News & Events - July 2009

… AN ETCHING DAY @ THE MUSE …

JULY & AUGUST

Monday 27th July
Friday 7th August
Saturday 8th August
Friday 14th August
Saturday 15th August
Monday 24th August
Friday 28th August

9:30am to 5pm

Fee for the day: £60 + plus etching plates @ cost

Try your hand at the ancient art of etching. Using the drawing-based technique of ‘soft ground’, you will produce a complete print in a day.

Bring some reference material, sketches or photos to work from; there will be lots of stimulation and thought so prepare to be flexible with your plans on the day! Previous experience or drawing ability is welcome, but entirely superfluous.

We provide all the materials and as many prepared copper plates as you can use are available at cost. You will be working with chemicals, (Ferric Chloride, Citric Acid and Vinegar) & printing inks. Please wear appropriate clothing. Goggles and gloves will be provided.

Please bring your own lunch; we will eat together in the gallery. In between times we shall keep you liberally stoked up with tea, coffee, cold drinks and biscuits!

We need at least 4, and no more than 5 people to run each course. The full course fee or a deposit of £20 will be required when booking your place.

Further information: contact Sioban via the ‘enquiry form’ or call 01488 73978

QUIET NATURE

Monday 3rd August 2009 to Saturday 19th September 2009

The Turrill Garden is situated in Summertown, Oxford; it is approximately 100ft by 60ft which eight years ago was transformed from an empty, overgrown and uninviting space into a very attractive space where people from the city and beyond can see an ever-changing sculpture exhibition or just sit and enjoy the peace.

Sioban’s new and recent work will be on display in this beautifully appointed pocket Sculpture Garden for six weeks throughout August and most of September.

If you would like an invitation to the preview or the private viewing held later on in the exhibition period, please email Sioban or the Turrill Gardens.

Turrill Sculpture Garden
Summertown Library
South Parade
Summertown
Oxford
OX2 7JN