http://hastingscreative.co.uk Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:03:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Coastal Currents Open Submission http://hastingscreative.co.uk/2011/06/02/coastal-currents-open-submission/ http://hastingscreative.co.uk/2011/06/02/coastal-currents-open-submission/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:00:58 +0000 admin http://hastingscreatives.co.uk/?p=1504 Coastal Currents logo

Coastal Currents 2011, a month-long celebration of visual arts, performance and events by emerging and established artists across the UK and world wide.
Focused within the recognised cultural hub of Hastings & St Leonards, Coastal Currents festival has steadily grown to become one of the largest arts festivals in the South East. Offering a wide range of exhibitions, performances, talks, workshops and events aimed at the local community, visitors and artists. As well as the popular open studios programme, which involves over a hundred artists in beach huts, studios, houses and gardens from West St Leonards across to neighbouring Rother area.

Get Involved

There are several ways you can get involved; submit a proposal to our open submission competition SPOTLIGHT:OPEN, take part in the popular Open Studios programme, register an event or exhibition during September for inclusion in the festival brochure or just simply lend a hand.

Deadline for open studios & event submissions : 3rd June, 5pm

SPOTLIGHT: OPEN Competition deadline extended to 20th June, 5pm

Submission forms are available to download or email Creative Coast on info@coastalcurrents.org.uk

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First Wednesday of every month.
Sharon’s website: http://sharonhaward.com

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]]> http://hastingscreative.co.uk/2011/05/18/hello-world/feed/ 0 Craft in action http://hastingscreative.co.uk/2011/03/29/craft-in-action/ http://hastingscreative.co.uk/2011/03/29/craft-in-action/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:07:22 +0000 admin http://hastingscreative.co.uk/?p=561 Come and see two of Hastings leading artists giving live demonstrations.

Saturday 2nd April, 11am-3pm

Anna Keiller will be demonstrating innovative ceramic techniques
www.annakeiller.com

Joy Funnell will be demonstrating silver jewellery techniques.

www.joyfunnell.co.uk

call 07722 171 818 for more info.

See pdf brochure

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New special offers on prices.

Course 2: WRITING IN PROGRESS

Fridays 21st January to 25th February
6.30 to 8.00 pm. £10.50 per session. £63 for course of six.
A discussion group for writers embarking on longer projects such as novels and novellas, memoirs and plays. Students will be encouraged to submit an extract from their work to the group by email before each session, (alternatively you may read aloud from your work, or discuss notes and plans and any areas of difficulty). You will receive feedback and advice from Sophia and members of the group.
The Beacon.
67-68 St Marys Terrace
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3LS

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New special offers on prices.

Course 1: ELEMENTS OF CREATIVE WRITING
Thursdays 20th January to 24th February
6.30 to 8.00 pm. £9.50 per session. £57 for course of six

In this introduction to the craft of writing, we will explore such fundamentals as beginnings, plot, conflict, character, scene-setting and mood. Through instruction, practical, inspiring exercises, and short assignments, you will learn the skills to breathe life into your stories.

The Beacon.
67-68 St Marys Terrace
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3LS

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To find out more and to sign up go to www.annakeiller.com/workshops

More details

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The Hastings Hot  Houses website has all the details, artist details and links, addresses.

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To find out more and to sign up go to www.annakeiller.com/workshops

More details

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