ACG Events
Saturday 14th August 2010 (now rescheduled)
Informal Mentoring Day
Turner’s Thames, Isleworth
Organised by: Colin Burns and Jason Blackwood
Venue: Syon Lane train station (11.30) or London Apprentice pub on Thames (12 noon)
Time: 11.30 or 12 noon
Cost: Free
For more detailed information and joining information and map click here.
If you want to join the group during the event, exchange mobile phone numbers with the office.
Why visit Isleworth? In 1805 the artist JMW Turner moved to Syon Ferry House in Isleworth, Middlesex. The house over looked the Thames and the art he produced there, combined with pictures from trips along the river, are arguably among the most beautiful works he painted. Isleworth also has locations which were important to Vincent Van Gogh.
Contact: Book with Colin in ACG office
Saturday 18th September
INFORMAL MENTORING DAY
Stephen Owen, Craftsman In Wood
Organised by: Colin Burns and Jason Blackwood
Venue: Cranleigh, Surrey
Time: about 1 pm
Cost: FREE
The mentoring group will visit ACG member Stephen Owen in Cranleigh, Surrey, who will talk about his work, how he started, relating faith to work etc. This will be a fascinating visit. Stephen has recently completed an award winning building (pictured), after the original one burnt down! He has also made many intriguing items out of wood.
Programme: arrive at Stephen’s studio around 1pm where Stephen will show and discuss his work for one hour approx. After this go for a walk in the surrounding countryside.
For travel arrangements and to get the ACG mobile telephone number please contact the ACG office by 4pm Wednesday 15th September.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
Website: www.stephenowen.com
Autumn 2010 - Closing Date 6th September
JACK CLEMO POETRY COMPETITION 2010
Organised by: Tony Jasper
After the hugely successful relaunch of this competition, entries are now being accepted for 2010. The competition is being run by broadcaster, actor and author, Tony Jasper. Again there is a distinguished panel of judges and the winner will receive £100 and a special piece of sculpture (pictured) made from Cornish stone, retained by the winner for one year.
Closing date for entries 6 September 2010. Entry forms available from the ACG office by sending a sae plus cheque payable to ACG (£6 one poem, £10 two poems, £12 three poems, £25 per assessment) or click here to download a form.
For more information about the competition, the judges and Jack Clemo himself, click here.
