Last night we attended the opening night of the Loop artists annual exhibition at the Bankside Gallery.
The exhibition has been lead by the artists and the collection of works depicts the broad spectrum of print making. Artists includes, Julie Hoyle, Annee Robson, John Tate, Ian Brown and many more...
It's free to visit and make sure you do.
6-11 November 2012, 10 - 16:00. More details click here.
Posted by on Wed, 7 Nov 2012
tags: openhouse, inspiration.
It's difficult to see some things through. Life, excuses, laziness can get in the way.
So I decided to share my little challenge, I tweeted it and popped it up on Facebook. It was simple, to ride my bike every day for the next 30 days, full details here.
Daily life is busy, very busy. No more hours in the day meant I had to change something, so the 5:30 club was formed. Up with the birds and before the roads are full of cars, friends came and went, but mainly it was me, my bike, my thoughts and the countryside. Perfect.
30 days is just right, one month, not too difficult right?
So I thought i'd invite you to try it, set yourself a goal... What will you be starting today for the next 30 days?
Oh and make sure you share it, it'll avoid making excuses.
Posted by on Sun, 17 Jun 2012
tags: openhouse, inspiration.
Two or three early evenings, a bag full of warm clothes and a clear head were my preparations for the adventure to the Do Lectures.
For me it started at Heathrow airport where I collected 3 of the fantastic speakers - Joel Buckiewicz called shotgun, Sasha Ditcher middle row and Toshi Nakamura right at the back. Together we hit the road for Fforest camp - with the weather obscuring the views of the Welsh countryside, we used our imagination and conversation flowed.
Arriving at Fforest is magical. Being shown your tent, your tent mates and the bwthyn and that's literally all you need know. Life is simple.
Officially the talks are opened by a few words from co founder David Hieatt joking that after the first night we know who the snorers are, he was right.
The days were spent listening, speakers are well tailored for the event, diverse subjects with the thread of DOing running through the entire weekend. We laugh listening to James Victore, cry with Sean Carasso. Shocked by Chris Heathcote and warmed by Tom Herbert. Andy Puddicombe is calm and collected whilst Tim Smit barely stays on the stage. Inspired by Marion Deuchars and mesmerised by Richard Askwith.
The talks are snappy (20-25 minutes) and weighed just right to continue the subjects discussed with speakers/ delegates whilst queuing for my 5th cup of tea of the day.
One morning I woke with the first light and patter of rain on the canvas roof. I wandered down to make a cup of tea and was welcomed into a workshop, the art of chopping vegetables by Zen priest Edward Espe Brown. Things like this never happen, that's what makes Do a special environment to be in.
Evenings kick off with a delicious meal and wine, sitting opposite a hero my hair standing on end and lump in throat (I won't mention who). Retiring afterwards to music and poetry around the fire pit, the cold and rain not dampening anyones moods. Talking, sharing and singing continues late into the night.
Returning home my head is full of ideas, with a responsibility to see them through. If you have not been then you must…
The good news is they do it all again in September...
Ideas + Energy = Change
www.dolectures.co.uk and more photos here
Posted by on Thu, 3 May 2012
tags: openhouse, inspiration.