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Welcome.
Creative Bedfordshire
1st October 2015
The Rufus Centre
Flitwick, MK45 1AH
7 – 9 pm
THOSE WHO CAN, TEACH
Creative Bedfordshire October is all about enhancing your
creative business by offering workshops. Two Bedfordshire
artists will be joining us to explain why they run art
workshops and to give us practical tips on how to make
workshops work for the artist and the customer. Join us for
some free, peer-led business support.
Mentions
Bedford Creative Arts
@wearebca
Business TimeBank
business@centralbedfordshire
.gov.uk
Culture Challenge
@bedfordculture
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
This evening includes a chance to shout-out about
your latest work, and to chat informally.
We encourage you to share your
experience via Twitter, Instagram
and Facebook.
http://instagram.com/creativebeds/
#creativebeds #bedfordshire #centralbeds
http://facebook.com/groups/creativebedfordshire/
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
We encourage you to connect with the people you
meet tonight on LinkedIn.
Create a profile, connect and create a network
of creative professionals at your fingertips
online.
http://linkedin.com/company/creative-bedfordshire
LinkedIn is the hub from which we share event
presentations via SlideShare.
http://slideshare.net/CreativeBedfordshire
@CreativeBeds
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Ricky Keech
Ricky offers beginners, paperweight and full day glass blowing experiences at his Creative Vibe studio in Ampthill.
@Twitter Handle
Vanessa Stone
Vanessa is a cut paper and collage artist, who runs workshops for all ages. You’ll find her at Byard Art Cambridge, Hoo’s Kids Book Fest and her studio in Arlesey.
http://www.keechcreations.com http://www.vanessastoneartist.com
@CreativeBeds
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Ricky Keech
I studied at Barnfield college, Luton, then a BA(honours) in Fine Art Ceramics and Glass at Buckinghamshire University College, High Wycombe. I had the chance to experience a number of different mediums.
@keechcreations
@CreativeBeds
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Photography credit Zoe Lee Skelton
http://www.secretdiaryofascavenger.com/glassblowing-at-creative-vibe-studios-ampthill/
Ricky Keech
I became fascinated by the natural inherent organic textured qualities contained within clay. Half way through my second year I was introduced to the medium of glass, and glass blowing.
@keechcreations
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
Photography credit Zoe Lee Skelton
http://www.secretdiaryofascavenger.com/glassblowing-at-creative-vibe-studios-ampthill/
The ethereal ghost like reflections cast by glass have influenced the work I have produced and produce today.
@keechcreations
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
Ricky Keech
Have always had an interest in things of a spiritual nature and have learnt to tune into the work I am producing at any one time, all else fades away into the background.
@keechcreations
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
Photography credit Zoe Lee Skelton
http://www.secretdiaryofascavenger.com/glassblowing-at-creative-vibe-studios-ampthill/
Ricky Keech
As an artist it is not just about the end result but also the journey of creating something and learning to be in the present moment.
@keechcreations
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
Photography credit Zoe Lee Skelton
http://www.secretdiaryofascavenger.com/glassblowing-at-creative-vibe-studios-ampthill/
Ricky Keech
When one learns to be in the present moment, the finished result should carry a creative vibe that is able to lift the environment it is displayed in, through its vibrant colors and unusual vibrationalbespoke presence.
@keechcreations
@CreativeBeds
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Ricky Keech
Vanessa Stone
Until 2006 I worked freelance, designing anything I could from surface pattern for stationery and fabrics, to being involved in making ecclesiastical textiles for The Sarum Group.
@scalpelinmyhand
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
I did in-house designing for the handmade rug industry, made a large hanging for St. Botolph’s Church, Aldgate and exhibited banners and embroideries in mixed and solo shows, as well as running workshops for children.
@scalpelinmyhand
@CreativeBeds
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Vanessa Stone
I had always been on the quest for a sharper line, a more clean composition a flatter surface.....a new way of working that was cutting away rather than adding layer by layer as textiles often is.
@scalpelinmyhand
@CreativeBeds
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Vanessa Stone
In 2006, I cut some stencils to push paint though onto linen but found I loved the stencil more than the textiles! The penny dropped about paper cutting and so the journey started.
@Twitter Handle
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
@scalpelinmyhand
Vanessa Stone
@Twitter Handle
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
@scalpelinmyhand
Vanessa Stone
When I am working on pieces my head goes to another place. I don't need anything really......just time to be and cut away. Paper cutting is very Zen!
@Twitter Handle
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
@scalpelinmyhand
Vanessa Stone
I feed everyone that comes onto a workshop of mine with pure enthusiasm and encouragement. I want them to feel unique, valued and that they can achieve something beautiful and meaningful.
@Twitter Handle
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
@scalpelinmyhand
Vanessa Stone
Why I run workshops
“I run workshops to introduce the art of glassblowing into the Bedfordshire community and to give the opportunity to teach my passion for this ancient craft.”
@Twitter Handle
“One reason is financial.....it is an income stream and all part of being a professional artist. Another big reason is the feeling of giving someone knowledge to help them blossom by teaching them a skill, expand their creativity and be able to plug into ‘the zone’. ”
RK VS
@Twitter Handle
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
@scalpelinmyhand @keechcreations
Why people come to my workshops
“People come to my workshops because this craft wasn't readily available within the Bedfordshire area, also due to the chance of learning in small classes and in a peaceful countryside secluded environment.”
“People like my work and want to have a go! Paper based art has grown to be a big genre and it’s something that is more in the current cultural conscious. I love it because it can be tailored to all ages. It’s very accessible, relatively cheap to get going with and you can get really good results very quickly.”
@CreativeBeds
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@Twitter Handle@Twitter Handle@scalpelinmyhand @keechcreations
RK VS
How I make workshops work
Planning and evaluation is crucial. Consider size. Small classes (only 2 students per class).VS
RKWorking out who your audience is takes time and it’s a moveable feast.
Encourage students to work together, to use newly gained skills in order to assist each other during the process, whilst making their unique creations.
VS
RK
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Extending what you offer is important.
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@Twitter Handle@Twitter Handle@scalpelinmyhand @keechcreations
How I make workshops work
Always give your best.
RK
@CreativeBeds
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@Twitter Handle@Twitter Handle@scalpelinmyhand @keechcreations
Contracts and deposits.
Both
Everything that leaves the room has your name on it.
VS
Balance business development with consistent income.
Both
Balance workshops with your own art and other motivations.
Both
News from Bedford Creative Arts
@weareBCA
@CreativeBeds
#CBNetworking
The Future Libraries Festival is a three-day event taking place at Flitwick Library from Friday 16 to
Sunday 18 October 2015. It is part of an ambitious art project commissioned by Central Bedfordshire
Council’s libraries, in partnership with Bedford Creative Arts and funded by Arts Council England.
Involving eight artists, it invites us to imagine what the library of the future could look like. The Future
Library Festival is the second of three commissions making up the project and is a free festival like no
other. Hosted by artists Rosalie Schweiker, Ania Bas and David Littler, it will transform Flitwick Library
into a hub of comedy, debate, music, food and films.
http://www.bedfordcreativearts.org.uk/index.php/events/business-not-as-usual-flitwick-future-library-
festival/
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Over to the room. Who wants to say something
about their creative business or creative need?
Flitwick Town Council in collaboration with Up-Stage Arts
Flitwick on Film 2015
http://events.flitwick.gov.uk/events-for-young-people/4585620600
Previous collaborative work with Up-Stage Arts
Love Flitwick 2014 https://vimeo.com/97000368
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Over to the room. Who wants to say something
about their creative business or creative need?
Artist Network Bedfordshire
About us / Membership
http://www.artsnetbeds.org.uk/about-us/
Autumn Art Shows
http://www.artsnetbeds.org.uk/autumn-art-shows/
Discover
https://twitter.com/Discover_OA
@CreativeBeds
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Over to the room. Who wants to say something
about their creative business or creative need?
Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce
Your Future – opportunity to showcase your business to 14-24 year olds
Details:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativebedfordshire/10153262186268520/
Application:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativebedfordshire/10153262187253520/
@CreativeBeds
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Over to the room. Who wants to say something
about their creative business or creative need?
Circus of Illustration
http://www.circusofillustration.com/
Drink and Draw events
https://www.facebook.com/circusofillustration
Katie Allen
Big Draw ‘Experiments in Watercolour’ workshop at The Higgins Bedford
http://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/whats_on.aspx
@CreativeBeds
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Over to the room. Who wants to say something
about their creative business or creative need?
Bedpop Fun Palace
http://funpalaces.co.uk/discover/bedpop-fun-palace/
Everyone an artist. Everyone a scientist.
The BedPop Fun Palaces will take place in five town-centre Bedford locations:
The Higgins, Bedford The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s Bedford Central Library
Animal Gallery Harpur Square.
#funpalaces
Next up: Business Adventures
@GoldenHareArt@Lukearcher
12th November 2015
The Clubhouse at Biggleswade United FC
Second Meadow, Fairfield Road
Biggleswade, SG18 0AA
7 – 9 pm
@CreativeBeds
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Join us creative networking in Biggleswade. The owners of two growing creative businesses will
be with us to share their stories, and to offer us valuable business tips.
Fashion designer Luke Archer will talk about how he’s built his brand. His story includes a
Young Designer of the Year Award, working with Digswell Arts Trust, and a YMCA Bedford
collaboration, which saw him share his skills with 3 young people for a week as part of the YM
Awards 2015.
Laura White, owner of Golden Hare Gallery, Ampthill, will be telling us her own inspiring
business story including her experience of the Princes Trust ‘Explore Enterprise’, her national
#smallbiz100 status in Small Biz Saturday 2015 and her passion to promote traditional craft
techniques and get recognition for talented artists working in the UK.
Save the date
Creative Bedfordshire
10th Dec 2015
7 – 9 pm
The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’sBedford
Bedford
@CreativeBeds
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Thank you.
Creative Bedfordshire is a network of creative people and
businesses in Bedfordshire and offers regular networking events
and professional development opportunities. Sole traders,
freelancers and creative businesses of all kinds are welcome to
attend. It is funded by the economic development teams at Central
Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council and is run by
Bedford Creative Arts. For more information email
Follow us on Twitter @creativebeds or join our mailing list by
emailing [email protected] with ‘Creative
Bedfordshire’ in the title.
