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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · May 28

Here to There South Shields with Helix Arts
Tue 3rd June, 10 to 1pm
for people 55yrs & over.

Try creative challenges inspired by the park guided by artist Elizabeth before walking to South Shields Museum & Art Gallery.

Find out more & book www.ticketsource.co.uk/helixarts/he...

EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Feb 6

Thanks to CVN Print who have done an amazing job getting artwork printed at short notice.

Ready to install for Gateshead Council arts team with ThorpAcademy, National Trust property Gibside and artist Leanne Pearce.

Riverside Routes is part of the #TyneDerwentWay programme

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Jan 24

Thanks @gemarts.bsky.social and @terracottalily.bsky.social for the ❤️ A very busy day Josie and the young artists are super stars.

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Jan 24

It’s a great preview when you are too busy to take photos!
Go see Making Waves at The Word, South Shields opening Monday.
Enjoy @SouthTyneLibs arts & crafts club members’ Art Zoo, Only the Beginning by The Customs House, Gig Culture by the Cultural Spring & STYouthCouncil’s cultural map.

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Jan 23

So proud of our South Tyneside art club and crafts club for children 8+ years whose work features in the Making Waves exhibition at The Word opening on Monday.

Go see their Zoo-themed artwork. Their characterful drawings are inspiring.

Find out more theworduk.org/whats-on/mak...

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Jan 23

Creative day at Rowlands Gill Primary with Josie Brookes.
Today 72 year 3, 4 & 5s made collages about the smelly moss tree on the Derwent riverside 🌳

Gateshead Arts Development team project Riverside Routes is part of the Tyne Derwent Way programme.

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Jan 12

Been editing a #CultureStart commission, preparing for an exhibition & continuing work behind the scenes on the #TyneDerwentWay Riverside Routes projects.

Also ❤️ thursdays catch-up with Helix Arts chatting about #SouthTyneside adventures. Getting outside is so good for you & sparks creativity.

Frozen South Marine Park pleasure pond. Ducks congregate near edge where ice is broken. Seagull captured flying in centre of picture. More gulls in the distance standing on the ice.

Walking through path in South Marine Park South Tyneside. Trees and shrubbery silhouetted with orange glowing sun peeking through branches.

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 30

Treasure
Walk 29 December
Seaburn

Switched from time online to local quests over the hols!

❤️ the cornflower blue glass.
🐚 Checked shells were empty with my phone light.

Don’t know much about rocks/fossils but mistakenly thought I found a Devils Toenail.

Colours are sublime.

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 5

Keeping alive the 1350 year old tradition of glass making is vital to Sunderland, NE and National heritage, culture and identity.

Show your support Save the National Glass Centre #UK #glass #ceramics #culture #heritage #savethenationalglasscentre

www.change.org/p/save-glass...

Sign the Petition

Save glass blowing and the National Glass Centre in the historic St Peter’s, Sunderland.

www.change.org

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 4

Congratulations Martin 🙌

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 4

Read all about it! Riverside Round Up launch party today at Rowlands Gill Primary created by Year 4 & Josie Brookes
Another joyous Gateshead Council Arts Team Riverside Routes project and part of the Tyne Derwent Way programme. #artseducation #literacy #learningoutsidethe #gateshead #tynederwentway

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 4

How inspiring! Tuesdays Riverside Routes Tyne Derwent Way session with Winlaton West Lane Primary School and artist Paul Merrick. Painterly woods sprung up along their River Derwent. Loved how each tree had an unique personality #TyneDerwentWay #GatesheadCouncil #RiversideRoutes

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 3

What I didn’t say on Sunday is that when I was struggling I actually completed responses for most of the #abstractadvent from @artpedagogy . Some are more successful than others.
Will I share them all? Probs no but possibly #day2 #brushpens #watercolourpencils

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 2

Thank you I’ll let the gang know their work was appreciated at our next session.

EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 2

This is the sort of epic view I see in the children’s landscapes ❤️

Universe @wholethings.bsky.social · Dec 1

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 2

Lovely session at The Word this evening leading South Tyneside Libraries Arts and Crafts Club for children 8 and over.
Mixed media landscapes depicting first snow. Marker pens, watercolour pencils and acrylic paint.
#mixedmedia #landscape #snow #artsinlibraries #cyp #artseducation #colour

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 2

South Tyneside Libraries Arts and Crafts Club for children 8 and over.
December sessions various date click the link to find out more and book your free place.
www.eventbrite.com/o/48869860043
#childrensarts #artsinlibraries #mixedmedia
#artsinlibraries #childrensart #mixedmedia

EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 1

Practice makes progress. Look at my very precise little viewfinder haha

EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Dec 1

Contemplating #abstractadvent from art pedagogy for art club tomorrow. I always like to give things a go. I feel frustrated. It’s all very flat. I need to work more on it but also need to tell the kids sometimes art can be frustrating.

Go read about it here
www.artpedagogy.com/abstractadve...

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Nov 30

Festive trad to visit ArtsCentreWashington & make Christmas wreaths. Warmly led by Rachel Hamer, Alison & John. The greenery is foraged, baubles bought at charity shops, & bows made from recycled fabric. Thanks for making this an affordable treat.
#homemade #wreath #artsandcrafts #greenchristmas

EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Nov 29

Colourful day at Hetton Primary Academy working on our Sunderland Culture Culture Start x Gentoo artwork for Eskdene Rise.
Looking forward to sessions with at Gillas Lane Primary then bringing 100s of brilliant artworks together in Adobe Affinity.
#publicart #arteducarion #artsforall

EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Nov 28

Eilis from Mustard Stories CiC inspiring young artists at St Joseph’s RCVA Highfield making zines as part of their Riverside Routes project. The class teacher Mrs Herron is incredibly supportive. Enjoying being able to commission this company and see their approach.

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Nov 27

A busy day for this #northeast #artist and #creativeproducer
Enjoyed photographing children’s artwork from #southtyneside libraries arts and crafts club planning for our exhibition at The Word in January. This is ‘Brilliant Badger’ by Valentine from Hebburn. Gorgeous yes? #arteducstion

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Nov 26

Great Riverside Routes creative session led by Paul Merrick at Winlaton West Lane Primary School today. Part of the Tyne Derwent Way.

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EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social · Nov 26

I posted this on Bluesky & X, curious to see which would perform better. IMO it’s a draw! Neither post received meaningful engagement. What does this tell me? I won’t put too much energy into either! Whilst it was niche question I’m certain Twitter of old would have given me some leads.