Alex Blakey
mixed media / glass
“I am a glass and mixed media artist. My work takes inspiration from history and memories, celebrating the beauty of the past while bringing it into the present. Each piece has its own story to tell aiming to provoke thought and start conversations.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Activity
Drop in workshop. Create your own unique wood-based pendants and artworks.
Amy McGurk
Painting – watercolour / mixed media
“I am a Leeds-based travel illustrator documenting my travels throughout my detailed and colourful sketchbooks. Painting while travelling, using watercolour and mixed media, I create lasting impressions of the places I visit. By painting on location, I hope to capture the energy of each landscape.”
Artist’s social media links:
Chilli Glass
fused glass
“I am a Leeds-born, now Otley-based fused glass artist. I have worked for over 35 years with glass, mastering different techniques including Tiffany copper foil and traditional leading. For more than a decade I’ve been exploring the process of kiln-formed fused glass, with a special interest in the chemical reactions that take place at high temperatures.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Hookers and Clickers
textiles – Crochet / Knitting
“Hookers & Clickers (do it for charity) was set up in September 2017 in West Yorkshire. We have created a community of like-minded people in an attempt to make the world just a little bit better. We do this by knitting and crocheting for charities and people in need of a helping hand, making connections through craft. We run short-term, specific-need projects across the UK and overseas for a variety of charities. We are always open to suggestions for our next challenge.”
Artist’s wesbite and social media links:
Molly Ovenden
typewriter poet / painter
“I am a Minnesotan Yorkshire lover; I write poems for people in live settings with my vintage typewriter at their request. I believe Beauty is an arrow of Hope that points to Peace and that I’m changing the world for the better, one poem at a time.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Activity
Typewriter busking and audience interaction. Watch as the artist composes a personalised poem for you on her typewriter. Once it’s complete, she will perform the poem aloud for you.
Nicola Bell
textiles – needle felting
“I create mixed media art: needle felt and textile puppets, art pieces, embroidery, brooches, and more.”
Artist’s social media links:
Activity
Creative demonstration of needle felting.
Pictures With Essence
painting / photography
“We are a self-taught artist and photographer from Leeds, specialising in animal paintings and photography. We take inspiration from our travels, where we have managed to get up close and personal with the animals we have encountered. This has fuelled a passion for capturing the essence of wildlife with a brush and lens.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Susan Kearton
fused glass
“I was born in North Yorkshire and I have now lived in Leeds since 1997. I have always been interested in creative activities and I have found a material (glass) that suits me well, involving colours and technical skills. I have moved on from smaller projects to larger bowls and dishes, and I now incorporate recycled glass in some projects. My ideas stem from nature, books, the internet, and sometimes serendipity.”
Artist’s social media links:
Vanity Scare Art
illustration
“Vanity Scare Art is pop, graphic and street art inspired illustration. They have a detailed illustrative style, focusing on bold lines and strong colours, taking an inspiration from pop culture.”
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Access Guide
Venue type
Community – church hall.
Venue description
● The road on Norman Street consists of cobblestones.
● The public footpath consists of both Yorkshire stone and tarmac.
● The gate to the garden will be open.
● The garden entrance is step free.
● There is a concrete path leading up to the hall.
● The entrance door will be open; it is 90 cm wide.
● The entrance leads into the foyer; this is where the toilets are.
● There is an internal door. The door is 90 cm wide.
● The venue is on one level, and the floor is tiled.
Dogs
● Both assistance dogs and pet dogs are allowed. Please keep on a lead.
Toilets
● Separate male and female toilets.
● Gender inclusive accessible toilet.
● Baby changing facilities.
Refreshments
● Hot and cold drinks.
● Donations towards St Stephen’s Well Community Garden.
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