30th April - 14th May 2016Creative events all around Southport

EVENTS FOR ALLEXHIBITIONS OPEN STUDIOSHAVE A GO’s DEMONSTRATIONS

ARTS TRAILSOUTHPORT CONTEMPORARY ARTS

SCASouthport Contemporary Arts, Company Reg No.07222935

Welcome to the ‘Southport Contemporary Arts’ 7th Annual Arts Trail

Our aim is to celebrate the arts community in which we live and work. A community that makes such a valuable contribution to the cultural life of our town.Each year the event grows and develops its own personality, but the cause remains constant; to build the creative voice of our fabulous town, showcase the artistic and creative presence and make it easily accessible to residents and visitors alike.

We are very grateful to all who support the Arts Trail, both individuals as well as businesses and organisations, who have made huge efforts to make this a truly joined up creative event.

This year the Arts Trail forms an integral part of ‘Southport Festival’ which, supported by Southport BID, recognises the breadth of creative talent that everyone can enjoy, as part of life in Southport.The Festival runs over 3 days- 6th/7th and 8th May and is made up of Music, Poetry, Visual Arts, Literature and Comedy. There will be events all over the town centre and it promises to have something for everyone.

Excitingly the SCA Arts Trail will again feature the chainsaw carving event, ’Carve Up the Coast’. This year with even more carvers competing against each other, and lots of traditional skills activities for you to get involved with. We also welcome a special talk and a demonstration from acclaimed textile artist Patricia Greaves, and are delighted to be able to feature back-stage tours and workshops with the SDC at the Little Theatre. Our brand new ceramics studio ‘ClayWorks’ will also be welcoming its Þrst ceramicists and visitors.

This year’s exhibitions and sales of work will include Painting, Textiles and Photography, and you’ll be able to give lots of things a try yourselves with our ‘Have-a-go” sessions. Our ever popular Open Studios offer you the chance to meet the artists, and pick up some tips and unique artwork.

We have endeavoured to keep events free, but some small local charges may apply

Don’t forget to tell your friends about all that’s going on and share the fun!

You can Þnd full details about this exciting event by visiting www.sca-arts-trail.co.uk

or visit us at ArtHouse in Southport Town CentreArtHouse, 65 Eastbank Street Southport PR8 1EJ

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WHAT’S on WHEN....Arts Trail guide at a glance

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Stroll and Snap

Pottery Experience

Carve Up The Coast

Theatre Tour

Beach in the Town

EXHIBITIONS

Textiles

Photography

Terry Foster

SCA Network Artists

Sefton Artists

Art In the Park

Old Masters@Bar Mio

HAVE - A - GO’s

Southport Writers workshop

Big Knit & Weave

Raku Pottery

Felting

Weaving

Kids Crafts

Teens Theatre Workshop

Dressing up SelÞe Session

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Silk Painting

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Southport Writers

Fringe Poetry

Local Vocal + Amanda Neale

SDC Play

Costume Drama

WHAT’S on WHEN....Arts Trail guide at a glance

Southport Contemporary Arts is a membership network for creative people.We run ‘ArtHouse’, a town centre Creative Hub which acts as our HQ

We offerGallery space

Creative Classes & WorkshopsStudio Space

If you are interested in becoming a member of SCA or in any of the above opportunities, just get in touch.We look forward to your visit - ArtHouse, 65 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1EJ

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Classes and Workshops @ArtHouse We offer a wide range of weekly skill building classes and one off workshops,so, if you’re looking to learn a new skill or build up those you have, why not

join one of our small friendly sessions. Weekly Timetable (sample)

Monday Creative Textiles 12.30 - 2.30pmTuesday Drawing & Painting 10am -12 noonWednesday Young Creatives(8 -14yrs) 4.30 - 6.30pmThursday Knitting & Crochet 10am -12 noonThursday Creative Textiles 1pm - 3pmFriday Drawing & Painting 10am - 12pm

Saturday is ‘Crafter-noon Tea’ and ‘Creative Specials’ day when we offer one off workshops in all sorts of creative skills, along with tea and cakes! Map Location 1

SCA reserve the right to make amendments to the details in this brochure if necessary

Events for all ArtsStroll & SnapJoin some of the friendly folk from Southport Photographic Society and stroll around town taking photographs.A great opportunity to chat about photography and share tips. Bring a camera, comfortable shoes and layers in case it's hot/cold/wet/dry.

When:  Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May - meet 10am. Where: The Monument, Lord Street, Southport. Map Location

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Carve up the CoastBack for a second year and a growing event with even more Carvers taking part! Come and support these fabulous Chainsaw Carvers as they compete against each other to carve works of art in time-competitive sessions. You can vote for your favourite and get involved in crafty demos and activities going on too.Don’t miss the exciting start at 10am or the auctioning of the amazing carvings.Quick Carve Auction -1.45pm and Grand Auction - 4.45pm

When: Saturday 7th May 10am - 5pm Where: Prince’s Park, Southport, PR8 1RX . Map Location

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SDC Theatre Tour @ Little TheatreGet a peek behind the scenes & meet some of the characters involved in putting on a production for The Southport Dramatic Club. If you're lucky this may include our resident ghost - Claude.

When: Saturday 7th May, 11am to 12pm and 3 to 3.30pm. Where: Southport Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, PR9 0PA. Map location

Pottery ExperienceDuring the Arts Trail, you will have the opportunity to come and visit our new Ceramics studio, ‘ClayWorks’, and talk to the potters about all things clay.We will also have a fun potting day on the 8th May, when you can have a go at a variety of ceramic techniques and also create a colourful tile. The Þnished tile will be Þred at ÔClayWorks’ and you’ll be able to collect it on Saturday 14th May.

When: Sunday 8th May, 11am - 3pmWhere: Princess Diana Gardens, Lord Street PR8 1DB (In front of the Atkinson) Map LocationWhen: Saturday 14th May, 11am - 3pm Where: ClayWorks, 111B Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1DG Map Location 7

Beach in the TownThis year the Wesley Street Festival this year brings you all the fun of the seaside. It’s a family orientated event with sandcastle building, Punch and Judy, ßag making, dance workshops, music, morris dancing and other surprises!

When: Saturday 7th May, 12 - 4pmWhere:- Wesley Street Southport, PR8 1BN Map location

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ClayWorksSCA has opened a new ceramic studio in Southport. We are running coursesfor beginners and have regular sessionsfor those with ceramics making skills which they wish to develop.

Check the SCA website for opening times...

www.sca-network.co.uk

...and look in the section to find out the latest news.

Alternartively you can collect a leafletfrom ArtHouse at 65 Eastbank Street

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TextilesTextile artists from Southport and surrounds have come together to exhibit and sell creative textile wall art and 3D pieces. There will be demonstrations of textile techniques throughout the Exhibition period

When: 30th Apr - 14th May, (excluding 3rd, 9th & 10th May) Where: Unit 12, Cambridge Walks, Lord Street PR8 1EN Map Location 8

PhotographySCA Photographers bring together a fabulous exhibition of work which includes a great variety of photographic techniques from point and shoot to scanned images and high density shots

When: 30th April - 14th May. Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5pmWhere: A Great Little Place Cafe, 11C Houghton St, Southport, PR9 0NS Map Location 9

Southport Contemporary ArtsWe welcome you to ArtHouse the SCA’s HQ, where our members will be displaying artwork spanning everything from drawing and painting, to ceramics and glass. Work will be available to view and purchase, and you’ll also be able to visit our artists’ studios and checkout our latest workshops and classes timetable

When: 2nd - 14th May, (except Mon 9th May) 10 - 3pm, (Saturday 11am - 4pm)Where: ArtHouse Gallery, 65 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1EJ Map Location

Sefton Artists at WayfarersSefton Artists are a group of well known local artists.We have been exhibiting successfully around Sefton for a number of years. Supporting Queenscourt Hospice.

When: 30th April - 22nd May. 10am - 4.30pm  (Sun 11am - 4pm)Where: Unit 33, Wayfarers Arcade, Lord Street, PR8 1NT Map Location

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Terry Foster presents ‘Volunteers’Photographer Terry Foster presents portraiture with a different take on the star of the show. The exhibition includes shots of the volunteers essential in running sports clubs in the area along with images of the Southport lifeboat and the volunteers that keep this valuable and life-saving service in operation. When: 19th - 30th Apr, Tuesday - Friday 10am - 3pm, Saturday 11am - 4pmWhere: ArtHouse Gallery, 65 Eastbank Street, PR8 1EJ Map Location 1

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Art in the ParkSCA network members and guests, present beautiful artwork in beautiful surroundings.Artists will be demonstrating some of their techniques.

When: Monday 2nd, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th May, 11am - 3pmWhere: Hesketh Park Conservatory, Park Crescent, Southport Map Location

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Old Masters@Bar MioAn eclectic group of Artists, present ‘Combinations’, celebrating their shared enthusiasm and joy of painting

When: 15th April- 15th May. Open everyday 9.30am - 9pmWhere: 108 Station Rd, Ainsdale, Southport PR8 3HL Map Location

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Lancashire makers co-operative‘Celebrating Handmade’

Choose something special for you, or as a gift for friends or loved ones. Scarves, bags, cards, jewellery, paintings, prints, photographs, bowls, vases, plates, mugs, whittled (carved) wooden birds, wooden earring stands, wooden clocks, wood bowls, wooden pens, glass decorations, glass plates, cushions, notebooks, soap and creams.

Open daily 10am till 4pm - 01704 211532

76 Botanic Road, Churchtown, Southport,PR9

www.lancashiremakers.co.uk

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Raku Ceramics @ Carve Up The CoastSelect your vessel, choose your glaze and you’re ready to createa stunning piece of ceramic work ready for the Þring, which youÕll see happen before your very eyes!

When: Saturday 7th May, 1.30pm - 2.30pmWhere: Carve Up The Coast, Prince’s Park, Southport, PR8 1RX

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Needle Felting Learn the dry method of felting, using needle felt techniques to create 3D ßowers or a small picture

When: Friday 6th May, 1pm - 3pm Where: The Atkinson Foyer, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DH and Map LocationWhen: Saturday 7th May, 12 - 2pmWhere: Carve Up the Coast, Prince's Park, Southport, PR8 1RX Map Location

Southport Writers CircleParticipants will explore their creativity in a series of guided writing exercises that even the most unwordy of folks will Þnd stimulating, youÕll be producing poetry, prose and maybe even short plays in no time ßat.

When: Saturday 30th April, 2pm - 4pm, Where: ArtHouse, 65 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1EJ Map Location

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Big Knit and WeaveJoin SCA knitters and Merseyside Weavers’ Guild members, to have a go at working with giant sized needles and yarn and try different sorts of weaving techniques

When: Sun 1st May, 11am - 3pm Where: The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DH

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Great food, great art, for a great reasonAward winning Cafe

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From Page to StageYouth Drama Workshop

Take part in an exciting performance workshop where a classic tale will be recreated in just 60 minutes. Suitable for 13-18 year olds. Please note spaces limited.

When: Saturday 7th May, starts 10amWhere: Southport Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PA. Map Location

Dressing - Up ÔSelÞeÕ sessionA chance to try on different hats & costumes & take a selÞe. Your Facebook page will never be the same again.

When: Saturday 7th May, 11am - 12 and 2pm - 3pmWhere: Southport Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PA. Map Location

Kids Crafts @ Carve Up The CoastBring the children along and get involved in all sorts of crafty making and doing with our array of creative activities. Children to be supervised by there accompanying adults.

When: Saturday 7th May, 11am - 3pmWhere: Carve Up the Coast, Prince's Park, Southport, PR8 1RX Map Location

Weaving @ Carve Up The CoastA great chance to try out Pegloom and Frame weaving. Come and join us!

When: Saturday 7th May, 2pm - 4pmWhere: Carve Up the Coast, Prince's Park, Southport, PR8 1RX Map Location

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Craft @ The Creative StudioKaty will be running various craft sessions at her new shop and studio, throughout the Arts Trail period.

When: Times vary - check out Facebook page for detailsWhere: 73, Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1EJ Map Location

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It’s behind you!!Come & discover how The Little Theatre Wardrobe department designs & creates costumes for our ever popular pantomimes. This is a rare opportunity to peek into the hidden creative world behind the scenes.

When: Saturday 7th May from 10am -11am.Where: Foyer, Southport Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport,PR9 0PA. Map Location

Textile DemonstrationsTextile Artists involved in our Textile Exhibition are happy to talk about different creative textile skills and will be demonstrating specific techniques at the following times: Silk Painting - SCA Artists When: Thursday 5th May, 12 - 3pmBlock Printing - SCA ArtistsWhen: Saturday 7th May, 12 - 2pmWeaving - Merseyside Guild of WeaversWhen :Weds 4th + 11th May 11am - 4pmTransfer Printing - SCA ArtistsWhen: Saturday 14th May 12 - 3pm

All of the demonstrations will take place at the Textile Exhibition venueWhere - Unit 12, Cambridge Walks, Lord Street PR8 1EN Map Location

Watercolour PaintingWatercolour artists will be demonstrating a variety of techniques to help you understand this lovely medium and pick up a few helpful tips.

When: Friday 6th May, 11am - 1pm Where: The Atkinson Foyer, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DH Map Location

Patricia GreavesWe are delighted to welcome renowned Textile Artist, Patricia Greaves, to the Arts Trail. Patricia works mainly, but not exclusively, with felting techniques. She has exhibited and shared her textile skills in many national and international venues.Patricia will be demonstrating and talking about her work

When: Saturday 30th May, from 11am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 3pmWhere: Gallery 1, The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DH Map Location

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David GrimblebyMy work is in a variety of materials, being an exploration of surface and texture in landscape, surrealism and assemblage. I have been exhibiting since 1971 in many solo and mixed exhibitions. www.davidgrimbleby.co.uk/ When: 30th April, 1st & 2nd May, 11am - 4pmWhere: 24 Birch St, Southport, PR8 5EP Map Location

Stanley GuyI started to paint 35 years ago when I taught myself to paint still life. I patched up my almost derelict garage and jokingly called it my "studio". I'm now old and educated, but I still treasure time spent in the “studio" producing artwork various & countless. You're welcome to come and have a look. When: Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May, 11am - 4pmWhere: 28 Barrett Road, Birkdale,Southport , PR8 4PG Map Location

Ruth BroomeCrafter/painter; specialising in animals, landscapes and portraits. Art lessons for adults Sat mornings(term time). http:/thecraftyartist.weebly.com/ Come along for a drawing tips or to make something special.When: 1st & 2nd May, 11am - 4pmWhere: The Art Box, 310 Guildford Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3EB Map Location 15

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Music, Poetry, Visual Arts, Literature and Comedy!

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SDC @ Little Theatre Noel Coward's 'Tonight at 8.30'Two plays - one a sparkling comedy and the other the play that became the classic Þlm 'Brief Encounter'.When: 7.45pm 6-14th May. Tickets from £8.50 Box ofÞce opens 11-2.30pm.Where: Southport Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, PR9 0PA. Tel 01704 530521/530460 Map Location

Fringe Writers + PoetsA Poetry and Open Mic night. This is an opportunity to listen to performance poets from across the region and to read at Open Mic We will be publishing and distributing Fringe poetry leaflets, available in Pubs and Cafes across the area, and publishing an ebook to coincide with the Arts Trail Visit cqec.research@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/writinginsouthport for full details of the Fringe Writers, Arts Trail activity When: Monday 9th May - 7.45pm - 10.00pm. Where: The Mount Pleasant Pub, Manchester Rd, PR9 9BD Map Location

Southport Writers CircleOpen Mic Evening. The SWC have combined the Open Mic night with the Arts Trail, to help support a culture of creativity in our community.As ever we accept any poetry, prose or other written words that takes 5 mins or less to read aloud.Book a slot now via this FB group https://www.facebook.com/events/556526357822490/ or drop a line via the contact details on our website.A guaranteed great evening of practically free entertainment!When: Thursday 5th May, 8-10pmWhere: Parenting 2000, Mornington Road, Southport PR9 0TS Map Location

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Costume Drama @ Little TheatreThe Southport Little Theatre wardrobe department present a parade of costumes which have featured in our productions over the years.When: Saturday 7th May from 2pm. Where: Southport Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, PR9 0PA. Map location

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Local Vocals & Amanda NealeA lively mix of popular tunes to get your feet tapping!When: Saturday 7th May 11am onwardsWhere: Marble Place Shopping Centre, Chapel St, Southport PR8 1DF Map Location

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Art Around Town CompetitionJoin in with this Arts Trail Competition and you are in with a chance to win some amazing prizes, put together by Southport’s retailers

All you have to do is follow the Trail Competition Map around Southport Town Centre’s lovely shopping area and spot the Artworks in the windows, record what you Þnd on the sheet and hand your completed form by 6th JuneÕ15

When: Pick up your form from 16th April 2016Where: Pick up & hand in - ArtHouse, 65 Eastbank St, Southport PR8 1EJ Map Location

We would like to acknowledge the support we have had from the following organisations and business’s, in putting the Arts Trail together.

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