Coffee and cake and wonderful zine...

Saturday, 12 August 2017 The Glorious Print and Zine Fair on the Glorious 12th! A celebration of print! Showcasing prints, zines, t-shirts and more from local creatives. Pop in and grab a print for your wall! The first Print and Zine Fair in the Gallery Lounge at Artsmill, Linden Mill, Linden Road, Hebden Bridge HX7 7DP Open from 11am to 5pm. Refreshments available in the Café. No wheelchair access at present but a chair lift and wheelchair is available.

Victoria Shone's exhibition will be held in The Gallery Lounge at Artsmill. The Preview will be held on Saturday 2nd September 2017 and the exhibition will continue until 30th September. Artsmill is open to the public Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm. 'Art has always been part of my world. For me it is how I understand and process my life and how I communicate most successfully. My work is about my observations on life; hopes, dreams, regrets and reflection. I am always trying to encourage people (and to remind myself!) to live vivaciously, to love deeply and honour the simple moments of our complex fleeting lives. Since graduating from my Fine Art Degree I have used various mediums, however, I always return to the same themes. It is the strength, beauty and uniqueness of the fragmented human spirit, and our relationships with each other and our world that I am driven to explore. This exhibition celebrates life by seeking the extraordinary in the most ordinary of moments. Often the battles and conversations we all have internally, combined with our insecurities and fears, can keep us feeling ordinary. In reality, anyone can choose to be extraordinary. Once you realise that you are more than you think you are, capable of more than what you think you can do, there’s really no stopping you. I hope you can relate to and enjoy my pictures and in the very least I hope a few might give you a giggle! Thanks for taking the time to look at my work and please do get in touch via my website, Instagram and Facebook pages. You can see more of my work at www.victoriashone.com'

Orcadians: Seven Impromptus and other works by Simon Manfield Wednesday 13th September 2017 to Sunday 1st October 2017 Wednesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) 11am - 4pm The David Wright Gallery This series of paintings and drawings by artist Simon Manfield illustrates the poem 'Orcadians: Seven Impromptus' by George Mackay Brown, which was published in his first collection, The Storm, in 1954. Brown’s vision of an Orkney community fuses stillness with drama and the characters of Orkney's people are described with wit, anger, suspicion and melancholy, much like in the telling of a tale or saga. The collection visualises Brown’s depictions and is a celebration of the poet, the poem and Orkney itself. It is accompanied by a limited edition book published by Kettillonia. Also included in the exhibition are new works, some giving hints to future drawing projects.

Orcadians: Seven Impromptus and other works by Simon Manfield Wednesday 13th September 2017 to Sunday 1st October 2017 Wednesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) 11am - 4pm The David Wright Gallery This series of paintings and drawings by artist Simon Manfield illustrates the poem 'Orcadians: Seven Impromptus' by George Mackay Brown, which was published in his first collection, The Storm, in 1954. Brown’s vision of an Orkney community fuses stillness with drama and the characters of Orkney's people are described with wit, anger, suspicion and melancholy, much like in the telling of a tale or saga. The collection visualises Brown’s depictions and is a celebration of the poet, the poem and Orkney itself. It is accompanied by a limited edition book published by Kettillonia. Also included in the exhibition are new works, some giving hints to future drawing projects.

Orcadians: Seven Impromptus and other works by Simon Manfield Wednesday 13th September 2017 to Sunday 1st October 2017 Wednesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) 11am - 4pm The David Wright Gallery This series of paintings and drawings by artist Simon Manfield illustrates the poem 'Orcadians: Seven Impromptus' by George Mackay Brown, which was published in his first collection, The Storm, in 1954. Brown’s vision of an Orkney community fuses stillness with drama and the characters of Orkney's people are described with wit, anger, suspicion and melancholy, much like in the telling of a tale or saga. The collection visualises Brown’s depictions and is a celebration of the poet, the poem and Orkney itself. It is accompanied by a limited edition book published by Kettillonia. Also included in the exhibition are new works, some giving hints to future drawing projects.

Victoria Shone comes to ARTSMILL. Preview 2nd September.

August at Artsmill....

Exhibitions and functions at Artsmill... always changing ang growing. Join us and be part of this wonderful community. See our Facebook page or www.artsmill.org

What a brilliant time at Laughter Yoga with Manda Stretch and friends! What a way to start the weekend. Hope to see everyone next week 😁