Stockport Sings
"The Weavers" sang songs from our "Vernon Mill Remembers" concert held on Friday 8th March on floor 3 of Vernon Mill. On March 24th they will sing in Stockport Memorial Art Gallery in front of our "Vernon Mill Remembers" display.
Vernon Mill Remembers
Vernon Mill Artists have been awarded a creative commission from Stockport Town of Culture to celebrate "Vernon Mill Remembers", to research the cotton industry within our mill, within the cultural history of Stockport and the North West of England, known as "King Cotton". March 8th to 10th 2024.
Joan of Art
In conjunction with Joan Bradley's family, Jan Cartain and I have organised a retrospective exhibition of the work of our late friend, Joan Bradley. November 2023.
Open Studios
Stockport Town of Culture Open Studios weekend. September 2023.
Moving Forwards
Vernon Mill Artists have organised "Moving Forwards" as our first exhibition since lockdown. July 2023.
The Lowry
I am now working as a freelance Artist Educator at "The Lowry" once again after lockdown.
School Dinners
Year 5 Portrait Painting Project based on "School Dinners". March 2022. St Thomas' C of E Primary School.
Beat the winter blues; colour yourself happy
I hosted several sessions for families at St Thomas' C of E Primary School. on the theme of "Beat the winter blues; colour yourself happy" sponsored by ARC February to March 2022
Summer Holiday Family Friendly Sessions 2021 at The People's History Museum, Manchester
I hosted these sessions throughout the summer.
Mosaic repair
During lockdown I repaired this mosaic for St Thomas' C of E Primary School. It was badly damaged and was in several pieces when I received it.
Vernon Mill Open Studios 2019
Once again I will be exhibiting in Vernon Mill Art Studios annual open studios even, 18th - 20th October.
Sir Lovealot Frog
I worked with St. Thomas' Primary School to paint this frog for the Stockport Art Trail. June to September 2019
Interwoven
My work is on display at the "Didsbury Parsonage" as part of Vernon Mill Artists "Interwoven" exhibition
Heroes of St. Thomas'
I worked with the school community of St. Thomas' Primary School to commemorate the 147 young men on the school's WW1 memorial
VMA Open Studios 2018
Beee in the City
I worked with all of the children at St. Thomas' Primary school to paint this bee for Manchester's "Bee in the City" trail.
It will be on display in John Ryland's Library 23rd July to 23rd September 2018.
May 2018, Mad Hatters & Curious Cooks.
'Mad Hatters and Curious Cooks' took place at the Hatworks Museum in Stockport recently. The exhibition was to showcase the millinery, artwork and tasty treats created by young people attending Project.INC, a creative learning provision for young people with additional needs. The project involved students working with local artist Pauline Wood, and Food and Hospitality Lead, Esther Morrison.
The Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Linda Holt, who visited the exhibition, said
"It was lovely to meet and chat to the students about their brilliant, creative exhibition and to be able to congratulate them for all the hard work they must have put into it. Well done to you all."
January 2018
Lost Voices, Women's Lives, Staithes Bonnets.
My work is on display at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery. Preview Saturday 20th January, 2 pm to 4 pm.
October 2017.
I have recently started a Doctor of Education course at Chester University
October 2017
Lost Voices, Women's Lives, Staithes Bonnets.
Some of the work in the final exhibition for my" M.A. Creative Practices in Education" course on display at Storyhouse, Chester. I have now achieved my Master of Arts degree.
The Thread that Binds Us in Liverpool
My work will continue to be on show in the collaborative exhibition featuring work inspired by the River Mersey when it moves to Liverpool in August.
The Thread that Binds Us
In May & June I will be taking part in a special collaborative exhibition featuring work inspired by the River Mersey, at Stockport Art Gallery. I will also be running a free workshop (booking required) at the gallery to tie in with the exhibition. Please click on the flyer below for more information.
Vernon Mill Spring Show 2017
I will be exhibiting my work at this years Vernon Mill Spring Show, from 21st-23rd April.
21 Art Exhibition - Vernon Mill Artists
I will be exhibiting my work at an exhibition of 21 Vernon Mill Artists at The Old PArsonage in Didsbury from the 6th - 28th November.
Wednesday, 26th October 2016
Family Friendly Workshop at "The People's History Museum", Manchester 1.00pm-3.00pm.
Make Your Mark: Radical Printmakers. Be inspired by the work of radical printmaker Paul Peter Piech to create your own print that tells what you believe strongly in.
Vernon Mill Autumn Exhibition 2016
I will be exhibiting my work at this years Autumn Exhibition of Vernon Mill Artists.
From Friday 14th October - Sunday 16th October.
Stockport Old Town Fringe Festival
I will represent Vernon Mill on Sunday 28th August by hosting a Family Friendly Art Workshop in the Market Hall from 12.00 to 4 p.m. Art work by Vernon Mill artists will be on sale throughout the day.
August 2016 The Turners & Loxley Painting Challenge
Community art exhibition in the Link Gallery, Stockport Art Gallery.
Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Family friendly workshop at The People's History Museum, Manchester. 1:00pm - 3:00pm
"Make Your Mark: Graffiti Prints"
Be inspired by examples on the main galleries of the different ways people have protested in the past, looking at modern day protest art. Create your own graffiti print and tell us what you feel strongly about.
Booking required via Eventbrite. https://www.evenbrite.co.uk/make-your-mark-graffiti-prints
July 2016
I have become a fellow of The Royal Society of Arts
Vernon Mill Spring Exhibition 2016
I will be exhibiting my work at this years Spring Exhibition of Vernon Mill Artists.
From Friday 29th April to Sunday 1st May.
Vernon Mill Autumn Exhibition 2015
I will be exhibiting my work at this weekends Autumn Exhibition of Vernon Mill Artists.
From Friday 16th -Sunday 18th October.
Staithes Festival of Art and Heritage 2015
Friday, 11th September 7pm-8.30pm, Saturday 12th September 10 am-5.30pm, Sunday 13th September 10am-5.30pm.
I will be exhibiting my work at Cottage 3, Cowbar Bank, Staithes during the festival along with artist Jackie Jamieson.
Cross the footbridge and turn left to our cottage.
Wednesday, 27th May 2015
Family Friendly Workshop at "The People's History Museum", Manchester
1.00pm-3.00pm.
As part of the events programme for the "Election, Britain Votes" exhibition I will be hosting an Art session to "Paint a Plate!"
Make a painted plate to take home with you. Be inspired by the amazing collection of objects from every general election since 1900 in the current exhibition to create your own object for the 2015 general election.
Booking required via Eventbrite - http://paintaplate.eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th April 2015
Spring Open Studios at Vernon Mill.
I will be opening my studio on Friday , 17th April and Sunday, 19th April.
Wednesday, 8th April 2015
Family Friendly Workshop at "The People's History Museum", Manchester 1.00pm-3.00pm.
As part of the events programme for the "Election, Britain Votes" exhibition I will be hosting an Art session to "Make your own Manifesto".
Learn how to make a collage to take home with you. Be inspired by the objects in the current exhibition to create your own manifesto of ideas for the forthcoming general election.
Booking required via Eventbrite - http://makeyourownmanifesto.eventbrite.co.uk
December 13th 2014
Bay 2 Studios "Christmas Open Studios Event" pn Floor 4, Vernon Mill, Stockport. My studio will be open for this event.
October 2014
I have enrolled on a Masters course at the University of Chester: "MA, Creativity and Education for the professions".
October 29th 2014
Half Term family friendly session at The People's History Museum, Manchester.
I will be holding a felt making workshop to create "Peace Poppies"
October 10th, 11th, 12th 2014
Vernon Mill Studios Open Studio Event.
My studio will be open throughout the weekend. Preview Evening, Friday 10th October.
September 13th, 14th 2014
Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage
(www.staithesfestival.com)
I will be exhibiting work in the Dame Laura Knight studio along with artist Jan Cartain.
