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Welcome to Rural Arts’ What’s inside?
Summer/Autumn 2019
p4-9
programme Workshops for Adults
p10-11
Hello! Activities for Children and Families
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Performances
I’m so thrilled to be sharing with you our June - December 2019
brochure, with a new look, new events and a new Director - me!
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We’re stepping into summer with over 200 events here at The
Courthouse. As well as our usual workshops, performances and
National Theatre Live
exhibitions, look out for our expanded events selection (p.16-17) with
p15
wine-pairing, gin tasting, a Filipino Food Feast and a podcast festival Exhibitions
all set to bring the best of the rest to Thirsk. We’re also glad to be
reintroducing National Theatre Live with a special ticket deal – book all
p16-17
five performances for just £40. Events
Rural Arts is a charity – so every workshop you book onto, performance p19
you come to, or cup of coffee you sip in the café goes towards making Venue Hire
over 400 events a year possible. It also funds community projects like
Heart and Craft (p.8), which provides free arts activities to older people,
and over 80 professional performances a year in village halls across the
county.
I’m excited to see what the future holds for Rural Arts, and want to
thank Founder-Director Angela Hall for her
dedication, tenacity and vision for the last
27 years. Here’s to the next 27!
Best wishes,
Max May
Director and CEO Cover image: Stacey Sinclair
Above: David Gibb
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WORKSHOPS for Adults CYANOTYPE
Artist: Angela Hall
Get inspired at one of our unique workshops run by friendly and Wed 14th August, 10am-1pm
experienced arists. All workshops are suitable for beginners. £35 + £10 materials
Make beautiful blue prints of plants,
drawings or stencils using the sun’s UV rays -
RAKU CERAMICS nature’s original camera!
Artist: Fiona Mazza
Wed 26th June & Wed 10th July, 10am-4pm REDUCTION LINO CUTTING
£120 + £15 materials Artist: Izzy Williamson
Hand craft birds, boats and houses in this Sat 31st Aug & Sat 7th September, 10am-1pm
traditional Japanese style before finishing £55 + £10 materials
off your creations with crackle and copper Draw inspiration from nature, folklore and
glazes and wax resists. mythology to design and carve a two colour
reduction or multi-block linocut over two
RELIEF PRINTING half-days.
Artist: Graham Copping
Sat 6th July, 10am-4pm BEGINNERS’ MOSAICS
£45 + £5 materials Artist: Sue Kershaw
Sat 28 September, 10am-4pm
Design and print your own relief inspired by a £50 + £10 materials
drawing of your choice - then take the block
home to use again and again! Discover the materials and methods of
making mosaics while creating your
STAINED GLASS SUNCATCHERS own indoor plaque!
Artist: David Teece
Sat 27th July, 10am-4pm HARD GROUND ETCHING
£55 + £10 materials Artist: Dawn Brooks
Sat 5th October, 10am-4pm
Create a design and learn how to transfer £55 + £10 materials
your illustration onto sheet glass to make
your very own stained glass suncatcher! Explore this traditional etching technique
using acrylic grounds and copper sulphate to
create lines, tone and texture.
ECO-PRINTING SILK SCARF
Artist: CarolAnn J Allan LIFE DRAWING
Sat 10th August, 10am-4pm Artist: Rosie Skaife d’Ingerthorpe
£45 + £10 materials Fri 18th & Fri 25th October, 10am-4pm
Learn the process of nature-based printing. £40 + £10 materials
Tie, twist and wrap leaves into bundles before Develop your drawing skills through
transferring these onto a silk scarf to take observation of different poses, using a
home. variety of materials and methods.
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CERAMIC HEADS
Artist: Kay Latto TASTE OF...
Sat 19th October / Sat 2nd November WEDNESDAYS 10.30AM-12.30PM
10am-4pm
£55 + £10 materials With all materials included and each workshop suitable for
beginners, our Wednesday morning Taste Of... sessions give the
Sculpt a small mythical, animal or human perfect introduction to a range of artistic styles and techniques.
head in clay - or book onto both days to work
on a larger head.
FUSED GLASS WINTER LANDSCAPES
Artist: David Teece
Sat 9th November, 10am-4pm
£55 + £10 materials
Design and make your own glass panel
landscape with clear and coloured fusible
glass, adding glass powders and frits to 05 JUN POLLINATION ILLUSTRATION £12
create a wintery scene. 12 JUN SGRAFFITO TERRACOTTA PLATES £18
19 JUN LINO PRINTING £15
WILLOW WEAVING 26 JUN EMBROIDERY FLOWERS + FOLIAGE £15
Artist: Wendy Bristow 03 JUL QUIRKY CERAMIC VASES £18
10 JUL DRAWING WITH NATURE £12
Weave your very own standing deer or 17 JUL FABRIC BUG BROOCHES £15
elegant stag head while exploring a variety of 24 JUL CERAMIC HOUSES £18
willow and weaving techniques. 31 JUL FLORAL PAPER WREATHS £12
04 SEP CERAMIC AUTUMN LEAF BOWLS £18
STANDING DEER
11 SEP MIXED MEDIA FLOWERS AND CACTI COLLAGE £12
Sat 30th November, 10am-4pm
18 SEP WOOD GOUACHE PAINTING £15
£55 + £12 materials 25 SEP EMBROIDERY HOOP SCREEN PRINTING £15
STAG HEAD 02 OCT BOTANICAL MONOPRINTS £12
Mon 9th December, 10am-4pm 09 OCT MINDFUL DRAWING £12
£55 + £15 materials 16 OCT RAG RUGS (10.30AM-1.30PM) £25
23 OCT CERAMIC GOURDS AND SQUASHES £18
06 NOV OIL PAINTING £15
WREATH MAKING 13 NOV CERAMIC CHRISTMAS GARLANDS £18
Sat 7th December, 20 NOV LINO PRINT + MIXED MEDIA CHRISTMAS CARDS £15
10am-12 noon/2-4pm 27 NOV FESTIVE FABRIC STOCKINGS £15
£20 + £5 materials 04 DEC PAPERCUT CHRISTMAS ROBINS £12
Use freshly cut and locally sourced 11 DEC CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING £20
foliage to weave a wreath perfect for your
front door. Get into the festive spirit by Find out more information about all of our workshops online at
adding mince pies and mulled wine for £5. www.ruralarts.org
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WEEKLY WORKSHOPS iCan: Workshops with iPad expert
GET HANDS ON WITH CLAY Claire Ford
Artist: Fiona Mazza
1st October-3rd December
Tuesdays, 10am-4pm
£350 for 10 weeks
Join this tutor-led ceramics course, aimed
at beginners as well as those with some
experience, in our friendly, supportive studio
environment.
Explore different clays, hand building, slip
decoration and glazing techniques. Fiona
will guide students to undertake their own
projects and develop their creativity.
OPEN STUDIO SCHEMES
CERAMICS: Thursdays, 10am-3pm
PRINTMAKING: Fridays, 10am-3pm
£12 per session
Our studio space is open weekly for those SETTING UP YOUR iPAD
working in ceramics or printmaking. Develop Sat 7th September, 2-4pm
your own work alongside makers of all levels,
and share ideas and skills. For more information contact NAVIGATING THE KEYBOARD
theartscollective@yahoo.com Sat 14th September, 2-4pm
Run by The Arts Collective, a technician is on
£12.50
hand to support but you are encouraged to HOW TO USE SAFARI (INTERNET)
bring your own materials. Sat 19th October, 2-4pm
HEART AND CRAFT:
per 2 hour
SETTING UP AND USING YOUR EMAIL
FREE ART CAFE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Sat 26th October, 2-4pm
session
Thursdays once a month, 10.30am-12.30pm
20th June 18th July 15th August ITUNES + APP STORE (DOWNLOADING)
12th September 10th October 7th November Sat 9th November, 2-4pm
5th December
USING YOUR BUILT-IN CAMERA
Enjoy a free creative activity, which changes Sat 16th November, 2-4pm
every month, in a friendly and relaxed
atmosphere. Tea and coffee included and BUILT IN APPS PART 1 BUILT IN APPS PART 2
carers and companions welcome. Sat 7th December, 2-4pm Sat 14th Dec, 2-4pm
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AGES 6+
ACTIVITIES £7.50
for Children and Families ART CLUB
per session
Thursdays 4-5.15pm
(ages 6-16)
Saturdays 10-11.15am
EARLY YEARS (AGES 2-5) (ages 6-10)
Saturdays 11.30am-1pm
SUMMER CRAFTING SESSIONS (ages 10-18)
Tuesdays in August, 10.15-11.30am
£3.50, booking essential Our fun and engaging art, craft and
digital sessions are perfect for any
Join us each week in August as we create crafts inspired young creative! A safe, supportive
by our favourite nursery rhymes. and inspiring environment – with
6th Aug Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: Printing and Patterns a strong emphasis on fun and
13th Aug Little Bo Peep: Textured Play experimentation.
20th Aug Round & Round the Garden: Flower Suncatchers This season we’ll be turning our
27th Aug Humpty Dumpty: Paper Characters hand to painting techniques, iPad
art, puppetry, set design and To find out more visit
CRAFTY TALES curating an exhibition! ruralarts.org/young-people
Tuesdays term time, 10.15-11.30am
September - December
£4.50, booking essential HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
A new weekly crafting and storytelling Each holiday we host an exciting selection of themed workshops.
session run by professional theatre makers, Under 8s must be accompanied by adults (who go free).
Story Craft Theatre. £4.50 per child per session
Designed around a brilliant picture book with
HALLOWEEN HALF TERM (10am-12 noon)
interactive and imaginative play, watch your little one’s confidence, language
and social skills grow, week by week, as they discover a wider world through
Tue 29th Oct Spooky Stop Animation
story.
Wed 30th Oct Creepy Cupcakes
Thu 31st Oct Monster Masks
We’re always trying to be more family friendly.
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS (4-5.15pm)
That’s why we have:
Tue 17th Dec Paper Wreath Making
• High chairs Wed 18th Dec Christmas Decorations
Breastfeeding
• Children’s menu
friendly
• A changing unit
• Free nappies, nappy bags, wet wipes Check out our family friendly holiday
• Books and games performances on the next page!
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PERFORMANCES CLIMB THAT TREE
Wed 30th October, 2pm
Adults: £8, U18s: £6
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show with a drink from the bar!
A musical journey through award-winning
musician David Gibb’s hilarious and often
COMEDY AT THE COURTHOUSE surreal imagination. Families will be entranced
Wed 18th September, 7.30pm as he introduces his magical musical tree
£10. Age guidance: 14+ and, as each flower opens, learn a new song.
“The children love it – and I
David’s funny folk, jazz and rock ’n’ roll blend mean they LOVE it – but so do
It’s back! Laugh your socks off to three of is guaranteed to have both parents and we, the parents”
Yorkshire’s finest comic talents, hosted by MC children singing along in no time. Toddle About Magazine
Tom Taylor.
FIVE LOOSE CHIPPINGS
This season’s headline act is English
Sat 7th December, 7.30pm
Comedian of the Year finalist Nina Gilligan,
Adults: £8, U18s: £6
whose sometimes outrageous, always
hilarious storytelling goes down a treat. This Thirsk-based group of musicians have
made a name for themselves playing a variety
A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS of music from Blues and Country through to
Sat 12th October, 7.30pm pop classics.
Adults: £15, U18s: £10
“A nod to bluegrass and western swing,
Stars of the West End bring the music of amazingly entertaining... foot-tappingly
Wicked, Phantom and more to life in this sensational!”
one-night-only event, live in Thirsk. Top class
voices, stories from the stage and a great POCKET PANTO: MOTHER GOOSE
night out! Sat 14th December, 1pm
Thirsk Town Hall
EDWINA HAYES Adults: £8, U18s: £6
Sat 26th October, 8pm We’re egg-cited to welcome Pocket Panto
Adults: £12, U18s: £10 back for another year of festive family fun!
An intimate evening in the company of “the Join loveable Mother Goose and her friends
sweetest voice in England” (Nanci Griffiths). as she discovers that while it’s very nice to be
important, it’s more important to be nice. (All together now... awww.)
A true talent of gentle folk and Americana,
Edwina Hayes performs both originals and With singing, dancing and lots of audience participation there’s something for
classics with her signature charm. everyone in this cracking production.
DID YOU KNOW? We also take over 80 performances a year Check out our website or our ON Tour
into community venues across the county. brochure for details.
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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE EXHIBITIONS
The best theatre from around the globe, streamed straight to The Courthouse. Our exhibitions are free, and promote the best of regional and national
Adults: £10, U18s: £8 or book all 5 for £40! artists working across a variety of mediums.
ALL ABOUT EVE FLY THE FLAG
Thu 4th July, 7.30pm (2hr10m) 28th & 29th June, 10am-4pm
Starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James, this A community exhibition to celebrate the 70th
stage adaptation of the classic Bette Davis film anniversary of the Declaration of Human
asks why our fascination with celebrity, identity Rights. Come along to our free workshop
and youth never seems to get old. on Saturday 22nd June to create your own
contribution!
ALL MY SONS
Fri 2nd Aug, 7.30pm (2hr45m) STACEY SINCLAIR &
GORDON WHEATLEY
Straight from London’s Old Vic Theatre, Academy
10th - 17th August, 10am-4pm
Award Winner Sally Field, Bill Pullman and Jenna
Coleman are a family on the verge of breakdown Stacey Sinclair’s body of work explores
in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama. mental health through narrative tableaux and
analog techniques in a series of illustrative
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS photographs. Gordon Wheatley uses drones
Thu 26th Sep, 7pm (3hr30m) to offer a different perspective of nature - a
Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance nature left alone, a nature taking back control.
from James Corden, the hilarious West End and A final exhibition for the MA Creative Practice
Broadway hit returns to the big screen to mark NT at Harrogate College.
Live’s 10th birthday.
VERGE
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 2nd - 16th November, 10am-4pm
Thu 17th Oct, 7pm (3hr)
A group exhibition exploring the concept
Step into a dream world of flying fairies and of verges: the edges of physical space, the
moonlit revels with Gwendoline Christie (Game of periphery of society, the cusp of psychological
Thrones). Shakespeare’s finest romantic comedy, breakthrough or the transition between
directed by Olivier award winning Nicholas Hytner. different states of emotion.
PRESENT LAUGHTER The artists create a rich and diverse body of
Thu 21st Nov, 7pm (3hr) work that holds a lens to the various verges
we encounter through life.
A classic Noël Coward comedy. Andrew Scott
(Sherlock, Fleabag) plays Garry, whose colourful life
is in danger of spiralling out of control as his many
admirers vie for his attention. We have seasonal exhibitions in both our Courtroom and gallery shop.
Find out more online at www.ruralarts.org
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EVENTS CELEBRATION OF DANCE
Sun 22nd September 9am-3pm
Bringing people together and offering something new - right on Adults: £12-20, free for U18s
your doorstep! Whether you’re young or old, an experienced
dancer or a complete beginner, this fun day
FLY THE FLAG of workshops has something for everyone. In
Sat 22nd June, 2-4pm, FREE partnership with Butterflies School of Dance
and York & North Yorkshire Dance Hub.
Everyone is invited to this day of drop-in
workshops exploring the concept of human SIPSIX: BASICS OF FOOD AND WINE
rights and celebrating artist freedom. See the PAIRING
finished exhibition on 28th & 29th June. Fri 4th October, 7pm
£15 (includes welcome drink)
ALL TOGETHER NOW: THINKING
DIVERSITY IN A RURAL CONTEXT Sip your way through six delectable wines
Fri 28th June, 2.30-4.30pm, FREE (and one glass of fizz!), learning how to
perfectly pair food and wine with our trained
A social gathering, in collaboration with wine professional.
Engage Yorkshire, for arts practitioners to
explore ideas about rurality, diversity and PODCAST SOCIAL CLUB
community. Part of Fly the Flag week. Fri 22nd and Sat 23rd November
GIN MASTERCLASS We all love a podcast: politics, sport, fishing,
Fri 30th August, 7pm knitting, music, arts, farming, history, comedy,
£15 (includes welcome drink) obscure 18th century chamber pots...
A fun and fiery gin tasting led by Tarsier. We all have different passions, but wouldn’t
Learn the history of the spirit and how to spot it be wonderful if we all got together under
the different botanics in this unique South one roof to listen to and even take part
East Asian blend. Like what you try? Buy in live podcasts by some of our favourite
bottles at trade price on the night! podcasters?
Welcome to the Podcast Social Club – who
FILIPINO FOOD FEAST knows who you might meet! www.podcastsocialclub.com
Sat 31st August, 7.30pm
£25 (includes welcome drink) CHRISTMAS MAKERS’ MARKET
Join us for a unique dining experience where Sat 30th November, 10am-4pm
guests share traditional Filipino food served Free entry
on giant banana leaves. London-based supper Pick up some perfect Christmas gifts - and
club Let’s Kain brings big flavours to this festive decorations along the way - at our
intimate setting perfect for couples, friends annual showcase of contemporary art and
and families. Take your seats from 7pm. craft by local makers.
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VENUE HIRE
The Courthouse is a beautifully restored, Grade II listed building in
Thirsk that could be the ideal venue for your next corporate, creative
or private event.
We have a range of technical equipment, including smart boards,
projectors, sound systems and live streaming capabilities. Our award-
winning café is open Tuesday – Saturday serving a variety of local and
homemade food and drink, or buffet options are available.
The Courthouse has disabled parking and access, and is within walking
distance of Thirsk market place and several local car parks.
To find out more, contact venue@ruralarts.org
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home to:
• a GALLERY SHOP featuring unique, handmade items by designer-
makers from across Yorkshire and beyond
• an award-winning CAFÉ, offering the perfect place to catch up with
friends, bring the family or soak up some 'me time'
m – 4pm
OPEN MONDAY – SATURDAY, 10a
Café closed Mondays
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
▶ a short walk from Thirsk market place
▶ local parking
▶ disabled parking, access and toilet
▶ free WiFi
▶ children’s menu
▶ family friendly facilities (see p.10)
The Courthouse, Westgate @RuralArts
Thirsk, YO7 1QS NorthYorkshire
www.ruralarts.org @RuralArts
01845 526 536 @RuralArtsThirsk
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