The Old Sorting House

Two accomplished, English artists, Sy Baker and Ernie Butler are exhibiting together for the first time, 31 January and 1 February, for Kooroon Gallery at the Old Sorting House Bottesford, NG13 0AA. 

Ernie Butler is an internationally exhibited and collected artist based in Cambridgeshire. He exhibits, fulfils commissions, teaches, demonstrates and has been funded by the Arts Council England, as well as others. Ernie trained under William Calladine who was apprenticed to the last living Dutch old master. Ernie’s work displays a sense of light and atmosphere.

“Like stepping from darkness into the light”

“wonderfully atmospheric”

Sy Baker, originally a medical artist, works with artists near Bicester where he lives, on community projects.  His recent work uses ‘slow’ materials such as hand-crushed oyster shell and gold leaf which is laid down in a slow, almost meditative,  process allowing each layer to dry.  The rich and vibrant result is best viewed first hand.  Sys Shadow Reflection Series focuses on people who are hidden in plain sight, bringing them into focus so they become ‘seen’. He will also have some wire sculptures on view and be teaching Painting Birds on Teabags Workshop.  

Glenda Gibson is, “truly excited to bring together two top quality artists in a single exhibition in my own village, Bottesford.” 

Free viewing on 31st January 2-4 pm and 8-9:30 pm and 1st February 10-4 pm. 

For more information about the workshop visit www.theoldsortinghouse.com where you will find out how to book the workshop. Saturday 1st February 1-3 pm £15 at the Old Sorting House, 25 Hight Street Bottesford, NG13 0AA. Also, book via glendagibson@live.com 

Open Fri 3 Jan 2-4, 8-9:30 and Sat 4 Jan 10-4 Entry Free

www.kooroon.com 

Kooroon Gallery did not just happen.  Glenda Gibson was asking what to do next for the Artists she and Donna Drouin had been encouraging.  Their work needed to be shown to the world and be for sale so they could continue to afford to be artists. Kooroon Gallery started in the dinning room of Glenda’s home as an experiment.  A small but faithful following developed who have followed her to a new venue.  

Dian Harrison dreamed of using her home for something more. An artist herself she had a purpose-built studio for teaching classes so she relocated her living to upstairs so she could free up space for a gallery down stairs.  Kooroon was the first to exhibit in this wonderful and well lit space.  Most not seen from the street so come on in and have a good look. 

Glenda is working on portraits of Artists for the next exhibition and Dian is creating new work.

Glenda will run a workshop on 4 Jan from 1-3pm.  Acrylic painting using ideas from Este MacLoud.  £15 with all material provided.  Booking essential.

Wednesday After School Art Club – Sculpture (starts 8th Jan 3.45pm)

Artist and teacher Glenda Gibson presents a six week course of after school sessions for 5 to 10 year olds teaching the basics of sculpture through a series of fun activities using a variety of media.  All materials are provided and this is a small group of no more than 6 children so book early.

The sessions will run from 3.45pm to 4:45pm on:

8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb

£42 for 6 sessions on Sculpture

Booking price is for all six sessions.

Booking is with Glenda directly via her gallery facebook page or click here for other options.

A wonderful selection of work including print, painting, textiles, ceramics and iron work and featuring many great gift ideas plus cards, decorations and even handmade gift tags. Entry is free and there will be the usual hots drinks and biscuits, lovely people and a welcoming atmosphere.

Kooroon Exhibition: 2-6 Friday 4th and 10-6 Saturday 5th October

October’s Kooroon Gallery offer here at The Old Sorting House includes a section of brand new interpretations of the local mystery emblem the Belvoir Angel. Carved into headstones in churches throughout the Vale of Belvoir and its surroundings areas, the Angels have a very specific look thought to be unique to the area. This design has formed the inspiration for new textile, paper cut, applique, embroidery and folk tale art works created by these two artists.

Vanessa Stone is possibly best known for her paper cut work but actually has a background in textiles and design. For this exhibition she has revisited her textile roots as well as experimenting with scale in paper cut, going from tiny to extremely large to interpret the Angels.

PollyWhistle artist Jane Millum has incorporated her usual story based art dolls and applique approaches in her interpretations but also some more intricate needle work through embroidery and English paper piecing in silk.

Both artists will be exhibiting other work too and on hand to discuss the project and talk through sketchbooks and prototypes.

In addition Jane will be running a Belvior Angel textile sign workshop from 10 to 1pm and Vanessa a Folky Stencilled Fabric Workshop from 2pm to 5pm on the Saturday. (click on the links for more info and bookings).

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