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The UK’s biggest & liveliest Art Materials show! Highlights of 2007 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 Charlie Evans, Jeremy Ford, Keith Fenwick, Bob Elcock, Terry Harrison, Fiona Peart, Angela Gaughan, Linda Wain, Dermot Cavanagh,
Michael Sanders and many more who will be there to teach, encourage and answer all the questions you have ever wanted to ask!
NEWS FLASH: LEARN TO PAINT from Winsor & Newton is a simple, introductory guide to water colour with everything you need to get started. There is no drawing involved and you don't need to have a knowledge of painting! This method will feature in the Winsor & Newton Workshops.
Join us and help Derwent and Winsor & Newton to celebrate their 175th Birthdays at the show. Both companies will be exhibiting with Derwent showing the latest pencil ranges and applications via dedicated demonstrations and workshop sessions. Likewise, Winsor Newton will be providing a 'Hands On' technical area enabling you to work with and understand their products, plus they will be hosting a number of dedicated workshop sessions and theatre presentations.
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! Paperhouse / Daler-Rowney, Winsor & Newton, Hahnemuhle, Caran D'Ache, Chromacolour, Rosemary & Co, Sennelier, Global Art Supplies, Pro Arte, Tynedale Fine Art, DCMK 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.
Workshop Sessions will once again be organised by the Leisure Painter and The Artist magazines. Tutors will include Soraya French, Trevor Waugh, Jackie Devereux and Susie Hodge. These will be sponsored by Global Art Supplies and Derwent. They will run throughout the show and can be booked via the Artist Publishing Company. Details of how to book will be available in the September issues of the magazines.
Winsor & Newton Daily Prize Draw
 Win a 175th Anniversary Artists' Watercolour wooden boxed set. Inspired by the wooden boxed sets from the 1860's, the set is made from rich cherry wood and will be a fabulous prize to win and a potential collector's item in years to come.
All entries must be made at the show. (The RRP for the wooden boxed set is normally £49.95)
Win a Painting Holiday! The Alpine Experience.
Bee Morrison Painting Holidays are pleased to offer the chance for one lucky person to win a watercolour painting holiday in the French Alps close to Geneva. Fill in a slip at the show to enter. Terms & conditions apply.
You don't have to be a member to enjoy yourself with the SAA (Society for All Artists). Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and excitement on the SAA stand this year. If you love to paint, make sure you visit the stand with
workshops and demonstrations happening every hour. Charles Evans and Jeremy Ford will be presenting a number of excellent and informative sessions, which will keep you entertained throughout.
Derwent 'Magic Memories' Competition
An international drawing competition to celebrate The 175th anniversary of the Cumberland Pencil Company, makers of Derwent fine art pencils. Draw a picture, using pencils or pastels, of an event or scene that you'll never forget. The winning entry will be displayed at the show. Why not enter! Click here for full details and to download an entry form.
'Simply the Best'
Painting/Drawing Competition
Organised by The Leisure Painter magazine, in association with ICHF.
Twenty paintings or drawings will be selected for exhibition at the show, plus the 'People's Choice' winner will be profiled in Leisure Painter's February 2008 issue and on the Leisure Painter website. Why not enter for a chance to show your work at a national venue and have it seen by the many thousands of visitors! Click here for full details and entry form.
Exciting new products, free theatre presentations, demonstrations, inspirational workshops and stunning displays. Art Materials-Live is sure to make a great day out for anyone interested in painting - at every level.
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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