Letterpress workshops, dinosaurs, work of international acclaim and so much more come to the gallery spaces this August (not to mention the return of our laser cutter and 3-D printer sessions returning this September!).
typetom.com: LETTERPRESS NOW!
2 Aug – 6 Aug 2022 // 10.00 – 17.00 // Book online now!
Returning to Colonnade House is Letterpress Printer and Typographic designer Tom Boulton AKA typetom.com
Tom will be transforming Colonnade House into his own print workshop, showcasing both his print work, letterpress printing equipment and leading workshops with both his new and vintage wood type. These 1 to 1 sessions can be booked on Tom’s website HERE.
Ed Watts: Adventures in Invisible Light & Dippy the Dino Show-osaurus
9 Aug – 14 Aug 2022 // 10.00 – 17.00 // Free
Ed Watts is splitting Colonnade House in half with his two very different exhibitions this summer! In Gallery 1 Ed presents Adventures in Invisible Light featuring beautiful infrared and Cyanotype prints. This is contrasted with Ed’s jolly Jurassic screenprints of Dippy the Dino Show-osaurus in Gallery 2.
Dee Rose & Mel Elston-Mendones: DMs
16 – 21 Aug 2022 // 10.00 – 17.00 // Free
Artist’s Dee Rose and Mel Elston-Mendones come to Colonnade House for the first time this summer. Mel will be showing their intricate, abstract paintings. Some of these will be revealed for the first time, along with others which have been shown internationally. Whereas Dee is keen to ask big questions of her audience and will be exhibiting texture- rich artworks, full of up-cycled materials.
Michele Morrod: Eclectic Mix
16 – 21 Aug 2022 // 10.00 – 17.00 // Free
“Some artists have a distinctive style or subject matter. I have a less defined approach (some would say random!) but if something attracts me, visually or intellectually, I use it as the starting point for a design.”
This open and exciting approach to art making has allowed Michele to bring a body of work which will have visitors asking whether this “eclectic mix” has really all been made by just one artist.
Glenn Phur: Art for your Home – Art for your Heart
23 Aug – 4 Sep 2022 // 10.00 – 17.00 // Free
Artist and Colonnade House studio member Glenn Phur is exhibiting a range of portraiture paintings in Gallery 1 and launching his latest collection of paintings titled ‘Little Red Boat’ in the studio gallery, featuring playful characters and illustrative storytelling – a new style of working for Glenn. Demonstrating his ability to create work in a variety of styles, to suit your home and appeal to your heart.
Space to Make and September’s Professional Development Series
9 Sep – 10 Sep // Various times
Did you miss your chance earlier this year to have a go on our Glowforge Laser Cutter or super fun 3D Printers? Do not fear because we are bringing them back. But spaces book up quickly so be sure to book your slots asap.
More information about this September’s professional development week will be dropping soon so be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels and What’s On page to be the first in the know.
