Derbyshire Open Arts 2012

Here is a very long awaited blog post about Derbyshire Open Arts weekend.  I had a successful three days, sold lots of cards, got lots of positive feedback on my work and some very kind words about my watercolour prints, which I have never exhibitd before.  So, here are a few pics to show off how the amazing Spring Bank Arts Centre venue looked in all its renovated glory and how the eight of us artists fitted in...

Left to right from the back: Adele Kime, Lucy Gell, Paul Smith, John E.Walter, Clare Allen, Karl-Christian Geleff, Jo Orme, Me (Helen Harkawenko, incase you weren't sure!)

Exciting Art Auction!

New Mills Original are hosting an art auction to raise much needed funds for the gallery itself.  Take a peek on the website www.newmillsoriginal.co.uk to see all the goodies up for grabs, all made and offered by NMO members, artists and craftspeople from the High Peak, Derbyshire.  There are some beuatiful pieces; hand made quilts, found sea-glass jewellery, photo shoot opportunity, original art works and many many more!! Take a look and see for yourself!

Blythe House Art Auction

Earlier this month I donated an original piece of artwork to Blythe House Hospice for their art exhibtion and auction, where money will be raised from the sales of local artists works.  I am really excited to be a part of it and hope my donation raises some money for them!  

If you live in the High Peak and would like to go to any of the 2 shows that are taking place see below:

 

Wednesday 18^th January – St Mary’s RC Primary School, Lowry Drive, Marple Bridge. The exhibition will run in the school hall from 2.30pm – 4pm and 6.30pm – 8pm. It’s free of charge to enter and refreshments will be available to purchase.

 

Thursday 26^th January – Blythe House Hospice, Eccles Fold Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Tickets cost £5 and include a glass of wine and entry into the raffle.

For more information visit www.blythehouse.info