A stunning new display of more than 50 works of art are now on display in Wisbech Gallery, as part of an exciting new exhibition ‘Why do we celebrate women’s art?’. The exhibition has been curated by Fenland-based artist Lisa Banks and features works by 18 artists located across the country. There is a catalogue available to purchase but there’s an online catalogue is available here

 

Artist Led Workshops

As part of the exhibition we are running four Artist-led Workshops, which will offer a greater understanding of some of the artists’ processes and practice.

Please follow the links below to register your place. or follow the link to the Eventbrite website here

 

‘Experiment with marking making workshop’ led by artists Lisa Banks and Wendy Ronaldson

Enjoy an afternoon in the large Gallery looking at, and drawing ideas from, the artwork in the Exhibition. Using various techniques, you can enjoy creating your own marks on paper using a wide range of dry and wet art materials such as acrylic paint, charcoals, pastels and pencils.

All materials and equipment will be provided.

‘Printing with light on fabric’ workshop led by artist Karen Avilez

Learn all the steps to create cyanotype printing on fabric. Design your own pieces of fabric using pressed flowers, leaves and objects. Your fabric can then be attached to a community bunting, or you can take them home if you wish.

All materials and resources will be provided.

Seed pod ceramic sculpture workshop led by artist Paula Armstrong

Make your own ceramic sculpture inspired by the amazing variety of seed pods found in nature. We’ll begin with a simple pinch pot technique then build the form and embellish with coloured slips to create your own unique pod. 

Once completed, the pods will be taken away by Paula to be fired in her kiln to finsh them off before they are returned to the Gallery for collection a couple of weeks later. 

All materials and resources will be provided.

My embroidered voice arpilleras talk and craft workshop by artists Dr Lorna Dillon and Erika Silva

In Latin America appliqués known as arpilleras are created as a form of feminist self-care, solidarity, activism and resistance. Come and join us for a talk and workshop in which you can hear about Chilean arpilleras and, if you wish, make your own appliqué to take home or to add to the community bunting. No prior experience of sewing needed. Materials are provided.

Lorna will speak about Chilean arpillera collectives and Erika, joining virtually from Chile will teach you to make a small applique. If you are unable to attend in person, online participation might also possible – please check this with Exhibition curator Lisa Banks. 

Please let us know in advance if you will be participating remotely, so we can let you know what materials you will need.