All change at New Mills Original

Today sees the first 'All change' at New Mills Original when all the artists change the work they are exhibiting and selling and everything gets re-hung to give an entirely different set of work in the upstairs gallery.

If you haven't visited already, now is the time to do so (some great ideas for Christmas) - and if you have already visited then now is the time to do so again to see a great new collection starting Tuesday 10 November.

Rag Rugs

A reminder that this Friday (10:30am till 12:30pm) sees the start of several 'Introductory' workshops that will show you how to 'Rag Rug' at New Mills Original - no previous experience is necessary and all 'tools' are provided (see left)

You will quickly find out how relaxing Rag Rugging is whilst at the same time finding a use for those items of clothes that you will never wear again but can't bear to part with !

You can book in advance at New Mills Original or turn up on the day and join in with all the fun !

Workshops

Some great feedback below from the recent workshops I have run in the past week at New Mills Original.

Take a look at the bottom of the blog for the next series of workshops which are fast filling up.

"Great fun Amanda, I've already booked for the Exploring Drawing workshop"

"Very good, relaxing and freeing the pencil !"

"Was great fun, thank you"

"Excellent class, really enjoyed it"

"Very enjoyable, good fun"

"Enjoyable Hour"

"Very good value"

The big draw - 10 ways to draw and more

As part of Octobers 'Big Draw' Amanda will be showing you lots of fun ways to get an image down on paper - confidence boosting and inspiring.

More than 10 different ways to draw an object !

Drawings will be done in a sketch book which you can then take away with you to continue working in.

There are two one hour sessions tomorrow at 'New Mills Original' - 10am - 11am and 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Unit 4, Rock Mill Lane, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3BN (behind Barclays Bank)

All you need is £2.50 per person and everything else is included !

Art from school workshops

Underwater mobiles from recycled materials - Y6

Joseph's multi colour dream coat from plastic bags - whole school

Apples and Pears painting - Reception

World War II interactive display - Y2

Melon and Kiwi wall hanging, applique and embroidery - Y6

Weaving - Y1

Weaving with mystery objects - Y1

Indian designs with Batik - Y5

Aboriginal print making and painting - Y4

Flower painting - Reception

New Mills Original - launch weekend

Over the next few weeks, starting 10 October with 'the Big Draw', I will be running a series of taster sessions, including fun drawing sessions and rag rug creation - you can get further details either from the New Mills Original website or come along to the launch weekend.

Launching over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, New Mills Original is a new venture that aims to help local people establish themselves as creative professionals and bring arts, crafts and other creative work to a wider audience at more affordable prices.

As a Community Interest Company, New Mills Original is set up differently to commercial galleries, and is run and staffed by volunteers. "We are able to charge our contributors much lower commission and fees" says Angela Fuggle, one of the Directors, "so they get a fair reward for their work but products and workshops are priced within reach of most of us"'

Thanks to links with Buxton Film, New Mills Original has a series of free screenings of original short films by local film makers during its launch weekend. To celebrate the opening, the first 200 visitors will also be offered a locally-made mini-cup cake, so why not pop in to see whats on offer, talk about getting involved or find out about becoming and "Original Friend".

New Mills Originals launch weekend runs from 10am on Friday 28 August to 6pm on Bank Holiday Monday, and they can be found to the rear of Barclays bank, off Union Road in the Centre of New Mills.

Derbyshire Open - 27 June - 4 September

Set in the wonderful surroundings of the Buxton Museum and Art Gallery the Derbyshire Open is the annual highlight for local artists.

I have been fortunate enough to have one of my pieces chosen for show

Preview: Friday 26 June, from 4pm Prize giving for children at 6.30pm, and Open Awards from 7.30pm

The Derbyshire Open exhibition is an annual highlight. Professional and amateur artists of all ages are encouraged to submit work for consideration by a panel of independent judges.
The top prize is worth £750 and the work is usually acquired for the museum collections.
Derbyshire County Council, Tarmac Ltd and the Friends of Buxton Museum and Art Gallery are among the sponsors.