A Thousand Sheep

Wool Week has come fast and I would like to share with you all the events I will be taking part in in order to progress in the making of 1000 sheep. In preparation to Wool Week, I have travelled to Calais to work with Debbie Bramford from the Mulberry Dyers; In a couple of days, we madder dyed more than 25kg of wool (half of the total wool needed) in her gorgeous Self created  Dye House.  (see images) Wool Week Events; Monday 15th of October , I will be running a full day of natural dye workshop in Clarendon School, Thanks to the support of Tidworth Area Board. I will then return to the school on the Wednesday 17th to make 300 bundles of tied up wool with all the children of the school. The bundles will include wishes, thoughts, prayers...from the children. Tuesday 16th of October Drop in spinning workshop at the Craft Club, Salisbury Arts Centre; Come and learn to spin and make part of the 1000 sheep installation with me. Drop spindles and wool provided...

Join me in the 100 odd places to spin challenge. As part of 1000 sheep, I will be creating events and spontaneous spinning moments before Christmas. If you wish to join me, send me your spinning pictures on the blog, on email, on Facebook, on Twitter... The best location will win a free space on a natural dye workshop in January. SPREAD the word!!!

Yarn it event; Learn to spin wool from fleece and hear about the history of wool in Wiltshire, plus hear about Laurence's current art project, 'a Thousand Sheep'.  Workshop is FREE, however, you will have to spin wool! ;) hand spindle and wool  provided for the event.  All spun wool will become part of a large contemporary artwork. Buy a DIY kit and make your own to take home. Winchester Gate Pub, Rampart Road, Salisbury 19.00 to 9.00

Spark your Art After school Art Club with Arts Award scheme   at River Bourne Community Farm, Laverstock, Salisbury                    With Artist in Residence Laurence Dubé-Rushby And her art project: “A Thousand Sheep ” September 26th to December Weekly sessions, Wednesdays 5.00pm to 7.00pm (+ extra 5 full days during half term and Saturdays in order to complete the Arts Awards , dates   TBC) Two age groups ; 11 to 14 and 15 to 18 Cost £5/session or £16/day (possible funding, call for details) (£ 50 payable for the 10 after school sessions in advance) Full days payable as per booking. PS; you will need to do the full days to complete the award ) Take your Bronze or Silver   Arts Award! (could lead to Gold on following term) ·         Be part of a real visual art project+ gain National Q...

  Plain Arts Workshop: The Art of Natural Dyes with Laurence Rushby Riverbourne Community Farm, Cow Lane , Laverstock, Salisbury , SP1 2SR Wednesday 18 th July, 6-8pm Experiment with natural dyes including madder red, indigo blue, golden yellows... (on cotton and wool and bring silk if you wish to try it) Learn to use your local natural resources Create patterns with tie and dye techniques Find out about Laurence Dube-Rushby's residency at the Community Farm and her Installation; " A Thousand Sheep" Get Involved in the project Learn about history of textiles in Wiltshire  Laurence Dube-Rushby Installation Art www.laurencerushbyart.co.uk Plain Arts Members £10; non-members £14 Book through Plain Arts: Charlotte Moreton PLAIN ARTS Co-ordinator 07961 689159 info@plainartssalisbury.co.uk www.plainartssalisbury.co.uk

Holiday Art Camp with Arts Awards At River Bourne Community Farm, Laverstock, Salisbury July 30th to August 10th 10.00am to 3.00pm, 5 days/week age 11 to 14 and 15 to 18 Cost £16/day(possible funding available, please call for details) Bring packed lunch, drinks and all your ideas Complete two weeks and take your Bronze or Silver Arts Award Be part of real art project and gain a nationaly recognised qualification Experience daily work with a professional artist Discover life at the farm Be inspired by natural resources to create your own art Learn textile art skills and your local history See live art events Design an advertising campaign for the project Create your own protfolio Book Now! Call Laurence at 01722 340161 or email at infor@laurencerushbyart.co.uk visit the website http://www.laurencerushbyart.co.uk/ and http://www.artsaward.org.uk/