The 2018 Spring Trip to Vigevano Part 1

23 May: PIAZZA DUCALE

After it turned out that there was no bus for us (despite the confirmation) 21 Hangar artists decided to share taxis to the old center of Vigevano! Not a bad idea, the only disadvantage was that we didn't all arrive at the same time, but it was less expensive than the bus - and more flexible! (And we got tips about nice places from the taxidrivers...)

Around 10 am we installed ourselves, all 21 artists, on the fabulous Piazza Ducale. As you can see there were not many tourists - and despite the forecast, it stayed dry - better yet, the sun came out from time to time.

The 'warming up' was to create a couple of drawings, in the style of a 'carnet de voyage', with the BIC-pen and the fineliner that all the artists had received in their welcome present. No eraser, no colour, just short impressions.

We had lunch in one of the many lovely stylish restaurants. Great food, extremely attractive prices and of course lots of fun! After lunch most artists weren't done with the Piazza (it was so varied and beautiful, with a nearly endless amount of great subjects) - but some went up the stairs to already check out the park (the destination of day 2)

All in all, amazing work was created - Pim, Nelly and I were impressed with the quality and variety!

There were so many different styles, every artist had a personal touch and that led to a creative line up, in a great atmosphere. Below a small selection of the work made on the first day. We plan to organise an evening soon, where you can see much more artwork - and all the photos we took!!

I'm sure you'll  get a good impression of the Piazza Ducale from the following sketches:

 

Helene

 Marie-Anne

 Marijke

 Leentje

 Chantal 

 Kate

 Annie

Gaby

Anna

 Bev

 Ane

 Jaap

 Patrick

 Anton

Marijke's Affiche 😛

 Gunther

 Brenda

 Karin

The Wooden Blocks are exhibited in Valbonne until 27 May!

Remember the War and Peace blocs we painted?

They are now part of a 'wall' created by artists, locals and children of Valbonne, in an exhibition inside the Salle St Esprit (next to the church in Valbonne).

The blocs are part of an exhibition to commemorate the first world war.

Last Saturday was the official opening, and Patricia Civel's impressive book  about the brave Valbonnais Albert Pourcel was presented in the presence of the mayor, senateur, and other dignitaries.

I can really recommend the book!It has lots of beautiful old pictures of Valbonne, the original letters of Albert Pourcel, which give a good image of how he experienced the war, missed his girl - and the story created by Patricia around the actual events. There is even a watercolour in it by Marina Kulik...

 

  Price: 29€

Until Sunday 27 May incl. you can admire the blocs and the other art, and buy the book, the expo is open every day except Monday, from 2 - 6 pm... 

For those of you who can't make it - here are some pictures (note that there is SO much more! )

18 May - Inspirational Photographs & presentation in Chateauneuf (in French)

Tristan Lebeschu, photographe de l'extrême de renommée internationale, animera une projection débat photographique.

Outre le plaisir des yeux face à la beauté de ses œuvres, ses conseils astuces de prises, la narration de ses aventures aux quatre coins du monde, vous trouverez une nouvelle source d'inspiration pour vos activités artistiques!

Tristan joue sur la lumière, souvent en contre jour, les reflets, et le mouvement.

Rejoignez nous vendredi 18 mai à 20h salle Maset à Chateauneuf, (en face de l'intermarché).

Entrée gratuite.

A bientôt

Hangar Closed On 21 May!

On Monday 21 May the Hangar will be closed.

The rest of the week, Pim, Nelly and Marina will be on the Spring Trip to Italy - but all classes (Tuesday oil & watercolours, Wednesday acrylics and Saturday acrylics) will proceed as usual, doors will open and close at the normal time... 

Teachers in the Spotlight!! Wednesday 25 April

CAFE CULTURE

As a last 25-Year Hangar celebration, there will be a special Cafe Culture! It will take place on 25 April, and will be dedicated to the life and works of the Hangar painting teachers and professional artists Pim, Nelly and Marina. You will learn interesting new stuff about the background, inspiration and classes of your own teacher - and also of the others!

Join us for their life stories - and a nibble and a drink - and let us know if you are coming on Wednesday 25 April 7.30 pm!

(Entrance fee 5€)

Comme une dernière célébration de '25 années Hangar', il y aura un Café Culture special!
Il se déroulera le 25 avril et sera consacré à la vie et à l'œuvre des professeurs de peinture du Hangar et artistes professionels Pim, Nelly et Marina Vous apprendrez de nouvelles choses intéressantes sur le passé, l'inspiration et les classes de votre propre professeur - et aussi des autres!

Rejoignez-nous pour leurs histoires de vie - avec une bouchée et une boisson - et laissez-nous savoir si vous venez, le mercredi 25 avril à 19h30!

(Entrée 5€)

HANGAR SPRING EVENTS

25 APRIL
CAFE CULTURE - TEACHERS IN THE LIMELIGHT


A 'special' evening about the painting teachers Pim, Nelly and Marina
Watch your inbox for the invitation!

22-26 MAI 
SPRING TRIP TO VIGEVANO, ITALY
Fully Booked! Participants will receive weekly updates from end of April.


15 JUNE 
CULTURAL EXCURSION TO EXPO NICOLAS DE STAEL IN AIX .
Details  will follow shortly...

8 April, Francesca's next Atelier Expression: Art à Fleur de peau - the sense of touch

The sense of touch has the main role in this workshop where you will realize a painting or an object using different tactile materials: fabrics, threads, natural and artificial materials.
The sense of touch is the first sense to develop in the fetus and is the first instrument of knowledge of the world.
Little by little, as we grow up, this sense is set aside for the benefit of sight, continually solicited.
The sense of touch allows us to live a strong sensory experience in the here and now and to get in touch with our body memory.
Each material carries with it a subjective value linked to its experience and a universal value, linked to the collective experience.
A material can be used to talk about oneself, to express oneself and to symbolize the personal feeling.
Creative work through the sense of touch allows one to move away from the mind and to trust in a primordial sense.
Touch, recognize and create freely following your sensations and your intuition.

Hours - 9: 30-12: 30
Price: 35 euro
Location: The Hangar - 310 Chemin du Ranch - 06740 Châteauneuf

RESERVATION OBLIGATORY by email or phone:
email: francescames@yahoo.it
Tel. 0787693950

Le sens du toucher sera le protagoniste de cet atelier où vous réaliserez un tableau ou un objet en utilisant différents matériaux tactiles : tissus, fils, matériaux naturels et artificiels.
Le sens du toucher est le premier sens à se développer chez le foetus et il est le premier instrument de connaissance du monde.
Petit à petit, pendant qu'on grandit, ce sens est mis de côté au profit de la vue, continuellement sollicitée.
Le sens du toucher nous permet de vivre une forte expérience sensorielle dans l'ici et maintenant et de rentrer un contact avec notre mémoire corporelle.
Chaque matériel porte avec soi une valeur subjective liée à son vécu et une valeur universelle, liée au vécu collectif.
Un matériel peut être utilisé pour parler de soi, pour s'exprimer et symboliser le ressenti personnel.
Le travail créatif à travers le sens du toucher permet de se éloigner du mental et de faire confiance dans un sens primordial.
Toucher, reconnaître et créer en toute liberté suivant ses sensations et son intuition.

Horaires – 9 :30-12 :30
Prix : 35 euro
Lieu : Le Hangar - 310 Chemin du Ranch - 06740 Châteauneuf

RESERVATION OBLIGATOIRE par email ou téléphone :

email : francescames@yahoo.it
tél. 0787693950