Thanks to Jenny for sharing this news with OnTheWight readers. Ed
The Ryde Art Collective (TRAC)’s free inaugural show is taking place at the Depozitory in Nelson Street, Ryde, from Saturday 6th – Sunday 14th April with doors open from 10am – 4:30pm.
TRAC is a new group of 14 local artists (Peter Allen, Rachel Andrews, Zoe Barker, Gillian Clarke, Marie Colquhoun, Marcelle Edwards, Babs Gowan, Beverley Kirk, Holly Maslen, Lyndy Moles, Margaret Moore, Stuart Shore, Jenny Sprackling and Cora Wade) specialising in a variety of work, including ceramics, illustration, photography, painting, assemblage and pastels.
There’s also the rare chance to see some of the artists at work, and possibly join them, during the two weekends:
Sat 6 April
Peter Allen – demo of pastel work
Margaret Moore- demo of block cutting (with poss that people may be able to have a go)
Lyndy Moles – workshop on altered books? (TBC, she may be away this day)
Sun 7 April
Peter Allen – demo pastel work
Margaret Moore – demo block cutting
Lyndy Moles – workshop on altered books
Babs Gowan & Rachel Andrews- pottery workshop – Sunday morning only
Sat 13 April
Peter Allen – demo pastel work
Lyndy Moles – workshop on altered books
Margaret Moore – demo block cutting
Sun 14 April
Peter Allen – demo pastel work
Margaret Moore – demo block cutting
Lyndy Moles – workshop on altered books
Babs Gowan – pottery workshop – Sunday morning only
Holly Maslen – demo illustrating/drawing – Sunday afternoon only
This free inaugral show at The Depozitory in Ryde gives you the perfect chance to view a unique collection of beautiful arts and crafts by a variety of talented local artists.
So come and join us for cuppa while you browse the beautiful exhibits, learn something new, treat yourself to something you love and take it away on the day…
“This is an exciting opportunity for Islanders to view a variety of creative work and even try their hand at something new during one of the weekend demonstrations. We look forward to welcoming you!”
Image: © Jenny Sprackling, Jenga Photography: TRAC members left to right: Margaret Moore, Zoe Barker, Jenny Sprackling, Peter Allen, Babs Gowan, Stuart Shore, Lyndy Moles, Marie Colquhoun
