Category: Exhibitions and Events

Unlock your creativity – creative writing workshop

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Sue and Val’s ‘Unlock Your Creativity’ workshop is designed to help people break through any barriers to writing the stories they have always wanted to write. Their unique blend of creative writing exercises and visual tools has proven effective in helping people to generate and capture their ideas for writing, and to provide the necessary story structure. This workshop will draw upon the stunning landscape and heritage buildings around the Ragley Gallery & Studio as a source of inspiration.

Further information about Sue & Val’s work: http://unlockyourcreativity.wordpress.com/about/
Val and Sue now have a book published that accompanies this workshop, this will be available on the day or can be purchased here.

Dates & Times: From 10.30am until 3.30pm on Saturday 1st March 2014. Cost and Booking: £50.00 per person includes all materials and admission to Ragley Park and Gardens. Please bring a packed lunch. For more information and to reserve your place please call Dawn Harris on: 07889 718242.

 

Ragley Jewellery Making

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Come and join us at Ragley’s very own Art Studio, housed in the beautiful stabling area for this fun jewellery making class. With the help and guidance of an experienced jewellery maker and tutor, create your own pieces using threading and wire wrapping techniques. Choose from a large selection of beads and finishes, from beautiful sparkly faceted glass to freshwater pearls, vintage style brass components (including beautiful ‘Vintaj Natural Brass’), as well as silver and gold plated findings.

You could make a long, ‘Downton Abbey’ inspired 1920’s styled necklace, pretty pearl earrings, bracelets with tons of sparkle, or something modern and classic. The design possibilities are endless. Whatever you choose to make, I will ensure it is finished beautifully. I will also make certain that you leave with pieces which more than equal the cost of the course in retail value, along with your new skills. So why not come and join us to create your own unique Christmas gifts.

All courses run from 10am-2pm on: Sat October 12th, Sat Nov 7th and Sat Dec 7th. For further information, or to book, please contact Kate on: 07834282193

Negotiating Heritage Group Exhibition Oct 2013

Video Still, Amy Birch
The Portico Collection, Dawn Harris
Negotiating Heritage, Dawn Harris
Rear View Mirror, Deb Catesby
Kitty Kovacevic
Kitty Kovacevic

The work of the conservator is to preserve, but not mask history.
To allow the story to be told. – Dawn Harris

All of our particiapting artists have responded to the theme Negotiating Heritage and throughout their engagement with the theme in either the grounds, the house or with the visitors to Ragley the artists have attempted to ask what heritage means to them and how they can best represent that through their practices. You can view their notes and Images here: Negotiating Heritage

Exhibition Opens: 19th Oct- Sun 27th Oct 2013, Wednesday-Sunday 11am – 4pm.

Participating Artists’: Dawn Harris (Artist in Residence), Joanne Henderson, Deb Catesby, Zarina Keyani, Steve Cooper, Amy Birch, Kitty Kovacevic, Brian Cooke, Michala Getvai, Val Andrews and Jill Roberts.