Artists Open Studios 2010
ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS |
16 & 17 October 2010Sat - Sun 11am - 5pm |
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Artists Open Studios at Phoenix Brighton is one of the most popular events in the arts calendar of the city, and it is absolutely free. Phoenix Brighton opens its doors for one weekend, allowing visitors a rare opportunity to come and see where the artists work. With over 100 studios in the building, there will be a diverse range of work on view including photography, film, ceramics, jewellery, painting, drawing, sculpture, design installation, performance and much more. It is a great way to encourage creativity in the city. Visitors can discuss working methods and techniques with the artists and then find out how they can get more involved.
There will be a chance to try out some of the new and regular arts courses run by Phoenix Brighton ('Taster Workshops' - see below) with vocal improvisation, manga art and making ceramic jewellery on the Saturday, and a special day of photography taster sessions on the Sunday to celebrate the Brighton Photo Biennial. Comment from Annie, a visitor at last years event: "I came to an experimental drawing workshop today and loved it. I was having such a good time it was over before I knew it. It has given me a lovely kick start that I needed. So, thanks Phoenix Brighton for providing the space. I just wanted to say thank you". Of course we also welcome the youngest visitors and the event could not take place with out the children’s art trail, which excites a new generation of budding young artists every year. ‘Monster Me’ will see your little ones exploring the studios and creating their own little monsters along the way. It is always more interesting to buy work directly from the maker and through the ‘OPENSHOP’ you will be able to purchase unique high quality art work for the perfect gift. Then stop and enjoy a relaxing break at the Phoenix Brighton café before heading home. Based in the heart of Brighton, Phoenix Brighton is the biggest artist run space in the South East and offers studio facilities to some the most talented and creative artists and makers in the region. The Artists’ Open Studios weekend gives the public the chance to come and meet professional artists in their studios and see new artwork.
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In addition to the talks and demonstrations by artists in their studios, there will be special screenings of videos in partnership with 
Taster Workshops
Try your hand at our brand new courses for 2010-11 plus some old favourites in our programme of free drop-in taster workshops. Sunday features a special day of photography taster workshops to celebrate the 2010 Brighton Photo Biennial.
16/10/2010
11:30-13:00 Tessa Wolfe-Murray – Ceramic Jewellery (New course)
13:30-15:00 Yuki Snow – Manga Art (New course)
15:30-16:30 Bunty – Vocal Improvisation
17/10/2010 PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
11:30-13:00 Denise Felkin – Creative Digital Photography
13:30-15:00 Eva Kalpadaki – Abstraction, Photography and Play: An Experimental Approach to Photography.
15:30-17:00 Wendy Pye – Day and Night: Photography and Light (New course)
For all the Photography workshops please bring a digital camera if you have one, or a camera phone.
Also Architectural Ceramics Taster workshos with Kay Aplin in her studio.
Phoenix OPENSHOP
The Phoenix Brighton Open Shop stocks a striking range of contemporary crafts and jewellery, cards and prints art publications, and books by Phoenix artists and invited guest artists.
The perfect place to buy unique original gifts from the exclusive to Phoenix Brighton hand printed t-shirts by Dutch artist Stefan Hofmann to the new 2011 Phoenix Calendar. Treat yourself, a friend - or introduce the children to our pocket money priced Kids Creative Corner.
This showcase for Phoenix Brighton will soon be a permanent fixture in the building. Come along to this years cafe/shop and browse our exciting and inspiring collection of wares.
