Harlow Arts Directory
- By Chris Clements
- Published 01/10/2009
- Adult's Clubs, Groups and Organisations
Arts
Open: Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays from 2-6pm, April to September. Admission £4, concession £2.50, accompanied children under 6 free, 6 to 16 £1. Groups welcomed by special arrangement.
The garden was designed by Sir Fredrick Gibberd, Master Planner of
Contact:
Meets: The 2nd Thursday of every month except July and August at St Johns ARC, Old Harlow at 7.30 for 8pm. A visitors fee is payable by non-members.
The society offers membership to 10 high quality lecture meetings on subjects relating to the Fine Arts. It also arranges day visits, short holidays and study days. NADFAS offers opportunity for members to undertake voluntary work for Heritage Volunteers, Church Recording and Young Arts.
Contact: Mrs Betty Bethell, c/o St. Johns ARC on 01279 442447; info@stjohnsarc.org.uk
Meets: Usually on the 2nd Thursday of the month (not January) at the New Life Christian Fellowship Church, Purford Green, Harlow at 7.15pm for 7.30pm.
Activities: Five flower arrangement demonstrations a year, two workshop evenings and two evenings of talks. Visits are arranged. A charity evening is arranged and a special demonstration at the Playhouse every other year. Members assist at local church flower festivals.
Contact: Brenda cook Tel 01279 432340
Meets: Thursday at 7.45pm at
Activities: Thriving local club welcomes newcomers of all abilities, interests cover digital and print work, black and white, colour and slides. All ages welcome. Advice freely given.
Contact: Malcolm Tinn 01279 721570
Meets: Tuesdays at 2pm at the Friends Meeting House, Church Leys, Harlow,
Activities: The majority of members are retired amateur photographers but anyone is welcome. The club offers a wide range of photographic interests from black & white to the latest in digital photography. The club arranges rambles and outings to places of photographic interest.
Contact: Patrick Lee, 01279 304161
Meets: Tuesday evenings at Moot House, The Stow, Harlow
Activities: Open to 14 years upwards, Painting evenings, demonstrations and lectures
Contact: June Collis and Ray Giles, Email: gilray@ntlworld.com
Hui-Hui
Creative Director, Ana Terry, an experienced community Artist who runs art activities introducing people of all ages and abilities to Multicultural art and crafts. Please contact Ana to arrange art workshops, events or to discuss any creative projects to suit your interest or budget.
Correspondence to: HuiHui, Rainbow Centre, 2 Wych Elm,
Parndon Mill Studios & Gallery
Parndon Mill is a centre for creativity in the visual arts. The Old Mill and outbuildings have been converted into studios, workshops and design offices. Many of the artists participate in Open Studios in July. The Gallery exhibits the work of artists and craftsmen, who live in the vicinity and at all times there is a varied stock of pictures and crafts for sale. Tuition is offered in the making of artworks in glass, wood, sculpture and painting. Cruises up the River Stort are available on a luxury launch with excellent catering. Art workshops can also be provided on board.
Contact: Sally Anderson, Parndon Mill,
info@parndonmill.co.uk; www.parndonmill.co.uk
Serendipity Art Group
Meets: on Thursday mornings at 10am at St. Johns ARC
Activities: A painting group tutored by Alan Burgess in which members are encouraged to develop their own vision using a variety of media. An exhibition of member’s work is held at
Harlow Water is planned for 2009.
Contact: Alan Burgess on 01279 792209; burgessgodfrey@btinternet.com
