We are busy preparing our fleet of boats & volunteers to welcome you to our annual @RYAScotland @RYA#DiscoverSailing day at #GrantonHarbour on the #Edinburghshoreline.
On Sun 5th May, 12 – 4pm, we will offer short sailing trips to all.
Read on for details:
http://royalforth.org/article/discover-sailing-sunday-5th-may-at-rfyc-12-4pm
Heritage on the Edge: this Saturday 20th April!
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Ed.Hollis@ed.ac.uk
Register your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/heritage-on-the-edge…
| Exhibition / Event Title. | Seasonal Artistic Disorder: Past and present works by Bernie Reid | ||||
| Artist/s / Participants: | Bernie Reid | ||||
| About the Exhibition: | Seasonal Artistic DisorderPast and present works by Bernie Reid The work included in SAD could be seen as an inventory. I wanted to take the opportunity allowed by this exhibition to sit different works from the last fifteen years alongside current works in order to reflect on the sometimes dispirit avenues of my practice and to see if new ideas emerge from these assemblies. It is sometimes a rare moment for an artist to be able to set out works side by side and have the space, both physical and mental, to see how the works play, conflict, or settle with each other so I wanted to take advantage of this time to do some self-curation. My past works engage with the figurative tradition seen through the lens of my history with graffiti and stencil art and they are often an attempt to work through the conflict between my influences. I find challenge in sampling the traditional and the new and trying to try to coalesce these samples into something greater than the sum of its parts. There are also examples of my interest in the decorative arts with my painted rugs and a sculpture piece which will appear “naked” for this outing. At present I’m interested in the phenomena of AI generated art and its effect on painting and how art is perceived in general and I’ve tried to address my own issues with this burgeoning technology. My hope for the show is, through the mixture of work from different periods, to have a kaleidoscopic moment for my own edification and the viewers entertainment. Artist Bio: Bernie Reid is an Edinburgh-based artist with an international reputation whose body of work includes mixed media paintings, trompe l’oeil decorative rugs, graphic screen prints and sculpture. Reid’s explorations of subculture, fashion, graffiti and eroticism can be seen throughout the work of his 30-year career as an illustrator and artist. Reid often employs mediums and techniques associated with graffiti such as stencils and spray paint in his work. His mixed media paintings use these techniques alongside traditional oils to depict abstracted and psychedelic figurative forms influenced by the subcultural practices of sampling and hacking established culture in order to create new identities, the deviant sensibility of graffiti never being too distant from the outcome. Themes of subcultures and eroticism also manifest in Reid’s graphic screen prints. Driven by a taste for control and technical efficiency and influenced by the stylings of mid-century advertising and Italian futurism – Reid uses exaggerated shapes and line work to create figurative illustrations inspired by urban society. As an illustrator Reid worked on commissions for clients such as Wallpaper magazine, Stella McCartney, Telegraph Newspaper, Habitat, Liberty London, Boxfresh, ID magazine and has had his personal work featured in a number of illustration books and journals. Reid’s work has been shown internationally in galleries which include MOMA New York, SFMOMA, 019 in Ghent, Serpentine Galleries in London, Garage Museum in Moscow and on the island of Stromboli for the Fiorucci Art Trust. Additionally, Reid regularly facilitates projects for Artlink, a local charity that aims to help people with mental health connect with a creative practice and others seeking to find wellness through art. Opening Event Thursday, 18th April, 5 pm – 8 pm Exhibition Dates Times Weekdays 22nd – 26th 11am – 4pm Artists Website: https://www.berniereid.co.uk/ Artists Contact: me@berniereid.co.uk Artists Social Media: www.instagram.com/reid.bernie hubCAP Gallery The Gatehouse 350 West Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 1QE | ||||
Our Life Drawing course starts next Tuesday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm!
Book your space on our 10 week course here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/life-drawing-adults-all-levels-tickets-875214378767?aff=oddtdtcreator
Course Overview:
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
Events at Granton:hub this week!
More information can be found on our website: https://www.grantonhub.org/events
Spring Jam Jar workshop with Ochre Botanical Studios
Join our flower farmers for a spring jam jar making session on Sunday 14 April from 2 – 4pm at Granton Castle Walled Garden.
Entrance is by donation to Granton Castle Walled Garden.
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New footage released by the Council shows the tank in the iconic gasholder frame has been infilled in preparation for the site to become a public park in the future.
Around 50,000 tonnes of infill material has been placed and compacted within the 11 x 78 metre tank ready for placement of the bentonite membrane. This follows the dramatic removal of the tank walls and bell last year.
Work is currently being carried out on the enormous amount of steel making up the structure with every steel member being looked at and repaired if required. This involves replacing corroded sections or filling holes. To repaint the structure the process involves blasting it with cooper ore which removes the old lead paint and corrosion, cleaning it down and prepping the surfaces then priming coats before the final paint colour.
The progress is the latest in the restoration of the site which began last year. McLaughlin & Harvey are completing the work on behalf of The City of Edinburgh Council using £16.4m from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund and an additional £1.2 million from the Scottish Government.
The gasholder, which sits at the heart of the Council’s £1.3bn regeneration project for a new sustainable coastal town at Granton Waterfront, will become an exciting multifunctional public area.
The space within the restored gasholder is to have multi-sensory play zones, a dedicated area for permanent and temporary public art and one for relaxation, outdoor trails, and tracks for exercise as well as a large outdoor space for sports, markets, seasonal events, community use, festivals, performance arts, exhibitions, and play. Work will also be carried out to plant trees, shrubs and wildflowers improving biodiversity and local habitat in the area.
Councillor Cammy Day, Council Leader, said: “It’s exciting to see this footage and the culmination of all the hard work that has already gone into bringing this fantastic project to life for the area. The transformation of the structure will give the local community a much-needed place to come together to enjoy arts, sports, and culture.
“The project forms part of the wider £1.3bn regeneration of the Granton area where we are unlocking brownfield land to build a new sustainable 20-minute neighbourhood. We’re continuing to work hard to ensure Granton is somewhere residents will be proud to live and I look forward to seeing progress continue throughout this year.
Graham Brown, McLaughlin & Harvey Senior Contracts Manager, said: “We are delighted to have reached another milestone on this exciting project.
“The Gas Holder tank has been dewatered, demolished and infilled alongside the ongoing structural frame refurbishment works. This has involved in-depth logistical planning to ensure both aspects of the project can progress side by side whilst ensuring the safety of our workforce.
“The finished paint surface is also progressing well under the cover of our immense scaffold structure and in the coming months we will commence the public realm works as the final phase of the project.”
Planning Minister, Joe FitzPatrick, said: “Derelict sites can be a blight on communities and often hold back development.
“The Scottish Government’s low carbon Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme is helping to unlock these sites by providing investment to create great places for people to enjoy, regenerating communities and tackling climate change.
“I am delighted that £1.2 million from the programme is supporting this transformative project on this historic site with the creation of a biodiverse, multi-use, and accessible park within the frame of the gas holder, opening it up to public access for the first time.”
Next Tuesday, 9th April, our latest exhibition will be unveiled outside the Iona Cafe at 1pm.
The exhibition will be comprised of artworks created by members of the ‘Make Your Mark’ group, and it would be fantastic to see as many people as possible there to support the artists!
There will be a range of works encompassing a range of different mediums and subjects, and the Iona Cafe will be open as normal to provide food and refreshments!
Image Credit- D.M.V.Stead- ‘Creeps’
Next Thursday’s (11th April) Supporting your Child in Grief group has been cancelled due to the Easter Holidays.
The next group will run on Thursday 9th May at 11am-12pm as usual.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Community groups across Edinburgh will be able to provide vital services and support for thousands of local people thanks to National Lottery funding announced today.
North Edinburgh projects have done particularly well in the latest round of funding. Both North Edinburgh Arts and Stepping Stones North Edinburgh are awarded six figure sums, while Muirhouse Millennium Centre, Heart of Newhaven, Blackhall Children’s Sports Committee, Ama-zing Harmonies and Granton Parish Church are among other local organisations to receive grants today.
The latest round of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund is shared amongst 384 projects across Scotland, sharing in £15,048,544.
See below for a full list of projects
North Edinburgh Arts will use their award of £148,821 to continue their ‘Green Projects’ programme which provides green spaces for local people to come together whilst offering a range of volunteering opportunities and arts and garden activities for people of all ages to get involved in.
Valla Moodie, Green Projects Manager, North Edinburgh Arts said: “This funding will enable us to start an exciting phase of work as we move back into our refurbished and extended building after two years in temporary venues, setting up our new Community Shed workshop and redeveloping our community garden at the back of our venue.
“This support, given to our ‘Green Projects’, will allow us to continue to offer opportunities for our local community that improve their health and well-being whilst contributing to the enrichment of their neighbourhood, building local resilience to big issues and sharing and supporting them with actions that combat climate change.”
STEPPING STONES North Edinburgh receive £132,020 through the Improving Lives programme.
The group, based at Inchgarvie Court in West Pilton, will use the funding to continue delivering their Family Wellbeing project, supporting primary school children and their families by providing individual, group and equine mental health support in North West Edinburgh.
Thanks to an award of £126,671, Deaf Action will run a digital literacy programme to help deaf people across the city develop and improve their skillset.
Support will be provided through a series of one-to-one sessions and group work covering specific topics such as word processing, scam awareness, healthcare apps and video calling software.
Lauren McAnna, Community Services Manager, Deaf Action said: “Our Digital Inclusion Service will support deaf people living across Edinburgh to become digitally empowered, unlocking a world of information, resources and opportunities that will foster greater independence and help improve life outcomes.
“We will support deaf adults and older people who face significant barriers to communication and social inclusion and who are likely to be experiencing financial hardship and/or socioeconomic disadvantage.
“By supporting deaf people to overcome barriers to digital literacy they can become more connected and active citizens, have increased independence and improved wellbeing in many aspects of their lives.”
An award of £19,929 to Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland means they can continue to identify more victims of human trafficking across the city.
Joy M Gillespie, CEO, Survivors of Human Trafficking said: “We will be able to work with our cross-sector partners to recover more victims of human trafficking in Edinburgh and provide vital prevention information to those most at risk.
“We believe there is power in partnership and are grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for partnering with us to help end end human trafficking in Scotland.”
Announcing the funding, Kate Still, Scotland Chair, The National Lottery Community Fund said: “This latest round of National Lottery funding will be distributed to groups across Edinburgh who are providing a range of essential services and support for thousands of local people, helping to make a real difference to their lives.
“As The National Lottery prepares to mark its 30th birthday later this year, today’s investment is a timely reminder of the difference that National Lottery players continue to make to communities across the country.”
The National Lottery Community Fund distributes funding on behalf of National Lottery players who raise more than £30 million each week for good causes throughout the UK.
To find out more visit www.TNLCommunityFund.org.uk
