Course with lead artist - Andy Bolton  www.communitymurals.org.uk

The course will be led by international muralist/mosaic artist Andy Bolton and supported by Stephanie Roberts. Together we will plan, design and make a life size figurative art work inspired by the power in muralism - self identity, disability and the urban environment.

 

What, When and Where

Session 1 - Inspire and design 
1-5pm DROP-IN Event Saturday 14th September
Venue - The Riverfront, upstairs foyer

 

Session 2 - Andamento  (3.5hrs)
2.15-5.45pm Saturday 28th September
Venue - Barnabas House

 

Session 3 - The Big Make - mosaic workshop in collaboration with BAMM members

10am-4pm Sunday 6th October(5hrs drop-in)

Venue -The Place

 

These are adult workshops but teenagers accompanied by an adult are welcome (14+) Diversity is perfect.

 To book please use the link to Paypal to pay £35 contribution fee and leave your contact details and who will be attending.

 Email stephanie at info@stephanieobertsart.com

This is an amazing opportunity to obtain a masterclass in learning the art of mosaic through creating a figurative mosaic for future installation in the city. Working alongside creatives to collaborate on one figurative mosaic. Fully instructed learning experience with skills, techniques, processes and materials shared, in a one off series of workshops.

What to bring

This project gives our participants voice and say what is important to them, so please bring with you photographs, objects, pottery or fabrics that help tell the story of who you are. 

As amusing or poignant as you please.

More information about the project, Andy and BAMM

Women in arts activity is the theme for the artworks with each group focusing on one of the 4 topics - arts and craft, music and song, literature and performance and muralism. Each group will be allocated a theme to create in an artwork that will become a new community artwork for the city.

Some words about the Lead Artist - Andy Bolton www.communitymurals.org.uk

Super exciting and bold international muralist and mosaic artist.

'Community Murals is a Community Interest Company founded by Andrew Bolton, who has over 30 years experience of working with people of all ages and backgrounds - including people on the margins of society - to create high quality artworks for public places.

We have an excellent reputation for professionalism combined with a friendly, relaxed manner.  We believe that making art should be fun and confidence boosting for everyone and that can result in more cohesive communities and the regeneration of public space.

We always work hard to ensure that our workshops are accessible to everyone, whatever their educational or physical ability, and whatever level of artistic confidence'.