Next steps...

Whilst I don't want to impose on the work you are doing for movement muscle and metabolism and can't give too much away about the 2012-13 project, there is an interesting exhibition on at the Harley Gallery, Nottinghamshire, currently that might be useful, and unfortunately finishes before the next launch... http://www.harleygallery.co.uk/event.php?pg_id=3

Plus, of course the Illuminated Manuscripts exhibition at The British Library in London ending 13th March


 a new exhibition exploring the diversity and impact of letterforming, from traditional calligraphy to today’s hi-tech font design, virtual typography and street art.
Gary Breeze’s stone-carvings look at the similarity between Roman abbreviations and today’s shortened ‘txt-spk’. Incisive Letterwork focus on the sound of words being cut-out.  A new typeface produced by Jeremy Tankard asks whether a font can talk in different accents and viewers can interact with virtual typography as they move letters and words on touchscreen monitors. Julien Breton known for ‘dancing’ his letters using physical movement and light.
“We hope Signs for Sounds will bring the art, and craft of lettering to life. It’s a thought-provoking show...”

Race For Life

Toni Stanford's Kick Start work is based on the Race For Life run for the Cancer charity. An excellent example of Movement, Muscle and Metabolism, the runners began from behind Chesterfield Town Hall in 2011.

2500 women dressed in pink! All ages and sizes. They had their race numbers on their fronts and the name of the person they were running for on the back.

Look back in the archives down the right hand side for June. There is a photo of Toni working on ideas with Graeme Reed on our first workshop.

Whilst I have to confess I have not got far on the production of my own art work, I hope yours is coming on a pace? I, and Toni, are working on putting the programme together for the 2012-13 Kickstart to be launched at the next Festival of Stitch in April 2012.

If any of you would like to share images or ideas of work in progress, or even completed work please e-mail me at kickstarteg@gmail.com

Ongoing organisational activities

Jenny's discussions with Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery:. 

The Museum has the exhibition booked from 5th May to 2nd June 2012 and this gives us an extra week.  Setting up date to be agreed - between 30th April to 4th May - one day will be sufficient.

The Festival of Stitch is on 28th April and Kickstart items can be delivered there as usual.

The Museum would like photographs and/or drawings for publicity but not until January. 

The Museum will take 25% commission on sales.

The items made as a result of 'Kimono and all things Japanese' a part collaboration with 1623 Shakespeare Company will share the same exhibition space which should ensure an eclectic and exciting exhibition.

QR code

http://bit.ly/odb82z.qr

Click on this link and you will see our QR code. Apparently if you have a smart phone you cabn download an App to read QR codes - scanning this will enable a link to this blog. I don't have a smartphone but perhaps someone could let me know if it works?  We can add this to any advertising, exhibition posters etc and it will enable the viewer to read all about us...

Metabolic Images?

Metabolism

What happens to the body during exercise? Why is it good for us? How does all this tie in with diet?

Have a look on google images at Metabolism - there are some really interesting patterns produced by the health industry...

How is all that work coming along?

If any of you would like to share some images of works in progress, or ideas you are pursuing please get in touch and share with others - no need to wait until the exhibition to showcase your talents!

Thank you to the three people who have taken part in the survey so far. I would be really grateful if more of you would do so - click on the link underneath the slide show of workshop pictures - it only takes a minute or two.

Stop Press:

Translation Days 17th September at Swinford and 2nd October at Dunholm cancelled due to insufficient bookings received