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Events Diary

September 2018

Exhibitions

The Green Man Gallery Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers
Autumn Collection by the artists who run The Green Man, with a wide range of smaller craft items in the shop area. Includes, oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media, drawing, print-making, photography, digital art, textiles, jewellery, wood, glass, ceramics and artist books.

Until 26th September: Art and Poetry from San Quentin Prison
An exhibition of original art and poetry by prisoners currently on Death Row at San Quentin Prison, California. Launch evening: Saturday 1st September from 7pm to 9pm. Read about the background to this exhibition here and at www.artofsanquentin.com

28th September to 24th October: 'More Than A Woman' by Contemporary Mix
A new guest exhibition which includes work that reflects on the centenary of women’s suffrage. Additional signature pieces by the four artists who make up Contemporary Mix will cover photography, textiles, printmaking and painting. Launch evening: Friday 28th September from 6pm to 8pm. Drinks, nibbles and live background music.

Workshops

Sunday 23rd September: 'Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da...'
... Life goes on. Join a choir for the day to celebrate 50 years since the release of the Beatles' White Album and perform in a scratch concert at 7pm. Following the success of last year's Beatles Come and Sing Day, choir director Eleanor Mottershead and pianist and arranger, Tim Mottershead, return with new arrangements of tracks from the album and other classic Beatles songs of the same era. Click title for further details.

Monday 24th September: The Green Man Gallery Inktober Group - Session 1
A drawing course in 6 sessions inspired by the 'Inktober' online drawing challenge and led by resident artist, Charlie Collins. Continues every Monday during October. Book for the full course (£30) or pay £6 per session.

Friday 28th September: First Steps in Art
A full-day workshop for adults who have little or no experience in art, with artist/teacher, Lin Cheung. Learn about a variety of materials including charcoal, graphite, pen and ink; dry and oil pastel; watercolour and acrylic paint. 10am to 4pm. Cost £65 including all materials. Deposit £25 on booking.
Further information at www.linc-art.com

Live Music

Saturday 29th September: Mean Mary
‘The voice of a ragged angel combined with the banjo playing of the devil .’
An award-winning Nashville-based musician/writer, Mean Mary James is equally versatile on guitar, fiddle banjo and seven other instruments and is known internationally for her lightning-fast fingers, haunting vocals and intricate story songs. Don’t miss this high-energy performance in the exciting acoustics of Buxton’s Green Man Gallery. 7.30pm (Doors 7pm).Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door. Online booking here

October 2018

The Green Man Gallery Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers
Autumn Collection by the artists who run The Green Man, with a wide range of smaller craft items in the shop area. Includes, oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media, drawing, print-making, photography, digital art, textiles, jewellery, wood, glass, ceramics and artist books.

28th September to 24th October: 'More Than A Woman' by Contemporary Mix
Our guest exhibition includes work that reflects on the centenary of women’s suffrage. Additional signature pieces by the four artists who make up Contemporary Mix will cover photography, textiles, printmaking and painting. Launch evening: Friday 28th September from 6pm to 8pm. Drinks, nibbles and live background music.

Workshops
Mondays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th October: The Green Man Gallery Inktober Group
A drawing course in 6 sessions (first session 24th September) inspired by the 'Inktober' online drawing challenge and led by resident artist, Charlie Collins. Continues every Monday during October. Book for the full course (£30) or pay £6 per session.

Friday 5th October: 'Drink and Draw' with Andrea Joseph
Alternative life drawing session. Hot drinks (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, herb teas) included in price. Bring sketching equipment and your own beer or wine. 7pm to 9.15pm. £15. Booking essential.

Live Music

14th October: The Sunday BuskStop with Cathy Rimer
Songs of love, friendship and heartache from local singer/songwriter Cathy Rimer who was nominated for an award for her gig at this year's Buxton Festival Fringe. There's soup for lunch and excellent company . 12pm to 2pm. Free entry, donations invited. Drop in for a short time or stay for the full two hours.

Other Events

Friday 12th October: Make A Gift Of Art
A 'shopping night' with a difference! Meet the gallery’s Resident Artists; learn about their techniques and inspiration; discover affordable ways to give original art as a gift. A special late opening with opportunities to order and commission items plus the official launch of our 'Buy Art' - payment in instalments - scheme. Open 5.30pm to 9pm. Free entry. Refreshments available.

November 2018

The Green Man Gallery Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers
The Summer Collection by the artists who run The Green Man, with a wide range of smaller craft items in the shop area. Includes, oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media, drawing, print-making, photography, digital art, textiles, jewellery, wood, glass, ceramics and artist books.

26th October to 21st November: Seeds of Peace
Joint exhibition by the gallery's resident artists to mark the centenary of the end of World War 1.

Live Music

Saturday 3rd November: 'The Best is Yet to Come'
Bill Holmes, vocals, and Tim Mottershead, piano, return with a brand new concert celebrating the very best easy-listening songs and instrumentals. From the Great American Songbook, through themes from films and musicals, to jazz, funk and soul. Not to be missed! Full details coming soon.

Sunday 18th November: Winter Wilson
The welcome return of this brilliant contemporary folk/acoustic duo who recently toured with Fairport Convention. Full details coming soon. Watch and listen here