Meet leading artists and makers from beautiful Dumfries and Galloway at Glasgow’s Lighthouse centre for design
Spend an afternoon with three leading Dumfries and Galloway artists and makers – learn to make jewellery from buttons, beads and bits of old bra.
An Afternoon with the Artists takes place at The Lighthouse in Glasgow, on Saturday 8 February from 1pm to 4pm and is free – but places need to be booked in advance.
It is a chance to hear talks by renowned glass maker Amanda Simmons and printmaker Colin Blanchard. Jeweller Alison Macleod will lead a workshop on making jewellery from found objects, and participants are invited to bring small objects along which they can transform.
All three currently have work in the D&G|OUT exhibition at the Lighthouse, which showcases 18 makers, designers and artists with strong links to Dumfries and Galloway and runs until 22 February.
The exhibition and afternoon event have been produced by the D&G visual art and craft organisation Spring Fling.
Leah Black, Spring Fling Director, said: “This will be a really enjoyable afternoon, with three wonderful artists and makers.
“Alison produces exquisite jewellery using found items – turning buttons, beads, gaming pieces and even bits of old bra into something precious.
“Colin’s love of wildlife comes through in his art, and he has a deep passion for original printmaking.
“We are also very lucky to have Amanda taking part – her glass is quite amazing – and talking about her experiences working round the world from the Scottish Highland to Chicago.”
Spring Fling is best known for running Scotland’s premier open studios visual art and craft event. Over the last 11 years this has earned an estimated £7,100,000 for the regional economy – bringing in around £1 million in 2013.
For tickets to An Afternoon with the Artists go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dgout-artist-talks-and-workshop-tickets-9577359139
Spring Fling is organising three national exhibitions exhibitions, all of which have been made possible by a crowdfunding appeal which raised £3,000. They take place at:
D&G|OUT: The Lighthouse
Cutting edge design by makers with a national and international profile, this exhibition will include a series of artists’ talks and workshops.
31 January – 22 February
Preview: Thursday 30 January 6-8pm
The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Lane
Glasgow G1 3NU
D&G|OUT: The Biscuit Factory
The UK’s largest commercial gallery presents a collection of visual art and craft.
9 April – 18 May
Preview: Friday 11 April 6-8pm
The Biscuit Factory
16 Stoddart St
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN
D&G|OUT: James Harvey Fine Art
Dumfries and Galloway pops up in Chelsea: this short exhibition of visual art and sculpture will include a series of talks and workshops.
24 – 26 April
Preview: Wednesday 23 April 6-8pm
James Harvey Fine Art
15 Langton St
London SW10 0JL
