Oil And Glass Introduce New Series Of Workshops

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Jan 302015
 

Informed by Shelagh Swanson’s studies at Bullseye Glass Company, Portland, Oregon at the end of last year, Oil and Glass introduce a new series of workshops and sessions.

Sgraffito Stencilling Workshop

Sgraffito/Stencilling

There will also be a 6 Week Evening Class, during which all of the techniques taught in our individual workshops will be covered, with additional technical information also given to provide a deeper insight into the processes involved.

Block one will take place from 6.30pm – 9pm on Tuesday evenings starting on February 17th.
Block two will take place on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm – 9pm starting on the 2nd April.

Visit the website for class descriptions and also to book!

Suncatcher Making

Suncatcher Making

Saturday 31st January 
11am – Relief/Texture Plate Making
2.30pm – Suncatcher Making

Sunday 1st February
2pm – Introduction to Fused Glass

Thursday 5th February 
11am – Suncatcher Making

Thursday 19th February
11am – Sgraffito/Stencilling
6.30pm – Relief/Texture Plate Making

Saturday 21st February
11am – Sgraffito/Stencilling
2.30pm – Suncatcher Making

Thursday 26th February
6.30pm – Powder Printing

Saturday 28th February
11am – Introduction to Fused Glass

Sunday 1st March
2pm – Relief/Texture Plate Making

Wednesday 4th March
6.30pm Sgraffito/Stencilling

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Powder Printing

Saturday 7th March
11am Suncatcher Making
2.30pm Introduction to Fused Glass

Sunday 8th March
2pm Sgraffito/Stencilling

Thursday 12th March
6.30pm – Suncatcher Making

Saturday 14th March
11am – Relief/Texture Plate Making
2.30pm – Powder Printing

Sunday 15th March
2pm – Introduction to Fused Glass

Saturday 21st March
11am – Sgraffito/Stencilling
2.30pm – Suncatcher Making

Sunday 22nd March
2pm – Powder Printing

Relief Texture Plate Making

Relief/Texture Plate Making

Thursday 26th March
6.30pm – Introduction to Fused Glass

Saturday 28th March
11am – Introduction to Fused Glass
2.30pm – Suncatcher Making

Sunday 29th March
2pm – Suncatcher Making

Sunday 31st March
6.30pm – Sgraffito/Stencilling

Peacock Events – October/November 2011

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Oct 142011
 

With thanks to Kylie Roux.

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Exhibitions:

The Black And White Show – Various Artists
Preview Friday 9 September, 6 – 8pm, all welcome!

A monochromatic medley of prints. Enzo Mari, Mike Giant, Scottie Wilson, John Byrne, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Donald Urquhart, Adam Bridgland, David Shrigley, Kenny Hunter, Rob Churm, John Bellany, Jock Mooney, Shepard Fairey and Alan Davie. Not to be missed.
Exhibition runs 10 September – 22 October 2011

Inchoate Landscapes – Toby Paterson
Preview Friday 9 September, 6 – 8pm, all welcome!
Toby Paterson’s Inchoate Landscapes draws around his newly completed suite of seven prints, creating an exhibition that sets them in the broader context of his practice and interest in the built environment.
Exhibition runs 10 September – 22 October 2011

Events:

Peacock @ Multiplied Art Fair, London
Friday 14 – Monday 18 October –  Christie’s South Kensington, London 

Peacock are one of only 40 galleries from around the world that are going to be exhibiting at this the UK’s first and only fair devoted exclusively to Contemporary Art in Editions, Multiplied Art Fair at Christie’s. Peacock will be showcasing Inchoate Landscapes, a new seven-piece suite of prints by award winning artist Toby Paterson, as well as works by Kenny Hunter, Donald Urquhart and Adam Bridgland all recently completed in our printmaking workshops. 
Opening Hours –  Fri & Mon 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 11am-6pm.
FREE entry – all welcome!

IMP Presents SOUND @ PVA
Fri 28 – Sun 30 October (Fri 7.30 – 11pm, Sat and Sun 3.30 – 11pm)

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A festival within a festival. Not so much boutique as ‘guest house’.

Some of the best new music in Scotland (and some from further afield) over 3 days in the intimate surroundings of our gallery.  
Tickets available from One-Up Records (01224 642662)
& Aberdeen Box Office 01224 641122/ 
boxofficeaberdeen.com

Hurricane Lamb at Duff House
Ongoing until  31 October at Duff House, Banff.

Hurricane Lamb is a collaborative project from Gray’s School of Art (RGU) and Peacock Visual Arts. Inspired by Duff House and its history, the exhibition features new work by Michael Agnew, Andrew Cranston, David McCracken, Georgia Russell, Lennox Dunbar, Paul Housley, and Donald Urquhart.
Exhibition runs until 31 October 2011

 Get Creative:

Peacock VIsual Arts – Summer Animation Classes
October 12, 19 | 10 – 4pm | age 10+ | £35/session

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Ever wondered how Wallace and Gromit move? Or what makes Pingu go?
Well this summer we’re planning some animation workshops to show you just that!
Each class is £35 and a one off – but if you’re keen to keep coming back, you’re more than welcome to book on as many as you like!
Call 01224 639539 for more information or to book a place.

Open Submissions – The Winter Exhibition at PVA
It’s back! After a 2 year break, we would once again like to invite artists to submit work for the Christmas show. Previous years proved to be hugely popular, attracting many visitors and making it is a fantastic opportunity to have your work seen. And this year there are prizes on offer so even more reason to submit. Visit www.peacockvisualarts.com for more details.
Submission deadline Saturday 5 November 2011

Note: Aberdeen Voice updates Peacock info periodically, but there may be recently added events not included in this post. Please contact Peacock direct for the latest information.

Peacock Visual Arts
21 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BQ
Tel: 01224 639539
Mob: 07947 490626

Peacock Events – September To November 2011

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Sep 122011
 

With thanks to Kylie Roux.

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Exhibitions:

The Black And White Show – Various Artists
Preview Friday 9 September, 6 – 8pm, all welcome!

A monochromatic medley of prints. Enzo Mari, Mike Giant, Scottie Wilson, John Byrne, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Donald Urquhart, Adam Bridgland, David Shrigley, Kenny Hunter, Rob Churm, John Bellany, Jock Mooney, Shepard Fairey and Alan Davie. Not to be missed.
Exhibition runs 10 September – 22 October 2011

Inchoate Landscapes – Toby Paterson
Preview Friday 9 September, 6 – 8pm, all welcome!
Toby Paterson’s Inchoate Landscapes draws around his newly completed suite of seven prints, creating an exhibition that sets them in the broader context of his practice and interest in the built environment.
Exhibition runs 10 September – 22 October 2011

Events:

Hurricane Lamb at Duff House
Ongoing until  31 October at Duff House, Banff.

Hurricane Lamb is a collaborative project from Gray’s School of Art (RGU) and Peacock Visual Arts. Inspired by Duff House and its history, the exhibition features new work by Michael Agnew, Andrew Cranston, David McCracken, Georgia Russell, Lennox Dunbar, Paul Housley, and Donald Urquhart.
Exhibition runs until 31 October 2011  

Get Creative:

Peacock VIsual Arts – Summer Animation Classes
October 12, 19 | 10 – 4pm | age 10+ | £35/session

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Ever wondered how Wallace and Gromit move? Or what makes Pingu go?
Well this summer we’re planning some animation workshops to show you just that! Each class is £35 and a one off – but if you’re keen to keep coming back, you’re more than welcome to book on as many as you like!
Call 01224 639539 for more information or to book a place.

Open Submissions – The Winter Exhibition at PVA
It’s back! After a 2 year break, we would once again like to invite artists to submit work for the Christmas show. Previous years proved to be hugely popular, attracting many visitors and making it is a fantastic opportunity to have your work seen. And this year there are prizes on offer so even more reason to submit. Visit www.peacockvisualarts.com for more details.
Submission deadline Saturday 5 November 2011
Etching Weekend Workshop
17 + 18 September | 10 – 4.30pm | £130/95 conc.

Learn the techniques and processes involved in the traditional art of etching. No experience required.
Call 01224 639539 for more information and to book a place.

Bookbinding Weekend Workshop
24 + 25 September | 10 – 4.30pm | £130/95 conc.

Learn how to create your own hand-crafted notebooks and journals that make colourful and unusual gifts. No experience required.
Call 01224 639539 for more information and to book a place.

Note: Aberdeen voice updates Peacock info periodically, but there may be recently added events not included in this post. Please contact Peacock direct for the latest information

Peacock Visual Arts
21 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BQ
Tel: 01224 639539
Mob: 07947 490626

Peacock Events – July to September

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Jul 152011
 

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With thanks to Kylie Roux.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

Migrate, Replicate // Natalie McIlroy
Preview Friday 15 July | 6 – 8pm | all welcome!  

Natalie McIlroy presents Migrate, Replicate, combining large-scale video projections of Scottish landscapes, ephemeral architectural interventions and an intriguing soundscape of the Pied Butcherbird.
Exhibition runs 16 – 30 July 2011    

Drawing Connections // Hannah Redpath
Preview Friday 15 July, 6 – 8pm, all welcome!   

A new series of prints by Hannah Redpath produced during a one-year residency in the printmaking department at Gray’s School of Art. Exhibition runs 16 – 30 July 2011

EAF – Katri Walker // North-West
Opening Saturday 6 August | 3 – 6pm | Old Ambulance Depot, 77 Brunswick Street Edinburgh

As part of the Edinburgh Art Festival 2011, Peacock Visual Arts presents North West by Katri Walker. First exhibited at Peacock in March 2011, the audio-visual installation explores Scotland’s historic and contemporary relationship with Wild West visual culture.
Opening Saturday 6th August, 3-6pm with a BBQ & live performances by experimental musician Wounded Knee.
Exhibition runs 7 August – 4 September 2011,   Tue – Sun, 12 – 6pm.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for NORTH WEST at the Edinburgh Art Festival
Peacock is seeking enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to join us for the Edinburgh Art Festival where we will be presenting North West by Katri Walker in the Old Ambulance Depot (just off Leith Walk). You will be an integral part of the festival team responsible for invigilation of the exhibition and general gallery duties.
All applicants are asked to work a minimum of six hours per week and must be able to commit to volunteering with us for the duration of the festival, 6 Aug – 4 Sep 2011.
Please note, all volunteer posts are unpaid. To find out more and how to apply please contact Angela Lennon on 01224 639539 or email: angela@peacockvisualarts.co.uk
Deadline for application is Friday 29th July 2011.

 

Events:

Hurricane Lamb at Duff House
Ongoing until  31 October at Duff House, Banff.

Hurricane Lamb is a collaborative project from Gray’s School of Art (RGU) and Peacock Visual Arts. Inspired by Duff House and its history, the exhibition features new work by Michael Agnew, Andrew Cranston, David McCracken, Georgia Russell, Lennox Dunbar, Paul Housley, and Donald Urquhart.
Exhibition runs until 31 October 2011  

Peacock At The Aberdeen Art Fair
13 + 14 August | 10 – 4pm | AberdeenMusic Hall

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 Peacock is partaking in the inaugural year of the Aberdeen Art Fair – which promises to become an annual showcase event for the Scottish arts scene.

Exhibiting work by renowned artists including Frances Walker, Toby Paterson, John McLean, James Furneaux and Barbara Rae and a selection of handprinted posters from the Peacock archive – there’s sure to be something for everyone’s taste and budget!

Get Creative:

Collagraph Weekend Workshop
23 + 24 July| 10 – 4.30pm | £130/95 conc.

An exciting introduction to the printmaking process of Collography. Using thick card as a base, textures are glued to the block to build up and create an image before inking it up and then printing it using the etching press.
Call 01224 639539 for more information or to book a place.

Peacock VIsual Arts – Summer Animation Classes
July  20, 27 + October 12, 19 | 10 – 4pm | age 10+ | £35/session

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Ever wondered how Wallace and Gromit move? Or what makes Pingu go?
Well this summer we’re planning some animation workshops to show you just that! Each class is £35 and a one off – but if you’re keen to keep coming back, you’re more than welcome to book on as many as you like!

Call 01224 639539 for more information or to book a place.

Peacock VIsual Arts – Monster Making Fun // Kids Screenprinting
2 + 9 August| 10 – 4pm | age 8 – 12 | £35/class

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Get your little monsters to create their own little monster!
We’ll spend the morning drawing all the different body parts of a monster before learning how to transform them into colourful screenprints.
We’ll then use all the different parts to build lots of  monster designs…scary monster, happy monsters, mad monsters – whatever you decide!
Call 01224 639539 for more information or to book a place.

Screenprinting Weekend Workshop
20 + 21 August | 10 – 4.30pm | £130/95 conc.

Explore the creative possibilities of this colourful, graphic and immediate approach to making repeat prints. No experience necessary – just a few images and a bit of creativity.
Call 01224 639539 for more information or to book a place.


Peacock Visual Arts
21 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BQ
Tel: 01224 639539
Mob: 07947 490626

 

Peacock Events: June – August 2011

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Jun 182011
 

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With thanks to Kylie Roux.

Peacock VIsual Arts – CRA/CKED // Bill Thompson

New works by Bill Thompson exploring cracked aesthetics with broken technology, data bending and transliteration in sound and video. Exhibition runs 14 May – 25 June.
Exhibition Ongoing until 25 June 2011, Open Tue – Sat, 9.30 – 5.30pm.

Upcoming exhibition: EAF – Katri Walker // North-West
Opening Saturday 6 August | 3 – 6pm | Old Ambulance Depot, 77 Brunswick Street Edinburgh

As part of the Edinburgh Art Festival 2011, Peacock Visual Arts presents North West by Katri Walker. First exhibited at Peacock in March 2011, the audio-visual installation explores Scotland’s historic and contemporary relationship with Wild West visual culture.
Opening Saturday 6th August, 3-6pm with a BBQ & live performances by experimental musician Wounded Knee.
Exhibition runs 7 August – 4 September 2011

Peacock VIsual Arts – Gig in the Gallery
Saturday 25 June | 8pm | £6 on the door

Interesting Music Promotions (imp) and Vocoustics present No More Soundchecks – the latest in a series of unplugged shows. WOODPIGEON, EAGLEOWL and ROB ST JOHN will be performing in PVA’s intimate gallery.

Peacock At The Aberdeen Art Fair
13 + 14 August | 10 – 4pm | AberdeenMusic Hall

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 Peacock is partaking in the inaugural year of the Aberdeen Art Fair – which promises to become an annual showcase event for the Scottish arts scene.

Exhibiting work by renowned artists including Frances Walker, Toby Paterson, John McLean, James Furneaux and Barbara Rae and a selection of handprinted posters from the Peacock archive – there’s sure to be something for everyone’s taste and budget!

Peacock VIsual Arts – International Summer School // Beyond Monotype
4 – 8 July | 10 – 4pm | £400

Only a couple of places left in this week long course that will teach you a wide range of techniques possible in the monotype process, expanded through the use of collage, drawing, and multiple plate projects. With an energetic and open approach, each participant’s individual style will help to dictate the direction of the workshop.

For more information and to book a place, please contact Angie Aitchison on a.aitchison3@rgu.ac.uk
or call 01224 263600.

Peacock VIsual Arts – Summer Animation Classes
July 6, 13, 20, 27 + October 12, 19 | 10 – 4pm | age 10+ | £35/session

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Ever wondered how Wallace and Gromit move? Or what makes Pingu go?

Well this summer we’re planning some animation workshops to show you just that! Each class is £35 and a one off – but if you’re keen to keep coming back, you’re more than welcome to book on as many as you like!

Call 01224 639539 for more information or to book.

Peacock VIsual Arts – Monster Making Fun // Kids Screenprinting
2 + 9 August| 10 – 4pm | age 8 – 12 | £35/class

peacockkidspic
Get your little monsters to create their own little monster!

We’ll spend the morning drawing all the different body parts of a monster before learning how to transform them into colourful screenprints.

We’ll then use all the different parts to build lots of  monster designs…scary monster, happy monsters, mad monsters – whatever you decide!
Call 01224 639539 for more info and to book a place.


 Peacock Visual Arts
21 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BQ
Tel: 01224 639539
Mob: 07947 490626

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peacock Events – May 13 to June 25

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May 122011
 

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With thanks to Kylie Roux.

Peacock Visual Arts – CRA/CKED // Bill Thompson
OPENING! Friday 13 May, 6-8pm, with a live performance by the artist. All welcome.

New works by Bill Thompson exploring cracked aesthetics with broken technology, data bending and transliteration in sound and video. Exhibition runs 14 May – 25 June.
Exhibition runs 14 May – 25 June 2011, Open Tue – Sat 9.30 – 5.30pm.

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Peacock Pinhole Photography
14 May | 10-1pm & 2-5pm (1 hour sessions) | Age 8+ | £5
Come along and try your hand at this amazingly easy & fun technique. Sessions take place throughout the day and last 1 hour. All camera & materials provided. Call 01224 639539 or email info@peacockvisualarts.co.uk to for more details and to book.

Bookbinding Weekend Workshop
Sat 14 & Sun 15 May | 10 – 4.30pm | £130/95
It’s amazing what you can do with some card, a needle and a bit of ribbon! Learn how to create your own stunning hand-crafted notebooks and journals that make colourful and unusual gifts..
Call 01224 639539 or email info@peacockvisualarts.co.uk to book.

Calling All Artists!

Peacock would like to announce an open call for submissions from artists, collectives, curators and filmmakers. Closing date for applications is 30/05/2011.
Entries by email only to info@peacockvisualarts.co.uk.
For more information visit www.peacockvisualarts.com.

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Thursday Print Club
12 May – 16 June | 5.30 – 8.30pm

Thursday Print Club aim is to help Peacock users become more familiar with the workshops, to practise techniques and to gain confidence and benefit from regular supervision from Peacock Staff in relief, etching, collagraph, screenprint or bookbinding..
Contact linsay.croall@peacockvisualarts.co.uk for more details and to book.

 Peacock Visual Arts
21 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BQ
Tel: 01224 639539
Mob: 07947 490626

Peacock Events – March/April

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Mar 172011
 

With thanks to Kylie Roux.

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Peacock Visual Arts have announced a  series of  exciting events from this weekend up until the end of April including visual arts exhibitions, live music, audio-visual installation, film and workshops.

Previews of exhibitions by Katri Walker and Gray’s School of Art’s BA Hons printmaking students take place on Friday 18th of March. See below for details.

Exhibition – North West // Katri Walker
Preview Friday 18 March | 6 – 8pm | All welcome!

Katri Walker presents video work exploring Scotland’s historic and contemporary relationship with Wild West visual culture. Featuring a collaborative audio-visual installation with experimental musician Wounded Knee.

Launch night will feature live performances from Wounded Knee and some real cowboys on the scene from the Northern Roughriders- yeehah! Supported by anCnoc Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Exhibition runs 19 March – 30 April 2011

Exhibition – WORK // GSA Printmaking Students
Preview Friday 18 March | 6 – 8pm | All welcome!

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WORK is an exhibition by Gray’s School of Art’s BA Hons printmaking students giving an exciting insight into a great variety of different approaches to print and printmaking.

A diverse range of works made in preparation for the students’ degree show later in the year will be on display in the reception gallery space of Peacock.

Exhibition runs 19 March – 30 April 2011

CINECLUB // Run Down Aberdeen
Tuesday 22 March | 7pm | All welcome!

A film by Fraser Denholm exploring the perceived wealth of Aberdeen as the city at the centre of the European Oil Industry, while on the other side of the equation it is a city with areas of multiple deprivation, insufficient infrastructure for the heavy industry it supports and a city council dealing with a £150 Million deficit. An open discussion on the issues raised in the film will follow.

( See article by Fraser Denholm for more details )

Thursday Print Club
17 March – 21 April | 5.30 – 8.30pm | £60 (6 sessions)

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After the success of recent weekend printmaking classes Peacock have been encouraged to offer supervised evening sessions. The aim is to help users become familiar with the workshops, to practice techniques and to gain confidence and benefit from regular supervision from Peacock Staff.

If you are interested, and wish to book a place, email linsay.croall@peacockvisualarts.co.uk and please state which area you would like to work in – either relief, etching, collagraph, screenprint or bookbinding.

 

PEACOCK VISUAL ARTS
21 Castle Street
Aberdeen
01224 639539
info@peacockvisualarts.co.uk
www.peacockvisualarts.com
Open Tue – Sat 9.30 – 5.30pm

e: kylie@peacockvisualarts.co.uk