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With enhancements to our website due to go live at the beginning of June it is an exciting time for Drawn to the Valley.

1 Drawn to the Valley Newsletter June 2017 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Open Studios re-branding Featured Artist.2 & 3 Member News 4 to 16 Events..17 REMINDERS We have rebranded our Open Studios event with a new look and feel to our brochure and related materials. With enhancements to our website due to go live at the beginning of June it is an exciting time for Drawn to the Valley. Printmakers Theatre Royal Exhibition deadline for entry 07/06/17 Tavistock Exhibition deadline for entry 30/06/17. Our brochures provide visitors with maps, artist profiles and additional information on what the event and Drawn to the Valley is all about. We also know they double as keepsakes for the event itself. Working with our new designers Dartprint, with input from members our brochure front and back cover (shown above) will stay the same in terms of layout each year with the colours rotating from yellow, to blue then green each year, the artwork will change annually reflecting the diverse media on show at each years event. Working with the yellow of our signage, and the blue and green from our logo, for the brochure and related posters, adverts and signage our Open Studios event brand is intended to be eye-catching, crucially in order to encourage art lovers to pick it up in the first place. The strong colours and striking images are intended to get the reader engaged and excited. We hope you like it, brochures will be issued from the first week of July.

It was from my mother as well that I got my interest in sewing, painting, refinishing and antiquing. Mum was always making something, but she would also take the time to teach me.

2 FEATURED ARTIST: KATHY LOVELL From childhood I have been making and designing clothes and jewellery. Major influences were my grandmother's and mother's clothes and jewellery, the styles of Coco Chanel and Jacqueline Kennedy. It was from my mother as well that I got my interest in sewing, painting, refinishing and antiquing. Mum was always making something, but she would also take the time to teach me. My life has taken a lot of twists and turns but there seem to be two recurrent themes teaching and designing / creating things. I ran an interior design company for several years but after moving to a smallholding in Cornwall, I wanted to make individual jewellery designs, inspired by my surroundings, for myself and others to wear. I take photographs constantly of what I see - as a piece of art, a diary or a visual reminder of something I want to translate into a piece of jewellery. WHAT IS THE BEST WORK RELATED THING YOU HAVE DONE RECENTLY? Making a head piece for a wedding. It was a privilege to make and design something that was part of someone s very special day. Contact Kathy for individually hand made silver and copper jewellery; earrings, statement necklaces, bracelets and hair accessories. Many items can be made to bespoke requirements. jewellery.com When I walk out in the Tamar Valley, throughout each of the seasons, I see vistas or minute detail that I am in awe of and want to capture. I take photographs constantly of what I see - as a piece of art, a diary or a visual reminder of something I want to translate into a piece of jewellery. Copper is a material that I particularly like to use, as it is was mined in the Tamar Valley. Its warm colour adds a richness to designs. I also like to combine different materials, particularly sterling silver and copper. Objects such as shells, driftwood, leaves and stones that I discover when out walking my two lively dogs are also incorporated into my work. At the moment my work seems to fall into two distinct styles -either intricately woven shapes made with silver or copper wire or heavier forged silver pieces. Being a member of Drawn to the Valley has been a significant part of my being an artist here in the Tamar Valley. I am really looking forward to Tavistock Exhibition, which is an opportunity to work with and learn from other artists.

ASK THE ARTIST Where is your favourite place?

beach, where I love to swim. What is your worst habit?

Running out of time when I m working on a project. Wearable hedgerow Top 2 dinner party guests?

The other would be Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, his swearing in ceremony was feast for the eyes

3 ASK THE ARTIST Where is your favourite place? I m going to cheat and name two one is Comfort Woods, part of the Cotehele Estate and the other is Bantham beach, where I love to swim. What is your worst habit? Trying to get just one more thing done before I go out of the door! What irritates you? Running out of time when I m working on a project. Wearable hedgerow Top 2 dinner party guests? Adele I like her classic style and I would love for her to wear some of my earrings. The other would be Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, his swearing in ceremony was feast for the eyes and the ears. Which super-power would you most like to have? Time manipulation White horses necklace What is your favourite motto? Sometimes things don t go after all, from bad to worse Actually the whole poem, by Sheenagh Pugh is pretty timely just at the moment. Night sky necklace

DRAWN TO THE VALLEY PRINTMAKERS EXHIBITION THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH People in Plymouth will be able to see examples of their work at a free summer-long Drawn to the Valley printmakers

Around 40 artists, including many of Drawn to the Valley artists who attend Mary s Gillets workshop, will be showing their pieces, which range from traditional to contemporary printmaking.

4 DRAWN TO THE VALLEY PRINTMAKERS EXHIBITION THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH People in Plymouth will be able to see examples of their work at a free summer-long Drawn to the Valley printmakers exhibition in the gallery at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 20 June to 16 September. Around 40 artists, including many of Drawn to the Valley artists who attend Mary s Gillets workshop, will be showing their pieces, which range from traditional to contemporary printmaking. Our thanks go to member Dorothy Hanna who has arrange this for us, with help from a supportive sub -committee. Laura Joint who does our PR has written a great article on the Drawn to the Valley printmakers at Mary Gilletts workshop, for the Plymouth Herald. We hope to see you at the private view!

On May 10th DTTV had a first drawing day at a National Trust property, Cotehele. A beautiful day!

Finding various vantage points and armed with cameras, watercolours, acrylics, pastels etc we spent the day recording the beautiful estate whilst talking to

I am in the process of sorting a "follow up" session and work from the day can be shown at our Tamar Valley Centre Winter Exhibition.

5 On May 10th DTTV had a first drawing day at a National Trust property, Cotehele. A beautiful day! We were so lucky weather wise and the twenty or so artists who attended had a terrific day. A coffee and calories was a great start, always good to "catch up". Finding various vantage points and armed with cameras, watercolours, acrylics, pastels etc we spent the day recording the beautiful estate whilst talking to several interested members of the public. How quickly the hours flew by! I am in the process of sorting a "follow up" session and work from the day can be shown at our Tamar Valley Centre Winter Exhibition. my daughters and I went to Cotehele yesterday and LOVED meeting the artists, who were so chatty and helpful, and the artwork was fabulous. Long term I would like to forge strong links with the NT and look to having other days at Lanhydrock, Buckland and Saltram. Lin Deacon Simon Young in action and the beautiful resulting work from the day.

The Garden House Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, PL20 7LQ No restrictions on attendance. Arrive from 10.

evening event which can start off your summer? Then please join us at Buckland Abbey for our VIP showing of Andrew Loan sculpture, the exhibition we are holding over the next 8-9 months.

If anyone would like to join us on the 29th June, please contact the email address or telephone number below with your contact details.

We are the recommended courier for the Mall Gallery, Bankside and do the R A as well as Gallery and Home deliveries all over the UK.

Director South Hams Express Limited South Hams Express - 075020 41139 or email dave.allen500@btinternet.com.

6 The Garden House Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, PL20 7LQ No restrictions on attendance. Arrive from 10.30am Next Artist Work Days Thursdays 29th June VIP showing of Andrew Logan sculpture on the evening of Thursday 29 June (Invitation event only event) Buckland Abbey Are you looking for a nice evening event which can start off your summer? Then please join us at Buckland Abbey for our VIP showing of Andrew Loan sculpture, the exhibition we are holding over the next 8-9 months. Be one of the first to see the inspiring display of the Andre Logan sculpture and meet our special guests, who are yet to be revealed, that will be joining us at our VIP showing. If anyone would like to join us on the 29th June, please contact the address or telephone number below with your contact details. Formal invitations will be sent out during the week giving the timing and more material about then event. bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk Do you need your artwork transporting? We are the recommended courier for the Mall Gallery, Bankside and do the R A as well as Gallery and Home deliveries all over the UK. We like to think we are more competitive on price than other art couriers, include free insurance and have regular runs especially to London and the South East [2 vans per week] Dave Allen Director South Hams Express Limited South Hams Express or dave.allen500@btinternet.com. Upcoming Exhibitions Artmill Galleries - Plymouth Society of Artists 27th May - 24th June 9-5 Monday - Friday, 10-4 Saturday Penwith Gallery - St Ives, 21 Group of Artists 10 June - 1st July, Monday to Saturday ANNUAL SUMMER PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP 7TH - 11TH AUGUST Spend these five days discovering your potential and developing your skills whether you're a beginner, an intermediate, or very advanced. No matter your level or experience you will feel at home.

HELP PLEASE! Volunteers needed to help us decorate our Silva sculpture with greenery for the following events; Tavistock Carnival at some point between Saturday 8th to 11th July.

com 07939 040956 Just a bit of time and an armful of foliage, come along for a catch up with your fellow artists.

exhibition 26th June-19th August Cafe Gallerie, Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1NS (9AM-5PM) Tide Lines' Exhibition of recent works by local artists 26th August-10th September

shortlisted entries from a record number of submissions from fine artists, makers and craftspeople from across the UK.

7 HELP PLEASE! Volunteers needed to help us decorate our Silva sculpture with greenery for the following events; Tavistock Carnival at some point between Saturday 8th to 11th July. Followed by a refresh for our Tavistock Exhibition at some point between Sunday 30th July to Tuesday 1st August 2017 Please contact Clare Law clare.e.law@gmail.com Just a bit of time and an armful of foliage, come along for a catch up with your fellow artists. Jill Coughman Exhibitions 'Women Dancing with Gaia: Feminist Theological Visions' 24th June-31st July The Link Gallery, University of Winchester New Leaf' Mixed local artists' exhibition 26th June-19th August Cafe Gallerie, Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1NS (9AM-5PM) Tide Lines' Exhibition of recent works by local artists 26th August-10th September (10am-4pm) Ashtorre Gallery, Waterside, Old Ferry Rd, Saltash, PL12 4GT (10AM-4PM) THE JOHN RUSKIN PRIZE 2017: FI SMART SHORTLISTED Congratulations to Fi as one of the handful of shortlisted entries from a record number of submissions from fine artists, makers and craftspeople from across the UK. Winners will be announced on Tuesday 20th June at a private view and prize-giving ceremony at the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield. The shortlist exhibition, Master of all Trades, will be on display from 21st June 8th October 2017, and will provide a contemporary counterpart to The Ruskin Collection, which is cared for by Museums Sheffield and on display at the Millennium Gallery.

Tavistock Artists and Makers Market. Contact Cheryl or Mark, please; email taviartsmarket@aol.com Or telephone 01822 615430 www.taviartsmarket.com Cheri Hunston News I am finally opening my own gallery Wildwood arts.

9 Summer Dates; Saturday 3rd June, Saturday 1st July, Saturday 5th August. All Artists and Makers who produce high quality work and who are willing to publicise the markets through their contacts and buyers networks are invited to apply for a stall at the Tavistock Artists and Makers Market. Contact Cheryl or Mark, please; taviartsmarket@aol.com Or telephone Cheri Hunston News I am finally opening my own gallery Wildwood arts. We are situated Horrabridge, just outside of Tavistock. We already have a number of fantastic artists, including many of my fellow Drawn to the Valley artists. Do come and see us. is cheri.hunston@hotmail.com mob:

June 17 10-12 am A free coffee and cake promotional morning with KateFathers and Tropics, along with Sheron King and all Mad Hatteryness RSVP 01752 291260 Also booking now for Annemie Koenen all the

com Mob: 07795 805520 MAD HATTERS STUDIO IS SITUATED IN A BEAUTIFUL GRADE 2 LISTED BARN IN A HISTORICAL COMPLEX, ON THE EDGE OF PLYMOUTH AND DARTMOOR FULL OF ARTWORKS, DESIGN PIECES, COLLECTED

The art of fundraising; for a very worthy cause Art 4 Macmillan is an exciting event designed to raise much needed funds for Macmillan, while celebrating the wonderful talent of top artists who have

11 June am A free coffee and cake promotional morning with KateFathers and Tropics, along with Sheron King and all Mad Hatteryness RSVP Also booking now for Annemie Koenen all the way from the Netherlands 3D Surface Structures in Nuno Felt Master Class Oct sheron@madhattersstudio.com Mob: MAD HATTERS STUDIO IS SITUATED IN A BEAUTIFUL GRADE 2 LISTED BARN IN A HISTORICAL COMPLEX, ON THE EDGE OF PLYMOUTH AND DARTMOOR FULL OF ARTWORKS, DESIGN PIECES, COLLECTED VINTAGE, CERAMICS AND EPHEMERA. The art of fundraising; for a very worthy cause Art 4 Macmillan is an exciting event designed to raise much needed funds for Macmillan, while celebrating the wonderful talent of top artists who have kindly donated works to this wonderful cause. On the 29th - 30th September 2017 members of the public will be able to view all works which will be displayed at St Stephens Church in the centre of Exeter, there will also be some works available to purchase. The main event will be an art auction held at the prestigious Rockbeare Manor, Nr Exeter. This evening will give exclusive access to Rockbeare where artworks will be exhibited throughout its stunning rooms, dinner will be served in the ballroom from which the auction will follow. By the end of the evening you can walk away with a stunning piece of artwork knowing that with your generosity and that of the artists have been so gratefully received. A private view will be held at the Stephens Church on the 28th September prior to the 2 day exhibition, all guests who will be attending the auction will have the chance to peruse the artworks as well as meet some of the artists, including Drawn to the Valley artists Teresa Wicksteed (pictured), Jacqui Harris and Clare Law who is helping to organise the event. For more information on this year and future art fund raising please contact Clare Law clare.e.law@gmail.com

TAMAR VALLEY CENTRE EXHIBITION VENUE The Tamar Valley Centre near Gunnislake provides a unique and interesting space to exhibit many forms of work; both traditional and modern.

The large windows and doors let in large amounts of light, which also allows your work to be appreciated in it most natural of forms.

We currently have availability for 2017. Tavistock Edge www.tavistockedge.org.

12 TAMAR VALLEY CENTRE EXHIBITION VENUE The Tamar Valley Centre near Gunnislake provides a unique and interesting space to exhibit many forms of work; both traditional and modern. The Centre itself transforms to provide a clean fuss free background for your art, and allow the viewer to participate in your journey and flow around your exhibition. The large windows and doors let in large amounts of light, which also allows your work to be appreciated in it most natural of forms. All our exhibitions are charged on a commission basis, please contact Donna by calling or ing bookings@tamarvalley.org.uk for more information. We currently have availability for Tavistock Edge TAVISTOCK EDGE is a vibrant, exciting and fringe look at the Arts, with free, community-based events taking place in informal settings such as the street, shopping areas and other public places during Carnival Week, predominantly on Saturday 8th July It will look at the Arts through different lenses by arranging different people doing different things in different places. The ultimate purpose has to be fun, to bring a smile to people's faces - both performers and audience. To encourage people to join in or learn a new skill - for the sheer joy of it!

30 and I'm hoping to have two models to allow a group for shorter studies and an opportunity for people to work on a longer piece.

14 Clark Nicol Hosts Life Drawing Class I'm organising a life drawing session on Mon June 12th and would like to open it to all DTTV members. It's in the Nicholls Hall, Lydford, and I'm hoping to have two models to allow a group for shorter studies and an opportunity for people to work on a longer piece. If time allows, and the models are happy with the idea, we could have a go at studies combining both figures. Sharing the hire of the hall and the models the cost would be about 10. Help tuition from me is free (and probably unwelcome). If anyone is interested could they me please. clarknicol@hotmail.com

FROM THE CHAIR Iain Grant Hi Everyone. A few things i want to mention this month. Firstly it is really heartening that 100 members will participate in Open Studios this year. Great to see so many.

15 FROM THE CHAIR Iain Grant Hi Everyone. A few things i want to mention this month. Firstly it is really heartening that 100 members will participate in Open Studios this year. Great to see so many. London Exhibition Thanks to all of you who responded about possibly hiring the Royal Opera Arcade gallery later this year. We had quite a lot of interest, but several people were worried about the date offered being too close to Christmas, and others about the potential maximum cost. So I have talked to the gallery again at some length, and have come up with an alternative plan. The committee have agreed that we can go ahead and book the gallery for a date in October/November I will contact the gallery this week to sort out suitable dates. We will use DttV funds to pay the deposit, that will be recouped from those participating. To be more flexible for those who may be on a tighter budget, and those whose work is smaller or larger than average, we have worked out a cost per linear metre of hanging space which is about 120 for the week. We can perhaps offer a discounted rate for 5 metres or more. We have found a specialist carrier who will pick up all work from a central drop off point locally here, deliver it and bring unsold back the following weekend. Final cost for this is likely to be per work. This includes full insurance in transit. I have spoken to a group of artists from Poole who have used the gallery several times. They have used other London galleries. but are full of praise for the Royal Opera Arcade and have already rebooked for next year. They say they have, overall, more than covered costs. Their paintings are more expensive than most of us charge down here. They do also say however that even those who have not covered their costs felt the exposure was worthwhile. Having secured the space, you now have more time to consider whether you want to join this venture, start to prepare work, and we'll discuss at a meeting in a couple of months. Continued overleaf

16 CONTINUED FROM THE CHAIR Iain Grant HM Prison Dartmoor A group of us from the committee visited the Education, and particularly the Art department at the prison last month. We were invited after I happened to meet the Head of Education, who is justifiably proud of his department and was looking to form ties with a local group of artists. The Art department is small, but intensively used with all levels of artists from beginners to very competent among the prisoners. We had a fascinating visit, and have agreed to form a link with the department. We will have some of the prisoners' art work at the Tavistock Summer Exhibition, but before that there are other things we can do. The Education Department has offered further visits if anyone would like to go and see what they do. We have already agreed two workshops where a couple of us will go and teach for an afternoon, and we are going to collect any unwanted art materials to boost their very limited stock. So if any of you would like to get involved in any of these days, or donate some materials, then please let me know. My first workshop is on 20 June and I hope to take some materials for them then. Drawing days etc The Lynher Barge is back in the water and the owners are looking for possible dates for another drawing day, afloat this time. We are discussing the possibility of a display from the drawing days at TVC later in the year as part of a feature they are doing on the "Lynher" Our first Cotehele day was a success (thanks to Lin for organising) and the first day at Dartmoor Zoo is coming up (thanks to Paul) The National Marine Aquarium would welcome anyone who wants to draw/paint in the aquarium, although interested artist would have to buy an annual pass (which costs between 14 and 18 depending on the type, and allows unlimited access for the year). If there is enough interest and work produced, then a themed exhibition there next year is a possibility. We also plan to have a winter exhibition at TVC to display work from the drawing days and other works. That's enough from me for this month. Looking forward to TSE and OS now. Iain basmudoc@gmail.com Home phone Mobile (usual Dartmoor reception limitations but you can leave a message) Art Materials Drop Off for HMPS; Iain Grant The Lodge, The Crescent, Crapstone, Yelverton, Devon, PL207PS or Nicky Beaumont Court Farmhouse, Lamerton, Devon, PL19 8RW nabeau10@aol.com

DRAWN TO THE VALLEY MISSION STATEMENT Drawn to the Valley provides a great network for artists, a way of keeping in touch and exhibiting work inspired by their passion for the beautiful Tamar Valley

Drawn to the Valley was formed by the artists themselves over a decade ago, mainly as a support network, but also in order to promote the Tamar Valley Area, bringing the area of natural beauty to

17 DRAWN TO THE VALLEY MISSION STATEMENT Drawn to the Valley provides a great network for artists, a way of keeping in touch and exhibiting work inspired by their passion for the beautiful Tamar Valley Area and beyond. OUR VISION Drawn to the Valley group is an artist led initiative, membership is open to professional artists and craftspeople living and/or working in the Tamar Valley area. Drawn to the Valley was formed by the artists themselves over a decade ago, mainly as a support network, but also in order to promote the Tamar Valley Area, bringing the area of natural beauty to life through art. Arts Administrator: Sarah-Jane Lincoln 20 Mill Hill Cottages, Mill Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8NW Tel: admin@drawntothevalley.co.uk EVENTS 2017 Printmakers Exhibition, Theatre Royal, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2TR Set Up 19th June, takedown 18th Sept Private View Wednesday 21 st June 6.30pm to 8.30pm Exhibition Tuesday 20th June to Saturday 16th September 2017 Tavistock Exhibition, Tavistock Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AU Set Up Sunday 30 th July to Tuesday 1 st August 2017 Private View Tuesday 1 st August 6.30pm to 8.30pm Exhibition Wednesday 2 nd August to Sunday 6 th August 2017 Open Studios Saturday 2 nd September to Sunday 10 th September 2017 Artist Working Days Lynher Barge Mashfords Boatyard, Cremyll. Artists must register for inclusion, limited capacity. admin@drawntothevalley.co.uk Artist Work Days, Arranged on demand, contact us if interested. Pentillie Castle & Estate St. Mellion, Saltash PL12 6QD Artists must register for inclusion, limited capacity. admin@drawntothevalley.co.uk Artist Work Days, Tuesdays; 18 th July, 17 th October The Garden House Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, PL20 7LQ No restrictions on attendance. Arrive from 10.30am Artist Work Days, Thursdays; 29th June, 14th September, 26th October Dartmoor Zoo Sparkwell, Plymouth PL7 5DG. Artists must register for inclusion, limited capacity. admin@drawntothevalley.co.uk Artist Work Days, Mondays; 5th June, 18th September (June fully booked) Tamar Valley Winter Exhibition *NEW EVENT* Open theme, encouraging smaller works Tamar Valley Centre, Drakewalls, Near Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9FE Set up; Thursday 16th and Friday 17th November, take down 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm Sunday 30th November Private View TBA Exhibition Saturday 18th November to Sunday 30th November am to 4.00 pm (to 2.00 pm Sunday) Drawn to the Valley Annual General Meeting Thursday 23 rd November pm to 9.00pm Venue TBC Tamar Valley Spring Exhibition 2018 *NEW EVENT* Tamar Valley Centre, Drakewalls, Near Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9FE Set up; Thursday 8th and Friday 9th March, take down 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm Sunday 18th March Private View Friday 9th March 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm Exhibition Saturday 10th March to Sunday 18th March am to 4.00 pm (to 2.00 pm Sunday). Other events will be notified to members. We encourage content for the newsletter, do us your news. Please share your news and latest work on our Facebook Page; Twitter - Drawn 2Valley

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Drawn to the Valley. Drawn to the Valley Business Skills Workshops. Monthly Newsletter for Artists of the Tamar Valley July 2016. Drawn to the Valley Monthly Newsletter for Artists of the Tamar Valley July 2016 this issue Drawn to the Valley Business Skills Workshops Business Skills Workshops P.1 Featured Artist P.2 & 3 Tavistock