Fishguard Arts Society
Cymdeithas Celfyddydau Abergwaun
See page for Events and Exhibitions, competitions involving members but not directly Fishguard Arts Society
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for info on past events click here: Artsfest 2009
Calendar of Events 2010
"Blue"Artsfest 2010
The Ballroom, Tregwynt Mansion, Nr Fishguard
July 23rd to 31st
"Blue"
The Summer Exhibition "Blue"in Tregwynt Mansionwill run in conjunction with the Fishguard International Music Festival see:- http://www.fishguardmusicfestival.co.uk
When the concerts take place the Exhibition will be closed to other than the audience
Sunday, July 25th at 2.30pm
Joy Cornock, Soprano and Bethan Semmens, Harp
A varied programme including works by Handel, Puccini, Geraint Lewis and Dilys Elwyn Edwards for harp and voice in the beautiful Tregwynt Ballroom surrounded by the Exhibition
Tickets £8 unreserved from the Festival Box Office:- 01348 875538
Sponsored by 'Live Music Now'
Tuesday, 27th July - 2.30pm
Richard Jenkinson, Principal Cellist with the City of Birmingham Orchestra. This year he presents 'cello music 'ancient and modern. A mix of contemporary and traditional solo 'cello music and featuring Claire Prewer, Soprano, in songs by Shostokovitch and Taverner
Tickets £10 unreserved from the Festival Box Office:- 01348 875538
Jake Whittaker has made some films of Blue things and compiled them into a playlist
see:- http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2EB9A97AD9AD9F28
August 1st to 8th
Consignment:
To see a film Interview click the image above
After a successful run in North Wales, member, Glenn Ibbitson is showing his controversial exhibition here in Tregwynt Mansion.
http//:www.smokingbrushfineart.com
Tuesday 3rd August 10.30am -3.30pm
Drawing with Glenn Ibbitson guided by Glenn’s idiosyncratic attitude to still-life.
'You are to be trafficked/smuggled tomorrow. You are allowed 3 smallish objects. These must have a great deal of sentimental value and important associations attached to them. Bring these, together with a magnifying glass.'
All
other drawing materials will be provided, together with tea and coffee for
your 'journey' Bring packed lunch if you need to eat!
Bookingand more details if needed:smokingbrush@btinternet.com or tel: 01559
370276, £20
Wednesday 4th August 10.30am - 4pm (Change of venue)
Carole King, Creative Printing Workshop, St Nicholas Village Hall,
A professional artist/printmaker Carole is continuing on from where the last collagraph and chine colle workshops ended but this should not deter the determined beginner.
The Drawing workshop above could be a source of work for this print workshop
There is a discount of £10 if both classes are booked together.
booking: carole_king@btinternet.com or tel: 01559 370276, £20
Wednesday 4th August at 8pm
Blatnova
BLATNOVA is half-dutch UK based soundfreak Jobina Tinnemans. Filmish and atmospherical electronic indie pop. She uses vintage Hammond organs, crummy electronics, a violin bass, fx processors plus vocals. Two loopstation samplers take care of extra beats, an imaginary belgian violinist and some coastal birds.
Tickets on the door £5
Thursday
5th August 8pm
llustrated Talk and film in the Gallery by Glenn Ibbitson
His work methods: the context and the subtext.
Free admittance
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August 8th to 15th
Booking Form at the bottom of this page
"Shadow Plays" theme "After Dark" The MA Creative Writing Group from Trinity University College, Carmarthen
Sunday, August 8th
7.30 for 8pm -Middle Eastern Dance with the Baubo Belly Dancers
Later: Guinevere Clarke reads from her book of poetry "Fresh Fruit and Screams"
Monday, August 9th Evening Launch night for 'Shadow Plays'
Music by Danny Kingshill
Tuesday, August 10th: 10.30am -13.00 -After Dark-
"Writing Sex in Historical Fiction". Creative writing workshop led by Tracey Warr. Pre-booking only £10.00
14.00 -16.30pm Writing workshop for children (8 -14) led by Clare Scott "Creatures of the Night" £3
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8.00 for 8.30pm "After Jerricho"
a play by Alex Barr. Tickets £5/members/students £3.50
Followed by a discussion on the historical resonances of Tyndale's translation of the book of Jericho
Wednesday, August 11th
10.30 -3.00pm Bookmaking/bookbinding for beginners. Fun and creativity, Materials provided £10.00
Booking essential: Please email fishguardartssociety@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01348 891610
8pm Moussa Kouyate, Master Kora player from Senegal.£5
http://www.kora.me.uk
Tickets: from Seaways Bookshop,Fishguard or email to book: fishguardartssociety@yahoo.co.uk
Thursday, August 12th Both these Workshops for Thursday have been cancelled owing to lack of support
10.30 -12.30pm
Workshop
'Maintaining the Suspension of Disbelief' led by
Judith Barrow
www.saddleworth-house.co.uk,www.judithbarrow.co.uk .www.judithbarrow.com
2-4pm
"Tots to teens and Inbetweens"
with Sharon Tregenza
Creative writing workshop for adults
Friday August 13th 14.00-16.30pm
A conversation with Brian John around his 'Angel" series
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Saturday 14th 7pm - 10pm £6
Picnic in the grounds, weather permitting from 6pm
‘Havana comes to Tregwynt’
Cuban Rhythms with Raul Speek
and friends
Tickets: Seaways Bookshop, Fishguard, Raul Speek Galley, Solva
Bar available
Booking Form for Writing Events and 'After Jericho'
This can be slid onto the desktop
return to Seaways Bookshop, Fishguard or email fishguardartssociety@yahoo.co.uk
for info on past events click here: Artsfest 2009
Artsfest 2007
For photographs of Artsfest 2007, Exhibitions, Little Jewels and the Easter Exhibition, Louise Cook ..Cook in Black and White, Carole King's Drypoint Workshop, Willow Dolphin Workshop, Poetry at Tregwynt Mansion, The Children's Workshop and Town Show- click link Exhibition 2007