Bookbinding Workshop

Sorry, I forgot to include this in the blog earlier.

In November 2015, Julie Macbean gave us a really interesting workshop introducing us to bookbinding using Japanese Stab binding.

The picture shows an example, featuring the interesting pattern of stitching.

We're hoping to put on further workshops by Julie on bookbinding and printing later in 2016.

aim4art Display at MIMA

The invitation to display work at MIMA as part of their ground-breaking 'Localism' exhibition has been one of our greatest highlights to date. It feels really good to be part of this new departure for MIMA, whose new management deserve every credit for promoting local artists past and present.

Here are some more images from the exhibition:

   
Top and bottom boards


2 boards together


Our boards flanked by Alan Morley's work


Both boards


Les working on the arrangement of the display


Helen Welford and colleague from MIMA starting to assemble the display

New Album For Les

After putting our Portfolio on google photos, I would like to set up albums for individual members, which can be easily added to at any time. Pictures can be sent to me or you can upload them yourselves - I'll put together some instructions for doing this. In the meantime, Have a look at Les Southerton's new album by following the link below.

Les Southerton's Album

The Jarrow March

Trinity Holistic Centre - The Handover

Another view of members of our group handing over a cheque for £1040 to Heather from Trinity Holistic Centre, with Hemlington lake in the background. Thanks for a splendid effort all round.

2015 Portfolio

I've put our 2015 Portfolio on Google Photos. So far I only have images from 14 artists, but, if this works OK, I'll upload some more. Try this link:

https://goo.gl/photos/MHfGez3An8fPxs2K6

Rob

More On The Art Cafe

aim4art (together with the Lakeside Art Group) raised £1034.55 on behalf of Trinity Holistic Centre. I know you've probably read this elsewhere, but I just like typing it.

Once again thanks to members of both groups for all the effort made.

Here are photos taken at the event:

Inner room display

Some of Julia's pictures and Les' pots

More of Les' pots, Julie's books and Cath's figures

Paintings by Eve Hudson

Dee admiring work in the outer room

Norma ditto

Pictures in the outer room

Queuing for the tombola

Norma poised to meet and greet

A good time had by people of all ages

Neil and Cath guard the entrance

Karol and Nick manning the tombola

Julie's lovely hand-made books sold even faster than the cakes

Art cafe

Well what a response ! Brilliant day at our art cafe.
With visitors from other art groups, our local councillor, youth project leaders, friends
 and relatives all contributed to a very successful event. Bet you're all shattered now!
Well done everyone.   Julia