At Monnow Valley Arts we organise a multitude of courses, workshops and study days, often relating to the exhibitions we are holding in the galleries and gardens.

 

 

In previous years we have held letter carving and calligraphy workshops as well as painting, poetry and writing workshops.

 

Most exhibitions are accompanied by a study day or a weekend with lectures, films and discussion.

 

Days typically are from 10 am - 4 pm and include refreshments and a light lunch. Friends and patrons receive a discount on courses. Prices vary between £35 and £75 a day.

 

Monnow Valley Arts

We are currently finalising the 2012 programme of lectures, talks and film showings. Please check back here for more information.

 

the Monnow Valley Academy.

Once a month during the season, we will hold an evening event where you can meet people interested in cultural matters over a glass of wine and participate in a stimulating discussion.

There will be six events in 2011. The cost for the series of 6 is £35 or £7 per individual event.

The events start at 6.30 pm for 7 pm and should last no more than 90 minutes. Our gardens will be open and we are conveniently placed between two excellent pubs, where you can enjoy a meal or drink: The Crown Inn, Longtown (01873 860 217) and The Carpenters Arms, Walterstone (01873 890 353) .

Schedule of cultural events for 2011

Friday 13 May : Glenn Storhaug: The History of The Five Seasons Press

Since 1977 Glenn has been the mainstay of fine printing in Herefordshire. He will give us a talk on how he started the Press and how it evolved to what it does now, after more than 30 years of operations. www.fiveseasonspress.com

Friday 10 June: Amanda Huntley: The Huntley Film Archives and John Piper

Amanda Huntley runs the Film Archives from Ewyas Harold and will talk about how the archive came into existence and will then show a 40 minute film about John Piper made in 1955. This event coincides with our exhibition: The Romantic Landscape II: Piper, Sutherland and Maynard Smith in the main galleries. www.huntleyarchives.com

Friday 8 July: Kathleen Raine: Living with Mystery.

Andrea Andriotti will introduce a film he made (with Werner Weick) about Kathleen Raine, the famous poet and friend of David Jones and Cecil Collins, based on the title of her collected poems published in 1992. Followed by a discussion afterwards.

Friday 5 August: Julian Barnard: Edward Bach Flower Remedies.

Julian, one of Monnow Valley Arts trustees, founded Healing Herbs many years ago to make Bach Flower remedies to Bach's original formulation and theories. Julian is a world renowned expert on the topic and will give an illustrated talk on the subject. www.healingherbs.co.uk

Friday 9 September: Ben Llewelyn of Caviste will host a wine tasting of new discoveries from his extensive list. Ben was brought up locally and is one of the founders and directors of Carte Blanche Wines, now based in Hampshire. If any of the wines take your fancy you will be able to order cases on advantageous terms.

Friday 7 October: Helena Gerrish: The Story of H Avray Tipping

Helena has been researching the life and garden designs of Avray Tipping whose country house outside Monmouth is now owned by her and her husband Hilary. Helena’s book on Tipping: Edwardian Country Life - the story of H. Avray Tipping will be published in October. Helena will give an illustrated talk.

Dates are subject to alteration so please provide contact details.

To book places at these events, complete the booking form or book by telephone or email.

Events will take place in the artist's studio and are limited to 20 places.

 

AN INTRODUCTION TO LETTER CARVING

IN SLATE AND STONE - by Ieuan Rees, organised by the Memorial Arts Charity

Saturday 27 August 2011

The day will be an introduction into the wonderful world of letters. In the morning there will be an illustrated talk about his work interspersed with tips about choice of letterforms, design, materials, tools, delaing with clients and fitness for purpose. This will be followed by discussion and Ieuan will give a demonstration of letter carving in slate.

After lunch (included in the course fee) the main emphasis will be on letterform design and layout. Ieuan will demonstrate with the use of an AverMedia visualiser that will allow participants to have a birds eye view of every detail of what he is drawing on paper enlraged on the wall. He will cover how to approach alphabets, spacing, unity, optical illusions, serifs and many more useful things.

For bookings and more information please contact Clare Austyn at the: Memorial Arts Charity

   

More information about courses and workshops in 2011 will be posted here soon, so please check back!