June/July Newsletter

3rd July 2012
















Dear All,
Had a fabulous time salmon fishing in May.  The River Thurso was as
beautiful as ever and we saw lots of wonderful wildlife including Red
deer, a Marsh Harrier, and Wheatears.  Two delightful grey wagtails
were making love in the Spring sunshine opposite where I was fishing.
Yes, after the hailstorms and snow showers, in mid May if you please,
we did get a couple of sunny days (not so good for fishing).

*Breaking news*
Exciting news received this week!  I am going to Chengdu, China - as
one of only two artists from the Sheffield region invited to visit and
work there through CreativeSheffield.  They are twinned with Chengdo.
Two pieces of work will be exhibited at the Painting Exhibition
scheduled from 11-14 September at the Pride International Conference
Center along with 2012 China International Friendship Cities Conference
(CIFCC).  They will then be on show at the International Museum at
Tianfu Square in Chengdu. So excited!!

Over the next 6 months:
- as part of the Gallery Town project (http://www.gallerytown.org.uk/)
Rotherham Town Centre,  2 of my digital collages are on show in a
window of the Old Town Hall Precinct (opposite Argos).  Also watch out
for guided art walks, drop in sessions in the Imperial Buildings and
lots of arty happenings around the town centre.

Launch of Gallery Town

Gallery Town, Rotherham

Gallery Town, Rotherham

Up and coming exhibitions:
 - taking place 1st to 7th July 2012 the Holmfirth Art Week
(http://www.holmfirthartweek.org.uk/), where 2 of my artworks are in
the Civic Hall exhibition, a first for me.  I will be on duty Wed 4th
July 2-4 if you fancy a chat.

- 11 July - 11 Sept 2012 NeST Gallery, Barnard Castle  'Colour and
Form' exhibition

Art and photography workshops, next ones will be in Sept/Oct ('cos of
my China trip):

Usually have good weather later on so conducive to outdoor work but if
not we can always stay inside.
Check out my website: http://www.yvonne-moorhouse.co.uk for full
details or to download a brochure.

Choose from one of my three regular workshops (listed below),  each
workshop will be limited to 2/4 people for that personal touch.   They
are held at my home, which is surrounded by lovely countryside (if you
didn't know).

Regular workshops:
1st Sept 12, 2-5
Blank Canvas - starting from scratch and seeking inspiration from a
range of artwork, this workshop aims to show participants how to get
over painter's block and use a variety of painting techniques.
£20.00 per person including materials

8th Sept 12, 2-5
Frame and Shoot - practical advice on getting good images from your
digital camera or mobile phone. Taking pictures outdoors - weather
permitting
£15.00 per person

6th Oct 12, 2-5
Sketchbooking - learn the importance of an artist's sketchbook.
Drawings, photos, and cut outs are used to fill the book. Sketching
will take place outdoors, weather permitting
£20.00 per person including materials.

Other dates can be arranged if the ones above are not available.

 Other options:-
- some one-2-one help with digital photography and image manipulation

- full days involving two of the above workshops

- lunch and an art session

- make a weekend of it, good accommodation is available nearby

- larger groups, this can be arranged

 Please get in touch by  phone on 07530111921 or email:
yvonnemoorhouse@onetel.com

The garden is looking lush and healthy after alot of hard work, art
opportunities are keeping me busy and hoping to have lots of arty fun
with lovely people on my workshops.  Life is great, God is good.

Please forward this newsletter to family or friends you feel may be
interested - click on the link below - 'forward to a friend'.

Happy holidays,
Yvonne

My prints can be extral large, medium or miniature

http://www.yvonnemoorhouseartist.webeden.co.uk