16 Sept- 1 Oct 2023
Yeovil Art Space welcomes six members of the Yeovil Creatives to set up studio space as part of the Somerset Art Works Open Studios event this September (16 Sept- 1 Oct 2023) and pioneer the new ‘members space’ venue in the town centre.
Katy Armstrong, Celia Brokenshire, Jess Egan, Dawn Handy, Ali Mauger and Stuart Speer will be showcasing their work in drawing, painting, pastels, mixed media art journaling, printmaking, sculpture and mosaic.
This interesting and diverse group of artists from the Yeovil Creatives, members of Yeovil Art Space who join together to share ideas and exchange skills, open their studios in the new Yeovil Creatives member space, an additional venue for the YAS artists, for two weeks this September. Visitors can gain insight into the individual artists’ practices and a broad range of mediums; be welcomed into the studio hub to explore their shared theme of the human creative experience and individual and diverse responses to the world around us.
Somerset Open Studios is a countywide event each autumn organised by Somerset Art Works, with artists opening up their studios and exhibition spaces to the public; giving behind the scenes talks and workshops and showing art for sale. Find out more about the event and what is on offer across the region here.
Family Friendly Workshops
Join our creative workshop programme on the weekends throughout the open studios event. Workshops aimed at a variety of ages and abilities
Location: Yeovil Art Space, Unit 23 Vicarage Walk, Quedam Shopping Centre, Yeovil. We are one of 2 Yeovil Art Space venues in the town centre – Unit 23 is next door to The Works.
Accessibility: Our ground floor space is fully accessible. Unfortunately the First floor workshop space is not available for wheelchair access, this will affect the Mosaic workshops.
Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult.
Booking your place: Please email jess@yeovilartspace.uk with subject title ‘Open Studios Creative Workshop’ to join us in our creative space, connect with others and learn new skills – or refresh old ones!
Art Journaling for Wellbeing with Ali Mauger [8 places available on each workshop]
Saturdays 16 and 23, Sunday 1, 10am-12noon.
Drop in and chat with the artist about this simple and fun art practice promoting calm and well-being. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Under 16’s accompanied by an adult. There will be a small charge for materials.
An introduction to recycled mosaic art with Dawn Handy. [8 places available on each workshop]
Saturday 16, 1.30pm-3.30pm and Saturday 30, 10.30-12.30.
Make your own mosaic using recycled materials. Create a freestyle mosaic or coaster. Expert tuition from experienced artist tutor. £5 to cover materials, safety gear provided. Under 16s accompanied by an adult. (First Floor Workshop)
‘Drawing in Conversation’ with Jess Egan [8 places available on each workshop]
Saturday 23 and 30, 1.00-3.00pm.
A relaxed drawing drop-in session and chat with artist about drawing and mark making in practice and for well-being. Still life and materials provided. Free Session. All abilities and ages welcome. Under 16’s accompanied by an adult.
FULLY BOOKED – ‘Introduction to Acrylic Painting’ with Celia Brokenshire [8 places available]
Sunday 24, 1.30pm-3.30pm.
A fun introduction for the family (children preferably 11+). Learn about the properties of acrylics, techniques, mark-making and different effects with brushes, sponges etc to create your own sunset/landscape painting. All abilities welcome. £5 to cover materials. – FULLY BOOKED
About Somerset Open Studios
More than 200 studios and venues open their doors during the two weeks event. Please find further info about the event here: https://somersetartworks.org.uk/what-we-do/art-weeks/
Unit 23 Yeovil Creatives Open Studios opening times:
MON 10-3
TUE CLOSED WED 10-3
THU 10-3 FRI 10-3
SAT 10-3
SUN 10-3
Unit 13-15 Yeovil Art Space Gallery and Shop open:
WED 10-4
THUR 10-4
FRI 10-4
SAT 10-5
Our shop is closed on Sun, Mon & Tue
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