Sunday 25 November 2012

Sara at The Lantic Gallery




In addition to The Marine House Gallery in Beer, Sara's is exhibiting at The Lantic Gallery in Tiverton and The Gloss Gallery in Exeter. Hope you manage to see the Shows.  If you would like to see more examples of my work follow the link to my website
sarabor.co.uk

More news to follow about the Christmas Group Exhibition at Honeycomb Studios.

Monday 22 October 2012

Drawing, drawing, drawing....

 Great Drawing weekend at Dartmoor Arts with Laurie Steen and Paul Thomas who set up the Jerwood Drawing competition. Two very different approaches. Laurie focused on observational and shadow drawing using a variety of drawing materials. Paul Thomas focused on subjective drawing on a large scale 4ft by 5ft using only charcoal and an eraser, creating a series of different marks and building up one drawing based on our subconscious influences and experiences over a period of 7 hours.  
10th November Drawing from the Heart with Louise Watkins 
The theme Louise has chosen for this workshop is based around the mysterious Japanese aesthetic Wabi Sabi, The opulence of late Autumn is the perfect time for exploring this elusive and rich concept, …. the Japanese art of finding beauty in the natural passing of time.  See earlier blog for more details. 
The day runs from 9.30am - 5pm and includes tuition, life model, all art materials and equipment, refreshments and a delicious lunch. Cost £50.00 To book a place contact   HERE
These are comments after Louise's last workshop


Ashley Hanson,s Life Drawing Workshops in St Breward, Cornwall

Monday 8 October 2012

Latest Workshop News and forthcoming workshops

To book a place for any of the workshops contact   HERE

....a time for observation - fantastic workshop at Honeycomb Studios




Laurie Steen's  inspirational workshop '...a time for observation'  was a brilliant and  informative day where students investigated working on different types of paper in graphite and charcoal and explored Laurie's particular methodology of treating  paper with gesso and using low odour paint thinner and safflower oil to change the nature of the line and for over drawing.  This intensive day included a series of drawings taken from leaves, branches and autumn flora and fauna, quick drawings, shadow drawings and very detailed macro drawings.  Laurie is also one of the teachers on the forthcoming  Drawing Weekend at DartmoorArts, 20th and 21st October.  We look forward to welcoming Laurie back early in 2013.

Life Drawing 15th October 2013
Our next Life drawing workshop at Honeycomb Studios is Monday 15th October 10am registration and coffee, the sessions runs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.  This is untutored life drawing  is an opportunity for artists of all abilities to network and spend a morning drawing together.  We begin with a series of movement drawings and gradually build up the length of poses from a few seconds to about 20 minutes. Please bring your own materials and equipment. Cost £15

Drawing from the Heart Saturday 10th November 2012

We are delighted to welcome back Louise Watkins to Honeycomb Studios for another wonderful 'Drawing from the Heart'  Workshop. The theme Louise has chosen for the morning studies are based round the mysterious theme of the Japanese aesthetic Wabi Sabi, The opulence of late Autumn is the perfect time for exploring this elusive and rich concept, …. the Japanese art of finding beauty in the natural passing of time.
Cecil Collins … widely reputed to be one of the great drawing teachers of his time, taught that the 3 canons of drawing are: sensitivity, rhythm and vitality and these will be explored in depth throughout the day with drawings from the macro to the micro – landscape (weather permitting) to tiny details of seed pods and single grasses and flowers.

The afternoons session will follow through the themes from the morning and apply them to life drawing with lots of drawing to music and following through sequences of movement.

This intensive day is suitable for all levels and whether you are a practising artist or just beginning, you will leave feeling reinvigorated and energized. Ideal for developing your drawing skills, creative block or for enhancing your practise.

The day runs from 9.30am - 5pm and includes tuition, life model, all art materials and equipment, refreshments and a delicious lunch. Cost £50.00


Freedom in Painting Saturday December 1st 2013

By popular request Ashley Hanson is coming back to Honeycomb Studios to carry out a 'Freedom in Painting Workshop'  The concept of ‘Freedom in Painting’ is about exploring the possibilities of painting and going beyond your comfort zone, finding your own freedom in painting and making something that surprises you. The workshop will include using the language of colour, mark making, composition, and looking at space and abstraction to develop and push your painting further. Throughout the day Ashley will be hands on with demonstrations and both group and one to one expert tuition. Ashley specializes in oils; however you are free to work in either oils or acrylics, whatever you prefer.  Bring along a drawing, photograph or just an   idea to work from.   Ashley is an extremely popular Tutor with many students returning to his workshops time and time again.  Bring your own materials and equipment.

The day runs from 9.30 - 5pm and includes tuition, refreshments and a delicious lunch. Cost £45




Sunday 30 September 2012

Sara Bor at The Marine House Gallery

I am delighted to announce that from October you can find my work at The Marine House Gallery, Beer, East Devon.  In addition to exhibited in the Gallery you can also view my paintings on their website by following this link Marine House.


Friday 21 September 2012

Laurie Steen Workshop 1st October 2012



........  a time for observation,

Using objects from nature for our subjects, we will delve into observational drawing, gesture drawing, shadow drawing and 1:1 drawing; while experimenting with different drawing mediums. The process could be intimate and observational but could also expand into personal and explorative drawings that become recordings of the encounter and experience. We will also hopefully tap into our history and connection to nature and use this to nurture and push our own figuration within the landscape. The process of which is fundamental to drawing. This day might inspire if you have been wanting to move from drawing the figure to drawing within the landscape.

Monday 1st October 9.30am - 4.30pm lunch and materials included £45.00

To book a place contact   HERE


Monday 17 September 2012

Sara Bor: 366 Days


In 2008, Sara Bor collected an object a day and kept a diary alongside them. Now, the first three months of this collection is to be shown at The Point in Eastleigh, Hampshire, as part of their Shadow Play exhibition.

Other artists contributing to the Shadow Play exhibition are Jamie Hill, Zoe Mitchell, Melanie Carr, Honey Cairns, Marta Deauble, Shona Davis, David Monaghan, Jon Kliein, Lizanne van essen, Adam Fine, Rebecca Freeman, Clare Jefferson Jones and Nick Sayers.

Monday 10 September 2012

Life Drawing and Workshop News for Autumnn

Join our regular untutored Life Drawing Workshop on Monday 17th September, registration and coffee 10am, session runs between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Please bring your own materials and equipment. £15.00
The workshop normally begins with 30 minutes of very short warm poses based on sequences of movement, followed by slightly longer poses.  The second half of the session consists of 3 or 4 longer poses. 
We look forward to welcoming new artists to this group, its a great opportunity to network and share information.

We have 3 exciting workshops planned for the Autumn.  I am delighted to announce that Louise Watkins will be back to do another Drawing from the Heart Workshop.  I am also pleased to welcome back Ashley Hanson with his popular Colour and Coast workshop.  Laurie Steen will also be carrying another Intuitive Drawing workshop.

Dates to be announced soon!

Friday 24 August 2012

Sara Bor Art New website

Thanks to my very talented daughter I now have a new website for Sara Bor Art which includes examples of  my most recent body of work and past work.  Please do take a look. www.sarabor.co.uk




Monday 9 July 2012

Country and Coast Exhibition at Gloss Gallery

I am exhibiting in the Country and Coast Exhibition at the Gloss Gallery in Exeter over the summer.  Hope you can make the Private View on 19th July. My sister,  Sue Crossfield will also be exhibiting her Ceramics and Mary Sumner and Ashley Hanson will also be exhibiting.



Show Opening: Thursday 19th July 6-9pm
Show Run: Friday 20th July-Saturday 15th September.


For more details follow the link below to the gallery website

Coast and Country Invite 

Coast and Country Invite June 2012 TOP


Official Sponsors: Gilbert Stephens Solicitors of Southernhay

Drawing Workshop 16th July 2012

Join our regular untutored Life Drawing Workshop on Monday 16th July, registration and coffee 10am, session runs between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Please bring your own materials and equipment. £15.00

The workshop normally begins with 30 minutes of very short warm poses based on sequences of movement, followed by slightly longer poses.  The second half of the session consists of 3 or 4 longer poses.

Those of you who came to Louise's workshop in June might like to try out some of the tools and techniques you  experimented with. Maybe you can pass on your knowledge to others.

We look forward to welcoming new artists to this group, its a great opportunity to network and share information.


   

Monday 25 June 2012

Artists comments - Drawing from the Heart


Successful Group Exhibition 23rd and 24th June

The Group Exhibition at Honeycomb Studios over the weekend was very successful and the work exhibited by 15 Artists was very well received by the steady flow of visitors.  We hope to repeat the event in late November or December 2012. Thanks to all the exhibitors and visitors.




Monday 11 June 2012

Exhibition at Honeycomb Studios this wkd 23rd and 24th June

Drop in and enjoy the artwork with a glass of wine and some nibbles.  Artist exhibiting include Laurie Steen,  Elizabeth van der Beugel, Naomi Wright, Ashley Hanson, Mary Sumner, Heatherbell Barlow, Gill Mitchell, Ron Andrews, Patricia Chu, Rebecca Child, Sarah Taylor, John Ward, Simon Bor, Sara Bor, Diane Bailey



Monday 4 June 2012

Drawing from the Heart, a few places left

Louise Watkins

Monday 18th June 10am - 4.30pm 

£50  includes tuition, morning working from a life model, refreshments and lunch.

Don't miss this great workshop with Louise Watkins a unique drawing experience.  

Take advantage of our offers. 
10% off if you have attended a workshop with us before. 
10% off for new students if you book before 
10th June 2012 
contact sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk

This day long workshop in drawing is suitable for all levels and is an opportunity to experiment, its a workshop day with a difference! The morning will focus on drawing from the life model. In the afternoon we will use a collection of flora and fauna from around the studio to draw a series of inspirational still life studies in rhythm with the seasons.

Here are some examples of work from recent worshops Louise has carried out entitled Everyone is an Artist 








Monday 28 May 2012

Drawing from the Heart 18th June 2012

Drawing from the Heart 2011


 We are delighted that Louise Watkins will be returning to Honeycomb Studios to carry out another 
Drawing from the Heart Workshop 

Monday 18th June 10am - 4.30pm

£50  including lunch
10% off if you have attended a workshop with us before. 
10% off for new students if you book before 6th June 2012


 Her 2011 workshop was extremely popular and very successful.   This day long workshop in drawing is suitable for all levels and is an opportunity to experiment, its a workshop day with a difference! The morning will focus on drawing from the life model. In the afternoon we will use a collection of flora and fauna from around the studio to draw a series of inspirational still life studies in rhythm with the seasons.

Learning the fascinating drawing techniques inspired by the work of Cecil Collins and Frederick Frank. The day begins by grinding your own ink, using drawing tools from found materials such as feathers and wood, and learning about the raw pigments of Sumi ink and red chalk. It aims to be a friendly and studious day. To spark inspiration for other aspects of your creativity, such as painting, writing, photography perhaps even gardening! You will learn innovative techniques to develop your drawing skills. Limited places, book now.

Louise Watkins studied Fine Art at Exeter School of Art – Plymouth University and Central St. Martins, London. After graduating she undertook an apprenticeship in traditional methods of painting and Iconography. She has painted in Glastonbury and Sherborn Abbeys and Exeter Cathedral and collaborated on commissions for York Minster.

“Drawing has been central to my life for as long as I can remember. There is so much to draw inspiration from; it is a way of responding to beauty. I am inspired by the teaching methods of Cecil Collins and Frederick Franck. This process of drawing requires total involvement with the materials and tools. Spending time grinding the ink, the process becomes a meditation.  Some of the most trusted drawing tools are those found while out walking. Drift wood makes a very good pen, feathers turn into quills and brushes. I enjoy teaching very much, sharing my love of art and nature with others. This quote sums up how I feel… “

‘While drawing grasses I learn nothing ‘about’ grass, but wake up to the wonder that there is grass at all.’ Frederick Franck


Friday 11 May 2012

Drawing Workshop 21st May

The next Life Drawing Workshop is Monday 21st May. Coffee and registration 10am, the 2 hour session runs from 10.30am -12.30pm. the workshop is untutored, please bring your own materials and equipment. cost £15
please contact  sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk to register.

Monday 16 April 2012

Current Exhibitions

art-in-mind @ The Maynard School

Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 April 2012
The Maynard School will be holding its third Art Exhibition, ‘Art in Mind’ on Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 April 2012. This exciting exhibition will features  a range of contemporary professional artists and includes work by Simon and I and Ashley Hanson.
30 Selected Artists Showcase their art at the Redearth’s Spring 2012 Contemporary Exhibition
Venue: The Redearth Gallery, Bickleigh, Tiverton
Dates: 21 April 2012 until 12 May 2012
Times: Saturday 21 April 11.00am to 4.30pm Wednesday to Saturday 11.00am to 4.30pm
Exhibition includes work by Simon and myself and Ashley Hanson.






Devon Artist Network Exhibition at The Northcott Theatre Exeter
exhibition ends  May 18th 2012

Tuesday 13 March 2012

Successful Colour in the Landscape 2 Day Workshop

Our 2 day Colour in the Landscape Workshop with Ashley Hanson on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th March was a great success.  A mixture of professional artists, students and  people getting back into their practice attended the workshop.  The group focused on making the transition from observational drawing in the landscape, exploring methods of abstracting the subject matter to create work in oils and acrylics, investigating colour, mark making and line. In the final critique it was fasinating to compare the different approaches to the same subject matter.  Everyone came away from the workshop equipped to further inform their practice.  We will be running further workshops with Ashley later in the year please get in contact if you are interested. Spaces are limited to 10 people.  sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk


Ashley carries out his own workshops in Cornwall and is also running two, 5 day residential painting holidays this year. For more information go to http://ashleyhansonart.blogspot.com/

Spring Art Exhibition Northcott Theatre Exeter 13th March - 18th May

Hope you can drop in to see the Exhibition, both Simon and I are exhibiting work.

Monday 27 February 2012

Life Drawing Monday 6th March

Our next life drawing workshop is Monday 6th March


You are welcome to join in our next life drawing workshop on Monday 6th March, its a great opportunity to meet a group of artists, share ideas and knowledge and experiment in a variety of media.  There is a excellent working atmosphere in our beautiful studio set in the heart of the Mid Devon countryside.  


We begin with a series of continuous movement drawings to get warmed up, before working on a series of short poses and finishing off with a half hour pose; experimenting with mark making and interpreting the amazing areas of light and dark on the model from the wonderful natural light source we have in the studio. Join us at 10 am for coffee, the sessions runs between  10.30 - 12.30 and cost £15.
contact  sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk



2 Day Paint workshop with Ashley Hanson at Honeycomb Studios

We still have a few places left for Ashley;s workshop on the 9th and 10th March at our studios.  Ashley's workshops are always fantastic, he is a very inspirational tutor and I guarantee what ever your ability you will learn something new.   Ashley will discuss and demonstrate colour, mark-making and composition and the possibilities in painting and introduce the work of several artists who have made their own very personal visions of the landscape.


Each day will run between 10am - 5pm with registration at 9.30am. Limited to 12 people per day. You are welcome to attend just one day or both days. Cost £65 for 2 days or £35 for 1 day.
Light lunch included! To book a place email Sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk  


Fantastic work from our Animation Workshop

Our 2 day animation workshop earlier in the month was a great success with students producing some great hand drawn sequences based on the theme of metamorphosis.  We are planning further animation workshops so if you are interested please get in touch.  I will posting some of the animation from the latest workshop soon.


Look out for...


News of our Summer Exhibition of work produced by artists attending workshops at Honeycomb studios




Wednesday 8 February 2012

2 day Painting Workshop

Colour and the Landscape with Ashley Hanson
Friday 9th and Saturday 10th March 2012

We still have a few places left on our 2 day painting workshop with Ashley Hanson. Book now to be sure of a place
 Follow the journey from representation to abstraction with renowned colourist and landscape artist Ashley Hanson.  The first part of the course will be spent outside, working directly from the inspiring landscape around Honeycomb. The second part of the course will involve translating and transforming the studies imaginatively and creatively in the studio.  During the 2 days, Ashley will discuss and demonstrate colour, mark-making and composition and the possibilities in painting and introduce the work of several artists who have made their own very personal visions of the landscape.
Each day will run between 10am - 5pm with registration at 9.30am. Limited to 12 people per day. You are welcome to attend just one day or both days. Cost £65 for 2 days or £35 for 1 day.
Light lunch included! To book a place email Sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk

Friday 3 February 2012

Grizzly Tales Award

Honeycomb Animation is delighted to announce success at the Broadcast Awards.  Grizzly Tales has won the Broadcast Award 2012 for Best Children's TV series.  See full story at  www.grizzlytv.co.uk    

Sunday 29 January 2012

Life Drawing Monday 6th February

Our next Life Drawing workshop Monday 6th February 


Registration and  coffee 10am, drawing session runs between 10.30 and 12.30


Finishing with a short discussion about each others work and techniques and materials used.

Cost £15

Whatever your ability do join in our monthly untutored life drawing class in our beautiful studio deep in the Mid Devon countryside. This is a great opportunity to meet other artists and share ideas and knowledge. 

Fresh off the Press 2012

Limekiln Gallery 10th February - 15th March 2012


New work by members of Mary Gillet's Print Workshops.
Open every day except Mondays from 11am - 5pm


Calstock, Cornwall  


 info@limekilngallery.com

Friday 27 January 2012

Colour and Coast Exhibiton



Colour & Coast Exhibition - Artists Working with Ashley Hanson
2 - 23 February, Shire Hall Gallery,Bodmin TIC, Mount Folly 
01208 77616   Mon- Fri 10am - 5pm


The exhibition will feature work from the following artists:


Cindy Arscott, Sara Bor, 
Lisa Cooper, Val Cox, 
Rosamund Derry,Barbara Heseltine, 
Nicki Kimberley, Shirley Kirkcaldy,             
Patricia McGovern and Di Studdart
Sue Whitnall


Friday 13 January 2012

Spring Workshop at Honeycomb Studios

Colour and the Landscape with Ashley Hanson
Friday 9th and Saturday 10th March 2012

Follow the journey from representation to abstraction with renowned colourist and landscape artist Ashley Hanson.  The first part of the course will be spent outside, working directly from the inspiring landscape around Honeycomb. The second part of the course will involve translating and transforming the studies imaginatively and creatively in the studio.  During the 2 days, Ashley will discuss and demonstrate colour, mark-making and composition and the possibilities in painting and introduce the work of several artists who have made their own very personal visions of the landscape.
Ashley specializes in oils; however you are free to work in whatever medium you prefer. This course is suitable for students of all abilities. Ashley was selected for the 2011 Royal Academy Exhibition and has exhibited widely. Galleries include Edgar Modern, Bath, The Belgrave, St. Ives and the Campden Gallery in the Cotswolds. He is also a visiting lecturer at Canterbury Christchurch University and the National Academy of Art, Bergen, Norway.
Each day will run between 10am - 5pm with registration at 9.30am. Limited to 12 people per day.You are welcome to attend just one day or both days. Cost £65 for 2 days or £35 for 1 day.
Light lunch included! To book a place email Sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk

 
Penzance 2 Ashley Hanson
Ashley Hanson Painting holidays 2012
Following the success of his first Cornwall painting holiday in April 2011,  offering the opportunity of 2 painting holidays for 2012, in April and September. This year the holiday includes an extra night’s accommodation, (making it a 5 night holiday), all lunches, other extras and 4 fully tutored painting days, offering excellent value for money. Each painting holiday is slightly different with some new exciting locations however the original concept remains the same, a unique opportunity to spend 2 days working on location in Cornwall’s stunning coastal landscape followed by 2 full days developing the painting’s and ideas further in a studio set in a sleepy village high on Bodmin Moor. Find details on his website http://www.ashleyhanson.co.uk/



 

Tuesday 10 January 2012

New Work - Sara Bor


These two pieces, Nanjizal study 1 and 2 are from a body of work, informed by the Ashley Hanson workshops I have attended during last year and reflect apon the changeable nature of the Cornish coast.

I hope to have work included in 3 exhibitions during the Spring  'Coast and Colour' at Bodmin Shire Hall  2nd - 23rd February 2012, which is an exhibition of work produced by students who have attended Ashley Hansons colour workshops during 2011. The Spring 2012 Contemporary Art Exhibition Redearth Gallery, near Tiverton, 21st April -13th May 2012 and the Maynard Art Exhibition, in Exeter, 20th -22nd April 2012. 



Next Life Drawing Workshop Monday 6th February

Our monthly Life Drawing group is growing and this month we had 7 artists all working in a variety of media and there was good working atmosphere in the studio, with people sharing ideas and knowledge.  Everyone enjoyed the challenge of the continuous movement drawings to get warmed up, before working on a series of short poses and finishing off with a half hour pose; experimenting with mark making and interpreting the amazing areas of light and dark on the model from the wonderful natural light source we have in the studio. Our next Life Drawing workshop will be on Monday 6th February 10.30 - 12.30.   We agreed next month it would be valuable to spend a little time at the end of the workshop to look at each others work. Please get in contact if you would like to join us.

Wednesday 4 January 2012

Happy New Year!

2011 was a very busy year creatively and with the successful introduction of our workshops.  2012 looks like its going to busy as well with several new workshops and exhibitions.
We kick off 2012 with our first Life Drawing Workshop.

Monday 9th January 2012

Join our monthly untutored  life drawing workshops at Honeycomb Studios, bring your own materials, drawing board and easel. We usually start off with a series  of short poses based on a sequence of movement - ranging from a few seconds to 1 minute.  We then draw several 10 minute poses and finish off with a long pose after a short break.

Registration and coffee at 10am.  The session runs between 10.30 -12.30
£15  including the cost of the model.

2 day Animation Workshop Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th February 2012

This workshop is an introduction to traditional hand drawn animation combined with digital animation techniques, experimenting and learning the tools of the trade and producing and filming short sequences of animation.

It is aimed at adults and teenagers and you can attend either one of both days.

Each day will run between 10am -4pm with registration at 9.30am. Limited to 12 people per day.  Cost £65 for 2 days or £35 for 1 day - light lunch included!


Ashley Hanson Painting Workshop Friday 9th and Saturday 10th March 2012

Following on from his highly successful Freedom in Painting Workshop at Honeycomb Studios in September, we are delighted to welcome back Ashley Hanson to carry out a 2 day Painting Workshop based on Colour in the Landscape. 

Porthleven 2 Ashley Hanson

Each day will run between 10am - 5pm with registration at 9.30am. Limited to 12 people per day.

You are welcome to attend just one day or both days.
Cost £65 for 2 days or £35 for 1 day

Light lunch included!

Ashley also runs his own workshops, courses and painting holidays in Cornwall and you can find details on his website http://www.ashleyhanson.co.uk/