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3rd, 4th, 5th September 2010
‘Art Trail’
The third annual Art Trail spanning the whole of the Scottish Borders and right into North Northumberland is almost here! Travel through the rolling Border countryside, meet more than 60 artists and craft makers in village halls and galleries throughout the trail and get a rare look behind the scenes in over 30 studios seldom open to the public. For a FREE Art Trail guide booklet email info@crossing-borders.org.uk
5th and 6th June 2010
‘Life Drawing Weekend with Gill Walton’
End May 2010
‘Exhibition of Wildlife Photography’
Exhibition of wildlife photography at the Belford Gallery Belford.
Ron McCombe ARPS
ron@wildlife-photography.uk.com
www.wildlife-photography.uk.com
Lane Cottage
Bughtrig
Leitholm
Coldstream
Berwickshire TD12 4JW
07802 236740 mobile
01890 840504 office
23rd April 2010
‘Open Studio Exhibition featuring CB member Mary Morrison’
Mary Morrison will show a series of paintings alongside Jane Rutherford and Mark Haddon.
Private View : 6pm - 8pm, Friday 23rd April 2010
Breakwater Studio
Johns Street Lane West
Portobello
Edinburgh
EH15 2BY
info@breakwaterstudio.co.uk
07967 751 555
www.marymorrison.co.uk
April 2010
‘Easter Art Workshops!’
Artist Gill Walton is running some special Easter Art Workshops for children.
Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th April, handmade paper sculptures.
Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th April, acrylic painting on canvas.
The sessions run from 2pm till 4pm on each day and cost just £10 per session or £35 for all four.
These workshops are suitable for children aged 8–14
Places are limited so please book directly with Gill by phone or email: gill@gillwalton.co.uk,
t: 01890 830646, m: 07702 811374
http://www.gillwalton.co.uk/
2 - 11 April 2010, 10.30 to 5.00
‘“Revealing the Layers” : Barbara Berkowitz Exhibition’
Curious about seeing a photographic studio and discovering what can go on in a photographic session?
Visit Barbara Berkowitz's studio in April to view an exhibition of her portrait work and to have a coffee and a chat.
Explore how photographs of you and yours can reveal your character for posterity, or just for fun.
Why not book in your club or group of friends for a group talk or discussion? eg. Clubs – Camera, Art, writers. “Thoughts on how to reveal character”; Actors and musicians “Speaking through the Camera”; Mother and Toddler “Seeing the personality for posterity” or even for teenagers “Reveal yourself”!
Whithou Photographic Studio
Market Square
Coldstream
TD12 4BG
01890 883756
2 Nov–9 Dec 2009
‘Crossing Borders: Bagged and Boxed
Maltings Theatre, Berwick-upon-Tweed’
The Crossing Borders arts collective show a selection of members work in this exhibition which includes examples of glass, textiles and jewellery. A perfect start to the festive season, and an opportunity to purchase unique gifts made by local artists.
Enquiries:
Maltings Theatre
samantha.cary@maltingsberwick.co.uk
Organiser/organisation
Arabella Harvey: Crossing Borders
arabella.harvey@rocketmail.com
Admission: FREE
18 Dec 2009-23 Jan 2010
(closed 23rd Dec–3rd Jan)
‘Crossing Borders Christmas Exhibition
Eastgate Theatre, Peebles’
If you are looking for locally made, affordable gifts for Christmas, Crossing Borders, the arts collective that spans the Borders and North Northumberland, is staging a Christmas Exhibition which showcases members work. Textiles, paintings, and all manner of wall-based work will be on display, making this the perfect destination for some extra special Christmas shopping!
Enquiries:
Eastgate Theatre
Kris@eastgatearts.com
Organiser/organisation
Arabella Harvey: Crossing Borders
arabella.harvey@rocketmail.com
Admission: FREE
Until 31st October 2009
‘Paxton House Crossing Borders Gallery’
This new and exciting venue featuring the work of 22 members is an oasis of calm where visitors can view and buy varied work including paintings, textiles, glass, ceramics, wood, jewellery and photography. The gallery is manned by a different featured artist each day so visitors have the opportunity to talk to the artists about their work. Open every day from 10am to 5pm, the Gallery will feature the work of Crossing Borders members until the 31st October.
For information about the Paxton House Crossing Borders Gallery contact;
Laura Brittain (01289) 382234 or
Janis Embleton (01890) 860346