BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:806@artinliverpool.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160701T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160731T000000 DTSTAMP:20160607T084746Z URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/liverpool-independent-art-school -drawing-festival-workshops-july-2016/ SUMMARY:: Liverpool Independent Art School Drawing Festival Workshops - Jul y 2016 DESCRIPTION:Liverpool Independent Art School Launches with ‘Festival of D rawing’.\n\nThis July a new Independent Art School will launch in Liverp ool with a drawing festival for all\, from the scribblers to the seasoned pros.  Liverpool Independent Art School is an independently run school\, pioneered by artists and creative professionals who teach what they believ e is important.  The workshops and courses will happen at various excitin g and independent locations across the city until the whisperings of a per manent venue become a reality.  The LIAS tutors all have their own specia lisms and you can find the details of the School’s founding team\, as we ll as scheduled courses and workshops\, on the newly launched website www .liverpoolindependentartschool.com\n\nLIAS begins its creative adventure w ith a Festival of Drawing offering events throughout July\, providing a ta ster for future courses and workshops\, and offering an insight into the A rt School’s ambitions and values.  The Festival aims to engage the gene ral public and practicing artists alike\, working in partnership with a nu mber of venues across the city.  Events include ‘Urban Sketching’\, l ife drawing with a twist\, a trip to Hilbre Island\, book binding and an a fter party to celebrate it all.\n\nSee more about Liverpool Independent Ar t School on our website http://liverpoolindependentartschool.co.uk/\n\nKe ep up to date by liking the LIAS Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/L iverpoolIndependentArtSchool  and follow on Twitter https://twitter.com /LivArtSchool\n\nJoin our mailing list!  http://liverpoolindependentartsc hool.co.uk/contact-3\n\n\n\nLiverpool Independent Art School Drawing Festi val Workshops\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘Sketching the City’ an urban sketching w orkshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA day course introducing participants to sket ching in an urban environment.  There will be a studio session followed b y some drawing exercises in the first half of the day. The second half wil l consist of a ‘Sketchwalk’ in the immediate environs of the VGM and c oncluding with a plenary back at the studio.  This is a full day workshop so please bring your own lunch.  In wet weather an alternative sketchwal k will be inside the VGM and the RC Cathedral.\n\nTutor:  Paul Gatenby r egularly exhibits in Liverpool and Edinburgh and is the founder of Liverpo ol Urban Sketchers.  Primarily a figurative sculptor in ceramic\, he also paints and is an advocate of drawing outdoors.  He began teaching in the community in 1991 and has taught in Further Education and for the Tate an d Walker art galleries.\nWHEN – Friday\, 1 July 2016 from 10:00 to 15:0 0\nWHERE – The Victoria Gallery and Museum Ashton Street\, Liverpool L 69 3DR\n£31.50 (plus booking fee)\nBOOK NOW – http://www.eventbrite. com/e/sketching-the-city-an-urban-sketching-workshop-tickets-25889544324\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInside Drawing\n\n\n\n\nIn this three hour workshop\, yo ur experienced tutor Josie Jenkins will allow you to explore the basic pri nciples of drawing from observation focussing on the intriguing artefacts and beautiful architecture that can be found inside the Victoria Gallery  and Museum.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for all abilities\, whether you are a beginner who wants to get creative and give drawing a go or an artist who wants to get back to basics\, you will be l ed through both fun and focused exercises to help you think differently ab out observational drawing.\n\nPlease bring a sketch pad and pencils.  You ’ll also get the chance to try using other drawing materials provided as part of the workshop.\nTutor: Josie Jenkins is an award winning artist ba sed in Liverpool\, UK. She studied for her BA Hons in Fine Art (Paintin g) at Norwich School of Art and Design\, the UK graduating in 2002. Jos ie has since exhibited in theUK and internationally. Josie is a director of Arena Studios and Gallery\, an active artists’ studio group that has been an integral part of the grassroots Liverpool Art Scene for over thirt y years. As an artist\, Josie mainly works with painting and drawing\, wit h themes focussing on the relationship between humanity and landscape.\n\n \n\n\n WHEN – Thursday\, 28 July 2016 from 13:00 to 16:00\n \n \n WHERE – Victoria Gallery – The Victoria Gallery and Museum Ashton St reet\, Liverpool L69 3DR \, Liverpool\, L69 3DR.\n£21 (plus booking fee) \nBOOK NOW – http://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-drawing-tickets-258894 95177\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLife Drawing at the Circus – the Body in Motion \n\nLIAS tutor\, Paul Gatenby has teamed up with Secret Circus founder and performer\, Eve Howlett to put together a challenging and exciting drawin g workshop. Eve will perform a series of both static and moving routines c ulminating in a series of poses actually on the trapeze.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe session will include drawing demonstrations from Paul and some co- ordinated drawing on large sheets of paper with liquid ink (provided).\nWe are looking forward to this enjoyable and unique event.\n\n\n\n WHEN  – Saturday\, 23 July 2016 from 13:00 to 16:00\n \n \n WHERE – To Be confirmed\n£21 (plus booking fee)\nBOOK NOW – http://www.eventbr ite.com/e/life-drawing-at-the-circus-the-body-in-motion-tickets-2588940691 3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing and Mark Making from Nature + Bookbinding\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the aim of capturing the spirit of our natural en vironment and using unconventional tools you will discover a playful appro ach to the creative process\, reflect on the act of drawing and mark makin g.\n\nIn the afternoon simple techniques of book making will be presented using the artwork produced in the morning.  You will go home with excitin g pieces of work.No previous skills are required\, just be open minded and ready to experiment.  Paint and ink will be used\, and it is recommended to bring adequate and comfortable clothing.  Material will be provided b ut bring along a sketchpad.  Bring your own lunch for a picnic in the par k or buy your lunch at the Sudley House café\n\nTutor: Christine Toh is a practising artist working with paper and textiles\, interested in collect ing material and imagery to create paintings\, prints\, drawings and colla ge. She experiments with different processes\, to build a tension between what is controlled and what is accidental. Working in this playful\, intui tive way generates surprising relationships and connections between colour s\, forms and imagery – helping to discover new ways of considering our environment.\n\nWHEN – Saturday\, 16 July 2016 from 10:00 to 17:00\nWH ERE – Sefton Park\, Sudley House – Sefton park\, meeting point : at the intersection of Mossley Hill Drive and Greenbank Lane) 2pm-5pm ( Sudle y House Mossley Hill Rd\, Liverpool L18 8BX)\, Liverpool\, L17 1AF\n£21.0 0 (plus booking fee)\nBOOK NOW – http://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawing- and-mark-making-from-nature-bookbinding-tickets-25889324667\n\n\n\n\nLet g o with Drawing\n\n\n\n\nJoin artists Josie Jenkins and Colette Lilley to e xplore the process of drawing in this relaxing two hour workshop.  Focus on the moment\, from the marks you make to the forms and spaces that you e xperience in the world.  This workshop is great for anyone who enjoys dra wing\, with an emphasis on the process rather than the outcome.\n\nTutor: Josie Jenkins is an award winning artist based in Liverpool\, UK. She studied for her BA Hons in Fine Art (Painting) at Norwich School of Art an d Design\, UK graduating in 2002. Josie has since exhibited in the UK  and internationally. Josie is a director of Arena Studios and Gallery\, an active artists’ studio group that has been an integral part of the gr assroots Liverpool Art Scene for over thirty years. As an artist\, Josie m ainly works with painting and drawing\, with themes focussing on the relat ionship between humanity and landscape.\nTutor: Colette is a practicing v isual artist based in Liverpool. In 2009 she gained a masters in Art and Design Practice at Loughborough University. Colette has exhibited through out the country and in 2011 was selected to work on the Tate Modern projec t From Morning till Night\, Katherina Sede. In 2013 she co-founded and cur rently co-directs the artists’ studio 104 Duke Street in Liverpool. I n 2014 Colette featured on Axis’ Spotlight\, as one of five artists to w atch during Liverpool’s Biennal. Her practise looks at mindfulness draw ing and the benefits of the creative process.\n\n\n\n\n WHEN – Wednes day\, 13 July 2016 from 18:00 to 20:00\nWHERE – Bridewell Studios and Gallery 101 Prescot Street Liverpool L7 8UL\n£14.00 (plus booking fee)\n BOOK NOW – http://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-go-with-drawing-tickets-258 89025773\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe Embroider\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmbroidery wor kshop inspired by the nature reserve Hilbre Island base in the Dee Estuary . Meeting by the pier on South Parade we will walk over the Hilbre island\ , please wear comfortable walking shoes. Morning session concentrated on g enerating ideas from natural form\, drawing techniques and methods of crea ting designs for a workable embroidery.\n\nFollow by a lunchtime slot\, pl ease bring a packed lunch\, we will provide light entertainment. We have a  room we have access to but it will be best to bring waterproofs. There i s an organic matter toilet available\, however due to the natural environm ent of the nature reserve\, high-end bathroom facilities are not availabl e. Afternoon session to be dedicated to the process of hand embroidery\, t he use of traditional techniques combined with contemporary textiles pract ise producing a finished piece ready for framing.\n\nTutor: Alison Little is an experience visual artist based in the North West. Working on numerou s commissions from miniature scale embroideries to large scale public art\ , such as Go Superlambanana for the Capital of Culture year in Liverpool. Workshop are key to her creative practice\, bring her skills in the creati ve sector directly to the participants.\n\n\n\n WHEN – Sunday\, 10 Ju ly 2016 from 11:00 to 18:00\n \n WHERE – Hilbre Island – Meeting p oint\, South Parade West Kirby\, Wirral\, CH48 OQG\n£35 (plus booking fee )\nBOOK NOW – http://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-embroider-tickets-2588894 0518\n\n\nCastaway Drawing Day on Hilbre Island\nA day course introducing participants to sketching the landscape in the stunning coastal environmen t of Hilbre.(West Kirkby)  We will walk out to the island at low tide and spend the day together relaxing and drawing and engaging with the landsca pe when the tide is high. This will be a combination of led drawing exerci se and the opportunity to explore your own drawing/ materials with tutor d iscussion. The balance is up to you. We will have a short plenary at the e nd before walking back to the station when the tide goes back out.\n\nThis is a full day workshop so please bring your own lunch for a picnic on our desert island. There are no hi-tech facilities on the island so please d ress sensibly for the weather and what we lack in luxury we will more than makeup for in scenic splendor. Basic drawing materials will be supplied b ut please bring a sketchbook or drawing paper and a small light board to l ean on and anything else you like to use. Be aware there may be music/ lau ghter/ possible sunburn!\nIn the event of prohibitive weather an alternati ve summer date will be scheduled\n\nTutor: Toc has tutored art and design for 17 years in Liverpool and his own work as an artist is issue-led and c overs a range of approaches from sculpture to drawing to performance. He i s concerned with art as a visual language and believes that everyone is an artist\, even those who don’t know it yet. His stance is that the exper ience of making art is more important than the resultant crafts object and that confidence comes from practice. He invites artists of all levels of ability to work together supportively.\nWHEN – Sunday\, 10 July 2016 fr om 11:00 to 18:00\nWHERE – Hilbre Island – Meeting point South Parade CH48 0QG\, Wirral\, CH48 0QG\n£35 (plus booking fee)\nBOOK NOW – ht tp://www.eventbrite.com/e/castaway-drawing-day-on-hilbre-island-tickets-25 888793077\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artinliverpool.com/wp-content/upload s/2016/06/drawing-courses-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20160327T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR