Let’s light up Ilford!
Join artist Joanne Tyler for a series of print-themed workshops from July to September 2022, which will culminate in an exhibition in the gallery at SPACE Ilford funded by The Mercers’ Company.
Participants will learn and experiment with a range of techniques in a series of easy yet exciting processes, exploring light installation, Japanese shibori tie-dyeing, printmaking, fabric design, lit paper cuts, illuminated window arts and small sculptural forms using recycled paper.
The concept behind the workshops is to encourage sharing and togetherness through print by looking at aspects of what gives us hope in an ever-changing world.
The art created from the workshops will be united for our next exhibition at SPACE Ilford, opening on 11 October 2022 which will include large artworks and interactive light installation, co-created and designed by community members and the artist Jo Tyler, expressing the social connections made during the time together.
These weekly sessions for Redbridge residents aged 55+ will take place at SPACE Ilford and via Zoom. The workshops are suitable for beginners. All materials are provided.
Workshop Schedule:
AUGUST 2022
Tuesday 9 August
Video session: Slide Making
Please email daniel@spacestudios.org.uk for a workshop pack or drop by SPACE Ilford, 10 Oakfield Road, Ilford and pick up a pack in person.
Tuesday 16 August
Video session: Recycled Paper insects: Moths and Butterflies
Please email daniel@spacestudios.org.uk for a workshop pack or drop by SPACE Ilford, 10 Oakfield Road, Ilford and pick up a pack in person.
Friday 19 August
Zoom session at 2pm – a chance to talk through and share the work you have produced during the Slide Making and Recycled Paper insects sessions with the artist Jo Tyler.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Tuesday 23 August
Video session: Hand-crafted brush making from natural materials
(Follow up session on 7 September 11am – 12.30pm at SPACE Ilford where there will be a chance to make more brushes in the session.)
SEPTEMBER 2022
Tuesday 6 September
Slide making 11am – 12.30pm / Collaborative writing 1 – 2.30pm. This workshop will be held at SPACE Ilford, 10 Oakfield Road, Ilford IG1 1ZJ.
Wednesday 7 September
Hand-crafted brushes: 11am – 12.30pm / Collaborative mark making: 1 – 2.30pm. This workshop will be held at SPACE Ilford, 10 Oakfield Road, Ilford IG1 1ZJ. This final session will also be used to prepare our work for the exhibition.
Please note: the workshops on 13 and 14 September have been cancelled.
There will be 15 available places for each of the workshops and all participants will need to register to attend with SPACE.
The workshops are open to Redbridge residents aged 55 years and over. Please book your free place on the workshops by emailing Daniel@spacestudios.org.uk with the following details:
- Your name:
- Age:
- Postcode:
- Phone number:
- Dates you will be attending: (please do not take up places if you know that you cannot commit to the session, this will allow opportunity for others to participate and book these sessions)
- Any health/medical issues and access needs we should be aware of
- Next of kin contact details
This project is funded by The Mercers’ Company.
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About Joanne Tyler
Joanne is an award-winning Fine Art Printmaker and Installation Artist and has worked in participatory arts for over 30 years. Originally from Barking and Dagenham, she has spent more than 30 years working as a creative agent in schools and the community, alongside developing her own practice in fine art print and textiles.
In 2010 Joanne began researching Indigo dye and paint making from natural pigments in Thailand and Laos, and has worked extensively with local dyers and weavers. She has also trained with Master Stone Litho artist, Martin Belcour in Ussel France, and presently works between studios in Cornwall, London and France.
In 2018, Joanne graduated with a first class honours degree in Contemporary Craft, specialising in print and glass. She recently set up The Ministry of Making, an affordable arts centre and project for makers.
