Dundee
Mixed Show
May 2011 Free
In celebration of its new name (formerly the Queen’s Gallery), Gallery Q presents a selection of craft including ceramics, jewellery by Poppy Dandiya and featuring glass by Graham Muir.
Gallery Q, 160 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DU
Open Mon – Fri 10am – 5.30pm Sat 10am – 5pm
Telephone: 01382 220600
Kengo Kuma public lecture - 'The Answer is Architecture'
21 May 2011 Free
Kengo Kuma, the lead architect on the V&A at Dundee project, will present his first public lecture in Scotland. Kengo Kuma & Associates won the design competition for the V&A at Dundee building, which is set to transform Dundee and reconnect the city to the water.
In this exclusive lecture, he will explore the role that architecture has in connecting people to their environment and discuss how a well-designed building acts as an operating system for society and can mark a defining moment of civilisation. The title of the lecture answers the question of whether a building can enhance our relationship with the environment rather than detracting from it.
Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Dalhousie Building, Old Hawkhill, Balfour Street, Dundee DD1 4HB
12.30pm and 6pm. The event is by ticket only. Tickets are available from the Events Office telephone: 01382 385564 or online at www.vandaatdundee.com
Dundee Degree Show 2011
21 - 29 May 2011 Free
The 2011 Dundee Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee showcases exciting work by over 250 emerging artists and designers including jewellery and metal design, product design and textile design. The artwork for this year’s show which features on invitations, posters, advertisements and other material was created by illustrator Johanna Basford using 'crowd sourced' images from graduates by sharing memories of their student years.
Open Mon – Fri 10am - 8pm Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm
Telephone: 01382 388 828
Craft Sunday – jewellery making with Syrah Jay
Sun 8 May, Dundee Contemporary Arts
Embrace the credit crunch and make your own! Learn something new, develop what you already know and be inspired by the huge talent in Dundee. Every session offers something new.
Craft Sundays are back due to popular demand! Resident textile and jewellery designer Syrah Jay will show you how make your own beads from a wide range of new and recycled materials, including felt, fabric and cardboard. Get creative, learn new techniques and liven up your jewellery box with some statement pieces.
Suitable for all levels, anyone 12 years old and over is welcome. Places are limited and cost £20 - book now on 01382 909 900. Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Resident textile and jewellery designer Syrah Jay will show you how make your own beads from a wide range of new and recycled materials, including felt, fabric and cardboard. Get creative, learn new techniques and liven up your jewellery box with some statement pieces. Call 01382 909900 to book
Craft Tuesday – Bunty and Bella’s Contemporary Embroidery
Tue 17 & Tue 24 May (two day workshop), Dundee Contemporary Arts
They may be inspired by their Grandmas but this workshop is bang up to date. Using cool transfers from Sublime Stitching, Bunty and Bella take you through the basics and make sure you're equipped with the skills to customise your whole wardrobe and beautify anything else that gets in your way! Did someone mention tea and cake? Suitable for all levels/12 years old and over. Places are limited and cost £15.
Call 01382 909900 to book
Image Copyright (top to bottom): Glass, Graham Muir - Gallery Q; Kengo Kuma, Architect, V&A at Dundee © Kengo Kuma; Dundee Degree Show 2011 Poster, design by Johanna Basford; Jewellery, Jessica Howarth, Enamel houses that incorporate detachable jewellery eg. necklaces, rings; Marion Lean. Trigger Mind Alter Behaviour. Textiles Dept, University of Dundee; Charlotte Rose. Woman, where are you? Textiles Department, University of Dundee; DCA Workshops; Jewellery, Eileen Gatt; Jewellery, Teena Ramsay
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