Featured Artist Dame Catherine's Art Exhibition

Long but lovely day demonstrating at Dame Catherine’s Art Exhibition. Great to meet so many new people and see some familiar faces. Three of my collages found new homes too!

Solo Exhibition - Let's Pretend

'Let's Pretend' exhibition. A collection of my magazine collages relating to role play, film & fantasy, inspired by climate change denial.

Banks Mill Studios 71 Bridge St, Derby DE1 3LB

4th-29th September Mon-Fri 10-3pm 

Advise calling ahead 01332 594170

If you'd like to arrange for me to meet you please email hello@kirstieadamson.co.uk as I'm not in every day.

This body of work is inspired by climate change denial, in the face of mounting evidence, there is still a large number of influential people who deny and ignore the issues surrounding our environment. I aim to inspire, not demand or lecture, others to live more cleanly and make whatever changes they are able, no matter how small, to help counteract the damage that is being done.

When I first decided to specialise in magazine collage over ten years ago it was with the intention of illustrating the possibilities of upcycling and I enjoy the challenge of seeing how far I can take my work within this medium.

NEW Magazine Collage Workshops

I get repeated requests for one on one tuition and workshops so I am launching the following in Autumn 2017. If these are successful I will add more dates to my 2018 calendar.

Magazine Collage Butterfly Workshops

Sat 21st October 2017 & Sat 16th December 2017
10am-3pm £50 per person Maximum of four students per session

Spend the day with me in my studio creating 3D collaged butterflies. I will take you through the entire process of collaging and constructing the Monarch butterflies on logs I created to raise awareness of their decline.

All tools and materials provided. Finished pieces can be free standing or fitted with a D-ring for hanging.

Click Here To Book Online

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Magazine Collage Fairy Workshops

Sat 18th November 2017 & Sat 20th January 2018
10am-3pm £50 per person Maximum of four students per session

Spend the day with me in my studio creating collaged fairies, recreate one of my designs or come up with your own. I will take you through the entire process, with plenty of hints and tips for future projects.

All tools and materials provided.

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One On One Tuition

£25 per hour Email hello@kirstieadamson.co.uk to book.

I am now offering one on one tuition to give individual guidance for artists wishing to explore working with magazine collage. I will advise and demonstrate suitable techniques to help you collage your chosen image.

Suitable for all levels of ability, I will adapt accordingly. Image suitability can be discussed via email prior to the session. A kit list will be provided prior to booking. Tools and materials will be available at the lesson but advise obtaining own to continue working on your piece following session.

Derbyshire Open 2017

Chatsworth Estate - Winter Twilight

My Chatsworth Estate - Winter Twilight collage has been 'Commended' by the judges at the Derbyshire Open. We had a lovely time at the preview and awards on Friday evening.

I am thrilled that both of the Chatsworth collages I entered have made it through selection. They are A3 magazine collages, no paint. I hope to add to my Chatsworth collection at a later date and I have several more pieces planned.

Chatsworth House In The Snow

They will be exhibited at Buxton Museum & Art gallery 24th June until 1st September 2017.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/buxton_museum/derbyshire_open/

Time & Tide EcoCreate Exhibition

The launch of the Time & Tide exhibition was a great success, so pleased with the turnout. I have loved helping to curate this exhibition with Charlotte Rhoades as part of my role at the EcoCreate network.

Running until 27th Jan 2017 Mon-Friday 10am-3pm at Banksmill Studios we recommend calling ahead 01332 594170 We also have the open day Sat 21st still to come, see our upcoming events on Facebook!

Although I'm excluded from the judging process I do like to produce a piece for these exhibitions, this is my 'Father Time'.

‘Time rules the world’, magazine collage depicting Father Time watching the tide rise and the sunset on parliament. The stars become dandelion clocks as they fall, they read ‘Tick Tock’. Made entirely of ripped and cut magazines, on recycled board using non-toxic adhesives.

Open Studios

A huge thank you to everyone who came to see me at the recent Open Studios and artisan fair at Banks Mill Studios.

The turnout was again fantastic with so much going on throughout the weekend. I only wish I could have seen a bit more of it!

I am loving being in my new larger studio, only having one flight of stairs to climb instead on four is also a bonus!

Derbyshire Open Arts 2016

A huge thank you to everyone who came to see me at open studios. At Banks mill seventeen artists opened their studio doors as part of the Derbyshire Open Arts festival. Many other artists took part in the event across Derbyshire.

My new card range was a huge hit, I sold out of the dragonfly cards before the end of the first day and had to restock! The orange comma butterfly and bee weren't far behind. 

The most popular prints were 'Splish, Splash, Splosh'

and 'Napoleon's surrender'

I had lots of interest in my commissions as well so all in all a very positive event!

Air Arts Exhibition Derby Royal Hospital

I was thrilled to have my work selected again to be part of the Air Arts trail at Royal Derby Hospital. The arts trail is part of ongoing efforts at the hospital to improve the environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Royal Derby Hospital Air Arts Trail

My collages can be found on level 3. There are booklets available at the hospital with a a map locating all the artwork that can be found there. The exhibition runs until June 2016.

The exhibition was launched 27th January, several of the artists had work for sale and it was a great opportunity to meet others involved.

My stand at the launch event

Fairytales, Myths & Legends Exhibition Launch

I love being a partner at EcoCreate. What a fantastic way to start 2016! We had a wonderful time on Saturday as we gathered to celebrate the launch of our eco and upcycled art exhibition ‘Fairytales, Myths & Legends’.

The exhibition aims to highlight the issues surrounding climate change and showcases the work of fourteen UK artists Learn More

Red Ridinghood - Let's Pretend

My 'Red Ridinghood' from my new 'Let's Pretend' series was included in the exhibition although Charlotte and I excluded ourselves from the awards. Stunning frame by Roaring tree.

During the event the winners of our Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were announced. The awards were made by the talented Keith Lynn of KL Metal art.

The recipients were chosen by our panel of judges Michelle from Remade In Britain, Olivia form Preloved and Jen from Make do and mend-able.

We were thrilled that Michelle and Olivia were able to join us on the night to announce the winners and help present the awards.

& the winner is…..

The Gold Award was presented to Elizabeth Blades for ‘How does your garden grow?’

The Silver Award was presented to Kate Whiting for Rising Dawn Phoenix Shawl

The Bronze Award was presented to Jacquelyn Cook for Fairy Wood

How absolutely amazing is this cake we had made for the launch!? Thank you so much to  James and the giant cake for creating it for us Can you spot your favourite Fairytale?

Fairytale Cake – James & The Giant Cake
The exhibition will run from 5th – 29th January 2016 Monday – Friday 10am until 3pm. Viewing outside of these times is by appointment only.
Banks Mill Studios 71 Bridge Street Derby DE1 3LB

Open Studios

It was a wonderful experience to take part in my first Open Studios event at Banks Mill this past weekend. I remember the studios being set up while I was studying at Derby University at the Britannia Mill site and thinking how it would be fabulous to work from there. So 15 years later I have finally moved in and I am incredibly happy to be using the space creating what I love.

I have been an affiliate for a long time first as Trash Revamp then as EcoCreate, the networking group is still going strong and had a stand at this years Artisan Fair. Several of the Artists taking part in the January 'Fairtytales, Myths & Legends' exhibition came to visit during the weekend and it was fabulous to finally meet those that I have only spoken to online.

There is a wonderful, friendly and supportive atmosphere, which is lovely to be a part of and am so pleased that I (finally!) took the plunge and moved in.

New Studio At Bank's Mill!!!!

I am very excited to have moved into my new studio at Bank's Mill, Derby, this month! I have been an associate for many years and to become a resident is a dream come true. My studio, 4:11, is quite small and on the 4th floor (no lift!) but I love it and have already spent several productive days there.

I am looking forward to making it my own and taking part in my first open studios November 20th - 22nd 2015. Banks Mill houses many talented artists and an artisan fair will be running at the Enterprise centre which is well worth a visit. The EcoCreate team will be at the fair, do pop and say hello if you can.

It's still looking a bit bare and so I have several plans to upcycle some old furniture which I will be adding to the EcoCreate blog in due course. It is lovely and light and a wonderful space to work in.

The Woodsman having a well earned rest after lugging my rammel up four flights of stairs!

Connect Exhibition

The Connect Exhibition

I am very excited to have three of my magazine collages in the Connect exhibition at the Royal Derby Hospital as part of the Air Arts project. Artists from Banks Mill studios are exhibiting work across five floors of the hospital as part of the scheme that serves to enhance the environment within the corridors.

"Connect is a collaborative exhibition that features work by 11 of our resident artists and affiliate members. This exhibition spans over five floors of the Royal Derby Hospital and is co-ordinated by Air Arts, a project funded by investment from the National Lottery through the Arts Council’s Grants for the arts programme. This investment is matched by funding from Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, its commercial partners and through charitable donations made to Derby Hospitals Charity". Banks Mill Studios

The exhibition launched in June it was lovely to attend the event and meet some of the wonderful artists involved. I also took along some items from the EcoCreate project to promote upcycling and eco friendly creating while there.

The EcoCreate Stand

The exhibition has had a mention in the local press too, I'm the one holding up the cardboard tube garland that I made for the EcoCreate tutorials section. The story can also be found online here www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Art-display-Royal-Derby-Hospital-praised-culture/story-26724272-detail/story.html

Article Derby Telegraph

My work is exhibited under the collective name 'Nature's Child' which is an ongoing theme in my work.

Exhibition Panel

Nature's Child 

This collection of works reflects the innocent pleasure that children take in their environment, often lost as we grow older. Depicting precious moments in time and preserving happy memories, captures in essence my main drive in pursuing environmentally friendly practices. What is precious to us is worth protecting and the greatest motivation is working for the those we love. Each piece is constructed entirely from ripped and cut magazines, all on recycled board using non-toxic adhesives. Framed with reclaimed wood by a local artisan.

The exhibition will be running until 31st August. More information can be found on the Evolve website www.evolvederby.co.uk/connect

Banks Mill Open Studios & Artisan Fair

I recently took part in the Banks Mill Open Studios & Artisan fair, which is a lovely event to be apart of. www.evolvederby.co.uk/openstudios . The event ran from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th November 2014.

I submitted three of my recent collages which were on show at the studios -

'Precious Time', 'Splish, Splash, Splosh' & 'Red, Red Robin'

I also helped to run the EcoCreate stand at the Artisan fair, which was based in the nearby Enterprise centre. I shared the stand with several of the shop owners on www.ecocreate.co.uk