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CLASSES: Life Drawing Days at Charleston, Firle

Life drawing days at Charleston with Silvia MacRae Brown start again in February 2025 on the first Tuesday of each month, open to all, 10am - 3pm in the winter.

Silvia says: “There will be a variety of poses - short and long, as well as some slow movement. Open to all levels of experience; artists and craftspeople most welcome, guidance for those who would like some. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided and we bring a packed lunch to enjoy in the beautiful Hay Barn.
£55 per day - an ideal gift!”

All bookings and enquiries to silviamacraebrown@btinternet.com 

OPPORTUNITY: Studio/Workshop Space available in Lewes

A studio, workspace or deskspace is now available to rent in Lewes

Size: 4.7 x 5.4 m or 272 sq ft - plus bathroom and kitchen facilities
Location: Near St Mary’s Social Centre / Christie Road
Includes: Heating, power, wifi, natural light, bathroom, basic kitchen with a sink, kettle, microwave and fridge. Free on-street parking

Information from the owner and Makers Directory member, Mark:
”I have a large space to rent (or multiple desk spaces) in a self contained annex at my home in Wallands, Lewes. The space is secure and quiet. For reference the white desks in the pictures are 140mm wide.

Ideal for artists, makers and creatives who don't create a lot of noise or use power tools, kilns or chemicals. Viewings welcome and please get in touch if you're interested. From £650pm”

All enquiries to markjohnsoneu@gmail.com or 07976 909026

OPPORTUNITY: Use of a shop window in Lewes

Would you like to exhibit in a window in Lewes?

Our friends at Visit Lewes have facilitated the use of a large window on Station Street to be used by our members, free of charge. You may have been stopped in your tracks by previous installations, including works by Abi Norris and Isobel Smith, Fondamento Scherzo, and the current works there are by Kay Syrad and Clare Whistler. So if you - or a group of you - are interested in this opportunity email here and we can send you more information when we have it.

SPECIAL OFFER: Artwork Photography, Giclée Printing & Mount Cutting

If you need your artworks photographed, get beautiful giclée printing done or mounts cut, then you should get in touch with Jim Holden - several Makers Directory members already have!

Jim specialises in photography and giclée reproduction using pigment inks on archival paper of paintings and other 2D artwork. He also has a NEW computerised mount cutter and is currently offering a 10% discount for members of The Makers Directory.

To claim your Makers Directory 10% discount or to explore the rates for five or more items, tell Jim you are a member and the name that you are listed under.

Contact Jim at his studio on 01825 841157 or on 07590 683036, or e-mail jim@jimholden.co.uk to have a chat with him about what you need. His studio is located near Lewes and has ample free onsite parking. There is more information on mount cutting and artwork reproduction on his website here: jimholden.co.uk/galleries/folio/artwork-reproduction/

Jim can also:
• Create high resolution files to download of your originals, and produce prints on demand to supply to galleries and your studio sales.
• Make giclée prints of your own photographs and existing digital files printed onto the finest archival papers.
• Photograph your 3D artwork so that you can show your work in style on your website, social media or for gallery submissions.

If you want to reach our rapidly growing and highly targeted creative audience in Sussex, the 550+ members listed on the Directory and our lively Instagram account, then you might consider advertising with us.
Why not have a look at the options here or drop us a line?
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