The Popular Ken Ferguson returns to exhibit
Ken Ferguson will be returning to exhibit his original linocuts & etchings at Skylark Studios from 2nd to 30th October.
Ken has been a self employed artist/printmaker since 1978. He has had numerous highly successful exhibitions and his work can be found in most countries around the world. In 1992 Ken took a bookbinding course and has produced a series of beautiful, original hand made limited edition books.
We are lucky to be showing his work once again.
Bette Spektorov to Exhibit at Skylark Studios
From August 21st to September 18th 2010 local artist Bette Spektorov will be exhibiting her exciting & colourful work at Skylark Studios.
"As a painter, I do not find the description of my work as 'decorative' anything to be ashamed of.
I am attracted to visual intensity in terms of charged colour and bold pattern. Flowers and textiles are important sources of inspiration to me."
http://www.bettespektorov.co.uk
Linocuts & Etchings
April 3rd to May 29th
Original Prints by Louise Stebbing on display.
Exhibition of work from the Classes
Skylark Studios is now showing an exhibition of work created in the classes at the gallery. A wide range of work will be on show including drawings, watercolours, pastels, linocuts and acrylic paintings created in the last year at classes in the gallery.The exhibition will be open Weds to Sat 10am to 5pm until 27th February 2010.
Louth Exhibition
The exhibition of linocuts by Louise at Louth Theatre has been extended to February 13th.
Class Cancelled
The Thurs afternoon and evening class due to run today 7th Jan are cancelled due to bad weather. The term will begin next week 14th.
Hope to see you all then.
Louise exhibiting at Riverhead Theatre
Louise Stebbing will be showing some of her linocuts & screenprints at Riverhead Theatre, Victoria Road, Louth from Monday 4th to Fri 29th January 2010.
The theatre is open Mon - Sat 10am - 1pm.
Filming at Skylark Studios
This Monday C4 were filming at Skylark Studios for a new programme with Kirstie Allsop.
Emily Peacock was showing Kirstie how to do cross stitch. The new programme will be shown next Spring.
TOP 50!
Thanks to all who voted for my linocut "Listen to This" on the Saatchi Showdown - it made it to the TOP 50 worldwide out of nearly 2500 works.
I will be entering again next week if you want to vote from next Monday for a week.
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/showdown/index.php?showpic=239370
New Linocuts
I have recently added some of my newest linocuts onto the prints page.
Please take a look!
16 Years Old!!
Skylark Studios has been established 16 years on Friday 25th September.
Many changes and improvements have been made in those 16 years.
A big thanks goes out to all those who have helped and supported Skylark Studios in that time.
Etching Weekend
There is still time to book to learn the art of etching on zinc. The workshop run by Louise is on Friday 14th & Saturday 15th August. See courses page.
Open Studios in September
Louise will be taking part in Art on The Map Open Studios on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September.
The studios will be open 11- 5 Sat & Sunday. A chance to see Louise's linocuts & etchings and how they are created.
see http://www.artonthemap.org.uk
Exhibition Success
Louise has just had one of her large Fenland Landscapes, "Country Stroll", accepted in an exhibition at the Ropewalk Gallery in Barton on Humber.
The exhibition titled "Humber to the Wash" starts on Sat 6th June and runs until 6th September. Local artist Joy Layton has also had a painting accepted.
Exhibition Success
Louise has just had one of her large Fenland Landscapes accepted in an exhibition at the Ropewalk Gallery in Barton on Humber.
The exhibition titled "Humber to the Wash" starts on Sat 6th June and runs until 6th September.
Collagraph Workshop
I will be running a one day collagraph workshop at Unique Cottage Studios on Monday 8th June for details see - http://www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk/courses.htm
A Big Thankyou to all at Elgoods Brewery in Wisbech
On Tuesday 12th May Elgoods Brewery in Wisbech kindly allowed Louise Stebbing and 20 of her students to spend the day drawing & painting in the beautiful Brewery Gardens. A great day was had by all and a big thank you goes to all at the Brewery.
Another chance to learn Wood Engraving
After a successful weekend Wood Engraving with Geri Waddington Skylark Studios has decided to run another wood engraving workshop with Geri Waddington in August 2009. See courses page for further details. This course is aimed at total beginners and those with some experience.
Springfields Exhibition
Louise will be exhibiting at Springfields in Spalding during the Flower Parade.
The exhibition is with Art on the Map - 15 artists will be exhibiting their work on 2nd, 3rd & 4th May from 9am to 6pm.
Eastern Open 09
Louise was sucessful in having "Oh What A Night" linocut accepted in the Eastern Open Exhibition at Kings Lynn Arts Centre.
The Open exhibition runs from Saturday 28th March to 16th May 2009.
7th Mini Print Exhibition
Louise has a mini print in the 7th mini print exhibition starting on 27th March at the London Print Studio. See attached.
You are Warmly Invited to a Private View
This Saturday 14th February from 1.00pm to 3.00pm you are warmly invited to a Private View of Work from the Classes and to view the Masterpiece which is for auction. (see previous news)
ALL WELCOME.
Exhibition of Work from the Classes
Starting on Saturday 7th February Skylark Studios will be exhibiting a wide selection of work created by adults attending art classes here.
From beginners to more advanced showing acrylics, pastels, drawings, linocuts and watercolours.
The exhibition runs until 7th March 2009.
Silent Auction of Masterpiece
Adults attending classes at Skylark Studios have spent two weeks working on a large scale painting. Each were given a small section to copy onto a 30cm by 40cm board, at the beginning being unaware of the larger picture. Just copying as exactly as possible the small section they were given.
When all the sections are placed together they form an impressive acrylic painting 210cm by 160cm.
The picture was chosen by studio owner Louise Stebbing and is a Vincent Van Gogh painting showing a scene of blossom trees in Arles. (Wisbech's Twin Town).
The stunning picture is looking for a home and is to be autioned (by silent auction) for charity with proceeds going to local charity "West Anglia Crossroads".
The picture will be on display at Skylark Studios from Saturday 31st January to 28th February. With a special viewing day on Saturday 14th February from 1pm to 3pm. The auction will be by closed bids to be handed in or posted to Skylark Studios by no later than Wednesday 25th February.
Art on the Map Open Studios
Louise will once again be taking part in Art on the Map Open Studios. This will take place on the weekends of 28th/29th March and 4th/5th April.
Further details to follow.
What Arles the Classes up to???
Adults attending classes at Skylark Studios have spent the last two weeks working on a combined project.
Watch this space to find out just what they Arles doing.
New Printmaking Workshops
The website has been updated with new printmaking workshops added. This includes a new 2 day workshop for those wishing to have a taster of printmaking - trying different techniques and gaining a basic understanding of the main principles of relief and intaglio printmaking.
Weekend dates have been added to make workshops more accessible. See courses/workshops page.
Places Going Fast
If you are interested in the Wood Engraving Workshop with Geri Waddington please book soon as places are going fast. Don't leave it too late and be disappointed.
Wood Engraving Workshop with Geri Waddington
Details for the wood engraving are now on the courses / workshops page. Book early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.
New Date For Start of Spring Term
The regular courses for Spring 2009 will start on Wednesday 22nd April.
See courses for more dates and details
Miniature Success
Louise has been successful in having one of her linocuts accepted in the 7th British International Mini Print Exhibition.
From a 1000 international entries 200 selected. The exhibition begins touring in April 2009.
Wood Engraving Workshop
Skylark Studios will be running a 2 day wood engraving workshop with expert Geri Waddington on Sat 9th & Sun 10th May 2009.
Details to follow shortly.
Exciting Christmas Exhibition
The Christmas Exhibition starts on Saturday 22nd November with a fantastic variety of work by several different artists.
The exhibition will run until Christmas Eve but be early to get the best of the selection.
Art on the Map Open Studios
Louise will once again be taking part in the Art on the Map Lincolnshire Open Studios. This year the county has been divided into five AOTM Group Areas each opening on a different weekend, so visitors can see more studios. Louise is in the Fens Group and will be open on the weekend of 15th & 16th November. Sat & Sun 11am to 6pm. Brochures detailing all the open studios are available at Skylark Studios and many outlets throughout Lincolnshire.
Many original prints by Louise will be on SPECIAL OFFER during Open Studios ONLY.
Exhibition Success
Louise has just had her 2 latest linocuts accepted in the RBSA Print Exhibition.
The exhibition runs from 30th October to 22 November at the RBSA Gallery on Brook Street in Birmingham.
The linocuts accepted are "Rippin it Up" & "Oh What A Night".
Christmas Exhibition
The mixed Christmas Exhibition starts on Sat 22nd November and will be showing an exciting mix of work by a variety of artists. Artists included will be Geri Waddington - wood engravings, Peter Swann - assemblages, Alison Saldana - unique prints on canvas, Emma Curtis - animal pastels & linocuts, Pauline Meade - inocuts, Louise Stebbing - linocuts & etchings.
The chance to buy that unique gift with prices starting at £5.00. Art Tokens are available for classes and art work.
The exhibition will run until 24th December.
New Website Design
To coincide with Skylark Studios’ 15th Birthday the Gallery has had a new website designed by Tim Jukes Many thanks Tim. See Links page
Also many thanks to the late John Tinsley who designed the original website - unfortunately advances in technology have meant a change.
Celebrating 15 Years
On 25th September 2008 Skylark Studios will be celebrating 15 years in business. Many changes have taken place in the last 15 years with vast improvements made to the workshop facilities and classes often being fully booked.
Open Print exhibition success
Louise recently entered an open print exhibition at the Ropewalk Gallery in Barton on Humber. Of the 4 linocuts she entered 2 were chosen - “Beauty of the Fens” and “Into the Light”. Both linocuts have been sold at the exhibition.