MARK AUSTIN – AT PURE ARTS, Roche Gallery, Rye from 12th April

MARK AUSTIN – AT PURE ARTS, Roche Gallery, Rye from 12th April

Local artist Mark Austin is thrilled to be exhibiting with the Pure Arts Group at the stunning Roche Gallery in Rye. This exhibition brings together an exclusive group of artists, showcasing bold, contemporary works in a beautiful setting. He tells us: “Come and...
LITTLE ARTS GRANT SCHEME LAUNCHED

LITTLE ARTS GRANT SCHEME LAUNCHED

Little Arts is pleased to announce the launch of an annual Arts Grant to encourage creativity. Part of the 2024 festival legacy fund is being invested in a scheme to develop the creative skills of local young people and their involvement in the arts. The scheme is...
THE ART OF ANIME – Wills Whims

THE ART OF ANIME – Wills Whims

Wills’s Whims special ANIME class showed how to paint your favourite character with top tips & tricks from tutor Kelly Whills. Attendees were shown ow to create top notch illustrations again and again with these useful techniques and cheats under their belt....
SWEET SYLVAN SCENES – Judy Tarling

SWEET SYLVAN SCENES – Judy Tarling

On 10th August, as part of the festival, Judy Tarling presented the story of Heathfield Park in the 1790s.  With songs written for Heathfield Park by William Crotch, performed by The Mayfield Consort directed by David Force. 302
GLASS ART CREATIONS – Jazz Dixon

GLASS ART CREATIONS – Jazz Dixon

On 10th August Jazz Dixon gave adults a demonstration and workshop of fused glass art, with an opportunity for those attending to try their hand at this inspirational art form. Also, on 23rd August, Jazz provided a fun activity in which children were shown how to...
MASTERS IN OILS – SUE BRANCH

MASTERS IN OILS – SUE BRANCH

On 5th August, as part of the 2024 festival, local artist Sue Branch gave a talk about oil techniques and materials. For those with little or no experience of the medium, contemporary oil painter Sue Branch offered an informative and stimulating introduction to oil...