EVENTS
The residency at St George's Church is now ended but there are some follow-up events connected with the project still to occur during Summer 2008. More updates here nearer the time:
To see a follow up to some of the Papertrails work visit Littleworth Common and Arbrook Woods in July and August where a trail of Story trees will appear and disappear throughout the Summer. The stories have been contributed to the project by Elmbridge people. To contribute a story email: janeponsford@btinternet.com or phone on 01372 467720
This 'Storytree' is made up from two stories which contrast in their approach to the landscape. One is a declaration by the Diggers, (see Woods and Commons for more details) which focuses on the land as 'a common treasury for all' which if reclaimed by the common people would free them from the tyranny of the feudal system, the other is a list of plants and trees found today on the commons. It is probable that if the Diggers had had their way and been able to use the commons for homes and farms, that mst of these plants would not now exist here.
This work appears as part of 'Contemporary Art in the Surrey Landscape', a project initiated by Surrey Arts.
A small installation of Storytrees can be seen from 31 July in the courtyard of the Lightbox Gallery in Woking where Jane has been working on her latest project. |
For more information please phone: 01372 467720
ARCHIVED EVENTS FEBRUARY 2007 ONWARDS:
There were regular drop-in days at St George’s Church on most Fridays between 9.30 and 3.00. |
FEBRUARY 2007
- 1st February: The ‘Papertrails’ project and the residency at St. George’s Church start.
- Thursday 22nd 4.30pm: official launch
- Saturday 24th OPEN DAY at St George’s Church, come and meet the artist
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MARCH 2007
‘Schools Month’
- 5th March: Hurst Park School: Art Week
- FRIDAY 9TH March: NO DROP-IN DAY
- 20th March: Cardinal Newman School: Art / Environment Workshop with Simon James, Countryside Liaison Officer
- 26th March: St Albans School Workshops
- Saturday 31st March OPEN DAY at St George’s Church 10.00am - 3.00pm + Exhibition of Schools Artwork also open during first week of April.
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APRIL 2007
- Monday 2nd April: Visit and papermaking workshop from Whitely Village. Exhibition open 10.00am-4.00pm
- Tuesday 3rd April: Exhibition open10.00am-3.00pm
- Wednesday 4th April: Exhibition CLOSED. SHOUT holiday activities for Children
‘Papertrails’: make art in the landscape
Work on an art trail with artist Jane Ponsford and explore the woods with Simon James, countryside officer. This will involve lots of hands-on activities and you will have fun making sculptures and artworks in the landscape. We will put on an exhibition at the end to celebrate our achievements.
Venue: Arrow and Trefoil Hall, West End Lane, Esher
Age: 8 - 11
Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Max no. 12
Information and booking: 01372 474634
- Thursday 5th April: Exhibition open 12.00-3.00pm
- CLOSED Good Friday
- Saturday 7th April: Exhibition open 11.00am-3.00pm
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MAY 2007
- OPEN DAYS at St George's Church: 11th, 18th, May 9.00am to 3.00pm
- AND 12th, 19th May 11 am to 3.00pm
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JUNE 2007
4th –17th June Exhibition at St George’s in conjunction with Surrey Open Studios
EXHIBITION OPEN:
4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17th June 12.00 - 6.00 pm
8, 15th June 9.30 - 6.00 pm
Private View 6.00pm Thursday 7th June
- 13th June: pm Elmbridge Community Link workshop
- 15th June: Free Papermaking workshops for adults
- 19th June: Esher Church School Papermaking workshops
Learn papermaking, make some pieces to take home and help with an artwork. All welcome.
Time:10.00 am to 12.00
and 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Information and booking: email the artist or phone on 07891 890454
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JULY 2007
- Saturday 14th July: 'Help Make Art Day' on the commons. All welcome. Information: email the artist or phone on 01372 467720
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AUGUST 2007
- Wednesday 15th August: SHOUT holiday activities for Children
‘Papertrails’: make a sculpture trail
Explore the woods with countryside officer Simon James and make sculptures with artist Jane Ponsford. Have fun making an art trail through the woods and learning about colour.
Venue: Arrow and Trefoil Hall, West End Lane, Esher
Age: 7 - 11
Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Max no. 12
Information and booking: 01372 474634
- Thursday 16th August SHOUT holiday activities for Children
‘Papertrails’: advanced sculpture trail
Work on an art trail with artist Jane Ponsford and explore the woods with Simon James, countryside officer. This will involve lots of hands-on activities and you will have fun learning to make sculptures and artworks in the natural landscape. We will put on an exhibition at the end to celebrate our achievements.
Venue: Arrow and Trefoil Hall, West End Lane, Esher
Age: 10 - 14
Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Max no. 12
Information and booking: 01372 474634
- Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th August: Family Story Trail with storyteller Kevin Graal. POSTPONED.
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SEPTEMBER 2007
At St George's Church, Esher 7th, 8th, 9th September 9.30am to 3.00pm on Friday and 10.00am to 3.00 on Saturday and Sunday.
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OCTOBER 2007
10.00am - 3.00pm at St George's Church
Jane Ponsford is aiming to encourage local people to make a communal 'long' drawing based on the beautiful building and surroundings of St George's Church to result in an exhibition at the Church as part of the 'Papertrails' project.
Tea / soft drinks and cake for all.
Audience: All Ages
Cost: No charge
Exhibition open 1 week
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NOVEMBER 2007
- Open studio days and workshops with local groups
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DECEMBER 2007
Tree Dressing during first week in December 01372 467720
- 4 -7 December: Tree Dressing
Venue: St George's Church, Esher
Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
If you would like to join in please come to St George's and choose a word or words to adorn (temporarily) a tree in the churchyard with Jane. You can also buy your Christmas cards at the same time from Cards For Good Causes.
Tree Dressing is a recently revived tradition. For more information see the Common Ground website: www.commonground.org.uk
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JANUARY 2008
Final Exhibition at St George's Church showing highlights of the year’s activities
PAPERTRAILS: The Whole Year
Jane Ponsford, artist in residence at St George's Church, Esher presents work from the 'Papertrails' Project. At St George's Church you will be able to see sculpture, photographs and work on paper from this project inspired by the local landscape. You will also be able to see how local people participated in 'Papertrails' during the year.
Opening Event on Saturday 19 January 12.00-3.00 all welcome. Come and have a glass of wine or a soft drink and meet the artist. There will also be the opportunity to meet the next artist in residence, Claire Rye who will be starting her project in the Spring.
Thursday 17 January - Friday 1 February
weekdays: 9.30-4.00pm
Saturdays:12.00-3.00pm
Venue: St George's Church, Esher (behind the Bear Public House)
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FEBRUARY 2008
- PHOTOGRAPHS FROM PAPERTRAILS: at The Civic Centre, Esher
Monday 25 February - Friday 7 March
Civic Centre opening hours
Monday - Friday 8.45- 5.00pm
- SHOUT Holiday activities for children: 19 February.
Sculpture workshop with Jane Ponsford for children with 'SHOUT' children's holiday activities, during February half term. We made sculpure and explored the woods with the countryside officer. There were lots of hands-on activities making artworks responding to the landscape.
Venue: Arrow and Trefoil Hall, West End Lane, Esher
Age: 8 - 11
Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Max no. 20
Information and booking: 01372 474634 |
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