More outputs from the weekend

Holly and I were in the Moving on up, Moving on out Project Space again this weekend, making bespoke wrapping paper. It will be used to wrap the mugs we are being given by the NewBridge studioholders. Once wrapped, we will be transporting the mugs to the new NewBridge home, where the studioholders will be reunited with their mugs and we will have a cuppa to celebrate the new stage in the NewBridge history.

Here are some of the results of the weekend.

Busy day at the wrapping paper making station

Once again Holly and I spent our Saturday afternoon in the NewBridge Project Space making bespoke wrapping paper which we will use to wrap studioholders mugs before transporting them to the new building where we will host a studio warming gathering.



We are beginning to build up quite a collection of papers, and it was great to see that someone had the excellent idea of using the shelving system (specially built to store the works that are in the exhibition) as a means of displaying the range of wrapping papers.

I feature in the 'Six question series' in the new format PDF zine, verdure engraved

I was invited by Jez Riley French to feature in the first issue of the new format pdf zine, verdure engraved.

Verdue engraved in a pdf zine containing interviews and art from a range of practitioners. A regular feature in the zine is the 'six questions series' in which artists are asked to respond to a set of six questions. You can read my answers to the questions by downloading the zine from

https://verdureengraved.bandcamp.com/album/2017-1 

As ever the pdf zine contains interviews and art but it now also comes with a download album of sound pieces. Its free to download or you can donate to the costs of putting it together if you are able. 

For issue 1 of 2017 the featured artists are:

Helen Shaddock
Iris Legendre
Izabela Kowalczyk
Cathy Lane
Sharon Renee Stewart
Manja Ristic
Esther Bubley
Ames JN
Rowan Forestier
Pheobe Law
& Jez Riley French

The zine comes as part of the download of the audio album - so to access it you need to download the audio album.

Research trip to The Word, South Shields

I've been intending visiting The Word, The National Centre for the Written Word since I first heard about it opening in November last year. Today I made the trip to The Word in South Shields to meet with Richard Barber, the Arts and Heritage Officer. He explained the various facilities within the building and we discussed some ideas that I have about working with them. Watch this space!

I was very impressed by the building, the state of the art facilities and the incredibly positive attendance figures. The range and number of users to all areas within the building is a prime example of why it is so important to keep libraries in our communities - the demand is there.

The Word Library has over 70,000 books in stock, but it is more than just a library.

Here are a few other things to explore at The Word

StoryWorld

StoryWorld is a magical world of fun, fantasy and adventure.

Through an immersive storytelling experience incorporating stunning backdrop projections and sound effects, families and children can lose themselves in the depths of a jungle, under the sea or in outer space.

OpenZone

OpenZone @ The Word supports schools through using technology to enhance learning and teaching. The team supports students and teachers to develop a variety of cross-curricular projects from film-making and podcasting to animation and coding. OpenZone @ The Word enjoys two state-of-the-art digital classrooms, a media studio and access to the FabLab.


FabLab

FabLab @ The Word not only provides a creative space for budding product designers and entrepreneurs to test out ideas and bring them to life, but also allows children, young people and adults with an interest in design the opportunity to access 3D printers, vinyl and laser cutters as part of a programme of workshops.

Trained staff are on hand to guide you through the design and production process and help you realise your ideas.

Local and Family History

The Local and Family History section at The Word Library houses a wide range of books, maps, pamphlets and other ephemera, some items dating back to the Eighteenth Century, which record the social, political, maritime and industrial history of South Tyneside and the North East.

Rise and shine with Tea and Toast at The NewBridge Project

TEA AND TOAST- EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING THE EXHIBITION, 7:30-10am

(8, 15, 22 FERUARY AND 1 MARCH) IN THE PROJECT SPACE

Every Wednesday morning during Moving on up, Moving on out we will be providing free cups of tea and toast in the project space.



It's a good chance to come and talk to me about Raise a Mug to NewBridge and to immerse yourself in Moving on up, Moving on out, The NewBridge Project’s last ever show in our current building.

The month-long exhibition and programme has artists at its heart, and has been collectively shaped and devised by over 30 artist members. It has work by over 80 artist members, and will be constantly fluctuating, with the space being re-curated daily into something new, by artists residing in the communal workspace situated in the gallery.

Raise a mug to NewBridge - visit us in NewBridge Project Space on Saturday's between 1-4pm

WRAPPING SESSIONS – EVERY SATURDAY DURING THE EXHIBITION, 1-4 pm

(4, 11, 18, 25 FEBRUARY AND 4 MARCH) IN THE PROJECT SPACE

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Every Saturday during Moving on up, Moving on out we will be based in the project space where we will be designing and producing handmade wrapping materials, and then packaging studioholders’ mugs to be transported to the new venue for the studio warming cuppa.

These are some photos of what we got up to on Saturday.

Pre-order your limited edition NewBridge Project Community tea towel

The NewBridge Project community tea towels are now being printed and should be with us in about 2 weeks. They will be sold at NewBridge Bookshop at a very reasonable price of £5 each. A limited edition of 100 tea towels will be printed. We expect them to disappear quickly so we are taking orders now. 

If you would like to see a hard copy proof of the tea towel, there are A3 print outs on the tea trolley at NewBridge Books. Please note that the tea towels will be larger that A3.

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If you would like to preorder one or more tea towels, please visit our facebook page and send us a message detailing
1. your name
2. your email address
3. how many tea towels you would like

Alternatively you can pop into the bookshop at NewBridge and ask a member of staff to add you onto the tea towel pre order list.

Once the tea towels have arrived we will then send you an email with collection details. We can post them to you, but will there will be an added postage fee.

Hot Toddy from the Tea Trolley tonight at NewBridge - 6-9pm

Escape from the cold and enter the warmth of NewBridge with a Hot Toddy from our tea trolley and a preview of the Moving on up, Moving on out exhibition.

You will also be able to see a mock up version of the NewBridge community tea towel featuring over 45 drawings of, and by, the NewBridge community, and we'll be taking pre-orders so you can be sure not to miss out on purchasing one of these limited edition artworks. They are currently at the printers, but should be here in about 2 weeks! At a price of £5 per tea towel, you can't go wrong!

It's looking like we will be based in the NewBridge Bookshop so be sure to pop in. Looking forward to seeing you in a few hours. The bookshop will have a studio plan that is part monument, part model and part mind map, designed by studio member David Lisser, which will begin evolving on the launch night, with people and studio members contributing to the structure and web of networks and friendships.

Moving on Up, Moving on Out at NewBridge - Friday 3rd February, 6-9pm

Moving on Up, Moving on Out Launch Event
Friday 3 February, 6-9pm

Join us to celebrate the launch of Moving on Up, Moving on Out, the last ever exhibition launch in the NewBridge Project Space and Bookshop.

The exhibition will be changed and re-curated by artist members throughout the evening, with performances from studio members, including a poetry reading by Greyscale.

We will be serving hot toddies from our tea trolley on the opening night.

The bookshop will have a studio plan that is part monument, part model and part mind map, designed by studio member David Lisser, which will begin evolving on the launch night, with people and studio members contributing to the structure and web of networks and friendships.

http://thenewbridgeproject.com/events/moving-on-up-launch-event/