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Highlights of the 2008 Show
If you love to paint, then a visit to the inspiring Art Materials-Live show in November is a must as it will provide lots of inspiration and encouragement plus opportunities to find the very latest products. You will leave the show full of enthusiasm to develop and expand your painting abilities.
Take time to learn from artist demonstrators Dermot Cavanagh, Derek Daniells, Bob Elcock, Charlie Evans, Keith Fenwick, Carole Gray, Jeremy Ford, Soraya French, Tim Fisher, Terry Harrison, Susie Hodge, Linda Hollingshead, Geoff Kersey, Fiona Peart, Linda Wain and James Willis who will be there to teach, encourage and answer all the questions you have ever wanted to ask!
Try before you buy! Many of the leading suppliers of art materials will be exhibiting enabling you to do exactly this - try before you buy! Daler-Rowney, Winsor & Newton, Derwent Fine Art Pencils, Chromacolour, Hahnemuehle Fine Art UK are just a few of the suppliers you will be able to meet. Most will be offering excellent ranges at competitive prices and in some cases special offers only available at the show.
Popular Artist Linda Hollingshead will be adding colour & excitement to the show this year with her painting demonstrations using Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic. See vibrant colour and the exciting use of the Luiquitex mediums with collage, embedding & texturing in this uplifting contemporary work.
Workshops sponsored by Derwent and Daler Rowney and organised by the Leisure Painter and The Artist magazines. A full programme of varied and exciting workshops with well known presenters. Full details and how to book can be found in the Leisure Painter & The Artist magazines or phone Caroline Griffiths on 01580 763673
Daler-Rowney 225th Anniversary
To celebrate Daler-Rowney's birthday, they will be giving away a daily prize! This will be a 'System 3 Painting Set'. Make sure you look out for the entry forms during your visit.
'Simply the Best' Painting/Drawing Competition
'Simply the Best' Painting/Drawing Competition
Sponsored by The Leisure Painter and The Artist magazines. 20 paintings or drawings have been chosen for exhibition at the show where a winner will be chosen by the visiting public as the 'People's Choice' and be profiled in the Leisure Painter magazine in 2009 and on the magazine's website. Why not enter the next competition 'Simply the Best 2009'? Click here to contact Caroline Griffiths at the Artists Publishing Company for more information.
Book Signing
Author Susie Hodge will be signing copies of her new book 'The Complete Guide to Painting Pictures from Photos'.
Win a Painting Holiday!
The Alpine Experience with Bee Morrison
'Bee will be offering show visitors the chance to win a fabulous week's painting holiday in the French Alps, close to Geneva! Look out for the entry forms on her stand.
SAA
You don't have to be a member to enjoy yourself with the SAA - but it could save you money if you are! Look out for Membership details at the show. Jeremy Ford and Geoff Kersey will be presenting fun and informative demonstrations on the SAA stand throughout the day.
Guilds
There will be a number of Guilds including the UK Coloured Pencil Society, BADFA and The Guild of Silk Painters, who will be all providing hands-on mini workshops.
3 Shows for the Price of 1. Your ticket to Art Materials-Live will also include entry to two other shows:
Hall 12
A Magical World of Traditional, Contemporary and Modern Crafts for Christmas and the Home.
Hall 11
Hobbycrafts is the ultimate hobby supply show for all your creative craft materials.
Details are correct at time of going to press but may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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