Reminder: The Arty Party Is TOMORROW!

Thursday 2nd October 2008, 6pm - 8pm @ The Barn Gallery, Artworks-mk, Great Linford Arts Workshop, Parklands, Great Linford, MK14 5DZ

stArt, Inter-Action MK, Milton Keynes Gallery, Milton Keynes Theatre, Adult Continuing Education, MK Arts for Health and artworks-MK are pleased to be hosting the second ‘Arty Party’, this time around featuring Big Draw activities.

We're very pleased to announce live performances from Rocky and Dan O’Shea.

Based on the theme of ‘Creative and Cultural Alchemy’, the event is open to creative people from Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.

Come along, share What You Do and make contact with other creatives and local arts and cultural organisations!

Fancy showcasing your work or simply sharing your ambitions, events and contact details? Bring along an example of your work no larger than A5 size (printed copies, photographs, business cards or postcards) and attach it to the board. You are also welcome to leave multiples of postcards or business cards with your details for other attendees to take away.

RSVP: start@artworks-mk.co.uk

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Curious & Creative?

Are you curious & creative?  Then why don't you join the Arts Unit for lunch and find out about arts activity taking place across Milton Keynes!

Each month, individuals from the arts sector (both individual artists and arts organisations) are invited to creatively present their current or future arts activity to those who are curious.

Register here - http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/arts/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=59049 to book your place at Milton Keynes Theatre Garden Room, 11am-1pm.  1st meeting is on the 15th October.

Capacity is limited to 25 people, please use the above link to complete the booking form - and let us know if you would like to present your idea!

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New Artworks-mk Workshop Schedule Available

• Saturday 18th October: Traditional Bookbinding – with artist Janine Pope
• Saturday 18th October: Dry point and Carbarundem – with printmaker Karen Cameron
• Saturday 25th October: Printmaking - with printmaker Lynne Thirkell
• Saturday 25th October: Felted Bags and Buttons – with artist Tracey Clarke
• Saturday 8th November: Woodturning Taster Session – with woodturner Chris Mottram Wooster
• Saturday 8th November: Printed Books with – artist Christine Tacq
• Friday 14th and Friday 21st November: Bangles and Charms – with goldsmith Glenn Chapman
• Saturday 29th November: Designer Tee-Shirt – with artist Tracey Clarke
• Saturday 6th December: Precious Metal Clay – with silversmith Clare Layton
• Saturday 6th December: An introduction to calligraphy – the art of beautiful writing – with Cindy Wonnacott

Visit http://www.artworks-mk.co.uk/workshops-and-courses/ for more information on these workshops - the latest in the 'Company of Experts' Collection.

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Free business advice for small creative enterprises

Tues 21st October, 6.30-8.30pm
White Hill Centre, Chesham

Are you are a small creative business, sole trader or artist needing some sound business advice? stART, with support from Creative Bucks will be offering free speed surgeries with Chiltern Arts Forum and the opportunity to sign up for a one to one hours session free of charge at a future date.

Please note you do not have to be a member of Chiltern Arts Forum to attend.

For further information please contact:  Lynda Cornwell at info@chilternartsforum.co.uk  

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Exhibition Opportunities for Rugby Artists and Makers

Floor One Gallery Booking

The following slots are now available for artists to book for 2009:

• 19th January to 1st February
• 2nd February to 15th February
• 16th February - 1st March
• 2nd March - 15th March
• 30th March - 12th April
• 13th April - 26th April
• 25th May - 7th June
• 8th June - 21st June
• 22nd June - 5th July

Bookings can only be made by ringing 01788 533223 from 10am on 13th October 2008

PLEASE NOTE: the line for these calls will only be available on Monday 13th October between 10am and 2pm please do not ring any other time.

Dates are released on a six monthly basis, further dates will therefore be released in March/April next year.