Tag: Madelvic House

New Art Exhibition: ‘Contemporary Closure’

Edinburgh College Art Students Invite You to Celebrate ‘Contemporary Closure’

Contemporary Art Practice (CAP) HND year 1 students are seeking closure, and you’re all invited to the party with an unforgettable end-of-year exhibition of their work. 

Contemporary Closure is an art exhibition being held at granton:hub (Madelvic House), put together by HND CAP students to celebrate the end of their first year studying at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus. 

Join us on opening night, 31st May from 6pm – 9pm to help us celebrate. You’ll get to see a preview of the work and meet the next wave of contemporary artists over drinks and nibbles. 

The exhibition will then run from June 1st – 6th. Times vary, with the exhibition being open 10am – 4pm over the weekend, then 2pm – 6pm on weekdays.

Contemporary Art Practice student and co-organiser of the event, Bronwen Winter Phoenix, said: “I’m so excited that we’re able to celebrate the end of our first year of CAP in such a great location! Granton is becoming quite an exciting place to be for art at the moment, so it’s fantastic to be a part of that. 

“I hope people will come along to view our work – which is extremely varied as we all have our own different styles and personalities – have a bit of a party, and see what we’ve been up to as CAP students!” 

About the exhibition: 

What makes closure contemporary? When it’s put together by a motley crew of contemporary art students, of course!

Join us, Edinburgh College’s HND year 1 Contemporary Art Practice students for our end-of-year exhibition, where we’ll celebrate with a party, and a showcase of the recent work we’ve accomplished, on May 31st.

On the night, a few of us will be available to chat about our work and experiences of CAP 1 over drinks and nibbles. The exhibition will then run from June 1st – 6th, 10am – 4pm over the weekend, then 2pm – 6pm on weekdays.

About granton:hub

A community-based creative and cultural Centre in Granton, Edinburgh. granton:hub is based in Granton’s historic Madelvic House. We are a member-driven charitable organisation that aims to elevate Granton’s profile and provide a focus for Granton’s diverse and evolving communities. granton:hub is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCO46708), and is managed by a small team of volunteers.

granton:hub is located within Madelvic House, Granton Park Ave, Edinburgh EH5 1HS. 

About HND Contemporary Art Practice

Contemporary Art Practice is a rewarding studio-based HND that provides a broad and advanced visual education for students who have a strong interest in developing skills, knowledge and awareness of Contemporary and Fine Art practices.

CAP students have the opportunity to develop individual practice concerning their interests and benefit from having their own studio space to work in from the start of the course. They are encouraged to research, develop, contextualise and evaluate their concepts and practice in response to their subject choices.

Thursday: Gasholder Public Art event

Granton Gasholder Public art event: 9th May 5:30 – 8:30pm at granton:hub

Contribute your ideas for the Granton Gasholder public artwork, commissioned by The City of Edinburgh Council.

No art experience required, suitable for all ages and abilities. This is your chance to get involved!

Featuturing an exhibition of artworks created as part of the Edinburgh Shoreline project.

For more information: www.svetlanakondakova.com/granton-gasholder

Waterfront: We want YOUR thoughts!

WE WANT YOUR THOUGHTS!

SATURDAY 4th MAY 11am – 2pm

The future is exciting for Granton Waterfront, we want to share plans and capture ideas for your heritage buildings.

Please share your ideas at our:

Drop-in event THIS SATURDAY 4th May

Granton Station, Waterfront Broadway

11am – 2pm

Or ONLINE from the 1-29 May

https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/…/granton…

Community Herbal Clinic at Granton:Hub

North Edinburgh Community Herbal Clinic

Affordable Herbal Consultations – Open To All

Grassroots Remedies offer our consultations on a sliding scale to make them more financially accessible, with a reduced price option for ‘Good Neighbours’ – local residents of Granton, Pilton, Muirhouse & Drylaw – and a ‘General Rate’ for anyone outside this area.

Appointments are offered in person at our clinic in the Granton Hub – and phone or Zoom appointments can be available on request.

The clinic is run by Ally Hurcikova, a professional Medical Herbalist registered with the American Herbalists Guild & the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.

All treatments have a Good Neighbour Rate for people living in Granton, Pilton, Muirhouse & Drylaw (typically EH4 1, EH4 2, EH5 1 and EH5 2 postcodes), and a general rate for those coming from outside this area.

To read more about the clinic and for information, see the website: https://grassrootsremedies.co.uk/north-edinburgh…/

Granton:Hub is looking for History Group members

Granton:hub History group are looking for new members!

The current group would welcome anyone with an interest in local heritage. Members meet on a Saturday morning in the granton:hub archive room, on average every 6-8 weeks, depending on activities.

Joining the group gives members a chance to meet socially, but also deploy any experience they may have in activity planning, researching and writing up stories from the archive, working with archive volunteers, etc. Please get in touch with community@grantonhub.org if you have any questions.

Life Drawing course at Granton:Hub

📣 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

Discovery exhibition opens at granton:hub this weekend

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.

DISCOVERY: Edinburgh artist in solo debut exhibition at granton:hub

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.

GROW Granton: Getting ready for Opportunities and Work

FREE COURSE STARTS ON THURSDAY AT MADELVIC HOUSE

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.

Please book on Eventbrite on http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/798461207967