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Passing Place
Work by Duncan of Jordanstone third year fine art students.
Old Ambulance Depot, Edinburgh
Thu 25 Jul
Free / 07557 091170
- 18:30 – 22:30
Fri 26 Jul
Free / 07557 091170
- 18:30 – 22:30
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 07557 091170
- 18:30 – 22:30
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 07557 091170
- 18:30 – 22:30
Manet: Portraying Life
An exhibition of more than 50 works, including masterpieces like Music in the Tuileries, Olympia, Luncheon on the Grass and The Railway. Hosted by Tim Marlow with expert guests and featuring behind-the-scenes footage and a biography of Manet and 19th century Paris.
Stamford Arts Centre
Tue 21 May
01780 763203
- 20:00
Upholstery for Beginners
Take an beat-up chair from a tired old frame to spiffy new piece de resistance of your dining room. Sand and stain the wood, add some fluffy stuff and cover it all with a lovely piece of fabric. Of course it's all more involved than that, but that's why pro crafter Louise Smith is there to show you the ropes.
Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts
Tue 21 May
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Tue 28 May
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Tue 4 Jun
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
5 Down, 20 Across at Bom-Bane's
Celebrate 2013 - the Crossword Centenary! On each of the 20 doors over 5 storeys at Jane Bom-Bane's house is a black and white panel illustrated by one of 20 local artists (aged 2-92). Choose a crossword, stroll down & across the house, find your clues on the doors, then enjoy your box of black and white…
Bom-Bane's, Brighton
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Bookbinding Class
Head along to one of these stand-alone evening classes to find out about how to join multiple sections of your handmade book together using the X stitch.
Owl & Lion, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
£15 / 0131 221 0818
- 18:30 – 20:00
Tue 18 Jun
£15 / 0131 221 0818
- 18:30 – 20:00
Neu! Reekie!
Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.
The Poetry Club, Glasgow
Fri 14 Jun
£8
Neu! Reekie! heads back to Glasgow, this time taking along indie trio Sparrow and the Workshop, filmmakers Kim Moore and Gareth Griffiths (with their protest film Hell Unltd) and poet, novelist and performer Kevin Williamson. Plus, a mystery guest! Ooh, who could it be?!
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Fri 31 May
£7 / 0845 874 3001
With readings from American poet Krystelle Bamford and short story writer McGuire; music from Stevie Jackson of Belle and Sebastian and pop folkies Admiral Fallow; and the usual selection of animated goodness.
360 Cinema
The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Fri 24 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
The Atlantic Cable
A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).
The Glad Café, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 636 6119
The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).
- 19:00 – 22:30
Big Hits
- Directed by: Hester Chillingworth
Get In The Back Of The Van Theatre Company's contemporary, devised performance piece exploring what happens when voices become stifled. Lucy McCormick, Jennifer Pick, and Craig Hamblyn are directed by Hester Chillingworth.
Almeida Theatre, London N1
Thu 25 Jul
£15 (£10) / 020 7359 4404
- 19:30
Fri 26 Jul
£15 (£10) / 020 7359 4404
- 19:30
Sat 27 Jul
£15 (£10) / 020 7359 4404
- 19:30
Norwich Arts Centre
Wed 12 Jun
£10 (£8) / 01603 660352
- 20:00
The Point, Eastleigh
Wed 22 May
£10 (£8; £6) / 023 8065 2333
- 20:00
Bookbinding Class – Venetian Style Journals
A taster class suitable for beginners: learn a decorative stitch to sew onto pieces of leather and create your own beautiful hand-bound journal.
Owl & Lion, Edinburgh
Tue 4 Jun
£15 / 0131 221 0818
- 18:30 – 20:00
Edinburgh Drawing School
Drawing classes with experienced tutors from the Edinburgh Drawing School.
25 Haddington Place, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
Wed 29 May
Wed 5 Jun
Arusha Gallery, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Marchmont St Giles' Church, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Principles of Drawing, Part I – Learn some essential drawing skills, including layout, composition and form, on this six-week course.
Tue 21 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Tue 28 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Edinburgh Lectures: Dalziel + Scullion – Ecology of Place
Matthew Dalziel and Louise Scullion, proprietors of the Dundee-based art studio Dalziel + Scullion, talk about creativity's role in challenging, reflecting and shaping the future. They focus on the interplay between human activity and nature's complexities and the possibility for a more meaningful kinship with the…
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
£5 / 0131 550 7800
Jewellery And Silversmithing Classes
Ten week practical course on how to make your own jewellery with qualified tutor and professional jeweller Sara Swanson. Some materials provided.
King's Lynn Academy
Tue 21 May
£100 / 01553 774671
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 28 May
£100 / 01553 774671
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 4 Jun
£100 / 01553 774671
- 18:00 – 20:00
Julie Brook in Conversation
The landscape artist, who works in a multitude of media, sits down to discuss her practice and solo exhibition made, unmade with a number of different cultural workers, from administrators to a filmmaker to a choreographer to a poet.
Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
Thu 30 May
Free / 0131 550 3660
Tonight's discussion with Scottish poet, writer and musician Don Paterson centres on language, poetry and artistic practice.
- 18:00 – 19:30
Naoko Miyazaki
Works on paper created by the award-winning Japanese artist.
Artsdepot, London N12
Thu 23 May
Apthorp Gallery
Free / 020 8369 5454
- 19:00 – 20:30
Thu 30 May
Apthorp Gallery
Free / 020 8369 5454
- 19:00 – 20:30
Vinyl
A solo show by performance artist Bill Aitchison, in which he considers the feelings and memories inspired by items from his eclectic record collection. A Space-ICIA Bath co-commission.
The Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford
Wed 19 Jun
£10 (£8) / 01865 305305
- 19:30
A 15th Century Artist Predicts 21st Century Radiology
Peter Abrahams, Professor of Clinical Anatomy at Warwick University, explores the value of Leonardo’s anatomical drawings as a tool for understanding the human body, and how closely the artist anticipated the range of imagery used by the medical profession today.
The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Mon 19 Aug
£10 (£8) / 0131 473 2000
300 Years: The Eighteenth Century House, Fine Art And Furnishings: Guided Tour
Learn about the history of Pallant House, and explore highlights from the collection including artworks by Hogarth, Romney, the Smith Brothers and the Bow Porcelain Factory.
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
Thu 13 Jun
Free, plus admission £9, NUS/mems £5.50, ages 6-16 £3.50, family 21.50, tue £4.50, child £3.50 / 01243 774557
- 17:15
Acrylic Painting Course with Iain Connell
Learn a variety of new acrylic painting techniques from artist Iain Connell and experiment with a variety of styles, surfaces and textures. By the end of the course, you'll have completed four new paintings. Materials list provided upon registration. To enroll complete the online registration form at 42southart.co.uk.
Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 29 May
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 5 Jun
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 12 Jun
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Alan Davies
Paintings and pastels of landscapes, skies and coastal scenery.
Plymouth Pavilions
Wed 13 Nov
£25 (£20) / 0845 146 1460
- 20:00
Alexa Meade: Artist Talk
Talk by young American artist who paints directly on her subjects to resemble painted portraits of themselves, and then photographs the result.
National Geographic Store, London SW3
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 7025 6960
- 19:00 – 21:00
Amir Chasson: Days Of Oil And Gas
Large-scale contemporary portrait paintings created by the award-winning British artist, who challenges our notions of the tradition of portraiture.
ArtEco Gallery, London SW18
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 8875 0110
- 19:30
Andie Airfix at the Airfix Lounge
Graphic design as an extreme sport. Andie Airfix talks about the challenges working with music’s ‘megastars’ including Metallica, Thompson Twins, Stones, Doa, Leppard, Zeppelin and more. Talk dates: May 10/11; (Def Leppard). 17/18; (Metallica). 12/19/24; (Music design; Early Days). 8/15/22/25; (Music design; Latter Days).
