A ARTS
EXHIBITIONS
Look at What We Did
DATE OPEN UNTIL 10 JUNE LOCATION DE FERRIERES GALLERY , THE WILSON PRICE FREE This exhibition showcases the rich array of talent that exists in the community of photographers . Photography students in year two of their degree course at the University of Gloucestershire are committed to exploring this frustrating and fascinating medium , to see how it can carry their ideas and vision of the world , and make images that stand out among the billions of pictures that exist in the world already .
WORKSHOP
Beginner Series : Painting with Acrylics
DATE TUESDAY 12 & 19 JUNE TIME 10AM – 3PM LOCATION THE WILSON PRICE £ 50 , £ 40 CONC AGE OVER 18 The best time to learn is now ! Come to The Wilson for our Beginner Series where we break down the basics for different art forms in a friendly environment . Learn the principles of acrylics over two sessions , providing you with the start you need to kick off your art practice or take a new creative direction . Materials provided . Booking essential .
TALK
Wilson ’ s Wonderful Watercolours �
DATE THURSDAY 14 JUNE TIME TALK 6 – 6.45PM , REFRESHMENTS 6.45 – 7.45PM LOCATION GALLERY TWO , THE WILSON / THE WILSON CAFÉ PRICE £ 12 , £ 10 STUDENTS A talk by Dr David Wilson , great nephew of artist and Antarctic explorer Edward Adrian Wilson , to accompany the display of a selection of Wilson ’ s watercolours in A Window into The Wilson . Part of our ‘ Star Object ’ talk series . Price includes glass of wine or soft drink and nibbles . Booking is essential .
22 May - September 2018 WWW . CHELTENHAMTRUST . ORG . UK
EXHIBITIONS
Abbeyfield and Thirlestaine Park Care Home Residents Show
DATE 16 JUNE – 29 JULY LOCATION DE FERRIERES GALLERY , THE WILSON PRICE FREE This exhibition brings together work by participants of art classes at Abbeyfield , a sheltered housing charity , and Thirlestaine Park , a care home in Cheltenham . The artists shown in this exhibition each have different levels of age related disabilities , yet their work illustrates the importance of continued learning and the therapeutic effect of art on adults with dementia and mental health issues relating to old age .