Welcome to this week’s look at what’s on in Abergavenny from September 11th – 24th. You can add your own events to our calendar and get featured by filling in our events form.
Portrait Drawing with Teresa Oaxaca
11th – 14th September 2017 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for a four-day intensive portrait workshop where students will learn to work with charcoal, white chalk and brushes to create a quick likeness. Students will work sight size from a live model and Teresa will walk participants through the posing and lighting of the subject and the set up of drawing boards and tools. Live demos will be given to demonstrate how one constructs a 2D likeness using light and shade. Some discussion terms of the class will include sight-size measuring, line and gesture, chiaroscuro (learning to see patterns of light and shade), form modeling, half tones and highlights, massing of tone, terminator/core line of the shadows, basic anatomy, and how to render detail without loosing form or overall harmony. Emphasis on transitions and articulation of the form will be discussed, as well as gesture and line expression/calligraphy.
Teresa Oaxaca is an American born artist based currently in Washington D.C. She is a full time painter whose works can be seen in collections and galleries throughout the US and internationally. Her talent has been recognized and rewarded by museums and institutions such as the American Museum of the Cowboy, The former Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Art Renewal Center, The Elisabeth Greenshields Foundation, the Posey Foundation, and The Portrait Society of America.
Her training includes a four-year diploma at the Angel Academy of Art (Florence Italy, Graduate studies at the Florence Academy, an Apprenticeship with Odd Nerdrum in Norway, and studies at the Art League of Alexandria VA where she trained with Robert Liberace, Paul Lucchesi, and took many other courses. Currently she teaches workshops around the country.
Within Washington D.C. she has participated with local groups such as The Esperanza Education Fund and the National Education Association. In 2014 she became a member of the Young Partners Circle of The National Museum of Women In The Arts. She is also a registered member of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and an Ambassador for the newly established Da Vinci Initiative, which designs and promotes skill-based learning and lesson plans for US K-12 public school educators.
A materials list will be available on receipt of payment.
Most materials will be available to buy from the shop at the WAA.
Cost £550
Both courses for £870
The Portrait painting demonstration is included in the cost of the course.
Please see Terms & Conditions for more detail.
Art for All Course
11th September 2017 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
An opportunity to be introduced to drawing and painting. Learning important techniques to start your journey to loving art. Taught in a step by step style by professional artist and qualified teacher Emma Rhydderch Price.
Monday 4.30-6.30pm, starting 11th September.
15 week course, which costs £120.00
At the Abergavenny Youth & Community Education Centre, Old Hereford Road, NP7 6EL
For more details or to book a place, please contact Jemima Jones on 01291 426880 or email jemimajones@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Sewing and Craft for All
12th September 2017 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The course covers a variety of crafts including sewing, dressmaking, basic patchwork, knitting, crochet, Tunisian crochet, tapestry, cross stitch & soft toy making.
Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm, starting 12th September.
10 week course, which costs £80.00.
At the Abergavenny Youth & Community Education Centre, Old Hereford Road, NP7 6EL
For more details or to book a place, please contact Jemima Jones on 01291 426880 or email jemimajones@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Yoga
13th & 20th September 2017 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Dynamic hatcha yoga classes. Suitable for all levels £7.
For more information call 07811628247
At Bwlch Village Hall, Bwlch Brecon LD3 7JJ
Taiko Performance Course
13th September 2017 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Energising, stress-busting ad fun!
Portrait Painting Demonstration with Teresa Oaxaca
14th September 2017 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: CWMDU STUDIOS
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see world renowned artist Teresa Oaxaca demonstrate a portrait painting in oils of a guest sitter (TBC)
Teresa Oaxaca is an American born artist based currently in Washington D.C. She is a full time painter whose works can be seen in collections and galleries throughout the US and internationally. Her talent has been recognized and rewarded by museums and institutions such as the American Museum of the Cowboy, The former Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Art Renewal Center, The Elisabeth Greenshields Foundation, the Posey Foundation, and The Portrait Society of America.
Her training includes a four-year diploma at the Angel Academy of Art (Florence Italy, Graduate studies at the Florence Academy, an Apprenticeship with Odd Nerdrum in Norway, and studies at the Art League of Alexandria VA where she trained with Robert Liberace, Paul Lucchesi, and took many other courses. Currently she teaches workshops around the country.
Within Washington D.C. she has participated with local groups such as The Esperanza Education Fund and the National Education Association. In 2014 she became a member of the Young Partners Circle of The National Museum of Women In The Arts. She is also a registered member of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and an Ambassador for the newly established Da Vinci Initiative, which designs and promotes skill-based learning and lesson plans for US K-12 public school educators.
You can see more of her work here.
Cost £12 in advance
£15 on the door
To book tickets please email Tess at info@welshacademyofart.com
(limited spaces)
Please see Terms & Conditions for more detail.
Still Life Painting with Teresa Oaxaca
15th – 17th September 2017 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE: CWMDU STUDIOS
This class will teach still life painting using both direct and indirect methods over three days. Students will receive a lecture and two instructor demos, and given opportunity to make two such paintings using this method with instructor critiques, all while observing and painting from life. Drawing, composition, value, color and edges will be discussed as well as art materials.
During the lecture and the class the symbolism and significance of vanitas themes, masks and dolls and other votives or human or animals effigies will be discussed in history and in current practice. An effigy (a representation of a person, especially in the form of a sculpture)- helps provide anomaly and interest, both contextually and aesthetically, in an otherwise wild and living arrangement of plants. The human brain, hard wired to see and recognize faces and make sense of disorder, can find endless hours of study in creating, painting and admiring arrangements such as this.
Teresa Oaxaca is an American born artist based currently in Washington D.C. She is a full time painter whose works can be seen in collections and galleries throughout the US and internationally. Her talent has been recognized and rewarded by museums and institutions such as the American Museum of the Cowboy, The former Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Art Renewal Center, The Elisabeth Greenshields Foundation, the Posey Foundation, and The Portrait Society of America.
Her training includes a four-year diploma at the Angel Academy of Art (Florence Italy, Graduate studies at the Florence Academy, an Apprenticeship with Odd Nerdrum in Norway, and studies at the Art League of Alexandria VA where she trained with Robert Liberace, Paul Lucchesi, and took many other courses. Currently she teaches workshops around the country.
Within Washington D.C. she has participated with local groups such as The Esperanza Education Fund and the National Education Association. In 2014 she became a member of the Young Partners Circle of The National Museum of Women In The Arts. She is also a registered member of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and an Ambassador for the newly established Da Vinci Initiative, which designs and promotes skill-based learning and lesson plans for US K-12 public school educators.
A materials list will be available on receipt of payment.
Cost £370
Both courses for £870
The Portrait painting demonstration is included in the cost of the course.
Please see Terms & Conditions for more detail.
Abergavenny Food Festival 2017
16th September 2017 – 17th September 2017
Abergavenny will once again become a centre for culinary celebration in September. Famous faces such as Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Tom Kerridge have confirmed their appearances on the Borough Theatre stage, alongside chefs Darina Allen, Gill Meller, Olia Hercules and Freddy Bird.
Additional confirmed highlights include a pop-up feast by crowdfunded restaurant and food research hub Edinburgh Food Studio, and Ukrainian born chef Olia Hercules cooking up recipes from her soon to be released second cookbook Kaukasis, at a special book-club dinner to include readings and stories from the author.
Expect Gill Meller cooking over fire, heritage skills workshops from Australian chef and author Rebecca Sullivan, an oyster masterclass from Simon Lamont, and seasonal British/Indian cookery classes from chef Romy Gill, MBE.
Visitors to this year’s festival can look forward to an expanded Producers’ Market showcasing the very best Great British food, the return of the Night Market on Saturday 16th, and activities for kids and families including a new edible education space, with plenty of opportunities to get little hands dirty.
A new website has been launched by the festival with a fresh look for 2017 and features initial details about the event, with weekend wristbands now on sale via abergavennyfoodfestival.com.
The jam-packed weekend of food festivities will also feature a community dinner on Thursday 14th September, pop-up feasts and evening celebrations on Friday 15th, and the Saturday night fireworks spectacular and party at Abergavenny Castle.
Samba Viva
19th September 2017 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Funky conga and samba inspired drumming, rhythm and percussion workshops – all welcome! Glangrwyney Village Hall, The Vale of Grwyney, Crickhowell NP8 1EF
Friends of Bailey Park Annual Monthly Meeting
20th September 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Do you have some spare time and would like to help with one of Abergavenny’s most important voluntary organisations?
If so head on down to Friends of Bailey Park’s annual meeting held on the third Wednesday of every month at the Conservative Club.
Any help is appreciated and provides an invaluable service to our community.
If you would like to support the group you can also contact them on their facebook page below, or call them via this number: 01873 854477.
Interior Design and Finishes
22nd September 2017 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Learn different techniques for decorating household items and your home. A few of the techniques will include: Gilding, contemporary and traditional surface finishes, general design, colour theory and much more! Beginners Welcome.
Friday 9.30am-12.30, starting 22nd September, 10 week course, which costs £120.00
At the Abergavenny Youth & Community Education Centre, Old Hereford Road, NP7 6EL
For more details or to book a place, please contact Jemima Jones on 01291 426880 or email jemimajones@monmouthshire.gov.uk
12hr Paediatric First Aid for Childcare
23rd September 2017 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
12hr Paediatric First Aid for Childcare
Saturdays 9th & 23rd September 2017 AND Saturdays 18th & 25th November 2017
9:30am-4:30pm
Abergavenny Training at the Abergavenny Community Centre, Park St, NP7 5YD.
AM Fest 2 at Abergavenny Castle
23rd September 2017 from 12:00 pm
A fun packed day for everyone at Abergavenny Castle! DJs, Beer Bus, Food, Rides, Slides!
******Line up!*******
Robroy Collins
Frankie Wesson
Kez James
The Amigos
Tarion
The New Found Out
The Tena Ladies
The Albino Frogs
The Black Rat Effect
Special appearance from Captain Jack Sparrow!
£5 Adults and £3 Kids and concessions.
All profits go to charities and good causes in the local area! Come and support us in supporting you!
Geoff Eales Presents 100 Years Of Jazz Piano
24th September 2017 @ 8:00 pm
In this special project, the inspirational pianist takes the audience on a breathtaking journey through the entire history of jazz piano.
Beginning with the sedate ragtime of Scott Joplin, Geoff pays tribute to, amongst others, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner, Dave Brubeck, Thelonius Monk, George Shearing, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock
You will hear wonderful interpretations of favourites such as King Porter Stomp, Honeysuckle Rose, Tea for Two, Night Train, Misty, Take Five, Round Midnight, Lullaby of Birdland, Waltz for Debby, My Song and Watermelon Man.
For his BMJ performance, Geoff is joined by Ashley John Long on bass
£10 Standard
£8 Friends of BMJ
Students £3 on the door
Recurring events and activities in Abergavenny:
Pop-up cafe
Every Monday @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pop-up cafe every Monday 10-2pm at Abergavenny Community Centre. Proper, wholesome nosh, at a price that suits your budget. Sit in or take away.
Job Skills Club
Every Tuesday 2:15pm–4:15pm
Drop in for help and support with:
Creating an email account, registering and using Universal Jobmatch, CV writing, searching and applying for jobs online, covering letters for job applications, Form filling and letter writing and advice on qualifications and available courses.
So Artrageous! Arts & Crafts Session
Every Tuesday 2pm–4pm
Tuesday afternoon drop in craft session at So Artrageous! Hatherleigh House, Union Road West, Abergavenny 2-4 p.m.
Abergavenny Rhinos Athletics Club
Every Tuesday from 6pm
The Abergavenny Rhinos Athletics Club meet at the Pavilion next to the bowls club at 6pm every Tuesday.
Their current age group is 6 to 12.
Find out more about them on their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/410817099307374/
Weekly 2 course meal at Abergavenny Community Centre
Every Wednesday 12.30pm-1.30pm
Abergavenny Community Centre are holding a weekly 2 course meal every Wednesday.
Book your place by midday Tuesday by email: aber.hub@gmail.com or by phone: 07751666481.
Quiz Night at the Station Hotel
Every Wednesday from 8.30pm
Don’t miss the Wednesday night quiz, EVERY WEDNESDAY at The Station Hotel – 37 Brecon Rd, Abergavenny NP7 5UH.
Minecraft Club at Abergavenny Library
Every Friday 10am-12pm
£8 per session. Book online at www.milittlepad.com
Baker St, Abergavenny NP7 5BD
7 Corners Cafe Film Friday
Every Friday 7pm-9pm
The 7 Corners Cafe hold a film night for young people every Friday. Be sure to check out their Facebook page on Friday for a cryptic clue of what will be shown.
The night begins 7pm and finishes 9pm.
Open Mic at The Farmers Arms
Every Sunday 4:30pm and Thursday 8pm
Join the Farmers Arms every Sunday from 4.30pm for open mic.
The Farmers Arms, 34 Lion St, Abergavenny NP7 5NT
Grofield Pub Quiz
Every Sunday 9pm-10pm
Head to the Grofield Pub every Sunday from 9pm to test your knowledge at their weekly quiz.
Baker St, Abergavenny NP7 5BT
Abergavenny Community Centre – Various Activites
The community centre hosts an ever changing and growing series of activities every week day and Saturday.
To check out what’s on be sure to visit their website for the full list.
They are based in the old Park Street School opposite the Somerset Arms.
Markets in the Market Hall
The market is based in the heart of the town and is always busy.
The general market is held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am-5pm.
The Bric-a-Brac antiques fair will be held Wednesdays.
For more information about the market click here.
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