WAVE Exhibitions & Events February - May 2014 by Wolverhampton Arts and Heritage

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Lichfield Street Wolverhampton WV1 1DU

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01902 552055 artgallery@ wolverhampton.gov.uk

01902 552195 bantockhouse@ wolverhampton.gov.uk

01902 552507 bilstoncraftgallery@ wolverhampton.gov.uk

Molineux Hotel Building Whitmore Hill Wolverhampton WV1 1SF

OPEN Monday – saturday 10am – 5pm

SUMMER OPENING (APRIL TO OCTOBER) TUESDAY – SUNDAY 11AM – 5PM

OPEN Tuesday 10am – 4pm Wednesday 10am – 7pm Thursday 10am – 4pm Friday 10am – 1pm Saturday 11am – 4pm

With its family friendly displays, the Art Gallery welcomes visitors to explore 300 years of art, from Georgian paintings and Pop Art to thought provoking contemporary pieces. From Gainsborough to Warhol and Blake to Billingham see a wide range of renowned artists’ work on display. Relax in the laid-back setting of the Art Gallery café, with its delicious menu, ranges of speciality loose-leaf teas and fresh coffee. Discover a treasure trove of crafts, cards and jewellery in the gallery shop. Follow us on Twitter @wolvartgallery Like us on Facebook /wolverhamptonartgallery

WINTER OPENING (NOVEMBER TO MARCH) TUESDAY – SUNDAY 12PM – 4PM Bantock House Museum is a hidden treasure set within 43 acres of parkland and surrounded by delightful formal gardens. Visitors are invited to explore the history of Wolverhampton and its people in the period settings of the former Bantock family home. With views over the Dutch Garden, the courtyard café serves homemade food, drinks and ice creams to keep the whole family happy. The museum shop has a range of cards, gifts and traditional children’s toys.

Bilston Craft Gallery’s changing exhibitions show the best of contemporary ceramics, textiles, glass, metal and much more. Visitors of all ages can get hands-on through varied family friendly and adult events and workshops. Find a unique gift or card from the handmade ranges in the shop. Self-service drinks are available and a picnic can be ordered in advance of your visit to enjoy in the garden. Follow us on Twitter @bilstoncraftgal Like us on Facebook /bilstoncraftgallery

BANTOCK HOUSE GOOD FRIDAY, 18 APRIL 11am – 5Pm SATURDAY 19 APRIL 11am – 5Pm EASTER MONDAY 11am – 5Pm

OPEN Tuesday 10am – 5pm Wednesday 10am – 7pm Thursday 10am – 5pm Friday 10am – 5pm SATURDAY 10AM – 1PM Based in the city’s historic Molineux Hotel, the friendly team at City Archives can help you research your interests in local and family history. Within the building you will find displays telling stories of Wolverhampton’s past and search rooms with staff on hand to help. A state-of-the-art storage facility holds a fascinating collection of documents, photographs and other materials relating to the history of the city. Follow us on Twitter @wolvesarchives Like us on Facebook /wolvesarchives Please note, from April 2014 the opening hours at the City Archives will change. Please visit www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk for more information.

EASTER OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES ART GALLERY GOOD FRIDAY, 18 APRIL Closed SATURDAY 19 APRIL 10am – 5Pm EASTER MONDAY Closed

01902 552480 archives@ wolverhampton.gov.uk

Bilston GALLERY GOOD FRIDAY, 18 APRIL Closed SATURDAY 19 APRIL Closed EASTER MONDAY Closed TUESDAY 22 APRIL Closed

CITY ARCHIVES GOOD FRIDAY, 18 APRIL Closed SATURDAY 19 APRIL Closed EASTER MONDAY Closed 3

THANKS TO... Every year, over 280,000 people pay a visit to WAVE sites. WAVE benefits from being part of Wolverhampton City Council but we also rely on the support of our visitors, friends, partners and corporate sponsors. New donation boxes are now in place at the Art Gallery, Bantock House Museum and Bilston Craft Gallery and, courtesy of Art Council England’s Catalyst Arts, WAVE can match-fund all donations until 2015, making your valuable contribution go further. To find out more, call 01902 551069 or visit www. wolverhamptonart.org.uk/support-us

EDUCATION

The WAVE venues welcome organised groups and educational visits and offer guided tours and school visits. For more information or to arrange a visit please call 01902 552033 or email wavelearning@wolverhampton.gov.uk.

BROADCAST NEWS A key work from Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s Pop collection took centre stage on BBC1’s The One Show in a feature marking the 50th anniversary of JFK’s assassination. Andy Warhol’s Jacqueline (1964) is a screenprint on canvas that uses an image of Jackie Kennedy taken at her husband’s funeral, during which she came to symbolise the national sense of loss and bereavement. Watch out for more TV broadcasts in early 2014 on BBC2’s Culture Show featuring the work of Pauline Boty and the recent exhibition at the Art Gallery, and on BBC2’s Great Train Journeys, which includes a visit to Bantock House Museum by Michael Portillo. Andy Warhol, Jacqueline (1964) © Andy Warhol Estate, DACS, London 2012

NEW! School Visits Guide 2014 Learning outside the classroom gives children the confidence to explore their surroundings and broadens their understanding of people and the world around them. Find out more about our schools learning programme in our new School Visit Guide 2013-14. To order a copy, please email wavelearning@wolverhampton. gov.uk or telephone 01902 552033. www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/learning

ON THE BOARD The Art Gallery and Bantock House Museum feature in a new Wolverhampton version of the world-famous Monopoly board. A total of 22 City landmarks feature on the board, which is now on sale in the shops at both WAVE venues. 4

BOOK LAUNCH AT CITY ARCHIVES Wolverhampton City Archives hosted the regional book launch of Marriage Material, a novel by award-winning local author and The Times columnist and comment writer Sathnam Sanghera. Sathnam used the Archives in the course of his research for the novel.

COMING SOON! BLACK COUNTRY ECHOES FESTIVAL This new festival taking place between September and December 2014 will celebrate the rich industrial heritage of the region through art, events and exhibitions. For more information, please visit the website. www.blackcountryechoes.org.uk

SUPPORTING CREATIVITY

WAVE supports the creative community and offers opportunities for development, commissioning and the sale of work. Gallery and studio spaces are available at Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Bilston Craft Gallery. Please visit the website or contact the venue for further details.

FRIENDS

You can support, assist and promote your favourite venue by becoming a member of one of our Friends groups; Friends of Wolverhampton Art Gallery & Museums, Friends of Bantock House or Friends of Wolverhampton Archives & Local Studies.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Find out about local attractions, travel and accomodation at the Visitor Information Point at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. For up to date listings on local events pick up a copy of Wolverhampton What’s On.

ROOM HIRE

Across the city, WAVE venues offer unique spaces for events of all types and sizes in convenient locations with inspiring surroundings and excellent facilities. For information on room hire, please call 01902 552055.

REMOTE RESEARCH

Archives offer a remote research service for a small charge to people who are unable to visit in person. Please call 01902 552480.

EXHIBITIONS www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk

WOLVERHAMPTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PRESENTS: FROM DARKROOM TO DIGITAL ART GALLERY UNTIL 15 FEBRUARY 2014 2013 marks the 125th anniversary of the Wolverhampton Photographic Society. To celebrate the occasion, this exhibition traces the rich and influential history of photography in Wolverhampton from the mid-19th century to the present day. The exhibition features six key local figures of influence in the medium’s development, including the ‘father of art photography’ Oscar J Rejlander, and others such as Haseler, Whitlock, Bennett-Clark, Eisenhofer and Susser, an early member of the Society. This historical component is complemented by a display of contemporary photographs demonstrating the expertise of Society members in capturing the constantly changing face of the city. This exhibition has been generously supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

DEAN KELLAND: NO HIDING PLACE ART GALLERY UNTIL 15 FEBRUARY 2014 Using a combination of performance, film-making, collage and print Dean Kelland re-visits popular masculine figures from British sitcoms of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s in order to explore our collective cultural identities and stereotypical representations of masculinity. His new film, entitled No Hiding Place (2013), has been commissioned by Wolverhampton Art Gallery and is influenced by Oscar Rejlander’s picture Rejlander the Photographer introducing Rejlander the Volunteer. Like Rejlander, Kelland embodies the dual roles of artist and performer to explore shared interests in identity and social divisions.

NIKHIL CHOPRA ART GALLERY SHAKTI

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Nikhil Chopra works across a range of media including performance, painting and photography to reflect upon personal histories and India’s colonial past. The Inside Out series of photographs document a 99-hour durational performance by the artist in the historic Tuscan town of San Gimignano.

In November 2013, Nikhil Chopra undertook an 18-hour durational performance in the Focus Gallery, the residue of which lingers long after the artist has left. Portraits in charcoal of local people including the South Asian community in particular juxtaposed with examples of the Gallery’s Victorian painting collection, bring together Chopra’s primary interests in ideas of belonging, remoteness and the exotic. The title, Space Oddity, is the title of a 1969 song by David Bowie and references a tumultuous time of rock n roll, women’s rights and mass migration. The title also alludes to the strangeness of a place.

The exhibition is a collaboration with Meadow Arts. It is an important part of their Shakti programme of contemporary art, where artists of Indian heritage have been invited to respond to and interact with historic South Asian collections at venues across the Midlands and Wales, including Kedleston Hall, Powis Castle and Oriel Davies.

Costumes for the performance were designed by Loise Braganza.

For more information about Meadow Arts and their Shakti programme of contemporary art responses to historic South Asian collections, please visit www.meadowarts.org Nikhil Chopra, Space Oddity, 18 hour performance, 2013. Photo: Stefan Handy, Costumes: Loise Braganza. A Meadow Arts commission in collaboration with Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Goodyear Tyre Worker © Wolverhampton City Archives

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A BETTER PLACE TO SHOP: THE STORY OF BEATTIES CITY ARCHIVES 4 JANUARY – 29 MARCH 2014 Since its founding in 1877, Beatties department store went on to become famous for selling high quality merchandise and for providing excellent customer service. To many people of Wolverhampton and beyond, it really was “a better place to shop”. The display which consists of a selection of catalogued material relating to Beatties from the 1870s to the 21st century, ranges from price lists for ladies’ mantles (capes) in the 1890s to advice for women on how to dress to please a man in the 1960s. It gives a fascinating insight into the social attitudes prevalent over a hundred plus years of trading. The collection is not only an important addition to the archive collection but also highlights an important part of Wolverhampton’s retail history. There will also be the chance to enter a raffle to win a Beattie bear. All proceeds will go to Compton Hospice.

A 1948 advertisement for Beatties © Wolverhampton City Archives

ALL IN A DAY’S WORK BANTOCK HOUSE 23 JANUARY – 5 MAY 2014 The Black Country was home to many large manufacturing companies that have now moved out, closed down or reduced production. Companies such as Goodyear,

Courtaulds, Star Aluminium, Ever Ready, Stewarts and Lloyds, GKN, Rubery Owen, FH Lloyds and John Thompson employed thousands of local men and women and formed an important part of their lives and social culture. The exhibition provides a brief history of the companies in words and images and visitors are encouraged to share their own memories with us.

RAW CRAFT: FINE THINKING IN CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE BILSTON GALLERY 1 FEBRUARY – 29 MARCH 2014 Raw Craft presents imaginative contemporary furniture by seven designers that is characterised by careful use of materials and a problem-solving approach to making. The design of these works addresses current issues such as furniture for multi-functional living spaces, lack of storage space and economic use of resources. There is a clear emphasis on modest and sparing use of materials – Seongyong Lee’s lightweight and strong Plytube furniture is created from ply strips wrapped into tubes inspired by the model of cardboard tubing; Fabien Capello’s Christmas Tree series uses recycled trees from the annual glut to create rustic but quirky side tables and stools.

This international line-up of makers all bring a very hands-on and crafted approach to design and making which stands out in an age of mass-production and computeraided design. By working directly with the object they have created things that are both practical and inspiring. Raw Craft is a Crafts Council Touring Exhibition. Tomas Alonso, A-Side Tables Photo © Nick Moss

Tim Mara, Five Screen Prints, 1973, Collection of WAVE Wolverhampton Art Gallery

JUSTYNA PTAK ART GALLERY 19 APRIL – 12 JULY 2014

Justyna Ptak’s photographs seek to capture the significant and the intangible in the everyday. Justyna’s images are characterised by their formal properties – light, texture and composition – as well as their technical qualities, often large format and transparent. The images are drawn from domestic, architectural and rural environments which are both sharp and hazy simultaneously. The experimental core of the work is amplified by its presentation as transparencies, affecting the viewer’s perception of the imagery and of the space in which it is displayed. Justyna is the 2012 recipient of the West Midlands Open best in show prize, and a recent postgraduate of the University of Wolverhampton.

A BIG BANG: THE ORIGINS OF THE POP ART COLLECTION PART 1 ART GALLERY UNTIL 21 JUNE 2014 The first of a two-part display exploring the reason why art works by some of the biggest names in Pop Art found a home at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. This exhibition features some of the earliest works acquired for the Art Gallery’s collection over the last 50

years and tells the story behind the collection, which began in the mid-sixties with the purchase of the ICA print portfolio printed at Kelpra Studios in 1964. This included work by Derek Boshier, Peter Philips, Bridget Riley, Peter Blake, Patrick Caulfield and other contemporary artists of the time. In the last 50 years, this collection has become one of the strongest regional collections in the UK, with the addition of other stars of the Pop era including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Hamilton and Pauline Boty.

NEW ART WEST MIDLANDS 2014 ART GALLERY 15 FEBRUARY – 10 MAY 2014 New Art West Midlands 2014 showcases exciting new work from artists who have recently graduated from art schools in the West Midlands region. Painting, sculpture, printmaking and film will all be represented in the exhibition, demonstrating a variety of artistic approaches, influences and ideas. The exhibition will also be taking place across three other partnership venues: Birmingham Art Gallery, Grand Union and The Barber Institute of Fine Arts.

Sharon Farrelly, Babs, 2013, mixed media on canvas

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BP PORTRAIT AWARD 2013 ART GALLERY 1 MARCH – 14 JUNE 2014 Now in its 34th year, the BP Portrait Award showcases 55 of the most outstanding and innovative new portraits from around the world. From informal and personal studies of friends and family to revealing paintings of famous faces, the exhibition features a variety of styles and approaches to the contemporary painted portrait.

Lionel Smit, Kholiswa, 2013 (detail) © Lionel Smit

BESIDE THE SEA BILSTON GALLERY 12 APRIL – 14 JUNE 2014

ALL THAT GLISTERS: 18th CENTURY STEEL JEWELLERY BANTOCK HOUSE 9 MAY – 10 AUGUST 2014 In the 1700s, Wolverhampton was highly regarded as a centre for the production of cut steel jewellery. Fashionable brooches, buckles and buttons were carefully crafted by riveting steel ‘gems’ to a base of thin sheet metal and then individually shaped and polished. Although they were often worn as a substitute to precious jewels they were still quite expensive as buckles for a pair of shoes could take up to two weeks to handcraft.

Donkey rides and rock pooling, windbreaks and deckchairs, buckets and spades, 99’s and sandcastles… experience all that the seaside has to offer without travelling to the coast, with this fun exhibition for all the family! Beside the Sea is full of craft inspired by British beaches, life on the coast and seaside holidays. Included in the exhibition are Ian McKay’s quirky automata boating scenes made from British hard woods and found objects, and charming seaside scenes in textiles and ceramics by Flossy Teacake. Discover more about the British coastline and how makers are inspired by it through lots of hands-on interactives.

Wolverhampton master-craftsman John Worralow made pieces of such gossamer airiness that they were admired by followers of fashion all over Europe, and in 1782 he was appointed steel jeweller to George III. © Bantock House Museum

Flossy Teacake, Seaside Tours © The Artist

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Jacky Oliver, Leather Making Tools © The Artist

CRAFTSENSE (1) BILSTON CRAFT GALLERY Explore 300 years of craft through fine historic examples of applied arts produced in the Black Country, including the famous Bilston enamels. Compare these with current skill and innovation in exciting contemporary craft objects, many of which you can touch including Jacky Oliver’s metal exhibits and Caroline Jariwala’s intricate mosaic panel Autumn Gathering Goddess.

TRACED WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY Tracing the success of art and design in Wolverhampton from 1850-1970, this display brings together works by teachers and students and shows how Wolverhampton School of Art established a national reputation for sculpture.

THE LADY’S BEDROOM & THE NURSERY (2) BANTOCK HOUSE MUSEUM

THE VICTORIAN GALLERY (3) WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY

Two delightful room displays explore the lives of Victorian children, and the changing role of women and their experiences in Victorian Wolverhampton. See the famous doll collection and try on a corset!

Discover Wolverhampton’s collection of Victorian decorative objects and artworks in a two-room display. Learn about the fascinating world of the Victorians and their passion for eastern influenced design.

SENSING SCULPTURE (4) WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY

THE GEORGIAN GALLERY (5) WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY

Following top-to-toe refurbishment, Sensing Sculpture re-opened earlier this year.Alongside family favourites there are new commissions and never previously displayed works from the Art Gallery’s collection. There are new activity stations, audio points, videos, poems inspired by the works on show and some comfy seating too. And, of course, you can still touch the sculptures on display.

In the sumptuous surroundings of the Georgian gallery you will find grand paintings from the period alongside interactive exhibits that provide a hands-on look at key themes of the day, from scientific discoveries to the scandals of the theatrical world, offering a flavour of life in the 18th century.

THE BILLIARD ROOM BANTOCK HOUSE MUSEUM Baldwin Bantock’s original billiard room has been recreated to offer an interactive look at the lives of six great men from Victorian Wolverhampton. Find out more about the skills, trades and people that made Wolverhampton famous.

THE DRAWING ROOM (6) BANTOCK HOUSE MUSEUM Items from the Bantock family’s own collection, including beautiful pieces of English porcelain are displayed together in the original oak cabinets. Experience the rooms as they would have been when the Bantock family occupied the house 100 years ago.

ART EVENTS www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk

REGULAR EVENTS GALLERY TOUR ART GALLERY

ART SPEAKING ART GALLERY

MEET ME @ WAG ART GALLERY

ARTFORUM ART GALLERY

FIRST SATURDAY OF MONTH 12PM

THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 1PM

WEDNESDAYS 4.30PM – 6.30PM

Enjoy a guided tour of the Art Gallery for first-time visitors and regulars alike, find out more about the Gallery and its collections.

Audio-described tours of exhibitions for people with visual impairment.

LAST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH 26 FEBRUARY, 26 MARCH, 30 APRIL & 28 MAY 2014 11AM – 12PM

FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY: POP ART FRIDAY 21 MARCH: BP PORTRAIT AWARD THURSDAY 17 APRIL: JUSTYNA PTAK FRIDAY 16 MAY: VICTORIAN GALLERY Please contact the Art Gallery for details.

MEET ME @ BANTOCK BANTOCK HOUSE

Art club for young people aged 14-25. Explore exhibitions, work with artists and try new techniques.

THIRD TUESDAY OF MONTH 18 FEBRUARY, 18 MARCH, 15 APRIL & 20 MAY 2014 11AM – 12PM

5 & 19 FEBRUARY 5 & 19 MARCH 2 & 16 APRIL 7 & 21 MAY

Regular conversation clubs for people 50 years and over, offering a chance to relax and enjoy a chat about the topic of the month, supported by objects from the handling and reminiscence collections.

GOLD CLUB ART GALLERY WEDNESDAYS 4.30PM – 6.30PM Art club for young people aged 14-25. Work towards a Gold Arts Award, recognised by UCAS. 5 & 19 FEBRUARY 5 & 19 MARCH 2 & 16 APRIL 7 & 21 MAY

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ART EVENTS SPRING SEASON LAUNCH ART GALLERY FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 5.30PM – 8PM Enjoy an after-hours preview of our new exhibitions the BP Portrait Award and New Art West Midlands 2014. A not-to-be missed introduction to our spring season.

20th CENTURY ART: HISTORY AND THEORY – 10 WEEK COURSE ART GALLERY

experimental centuries in art history. This course is run in collaboration with Wolverhampton Adult Education Service.

THURSDAYS 27 FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH 3 APRIL (no courses over the Easter Break) 1, 8, 15 & 22 MAY 1PM – 3PM

For information about how to enrol, please telephone 01902 552033 or visit the WAVE website for more information and to download a course outline.

Learn about 20th century art in our new 10-week course inspired by Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s collection. Each week will focus on a different art form, movement or theory, to give you a comprehensive overview of one of the most dynamic and

PORTRAIT DRAWING AND PAINTING ART GALLERY

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART GALLERY

SATURDAY 8 MARCH: Session 1 SATURDAY 15 MARCH: Session 2 SATURDAY 22 MARCH: Session 3 SATURDAY 29 MARCH: Session 4 10.30AM – 3PM

SATURDAY 8 MARCH 10.30AM – 12.30PM

These courses are an introduction to drawing and painting portraits led by a practising artist specialising in figurative work. Come and learn new or strengthen existing skills using a variety of materials. The first two sessions look at approaches to drawing. Sessions three and four focus on colour and painting. £100 FOR THE 4-WEEK COURSE, BOOKING REQUIRED Bookings should be made by advance payment online at www.bookwhen.com/hx49t or by calling 01902 552033.

A special morning exploring works from the Art Gallery’s collection, which reflect the theme of Women in Art. Join us for coffee, tea and cake and some interesting conversation and a celebration of International Women’s Day.

£74 FOR THE 10-WEEK COURSE, BOOKING REQUIRED Bookings should be made via Wolverhampton Adult Education Service at Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton (course code: 13R140R092). Enrolment Forms are available at the Art Gallery.

UNDERSTANDING ART PART IV – SCULPTURE ART GALLERY THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2PM – 3PM This short course looks at the development of sculpture from the ground-breaking figurative work of Rodin in the nineteenth century at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, through to work made by Jacob Epstein in the twentieth century at The New Art Gallery Walsall. At Wolverhampton Art Gallery, we will look at developments in sculpture from the 1950s to the 1980s, before culminating in an in-depth look at the contemporary sculptural installations by Michel François at Ikon Gallery.

Roy Lichtenstein, Purist Painting with Bottles 1975 © Lichtenstein Foundation, DACS.

THURSDAY 27 MARCH: THE NEW ART GALLERY WALSALL THURSDAY 3 APRIL: THE BARBER INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS THURSDAY 1 MAY: IKON GALLERY £20 for all four sessions (£16 concessions) Book your place via Ikon’s new website/shop at www.ikon-gallery.co.uk

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EVENTS AT A GLANCE FEBRUARY 1 February 1 February 1, 8, 15 & 22 February 4 February 5 & 19 February 5 & 19 February 12 February 12, 19 & 26 February 14 February 15 February 16 February 17 February 18 February 18 February 18 February 19 February 19 February 20 February 20 February 21 February 21 February 22 February 22 February 26 February 26 February 27 February 27 February 28 February

Gallery Tour History Seekers Young Artists Lunchtime Talk Artforum Gold Club Local History Talk LGBT History Month Workshops Vintage Tea Party Leather Bag Workshop Andy Casserley Shadow Puppets Workshop Meet Me @ Bantock Paper Structures Once Upon A Time… Indian Family Workshop Wooden Printing Pom Pom Creatures Creative Crafts Art Speaking: Pop Art Storytelling: Meet Red Emma Craft Club Local History Symposium Meet Me @ WAG Textile Group 20th Century Art Course Valuation Day: Paintings Spring Season Launch

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Gallery Tour History Seekers Young Artists Lunchtime Talk Artforum Gold Club 20th Century Art Course International Women’s Day: Women in Art Silver Pendants & Charms Workshop Portrait Drawing & Painting Course Valuation Day: Fine Art & Antiques Writer Networking Morning Meet Me @ Bantock Art Speaking: BP Portrait Award Local History Talk Vintage Tea Party Handmade & Vintage Wedding Fayre Meet Me @ WAG Textile Group Craft Club

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Plus all our regular family activities (see pages 20–23)

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING EACH OF OUR EVENTS, PLEASE TURN TO APPROPRIATE PAGE. To book please contact the venue or go online www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk APRIL 1 April 2 & 16 April 2 & 16 April 3 April 5 April 5 April 5, 12, 19 & 26 April 6 April 9 April 10 April 14 April 15 April 15 April 15 & 22 April 16 April 17 April 17 April 17 & 24 April 18 April 23 April 23 April 24 April 24 April 26 April 30 April

Lunchtime Talk Artforum Gold Club 20th Century Art Course Gallery Tour History Seekers Young Artists Dolls House Fair Local History Talk Understanding Art Course Easter Drawing Workshop Meet Me @ Bantock Easter Painting Workshop Once Upon A Time… Spring Fun Day Art Speaking: Justyna Ptak Valuation Day: Fine Art & Antiques Creative Crafts Local History Talk Textile Group Easter Masks Easter Toy Workshops Willow Nests Craft Club Meet Me @ WAG

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20th Century Art Course Gallery Tour History Seekers 3D Seaside Postcards Workshop Young Artists Bit Of A Do Lunchtime Talk Artforum Gold Club Local History Talk Art Speaking: Victorian Gallery Meet Me @ Bantock Bantock Music Live Once Upon A Time… Sand Art Postcards Meet Me @ WAG Textile Group Pop Art Workshop Valuation Day: Fine Art & Antiques Creative Crafts Decorative Photo Frame Victorian Steampunk Birthday Party Storytelling: Meet Queen Victoria Craft Club

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LGBT HISTORY MONTH ART GALLERY

ANDY CASSERLEY BANTOCK HOUSE

WEDNESDAYS 6PM – 7.30PM

SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2PM – 4PM

An exciting showcase of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) history in the Black Country consisting of three evening workshops at the Gallery with guest speakers and support from community partners.

Andy performs a selection of period music with a romantic theme to follow Valentine’s Day.

WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY: LGBT voices in history This session takes a fascinating look at history using archive material.

EVERY TUESDAY FROM 25 FEBRUARY 2014 1PM – 3PM

WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY: Polari Learning the lost Gay language – a fun interactive session exploring language. WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY: Keeping secure An LGBT personal safety guide.

VINTAGE TEA PARTY BANTOCK HOUSE FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY SATURDAY 22 MARCH 4PM – 6PM Enjoy high tea in the delightful period setting of Bantock House. £9.50 PER TICKET BOOKING REQUIRED

STEPS TO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BILSTON GALLERY

VALUATION DAY: PAINTINGS BANTOCK HOUSE THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 10AM – 2PM Specialist valuation day with Bill Lacey from Fieldings Auctioneers, general items will also be valued including ceramics, jewellery, collectables, clocks, watches, books etc. A donation of £1 per item goes to the Friends of Bantock House.

Steps to Self-Employment is a 15-week course, offered by Wolverhampton Adult Education Service for anyone considering or starting creative selfemployment. Through seminars, workshops and visiting speakers, learners will be guided through the stages of planning their business and expanding their networks. There will be an opportunity to take part in a Showcase exhibition during May 2014. Course fee £108 free to learners in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance. For further information please contact Moya Lloyd Email: creative_connections@ hotmail.co.uk www.creativeartconnections. blogspot.co.uk George Bernard O’Neill, The Reproof, 1867, © Bantock House Museum

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WRITER NETWORKING MORNING: ASIAN WRITERS IN THE WEST MIDLANDS ART GALLERY SATURDAY 15 MARCH 10.30AM – 12.30PM Join Writing West Midlands and Sampad for a free morning of discussion and networking aimed at emerging and established writers from the Asian community. A great opportunity for writers to meet one another, share ideas and initiatives and hear from industry professionals. Speakers will include writers, literature and arts professionals from the region and beyond. Check www.writingwest midlands.org for the full line-up.

VALUATION DAY: FINE ART AND ANTIQUES BANTOCK HOUSE THURSDAY 20 MARCH THURSDAY 17 APRIL THURSDAY 29 MAY 10AM – 2PM Items will be valued by Fieldings Auctioneers, including ceramics, jewellery, collectables, clocks, watches, books, etc. A donation of £1 per item goes to the Friends of Bantock House.

HANDMADE AND VINTAGE WEDDING FAYRE ART GALLERY SATURDAY 22 MARCH 11AM – 4PM Featuring handmade and vintage products for couples who dream of a bespoke wedding and value the handmade touch. This event will include a fashion show of wedding gowns and afternoon tea served in the Gallery café.

DOLLS HOUSE FAIR BANTOCK HOUSE SUNDAY 6 APRIL 11AM – 4PM In conjunction with Wolverhampton & District Dolls House & Miniaturist Society with stalls, displays & workshops. ADMISSION 50P

BANTOCK MUSIC LIVE BANTOCK HOUSE MONDAY 26 MAY 12PM – 4PM An afternoon of live acoustic music, showcasing talented local musicians.

booking REQUIRED To book a place, please email joanne@writingwestmidlands.org Supported by Sampad, Wolverhampton Art Gallery and the Authors’ Licensing and Collection Society.

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REGULAR EVENTS TEXTILE GROUP BILSTON GALLERY

CRAFT CLUB ART GALLERY

FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 10.30AM – 12.30PM

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 11AM – 1PM

If you are a textile maker or simply interested in textiles, then our Textile Group is an excellent opportunity to meet likeminded people in a creative environment and swap knowledge and skills.

A forum for anyone interested in making things together. Practice your craft and share skills and information with likeminded people. For everyone from beginners to experts.

£3 PER SESSION

Please remember to bring along your current project to the session.

Please telephone the Gallery on 01902 552507 for the dates of the meetings, or check the details on the website.

CRAFT EVENTS

LEATHER BAG WORKSHOP BILSTON GALLERY SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 10AM - 3.30PM Gosia Weber’s popular handmade leather bag workshop returns this New Year. Try your hand at leather-working, stitching and construction techniques to design and create a bag that reflects your personal style.

Quilting session © Bilston Craft Gallery

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CRAFT SHOP AT BILSTON CRAFT GALLERY SPRING SHOWCASE

SUMMER SHOWCASE

18 FEBRUARY – 10 MAY 2014

13 MAY – 16 AUGUST 2014

As we look forward to the days growing lighter, bring something bright into your home from our Spring Showcase. On show will be ceramics from up-and-coming local maker Matthew Lowe, textile homewares by Holly Beaton and Kate Farley, and delicate paper jewellery by Suzanne Spencer.

Bold floral prints, and kitchenware will be featured in this season’s showcase. Print artist Karen Perry’s summer range includes scarves inspired by vintage travel motifs and floral tea towels and wallpaper. Ceramics from Charlotte Storr provide great storage solutions for baking ingredients!

OWN ART Spread the cost of your craft purchases with the interest free* Own Art scheme, making buying contemporary craft easy and affordable. You can borrow from a minimum of £100 up to £2000, and pay back the loan in 10 monthly instalments. *Typical 0% interest APR.

3D SEASIDE POSTCARDS WITH LAUREN VAN HELMOND BILSTON GALLERY SATURDAY 3 MAY 11AM – 3:30PM

SILVER DECORATIVE PENDANTS AND CHARMS BILSTON GALLERY SATURDAY 8 MARCH 11AM – 3PM Learn how to use the jeweller’s piercing saw to cut patterns and shapes from silver creating your own charm and pendant designs. A selection of ribbons and threads will be available to complete your design.

Join artist and recent exhibitor Lauren van Helmond to create a 3D artwork, capturing memories of holidays or trips to the seaside. You will learn techniques devised by the artist to combine transferprinted designs with recycled materials such as old biscuit tins, wire, and fabrics to depict a charming holiday scene. £22, BOOKING REQUIRED

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The Royal Hospital, Wolverhampton

Lunchtime talks WOLVERHAMPTON AT WORK BANTOCK HOUSE TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 12.30PM An illustrated talk by Ned Williams about working life in Wolverhampton.

ECHOES OF ALL OUR PASTS BANTOCK HOUSE TUESDAY 4 MARCH 12.30PM Paul Quigley from the Black Country Echoes project will talk about celebrating the communities built around Black Country manufacturing.

LOOKING AT FACTORIES BANTOCK HOUSE TUESDAY 1 APRIL 12.30PM An illustrated talk by Billy Howe about the old factories of the Wolverhampton area.

THE TREASURES OF BANTOCK HOUSE BANTOCK HOUSE TUESDAY 6 MAY 12.30PM A talk by the Curator of Bantock House Museum on the history of the house and its collections.

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Local History talks THE BLACK COUNTRY – ONE PLACE OR MANY? CITY ARCHIVES

WOLVERHAMPTON LOCAL HISTORY SYMPOSIUM BANTOCK HOUSE SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 10AM – 4PM Eighth annual event showcasing new and significant research into local history. TICKETS £6.50, including lunch. Tea and coffee provided by the Friends of Wolverhampton Archives. This event takes place in the Tractor Shed at Bantock House and is hosted by Wolverhampton Archives. Tel: 01902 552480 or email: archives@wolverhampton.gov.uk

BIRMINGHAM AND THE BLACK COUNTRY

WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 5PM – 6PM

A talk by Chris Upton about two tales of the industrial West Midlands.

A talk by Paul Quigley.

ART GALLERY

HIDDEN HISTORIES

CITY ARCHIVES

A talk by Councillor Claire Darke and Dr Paul Darke about the first female doctors in Wolverhampton and the patients, the places and institutions they will have visited. The talk will also reveal the results of two local projects funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and part of the Our Stories programme developed with assistance from De Montford University in Leicester.

FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2PM – 3PM

WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 5PM – 6PM

ART GALLERY FRIDAY 21 MARCH 2PM – 3PM

CITY ARCHIVES

WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 5PM – 6PM

1918 of Tank 119, named ‘Old Bill’ and used in the Wolverhampton Tank Bank appeal. The exact location of the photograph is unknown.

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REGULAR EVENTS

YOUNG ARTISTS ART GALLERY

CRAFTPLAY BILSTON GALLERY

SATURDAYS 11.30AM – 12.30PM (aged 8 and under) 1.30PM – 2.30PM (aged 8 upwards)

Craftplay is a unique, award-winning, creative play space. Come along to one of our friendly sessions to explore, make and play with your family.

1, 8, 15, & 22 FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 MARCH 5, 12, 19 & 26 APRIL 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 MAY Learn new drawing, painting and sculpture skills in our weekly Young Artists sessions. We’ll show you how to create your own art using artists’ materials and techniques. See the WAVE website for the full programme. £3 PER CHILD Please book online via www.bookwhen.com/hx49t

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For 0-4 years unless otherwise stated, £2 per child. Bookings are made by advance payment online at www.bookwhen.com/hx49t or by calling 01902 552507. Please note that payments are nonrefundable and non-transferrable. We also run creative sessions for groups and schools – please contact the Gallery for details.

Events are free and drop in and SUITABLE FOR AGES 5-12 unless stated. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during events. To book please contact the venue or go online www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk

CRAFTPLAY EXPLORERS BILSTON GALLERY EVERY TUESDAY (please note – there will be NO sessions on 22 April 2014) 10AM – 11.30AM & 1.30PM – 3PM Become a Craftplay Explorer! Join our regular stay and play groups to discover, play and create with your child. Call or email the Gallery to find out about joining.

CRAFTPLAY SATURDAYS BILSTON GALLERY FIRST & THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH (please note – there will be NO sessions on 22 APRIL 2014) 11AM – 12.30PM & 1.30PM – 3PM Create, explore and play with unusual materials in our inspiring space. Meet other families and get lots of easy, low cost ideas to try out at home. For news of recent sessions and upcoming themes follow the Bilston Craft Gallery Facebook page.

CRAFTPLAY FEBRUARY HOLIDAY SESSIONS BILSTON GALLERY

CRAFTPLAY MAY HOLIDAY SESSIONS BILSTON GALLERY

SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 11AM – 12.30PM & 1.30PM – 3PM

THURSDAY 29 MAY 10.30AM –12 PM & 1.30 PM–3 PM

THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM

£2 PER CHILD, BOOKING REQUIRED Suitable for 0-7 years

CRAFTPLAY EASTER HOLIDAY SESSIONS BILSTON GALLERY THURSDAY 24 APRIL 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM SATURDAY 26 APRIL 11AM – 12.30PM & 1.30PM – 3PM £2 PER CHILD, BOOKING REQUIRED Suitable for 0-7 years

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FAMILY EVENTS HISTORY SEEKERS CITY ARCHIVES

PAPER STRUCTURES BILSTON GALLERY

SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY SATURDAY 1 MARCH SATURDAY 5 APRIL SATURDAY 3 MAY 10.30AM – 12PM

TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM

Discover fascinating facts about history and hear the amazing stories about local people and events from the past using real historical documents at the City Archives. £3 PER CHILD PER SESSION BOOKING REQUIRED For children aged 8 years upwards.

SHADOW PUPPETS WORKSHOP ART GALLERY 17 FEBRUARY 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM A fun family workshop making your own shadow puppets and taking part in puppet shows! Based on ancient tales and legends, you can make your own special shadow puppet and perform a mini puppet show for your friends and family. All materials provided. £2 PER TICKET BOOKING REQUIRED

Have a go with our fun paperrolling machine and make your own chair strong enough to sit on! £2 PER CHILD BOOKING REQUIRED

ONCE UPON A TIME… BANTOCK HOUSE TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY TUESDAY 15 APRIL TUESDAY 22 APRIL TUESDAY 27 MAY 11.15AM – 12PM Storytelling followed by craft activities.

CREATIVE CRAFTS BANTOCK HOUSE THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY THURSDAY 17 APRIL THURSDAY 24 APRIL THURSDAY 29 MAY 11AM – 12.30PM & 1.30PM – 3PM THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY Japanning Workshop Have fun making your own ‘Japanned style’ table ware. An easy and enjoyable craft activity for children (which parents and families will love to join in with). THURSDAY 17 APRIL Little Gardeners ‘Green fingered fun’ for little

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INDIAN FAMILY WORKSHOP ART GALLERY WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 10AM – 12PM

POM POM CREATURES BILSTON GALLERY THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM

Everyone is welcome to join in with creative activities inspired by the Shakti: Nikhil Chopra exhibition and the theme of India.

Make a springtime Pom-Pom animal with wool and craft construction materials

WOODEN PRINTING BILSTON GALLERY

STORYTELLING: MEET RED EMMA CITY ARCHIVES

WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM Learn screen-printing techniques to produce your own illustration on wood. £2 PER CHILD BOOKING REQUIRED gardeners! Lots of different practical activities to try including: plant markers, windmills, planting seeds, plant pot decorating and Sunflower race! THURSDAY 24 APRIL “Get ahead with a Hat” Victorian and Edwardian hat and accessory making, inspired by outfits at Bantock. THURSDAY 29 MAY “Flash Bang Wallop” Victorian Dressing Up & Photo Shoot. Get dressed Victorian style and impress your family and friends with your very own ‘Victorian’ portrait! £2 PER CHILD BOOKING REQUIRED

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FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 11AM AND 2PM History comes alive when you meet Wolverhampton’s famous suffragette Red Emma in this interactive storytelling session. Hear Emma’s fascinating story and the important part she played in shaping local history.

EASTER DRAWING WORKSHOP ART GALLERY MONDAY 14 APRIL 10.30AM – 12PM (4-8 yrs) 1.30PM – 3PM (8 yrs upwards) Learn how to draw a large portrait like a real artist using charcoal and pastels on big sheets of paper. £2 PER CHILD BOOKING REQUIRED

EASTER PAINTING WORKSHOP ART GALLERY TUESDAY 15 APRIL 10.30AM – 12PM (4-8 yrs) 1.30PM – 3PM (8 yrs upwards) Have a go at painting your very own portrait like a real artist using acrylic paint. £2 PER CHILD BOOKING REQUIRED

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SPRING FUN DAY BILSTON GALLERY WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL 2PM – 5PM Come along for our annual Spring Fun Day and enjoy lots of fun activities for all the family. First complete the egg hunt to win a chocolate prize! Then meet cute and cuddly Spring animals with Animal Mania or enjoy the antics of the Punch and Judy show. Get your face painted (£1 per face) and have a go at making an Easter hat or Easter egg. © Bilston Craft Gallery

EASTER MASKS BILSTON GALLERY WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM Get creative and make a collaged Easter mask. £2 PER CHILD BOOKING REQUIRED

EASTER TOY WORKSHOPS ART GALLERY THURSDAY 24 APRIL 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM Easter family-friendly workshops inspired by toys from the past. Everyone welcome to join in the fun and make some toys for Easter holiday fun. £2 PER TICKET BOOKING REQUIRED

WILLOW NESTS BILSTON GALLERY THURSDAY 24 APRIL 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM Learn how to work with willow and create a small willow nest to take home. £2 PER CHILD BOOKING REQUIRED

DECORATIVE PHOTO FRAME BILSTON GALLERY

BIT OF A DO BANTOCK HOUSE MONDAY 5 MAY 11AM – 4PM

THURSDAY 29 MAY 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM

Family Fun day organised by the Friends of Bantock House Museum, with Punch and Judy, donkeys, music, stalls and activities.

SAND ART POSTCARDS BILSTON GALLERY

Join SCARF (Wolverhampton’s Schools and Community Arts Resource Facility) to make a seaside themed photo frame for your holiday snaps.

TUESDAY 27 MAY 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM

VICTORIAN STEAMPUNK PARTY ART GALLERY

Design a holiday postcard and use brightly coloured sand to colour it in!

THURSDAY 29 MAY 12PM – 3PM

£2 PER CHILD BOOKING REQUIRED

Come along to our Victorian ‘steampunk’ birthday party for families. There’ll be lots of art activities, storytelling, dressing up and music.

POP ART WORKSHOP ART GALLERY WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 10.30AM – 12PM (4-8 yrs) 1.30PM – 3PM (8 yrs upwards)

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, Queen Victoria in Windsor Home Park, 1865

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STORYTELLING: MEET QUEEN VICTORIA CITY ARCHIVES FRIDAY 30 MAY 11AM & 2PM History comes alive when you meet Queen Victoria and hear about her famous visit to Wolverhampton. The Queen was delighted to see a statue of her husband Prince Albert in Wolverhampton and knighted the artist on the spot!

Print a Pop Art poster using bright colours and imaginative designs and learn printing techniques. £2 PER CHILD BOOKING REQUIRED

SUPPORTING CREATIVITY

GALLERIES HIRED BY REGIONAL ARTISTS A selection of smaller spaces are available to hire for local and regional artists and community groups. Much of the work shown is also for sale. To book a space call 01902 552055.

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk

JUNCTION 5 ART GALLERY

COLD TEA ART GALLERY

8 FEBRUARY – 8 MARCH 2014

JOHN RIDOUT – A LIFE IN PAINTING BILSTON GALLERY

This exhibition comprises five dedicated local artists of varying technique and artistic approach but who complement each other with drive and determination to produce new and exploratory contemporary art.

15 MARCH – 12 APRIL 2014 A retrospective exhibition of paintings of the Midlands over scores of years, cataloguing changes and the disappearance of perhaps a better time and landscape.

Cold Tea delivers diversity through the exploration of the phenomenology of colour and unreality executed through the materiality of paint and photographic images. Each work has involved reflection, introspection and creative thought to resolve an idea.

AT PASSION’S EDGE BILSTON GALLERY 8 FEBRUARY – 8 MARCH 2014 This exhibition by Sid Turner is a gentle exploration in sculpture and imagery of the Latin verb Devio which means ‘to stray’. Deviance describes actions or behaviours that violate social norms. However these conventions differ from culture to culture.

LEARNING TEAM SHOWCASE ART GALLERY 15 MARCH – 12 APRIL 2014 A showcase of the work of the WAVE learning team during 2013-14.

18 APRIL – 17 MAY 2014

CONNECTIONS – LAND AND SKY BILSTON GALLERY 19 APRIL – 17 MAY 2014 This exhibition shows the creative work of three textile artists, Susan Walker, Val Brewin and Dorothy Deakin, who use stitch in innovative ways. Their inspirations come from Africa, Cornwall and Orkney.

LANDSCAPES – CHAPTERS OF IMPERMANENCE BILSTON GALLERY 24 MAY – 21 JUNE 2014 This exhibition brings together two different artists responding to the same landscapes from different perspectives. Julie Edwards’ semi-abstract and expressive paintings shown alongside John Edwards’ intimate photographs reflect the land’s fleeting embrace and its perpetually transient character.

MUSIC, ART AND BEER ART GALLERY 24 MAY – 21 JUNE 2014 An exhibition of new visual works by five local artists celebrating music, art and beer. In support of the forthcoming Junction Festival in and around Chapel Ash on 12 and 13 July 2014.

The Makers Dozen studios are a complex of thirteen workshop spaces for both new graduates and established artist makers. The studios reflect the historic role the Art Gallery played in art education in the city, when Wolverhampton’s School of Art was based here. The artist spaces are located in a row of Georgian shops and a new gallery featuring works by the resident artist makers and guest artists opened this summer. A contemporary extension links the studios to the original Victorian building. To find out more about the resident artist makers and open studio events go to: www.makersdozen.co.uk and www.mdgallery.info

Images left to right: Elena Thomas, With Me, found fabrics and embroidery; John Ridout, St Peters Wolverhampton, 1970s prior to the demolition of the old Wholesale Market and St Peters Church Hall © The Artist; Christian David Barry, Cold Tea © The Artist; Julie Edwards, Your Blue Eyed Boy © The Artist

Design: www.chrisgriffithsdesign.co.uk

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