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November 30, 2005
Teacher wanted by the British Library
Call for a School/ Teacher to work on British Library initiative Britain in Print- Shakespearean Resource.
The Britain in Print team are looking for a teacher from a NE school to either work as part of an educational sub-group to produce an online resource relating to Shakespeare or to let their school be used to pilot
the resource once it has been created. The resource will be literature based and it is likely that it will focus on the key genres such as tragedy, comedy and history. Each will be illustrated with text analysis from approximately 3 plays. The whole package is aimed at A-level students.
Teacher required - literature or history discipline or with an interest in either, any school level.
School level needed for pilot - A level class
For further details please contact, Norman Rodgers, Britain in Print Project Manager, Tel 0131 650 6823 or Norman.rodgers@ed.ac.uk
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November 29, 2005
Schools Performance at The Sage Gateshead
A Winter’s Tale
Thursday 8th December 2005
1:00pm, Hall Two, The Sage Gateshead
A new musical, based on Shakespeare’s play of jealousy, love, deception and reconciliation. With music by Howard Goodall, best known for his compositions for television, including ‘Blackadder’ and ‘The Vicar of Dibley’; a company of young performers from across the North of England; and written and directed by Nick Stimson, with choreography by Liv Lorent and design by Michael Vale. The compelling music drama will take us through the comic and the tragic towards the most magical and unexpected of conclusions.
An inspiring production performed by young artists from the region. Suitable for KS3 / KS4 students and above.
This special school performance of A Winter’s Tale is on the 8th December at 1.00pm and is expected to finish around 3.30pm. There will be an interval half way through the performance.
There are a limited number of tickets available and these will be issued on a first come first served basis.
Tickets: £3.00
Please call The Sage Gateshead Ticket Office on 0191 443 4661
The Ticket Office is open Monday – Saturday 10am-8pm, and Sunday 10am – 6pm
If you have any queries please contact Rosie Midgley on 0191 443 4679
A booking form is also attached here...
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November 28, 2005
RSPB Schools Birdwatch 2006
The website page is ready for schools who want to take part in the school version of the Big Garden Birdwatch.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/schoolswatch/index.asp
Posted by at 5:35 PM
Want to try something new this winter?
A new activity, new way to meet people….
Why not try one of the introductory skiing, snowboarding or climbing courses at Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre this winter? All courses are suitable for absolute beginners, with a range of development sessions and private tuition also available.
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre offers top class facilities and equipment plus qualified and enthusiastic instructors at prices you will find hard to beat.
Courses consist of three or four ninety minute sessions which can be spread over a week or a month.
Sessions start at 6.00pm and the courses are available from end of November through to March.
The Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre Winter Programme 2005/2006 is now out with full details of all courses. You can pick up a copy from the Civic Centre Reception or from any of Gateshead leisure facilities or libraries. Please telephone the centre direct for further information, (0191) 433 5767 or contact Fergus Mutch by e-mail here at the Civic Centre.
Posted by at 5:26 PM
Gateshead Leisure Centre Christmas Party
For children under 5 years
Join Santa at the annual Gateshead Leisure Centre Christmas Party
Wednesday 14th December 2005
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Join in lots of party games, face painting, crafts, soft play and lots more! Each child will be given the chance to meet Santa and will be given a present and a party bag.
Tickets on sale from Gateshead Leisure Centre reception £4.00 per child
Party suitable for up to 5 year olds, who must be accompanied by an adult throughout the party
For further information telephone Gateshead Leisure Centre 0191 433 5733 or e-mail leighthompson@gateshead.gov.uk
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Posted by at 5:03 PM
Victorian Christmas Open Day
Bensham Grove Community Centre,
Sidney Grove, Gateshead
Saturday 10th Dec 10-4pm
0191 4336450
Mince pies, mulled wine, carols, costumes & craft sale
Entrance £1.50 (children £1) includes refreshments......
Posted by at 4:52 PM
Workshops at Tyne & Wear Archives
The Wednesday Workshops are free, informative and fun!
They will interest anyone who would like to know more about subjects in history.
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Posted by at 4:45 PM
School visits: a chance to discuss issues
‘Getting the Best from School Visits’
Professional Development and Consultation Event
Hosted by the North East Regional Museums Hub
Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle
Thursday 1 December 12.30pm- 3.30pm
A visit to a museum has always been a fantastic tool for learning in any teacher’s portfolio but, so often these days, teachers are faced with increasing obstacles which make out of school visits more and more difficult to achieve.
The North East Regional Museums Hub, Tyne & Wear Museums and NEMLAC (North East Museums, Libraries and Archives Council) would like to invite you to attend the ‘Getting the Best from School Visits’ Professional Development and consultation event which will be held at the Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on Thursday 1 December 2005. This free afternoon event will take place from 12.30 until 3.30 and we would like you to join us for a buffet lunch in the gallery followed by talks and workshops on how to tackle some of the issues raised in facilitating and organising school visits to museums and galleries.
This event is open to teachers who have an interest in making visits with their classes to museums or galleries and who teach in Nursery or Primary Schools.
As lunch is provided and places are limited, please book your place in advance and let us know any dietary requirements and your contact details by calling the Hub Office on 0191 263 9860 or email deborah.herridge@twmuseums.org.uk
Posted by at 4:02 PM
Avison Ensemble Young Musicians Award
The inaugural year for this award by the Avison Ensemble.
Young musicians of varying grades are invited to take part in this new Music Award sponsored by the
Avison Ensemble.
Students are invited to perform a piece of music by an 18th century composer of their choice, on any appropriate instrument [a harpsichord is available if required]. Performers must provide their own accompanist.
The first attachment is the blurb, the second is the application form.
Posted by at 3:34 PM
Storytelling for all at Caedmon Hall
A Bit Crack Storytellers present:
Tales told in Tents
with Sally Pomme Clayton
Thursday 1st December 2005
7.30pm
Caedmon Hall, Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead
£7/£5
Tel. 0191 433 8400
Posted by at 1:00 PM
Emotional Literacy - Guardian article
Guardian reporter Aida Eidemariam on the new move to teach emotional literacy in schools.
http://education.guardian.co.uk/schools/story/0,5500,1652237,00.html
Posted by at 12:42 PM
November 24, 2005
Starlight - Gateshead's Winter Festival
It's here!
This attachment is the full programme of all the local festivities: we hope you'll join us...
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Posted by at 4:12 PM
Gateshead Music Service Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert
at The Dryden Centre, Evistones Road, Gateshead
Tuesday 13th December
7.15 p.m
Featuring Youth Orchestra, Intermediate Youth Orchestra, recorders, Parrafernalia Swing Band, Youth Choir, Viol Consort, and first performance of John Treherne's piece 'Pescod Time'.
Tickets £4 (£3 concessions) including refreshments!
Telephone 0191 4338690
Posted by at 2:50 PM
Two European Conferences for the Cultural Sector
As the UK Presidency of the EU concludes,
EUCLID, the UK's EU Cultural Contact Point,
is pleased to announce...
Cultural Diversity: The European Experience
Tuesday 6th December, The Drum, Birmingham
Not the European Union: Other European Sources of Funds
Friday 9th December, Tate Modern, London
Both conferences will be looking at some of the key issues for the cultural sector from the European perspective and each will explore these issues through stimulating presentations from experts from across Europe and the UK, providing an opportunity for discussion and debate.
Both conferences will run from 10:00 – 16:30
Read on for full details
Cultural Diversity: The European Experience
Tuesday 6th December, The Drum, Birmingham
The UK is a culturally diverse population and our cultural sector is taking significant steps to ensure that issues of cultural diversity are being addressed. The Arts Council has implemented the decibel project, the National Campaign for the Arts is launching its Diversity Strategy and many individual organisations have been or are looking forward to being involved in a wide range of eminent projects and initiatives.
But what do we know of the European experience?
How are other countries responding to the issue of cultural diversity?
What policies have they implemented?
What examples of good practice can they share with us?
This conference will explore the strategies and policies of our European colleagues. Delegates will hear about specific projects and initiatives that seek to promote cultural diversity and address the challenges of contemporary European society. The conference also aims to explore new links and opportunities for co-operation and learning.
Speakers include:
Dorota Ilczuk*, Director of Foundation Pro Cultura, Warsaw; President of Circle
János Zoltán Szabó*, Research Officer, The Budapest Observatory
Adrian Grima, Inizjamed (working on cultural diversity projects), Malta
Johannes Studinger, Media, Entertainment & Arts Sector of Union Network International (UNI-MEI)
Madelena Grossmann, Chief Administrator, Creating Cultural Capital Project, Council of Europe
Samenua Sesher, Director, decibel, Arts Council England
Victoria Todd, Director, National Campaign for the Arts
SuAndi, Director, Black Arts Alliance
* Dr. Ilczuk and Mr. Szabo will be discussing the work undertaken by the Circle network on the Metropolis of Europe: Urban Cultural Life and Inter-City Cultural Interactions for 'Cultural Diversity' in Europe comparative study - a research project undertaken in six major European cities.
PLUS! Delegates will receive a free copy of each of UNESCO's Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and the Council of Europe's Opatija Declaration: Learning about intercultural dialogue.
Who should attend...?
This conference is not just aimed at those working specifically in cultural diversity - all in the cultural sector have a responsibility to respond to these challenges and opportunities. Whether you are a practitioner, a manager, a funder or a policy maker, this conference will inform and stimulate from the European perspective.
EUCLID is pleased to present this event in association with Culture West Midlands
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Not the European Union: Other European Sources of Funds
Friday 9th December, Tate Modern, London
The EU offers a wide range of funding opportunities for the cultural sector. But is that it at the European level?
Well, no. Other opportunities do exist from agencies such as the Council of Europe, from foundations and from trusts and sponsorship, amongst others.
This conference will look at these and other sources of funding, whilst exploring a number of the key issues that are involved in accessing these opportunities, including:
Whether these sources are primarily for cultural co-operation projects that involve partner organisations from multiple countries (and which must include the country that the foundation or trust is based in).
Whether there are any particular cultural differences to be aware of when approaching foundations or sponsors from other European countries.
The all important practical issues to be considered.
Speakers include:
Tony Venables, Director, European Citizens Action Service (ECAS)
Jordi Sànchez, Director, Jaume Bofill Foundation (TBC)
Bartolomeo Pietromarchi, General Secretary, Fondazione Adriano Olivetti, Italy
Dario Disegni, Head of Cultural Affairs and Institutional Relations, Compagnia di San Paolo
Pippa Collett, CEO, Spectrum Sponsorship, member of European Sponsorship Association (ESA)
Ardi Kolah, Sponsorship & Licensing Consultant
Philip Spedding, Head of A&B World, Arts & Business
Who should attend...?
This conference is aimed at all those seeking funding for cultural projects and initiatives or new ways of generating income - and also at all those whose job encompasses helping and advising others to locate and secure resources. The European context and experiences will both stimulate new ideas and reveal some new opportunities.
EUCLID is pleased to present this event in association with Tate Modern
The cost to attend...
Both conferences will run from 10:00 – 16:30 and the delegate cost to attend per conference is £110 (plus VAT). If you wish to attend both conferences or if additional delegates from the same organisation wish to attend either of the conferences, then the cost to attend is £90 (plus VAT) per delegate, per conference.
How to register...
There is an easy to complete booking form available online at www.euclid.info/uk/conferences/index.htm
Further information...
Please do not hesitate to contact louise@euclid.info with any questions about either of the conferences.
Finally...
Many thanks and please do forward this email onto to any colleagues that you think it would be of interest to. We hope to see you soon!
Kind regards,
The EUCLID Team
Tel: +44 (0) 7000 382543
www.euclid.info
Cultural Diversity: The European Experience
Tuesday 6th December, The Drum, Birmingham
The UK is a culturally diverse population and our cultural sector is taking significant steps to ensure that issues of cultural diversity are being addressed. The Arts Council has implemented the decibel project, the National Campaign for the Arts is launching its Diversity Strategy and many individual organisations have been or are looking forward to being involved in a wide range of eminent projects and initiatives.
But what do we know of the European experience?
How are other countries responding to the issue of cultural diversity?
What policies have they implemented?
What examples of good practice can they share with us?
This conference will explore the strategies and policies of our European colleagues. Delegates will hear about specific projects and initiatives that seek to promote cultural diversity and address the challenges of contemporary European society. The conference also aims to explore new links and opportunities for co-operation and learning.
Speakers include:
Dorota Ilczuk*, Director of Foundation Pro Cultura, Warsaw; President of Circle
János Zoltán Szabó*, Research Officer, The Budapest Observatory
Adrian Grima, Inizjamed (working on cultural diversity projects), Malta
Johannes Studinger, Media, Entertainment & Arts Sector of Union Network International (UNI-MEI)
Madelena Grossmann, Chief Administrator, Creating Cultural Capital Project, Council of Europe
Samenua Sesher, Director, decibel, Arts Council England
Victoria Todd, Director, National Campaign for the Arts
SuAndi, Director, Black Arts Alliance
* Dr. Ilczuk and Mr. Szabo will be discussing the work undertaken by the Circle network on the Metropolis of Europe: Urban Cultural Life and Inter-City Cultural Interactions for 'Cultural Diversity' in Europe comparative study - a research project undertaken in six major European cities.
PLUS! Delegates will receive a free copy of each of UNESCO's Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and the Council of Europe's Opatija Declaration: Learning about intercultural dialogue.
Who should attend...?
This conference is not just aimed at those working specifically in cultural diversity - all in the cultural sector have a responsibility to respond to these challenges and opportunities. Whether you are a practitioner, a manager, a funder or a policy maker, this conference will inform and stimulate from the European perspective.
EUCLID is pleased to present this event in association with Culture West Midlands
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Not the European Union: Other European Sources of Funds
Friday 9th December, Tate Modern, London
The EU offers a wide range of funding opportunities for the cultural sector. But is that it at the European level?
Well, no. Other opportunities do exist from agencies such as the Council of Europe, from foundations and from trusts and sponsorship, amongst others.
This conference will look at these and other sources of funding, whilst exploring a number of the key issues that are involved in accessing these opportunities, including:
Whether these sources are primarily for cultural co-operation projects that involve partner organisations from multiple countries (and which must include the country that the foundation or trust is based in).
Whether there are any particular cultural differences to be aware of when approaching foundations or sponsors from other European countries.
The all important practical issues to be considered.
Speakers include:
Tony Venables, Director, European Citizens Action Service (ECAS)
Jordi Sànchez, Director, Jaume Bofill Foundation (TBC)
Bartolomeo Pietromarchi, General Secretary, Fondazione Adriano Olivetti, Italy
Dario Disegni, Head of Cultural Affairs and Institutional Relations, Compagnia di San Paolo
Pippa Collett, CEO, Spectrum Sponsorship, member of European Sponsorship Association (ESA)
Ardi Kolah, Sponsorship & Licensing Consultant
Philip Spedding, Head of A&B World, Arts & Business
Who should attend...?
This conference is aimed at all those seeking funding for cultural projects and initiatives or new ways of generating income - and also at all those whose job encompasses helping and advising others to locate and secure resources. The European context and experiences will both stimulate new ideas and reveal some new opportunities.
EUCLID is pleased to present this event in association with Tate Modern
The cost to attend...
Both conferences will run from 10:00 – 16:30 and the delegate cost to attend per conference is £110 (plus VAT). If you wish to attend both conferences or if additional delegates from the same organisation wish to attend either of the conferences, then the cost to attend is £90 (plus VAT) per delegate, per conference.
How to register...
There is an easy to complete booking form available online at www.euclid.info/uk/conferences/index.htm
Further information...
Please do not hesitate to contact louise@euclid.info with any questions about either of the conferences.
Finally...
Many thanks and please do forward this email onto to any colleagues that you think it would be of interest to. We hope to see you soon!
Kind regards,
The EUCLID Team
Tel: +44 (0) 7000 382543
www.euclid.info
Posted by at 2:36 PM
Drama in Co. Durham
Flames and Fire
Saturday 26th November 2005
Lamplight Arts Centre, Front St, Stanley, Co Durham
7.30pm
Tickets: £10/£9 friends/ £8 adult conc./£6 student, child
A pioneering performance that is brimming with passion, powerful movements and strong rhythms: Flames and Fire is a unique combination of Spanish Flamenco and Indian Kathak dance. The fusion of two highly narrative dances from across the world results in the stunning marriage of the graceful moves of Kathak and rhythmic flair of Flamenco. The show is led by Pratap Pawar (Triveni Dance Company) who will be joined by internationally renowned Flamenco dancers and a superb ensemble of Indian and Spanish musicians. Not to be missed!!
For further information and tickets contact:
GemArts - 0191 440 4124 / info@GemArts.org / www.GemArts.org
To book tickets contact:
The Lamplight Arts Centre - 01207 218 899 / lamplight@derwentside.org.uk
Posted by at 1:55 PM
RSPB e-newsletter
The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch takes place every January and schools can order their own packs.
To subscribe to their excellent e-newsletter containing news about about conservation, campaigning and fundraising work, use the online sign-up form.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/plus/form/(swedsl55aizjzpmlsarhwlyx)/index.aspx
Posted by at 1:23 PM
Training with Northern Stage
Creating theatre for the Under 6s
with Annie Rigby, Resident Director
Thursday 8th December 2005
5pm- 8pm
£10
at: Unit 1, Hawick Crescent Industrial Estate,
Walker Road (directions can be posted or emailed if required).
To reserve your place contact:
Susan Mulholland
Schools Liaison Officer
Northern Stage
0191 2755922
Posted by at 1:03 PM
November 23, 2005
Crookhill Primary School perform on Gateshead Quays
Get into the festive spirit this Friday the 25th November - come to see the Baltic Square Christmas Tree lights switch-on.
A group of carol singers from Crookhill Primary School will perform a selection of festive favourites on Baltic Square from 6.15 p.m. before the Mayor of Gateshead officially switches on the tree lights at 6.30 p.m. The ceremony will also mark the welcomed return of the Ice Rink. Bigger than previous years, the ice rink is located on Mill Road Car Park and is open from 25th November to the 8th of January.
Skating tickets: adults £5.50, children and seniors £4.50, NUS £4.50, Families £17.00, Ten people or more: £5/£4 each. Slots from 10am-8.30pm (Thursdays until 9.30pm).
For more information contact Gateshead Council Events Team on 0191 433 3838
Posted by at 4:31 PM
Young People's Arts Award
As mentioned at the Gateshead Cultural Ambassadors' AGM on the 22nd of November, The Young People's Arts Award is a brand new scheme which supports young artists and young arts leaders.
There's information to get you started on the award or to help you develop your work as you go along. And if you're doing an award, you can publish your art work in the gallery and get other people's views. Yon can enter for the award via this website. Good luck!
http://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=64
Posted by at 4:18 PM
International Education Week
November 28th - December 1st 2005
International Education Week (IEW) 2005 is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of an international dimension at all levels of education, whether in schools and pre-school work, Further or Higher Education, Adult Learning and in fact throughout Lifelong Learning.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/educationoverview/events/iew/?2301643123a6805-09525218-5bda-45af-ba81-e896e4ded98b
Posted by at 4:14 PM
November 16, 2005
Rewards for Cultural & Creativity Ambassador teachers
News of next week's Gateshead Ambassadors AGM has reached our Cultural Partners and they have donated the following rewards to all the special teachers attending the event at Tyne View Primary school on the 22nd November.
Raffle prizes:
Two month family ticket at Life Science Centre (and Ice Rink)
One pair of tickets to Cinderella at the Theatre Royal
One pair of tickets to Funnybones Comedy Club at Caedmon Hall
One family ticket to 'Not Now Bernard' the children's show at Caedmon Hall
A free half-day workshop for your school with Arts Isiziba
A morse code kit from the Planetarium
There will also be a goody bag for every teacher attending with gifts and resources from:
Tyne & Wear Museums, The Sage Gateshead, Killhope, Alnwick Garden, New Writing North, Seven Stories, Northumbria Water, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Bill Quay Farm, CTC Theatre Company and the Planetarium...
...so far...
If you are a Gateshead Ambassador in a school or Early Years setting (new lists below) you are automatically invited but please RSVP to the Arts Development Team on 0191 477 5380.
The third attachment is the agenda.
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Posted by at 4:28 PM
Literature in Initial Teacher Training - A Literature Matters Training Event
Wednesday 7 December 2005
12.30–5.00pm
At Wallsend Library, Ferndale Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 7NB
The training event will outline the value of using literature in
teaching across the curriculum, the various routes for Initial
Teacher Training, and the ways in which school libraries and School
Library Services can support ITT students and teachers in their
teaching. Nikki Gamble of Writeaway will speak about using literature
to address issues of diversity in the class room, with reference to
relevant Qualifying to Teach standards.
The event is aimed at ITT providers, school librarians and School
Library Services and is free of charge. Please book using the booking
form within this link:
http://www.nemlac.co.uk/nemlac/training.php3?14#lit
Posted by at 3:54 PM
MY HOME: OUR PLACE Nov 2005 - April 2006
MY HOME: OUR PLACE Nov 2005 - April 2006
November 2005 - April 2006
www.myhomeourplace.com
Northern Architecture presents a programme of public talks, seminars, discussions, workshops and exhibitions, which invite you to take a closer look at the places we live and asks how we create better housing and neighbourhoods in the North East. Details of events and news will be posted on www.myhomeourplace.com from November 17.
Read on for the schedule...
HOME SWEET HOME
Sunday November 20, 1pm - 3pm
Tickets £3, £2 concessions. The coach will leave from Red Star parcel office outside Newcastle Central Station at 1pm
Architect and architectural historian Rutter Carroll will lead this coach tour of exemplary 1960's social housing developments in Newcastle including Ryder and Yates' Kenton Bar Estate and Ralph Erskine's Byker Estate showing how these leading architects redefined the post-war architectural landscape of Tyneside.
FUTURO: A New Stance for Tomorrow
Wednesday November 23, 8.30pm, Tyneside Cinema
Tickets £3, £2 concessions
Having cut their teeth working with Lubetkin on Peterlee, Ryder & Yates created their own practice in 1953 and went on to design social housing in Newcastle and Washington as well as modernist commercial buildings such as the British Gas Research Centre in Killingworth. During the Northern Lights Film Festival, Rutter Carroll will talk about Ryder & Yates' vision for social housing in the North East before a screening of 'FUTURO - A New Stance for Tomorrow'. This Mika Taanilla film traces the rise and fall of Finnish architect Matti Suuronen's truly futuristic housing project which, in 1968 briefly set alight European hopes for a stylish modular living of the future.
Places are limited, to book tickets for both events please contact Tyneside Cinema Box Office on (0191) 232 8289 or email boxoffice@tynecine.org
These events have been developed in partnership with the Northern Lights Film Festival.
For the full Northern Lights Film Festival programme visit
www.nlff.co.uk/home.html
My Home: Our Place is supported by the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University, Northern Architectural Association, Newcastle City Council, ONE NorthEast, Ryder HKS and SUMO design
For more information about My Home: Our Place please contact Northern Architectre or email: info@northnernarchitecture.com
Northern Architecture
Blackfriars
Monk Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4XN
T 0191 260 2191
F 0191 222 1003
W <http://www.northernarchitecture.com/>
Posted by at 2:01 PM
Participation Works website
www.participationworks.org.uk
Participation Works is a brand new online gateway to the world of children and young people's participation.
With one click you can access policy, practice, networks and information from across the UK.
You can share resources, learn about children's rights, search the knowledge hub or find out about innovative practice and new ideas.
Read on for more...
Participation Works is a online gateway, launched to improve the way practitioners, organisations, policy maker and young people access and share information about involving children and young people in decision making.
The gateway has been developed by a partnership of NGOs that are working together to develop a more strategic and long term approach to participation.
The Children and Young People's Participation Partnership (CHYPP) believes that improving the influence children and young people have on public decisions requires a new collective and collaborative approach between NGOs, Governments, and children and young people
Posted by at 1:57 PM
Irish Ancestry in North East England - a workshop
Godfrey Duffy leads this session on Wednesday 1.30pm - 3.00pm at the Tyne & Wear Archives, Blandford House.
Booking essential. Open attachment for more.
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Posted by at 1:42 PM
Keeping Arts Safe
Guidance for artists and arts organisations on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. This is the updated version of the Arts Council's popular guidance document.
PDF and web link pending; here's the MS Word document meanwhile...
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Posted by at 1:31 PM
Discount on art pencils from the 'details' art shop at Newcastle Arts Centre
Karisma coloured pencils are no longer being produced, so for a limited time only, 'details' are able to offer sets of these pencils with a substantial discount for orders of fifty sets or more (sizes can be mixed).
Set of 24 (RRP £32.39 inc VAT) offer price £17.90 ex VAT
Set of 36 (RRP £48.60 inc VAT) offer price £26.86 ex VAT
Set of 72 (RRP £97.20 inc VAT) offer price £53.77 ex VAT
Set of 108 (RRP £145.80 inc VAT) offer price £80.65 ex VAT
To take advantage of this amazingly low-priced offer, please send your official school purchase order, for the attention of Dagan Tilley, to: Details, Newcastle Arts Centre, 67 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1SG.
You can check availability in advance by calling the shop on: 0191 261 5999.
Posted by at 1:08 PM
Printmaking Fellowship Programme at Northern Print Studio
Northern Print Studio is offering a number of free training and professional development opportunities to artists during 2005/06. The training will include demonstrations, talks, courses and masterclasses.
Read on for more...
Advanced Etching Masterclass with Norman Ackroyd
Norman Ackroyd will lead a 2-day masterclass on advanced etching. Following the masterclass, studio technical support and free access to the facilities will be available for 3 days while participants' use/experiment with etching techniques within their own work.
Dates: Dates of course to be confirmed (may take place at end of March/ beginning of April)
Places: 8
Editioning Masterclass with Mark Balakjian
Mark Balakjian, from Studio Prints in London, will lead a 4-day masterclass on editioning skills within etching. The course will also focus on the use of pigments, inks and paper used in etching. Following the masterclass, studio technical support and free access to the facilities will be available for 3 days while participants' use/experiment with etching/editioning techniques within their own work.
Dates: Dates of course to be confirmed (may take place in March)
Places: 8
Advanced Screenprinting Masterclass with Graal Press
Robert Adam, from Graal Press in Scotland, will lead a 2-day masterclass on editioning skills within screenprinting. As well as editioning skills, the course will focus on the use of different types of inks, blends and paper that can be used within screenprinting. Following the masterclass, studio technical support and free access to the facilities will be available for 3 days while participants' use/experiment with editioning techniques within their own work.
Dates: Dates of course to be confirmed (should take place in June/July)
Places: 4
Print & Craft: Designed & Made
This 5-day course will allow designer/makers/artists to explore the relationship between printmaking and craft through discussions, presentations led by artists already using print within their work and through ‘taster’ printmaking workshops at Northern Print Studio.
Day 1
Presentation by two to three designer/makers who use print in their work. All participants will be encouraged to discuss ideas and relationship to their own work.
Day 2 / Day 3 / Day 4
All participants work in the print studio with NPS staff (Helen Donley / Theresa Easton). Processes available will include screenprinting, etching, monoprinting, woodcut, as well as combinations of these.
Day 5
All participants come together to present the work they have made and to share ideas about how this work could be developed.
Dates: 5 days in March 2006 – to be confirmed
Places: 10
How to Apply
The training is open to professional artists working in the northeast region. Before applying for a place on a masterclass/course, please contact the studio to check your eligibility.
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV, along with a one-page (A4) statement covering the following:
¥ Brief background information regarding your experience, skills areas and your work.
¥ An indication as to why you want to undertake the course.
¥ An outline of your future aspirations for your work and/or working practice.
Please remember to state which Masterclass/Course you are interested in attending.
Please post your application, with up to 6 images of recent work (in digital format if possible) to:
Northern Print Studio, 42-47 Fish Quay, North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE30 1JA
Tel: 0191 259 1996 Fax: 0191 259 1699 Minicom: 0191 258 6589
Email: enquiry@northernprint.org.uk
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 21st December 2005
NB: Selected participants must be or become a member of the studio, participants for the Print & Craft training must also be or become a member of Designed & Made.
Additional Information
Norman Ackroyd
Norman Ackroyd was born in Leeds and studied at Leeds College of Art and The Royal College of Art. He was elected a Royal Academician in 1990 and was made a Senior Fellow of the Royal College of Art in 2000.
He has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally and has work in many collections such as The British Museum, Tate Gallery, National Gallery of Scotland and many more.
For more information see website: www.normanackroyd.com
Mark Balakjian
Mark Balakjian was born in Lebanon and came to London in 1966 to study painting at Hammersmith School of Art and then at the Slade School of Art to do a postgraduate in printmaking. He has taught at many art schools and runs Studio Prints in London with Dorothea Wight.
Mark has exhibited both nationally and internationally and has received many awards for his work. He has worked with artists such as Lucien Freud and Leon Kossoff.
Graal Press
Screenprinting specialists Robert Adam and Carol Robertson worked at Edinburgh Print Studio for 9 years before setting up their own studio Graal Press. They brought out a book ‘Screenprinting The Complete Water-Based System’, published by Thames & Hudson, in 2003.
Designed & Made
Designed & Made was formed in 2002 as an artist-led, not-for-profit organisation to promote the work of its members to a national and international audience; support their long-term creative and business development; and to foster new talent and innovation.
Designed and Made is about:
• Supporting the northeast designer-maker community through its Membership network and services;
• Harnessing the creative skills and energy of its Members through imaginative showcase events, international connections and exchanges;
• Re-thinking the boundaries of craft and design through innovative projects and by supporting links with industry;
• Encouraging awareness of eco-design and new technology;
• Collaborating across art disciplines;
• Nurturing the vitality and originality of new and emerging talent;
•Building partnerships with educational bodies and with cultural organisations in the northeast, across the UK and overseas.
This information is taken from the Designed & Made website, for more information visit: www.designedandmade.co.uk
This information is available in large print on request from the Studio.
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Funding for Young Film Makers
Firstlight is a national organisation that provides funding to support making short films by young people aged between the ages of 5 and 18. The funding is being made available through two award schemes. The pilot award provides funding of up to £4,000 for the production of one 5 minute film and the studio awards which will provide grants of up to £20,000 for the production of up to 4 films that can be up to 10 minutes long. The next closing date for applications is the 24th January 2006. www.firstlightmovies.com/funding.php
Posted by at 12:23 PM
Nature's Blueprint - photography exhibition at Saltwell Towers by Corinne Lewis
Free entry - work can be purchased
October 12th 2005 - January 12th 2006
Saltwell Towers
Saltwell Park
Gateshead
Read on for the background to this exhibition
Corinne Lewis's comment on her exhibition:
My ideas throughout this photographic study have primarily been about
patterns in nature, and the possibility that there may be a governing
blueprint for the natural world. This could potentially allow us to
understand our place in nature more thoroughly, and give us a better
understanding as to how the natural world operates.
I am also interested in how communities have changed their usage and
attitudes towards publicly owned outdoor space. There is a real sense
that Saltwell Park has been an oasis for many generations. This project
has created an opportunity therefore to introduce children to a place
that has been enjoyed throughout the past. My vision for the projects
future will be to generate an extensive photographic study spanning over
all four seasons. We will look to display this work as an internal and
an external installation, so that the park itself will become a gallery
space. In addition we will continue to develop the local communities'
involvement.
ALL IMAGES ARE FOR SALE
Nature’s Blueprint
The work on display is the culmination of several months work that took
place in and around Saltwell Park involving young people, local senior
residents and myself. As a local resident I feel fortunate to have such
a beautiful space so close to home and have been interested for some
time in doing some work here.
My work deals with nature- I find I am fascinated by organic and natural
forms, more often than not as embodied by plants and flowers. I am
repeatedly drawn to the recurrent patterns and shapes that are manifest
in nature and that hint at some sense of formulae or ‘blueprint’.
This is an idea first proposed by the Italian mathematician Fibonacci
(1170-1250) who identified a sequence of numbers (0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13...)
that have been noted to appear in nature: in the formation of seeds on a
flower head, the branching patterns of leaves in grasses and flowers and
the arrangement of tines on a pine cone. I suppose in a general sense I
am interested in exploring the significance and resonance of nature in
our daily lives. With such a broad range of species to be found in
Saltwell Park it seemed like the perfect place to do this kind of work.
In addition to this I have been able to work with groups of young people
in exploring some of these ideas in the creation of art pieces.
Furthermore, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know and interview a
number of local residents for whom the park has special significance.
Through hearing their tales, memories and thoughts of the park it is
clear that this is a much cherished place and has been for generations.
This just seems to underline the importance and value of public space
such as this to a local community.
Corinne Lewis
Posted by at 11:25 AM
November 9, 2005
Books Make Prizes - Gateshead Libraries
Gateshead Libraries is trying harder than ever to encourage children to join the library and to read more books. With this aim in mind it is launching an exciting competition, Books Make Prizes. The competition will run until 31 March 2006 and has two categories according to age. For 4-7 year olds there are five fabulous prizes chosen from this year’s Christmas must-have list, including Baby Annabell and Roboraptor. For the 8-15 year olds there are four prizes, a lap top computer, a digital camera, an ipod nano and a hand-held games console.
Entry requirements are that children should be members of the library and that they borrow books on four separate occasions. After answering a simple question they will then be entered into the prize draw. There will also be a monthly draw in both categories (music vouchers or ‘Toys for Us’ vouchers). Entry forms are available from all Gateshead Libraries or from our website:www.asaplive.com/iKnow/News.cfm?ccs=121&cs=1709
We will be sending out information packs to all Gateshead Schools w/c
14th November, so you’ll more about this in due course.
This is an excellent opportunity to encourage young people to use the library and to read books. Promoting the competition will enable us to reach as many children as possible.
For more information please contact Joanne Burke or
Beryl Adamson at Gateshead Central Library on 4338435 joanneburke@gateshead.gov.uk / beryladamson@gateshead.gov.uk
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