are unable to attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments you do not have the right to a refund. If you wish to cancel your place on a course that has not yet started and you have a friend or colleague who can take your place they can accommodate this substitution.

Ruth Moilliet: FOFO

FOFO: Fear of finding out

Having celebrated the botanical world in her work for many years, Ruth Moilliet’s bold and engaging sculptures now look at the decline of plant species, their pollinators and the natural world as a whole.

Her initial studies highlighted the impact the fossil fuel industry has on our planet where she began to use found, recycled plastic materials to produce her work. The new additions shown in this exhibition encourage discussion around the responsibilities we have as individuals to prevent further decline through our daily activities and the items in our lives.

Event

Free entry, Monday – Saturday. 10am – 4pm. Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays.

Meet the artist: Ruth Moilliet

Sculptor Ruth Moilliet introduces her new exhibition at The Atkinson; FOFO: fear of finding out.

Exhibition tours begin at: 11am / 12pm / 1pm

FOFO looks at species decline and the devastating impact of mass consumerism on the natural world. Ruth will give short introductions to her work, offering insight into her creative process, inspirations and research.

Having celebrated the botanical world in her work for many years, Ruth Moilliet’s bold and engaging sculptures now look at the decline of plant species, their pollinators and the natural world as a whole. Her initial studies highlighted the impact the fossil fuel industry has on our planet where she began to use found, recycled plastic materials to produce her work. The new additions shown in this exhibition encourage discussion around the responsibilities we have as individuals to prevent further decline through our daily activities and the items in our lives.

Exhibition continues: 26 October 2024 – 8 March 2025