You are invited to visit a community exhibition and consultation at granton:hub, hosted in partnership with Edinburgh College of Art. This exhibition is part of an international research project that focuses on ‘heritage on the edge’.
It will contribute to a better understanding of how cultural heritage is valued beyond the touristed city centers of Europe, by its local people.
The exhibition addresses a number of questions, including ‘What is heritage in Granton?’ and ‘What are the most important stories that can tell different generations about Granton’s past, present and future?’ The exhibition will be an opportunity for further discussions with the wider community in Granton. All the materials will be the basis of a traveling exhibition to be hosted in community centres, schools and churches in May 2024.
We particularly welcome families to come and view our display boards and consultation materials. Kids activities will be in place, to keep the little ones occupied.
Our Adult classes cater to individuals eager to draw from life models, providing unwavering support as you cultivate confidence in your unique artistic style. Immerse yourself in a nurturing environment where you’ll receive guidance on fundamental drawing techniques, perspective, and basic human anatomy.
Teaching Approach:
Get ready to be inspired! Each week, you’ll encounter diverse poses and fresh concepts carefully crafted to challenge and expand your artistic perspective. Our instructors will offer valuable insights to enhance your approach to drawing from life models.
What You’ll Learn:
By the end of the 10-session course, you’ll achieve the following milestones:
Gain a solid understanding of perspective and basic human anatomy, effectively applying these concepts to your life drawings.
Develop versatile skills in capturing life models through various poses and mediums.
Cultivate newfound confidence in nurturing your distinct style in life drawing.
Prepare your artwork for a group exhibition.
Required Resources and Costs:
We provide easels and drawing boards for your convenience. To begin, simply bring your preferred paper (A3 size or larger) and your choice of drawing materials. Options may include pencils, charcoal, chalk, colored pencils, or pastels.
For any question regarding the course: Art@grantonhub.org
All Levels welcome
Fee: £96.60 for 10 sessions of two hours each and your participation to a group exhibition
Capacity: 13 persons
Location: Granton:Hub, Madelvic House, Granton Park Avenue, Edinburgh, EH5 1HS, UK
Dates: Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm
16th April
23rd April
[no session on 30th April]
7th May
14th May
21st May
28th May
4th June
11th June
18th June
25th June
29-30 June Summer Drawing Exhibition / Summer Show at Granton:Hub
There’s just days to go before Bronwen Winter Phoenix unveils her artwork in a solo debut exhibition at granton:hub – based in Madelvic House – over Easter weekend, with opening night on Friday (29th March), 6pm – 9pm.
The Edinburgh-based artist will also deliver live demonstrations for visitors who will be able to watch her paint within the gallery space throughout the day on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st from 10am – 4pm.
Although this is Bronwen’s first solo exhibition, she recently had four pieces of work displayed at Edinburgh Palette as part of an open call exhibition from Awright Projects. DISCOVERY will showcase new works, along with some pivotal pieces for Bronwen.
An ex-journalist and Galaxy Award-nominated fiction author, Bronwen is currently studying contemporary art practice (CAP) at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus, and is involved in the local art community there – including being on the committee of student-run hubCAP Gallery.
Bronwen said: “I’m really excited to be showcasing my work in the welcoming setting of granton:hub. It definitely feels like I’ve been on a bit of a journey with my art the past couple of years, and this exhibition is the culmination of that, really.”
She continued: “Since I started painting again, I’ve been the happiest I’ve felt in my life, and I never want to stop. I feel like this is exactly where I need to be right now, but I’ve only managed to get here with the support of everyone around me, which I’m incredibly grateful for.”
Having been discouraged at a young age from pursuing her art dreams, Bronwen turned to writing instead, and until more recently, it’s how she had earned a living with journalism and her marketing agency.
Bronwen said: “It just goes to show, you should never let ANYONE discourage you from following your dreams. I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunities I do now to pursue an art career, and I’m only just getting started.”
Since she first started painting and working with both traditional and digital media, Bronwen has worked with two national charities.
Official description via granton:hub:
Ever since she picked up a paintbrush for the first time in roughly 20 years, Edinburgh-based artist Bronwen Winter Phoenix has been on a journey of realisation and uncensored passion.
DISCOVERY is Bronwen’s solo debut exhibition in which she shares many of her major pictorial and sculptural artworks created on that journey of realisation, predominantly exploring the human condition. The way we’re fuelled, moulded, twisted and pulled by connection, love, and loss, as well mental health and inner demons. Her work highlights the physical, the moral, and the psychological, with even a bit of whimsy thrown in at times.
Bronwen has so far been commissioned by two national charities, and four pieces of her work were recently displayed at Edinburgh Palette as part of an open call exhibition, where they were well received.
Meet the artist herself, discuss the work at the preview evening or come along over the Easter weekend where Bronwen Winter Phoenix will be hosting a live painting demonstration during the day within the granton:hub gallery space at Madelvic House.
Edinburgh-based artist Bronwen Winter Phoenix is set to unveil her artwork in a solo debut exhibition at granton:hub – based in Madelvic House – over Easter weekend, with opening night on 29th March, 6pm – 9pm.
The 38-year-old artist will also deliver live demonstrations for visitors who will be able to watch her paint within the gallery space throughout the day on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st.
Although this is Bronwen’s first solo exhibition, she recently had four pieces of work displayed at Edinburgh Palette as part of an open call exhibition from Awright Projects. DISCOVERY will showcase new works (images here, as well as some pivotal pieces for Bronwen.
An ex-journalist and Galaxy Award-nominated fiction author, Bronwen is currently studying contemporary art practice (CAP) at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus, and is involved in the local art community there – including being on the committee of student-run hubCAP Gallery.
Bronwen said: “I’m really excited to be showcasing my work in the welcoming setting of granton:hub. It definitely feels like I’ve been on a bit of a journey with my art the past couple of years, and this exhibition is the culmination of that, really.
“Since I started painting again, I’ve been the happiest I’ve felt in my life, and I never want to stop. I feel like this is exactly where I need to be right now, but I’ve only managed to get here with the support of everyone around me, which I’m incredibly grateful for.”
Having been discouraged at a young age from pursuing her art dreams, Bronwen turned to writing instead, and until more recently, it’s how she had earned a living with journalism and her marketing agency.
Bronwen said: “It just goes to show, you should never let ANYONE discourage you from following your dreams.
“I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunities I do now to pursue an art career, and I’m only just getting started.”
Since she first started painting and working with both traditional and digital media, Bronwen has worked with two national charities.
Official description via granton:hub:
Ever since she picked up a paintbrush for the first time in roughly 20 years, Edinburgh-based artist Bronwen Winter Phoenix has been on a journey of realisation and uncensored passion.
DISCOVERY is Bronwen’s solo debut exhibition in which she shares many of her major pictorial and sculptural artworks created on that journey of realisation, predominantly exploring the human condition.
The way we’re fuelled, moulded, twisted and pulled by connection, love, and loss, as well mental health and inner demons. Her work highlights the physical, the moral, and the psychological, with even a bit of whimsy thrown in at times.
Bronwen has so far been commissioned by two national charities, and four pieces of her work were recently displayed at Edinburgh Palette as part of an open call exhibition, where they were well received.
Meet the artist herself, discuss the work at the preview evening or come along over the Easter weekend where Bronwen Winter Phoenix will be hosting a live painting demonstration during the day within the granton:hub gallery space at Madelvic House.
We would like to get your thoughts and ideas for a new mural at the entrance to Speirs Bruce Way on the corrugated iron fence at Granton Castle Walled Garden. We are in the process of commissioning an artist to carry out the work, with guidance from people in the community.
The mural will be painted onto boards and mounted on fencing in a similar manner to the existing mural further along the wall on the same path. It is being organised by granton:hub, who have been awarded funding by ArtRoots/Sustrans.
The mural is to reflect the history and culture of the local area and so we would like to find out what people from Granton would want to see captured in the mural. If you’d like to let us know your thoughts and ideas please fill the form, link below, at our link in bio or on our websitem It should only take about 5 minutes (depending on how many thoughts and ideas you have of course!)
The Welcoming Edinburgh are providing a free course for parents to prepare New Scots (refugees and migrants) for working in the UK.
In this course, participants will learn how to search for jobs, write job applications and cover letters, improve interview skills, and learn about work culture in Scotland and UK employment rights.
The course takes place weekly every Thursday morning over 6 weeks and subsidies including childcare, and transport can be provided.
Classes start on Thursday 8th February at Granton Hub in Madelvic House and will run from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
If you are interested & want to know more, please visit our website, or come along to Granton:hub any time between 1-4pm on Tuesdays 12th and 19th December.
Stay as long as you like – simply say ‘hello’ or we can set you to work!
Save the date! Acorn Print Studio is very excited to be taking part in the wonderful Fungi & Folklore exhibition by @myceliart.collective at @grantonhub on the 28th and 29th of October from 11am-4pm
As well as the exhibition and meeting some of the artists there will be workshops and a chance to learn about fungi folklore.
For more information check out the eventbrite link below:
Heritage on the Edge: this Saturday 20th April!
