Charity Upcycle For MIND

‘Shelly dancing in the Moonlight’ magazine collage on an ex-display helmet. 

I’ve made this personal, if I’m going to do a charity piece then I wanted to do it in memory of somebody special and so this is a nod to the work Mind do for those grieving. Shelly was my best friend and an amazing artist, she had a brain haemorrhage at 24 and was never the same again, she died in June this year aged 40. Dancing in the moonlight by Toploader was her favourite song.

One of twenty ex-display helmets being upcycled for Mind Organised by MuckNBrass & Upcycled Hour
These will be auction off via social media so keep your eye out!

Summer School

The magazine collage panels that I created with students at Bemrose school Derby during their summer, have been completed and are all ready to go up in the halls.

I spent four sessions with them in total, working on Seascapes during the first week and then this group project for the second. I'm so pleased with how well it went.

Live from the studio!

Lovely (& a bit nerve-wracking!) to have Nigel Cash from Radio Derby visit the studio this morning for a live interview and to record a segment of him having a go at magazine collage, which both aired during Sally Pepper’s morning show. It will be available via the website shortly should you wish to have a listen and stays up for 30 days Approx 9:45 & 10:45am

Community Produce Show

I had a very tough job today judging the children’s paper collage category at the village produce show, so hard to decide! Call into the village hall at 3pm to see who the winners are!

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.

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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.