As part of the aftermath exhibition at John Rylands Library on Deansgate in Manchester, I will be showing a small selection of etchings from the series ” Disasters of War ” inspired by the series of 83 etchings produced by Goya. The exhibition which opens on 13th February 6-8 brings together examples of protest, reflection, […]
A busy weekend took place at Prospect with 13 artists producing new prints for the new year. Here are a selection from Gary Thomas, Pam Holstein and Kay Widdowson.
I am slowly progressing towards my target of 84 saints. I am now at 75 and nearing the conclusion of the series. Will be at the store of the British Museum next week, photographing their hidden collection of wooden medieval saints, mainly taken from French churches. If anyone has any recommendations for saints to add, […]
Pupils from Droylsden Academy and Wardle High visited Manchester Museum for a day of activities as part of an Identity project, taking place over the next few weeks at the Museum and School. Pupils took part in short workshops at the museum ranging from looking at Egyptian life, CSI Athens, Celebrities and Shabtis and creative […]
Students from Wigan and Leigh college, visited Prospect Studios as part of their course. The students were shown round the studio, home to Alan Birch,Liam Spencer and Jill Randall and then produced a series of prints from their journals. Students produced a range of prints including engravings, relief prints, chine collie and mixed media works. […]
New international students arriving in Manchester, were given the opportunity of working with printmaker Alan Birch as part of a creative taster of what Manchester has to offer. The workshop based in the rooms housing the fossils and mineral collections, saw over 80 students take part producing some excellent engravings. Some students were drawn to […]
Families took part in a creative printmaking workshop at Bury Art Gallery and Museum as part of the Prospect Studio print exhibition which runs until 22nd February. Participants produced drawings and later transformed these into engravings.Families spent the session producing numerous prints and even added collage to their work! Alan Birch will be running a […]
Artists Alan Birch and Jill Randall worked with numerous children as part of the Rochdale Christmas markets the day before Christmas Eve. In spite of the poor weather conditions, participants produced wire stars and greetings cards and some stayed for hours.
To celebrate the launch of the limited edition of prints by Prospect Studio members, artists took part in a pre Christmas launch. The box featuring work by 26 members features a range of techniques.
Artists celebrated 25 years of printmaking at Prospect Studio before Christmas, receiving a limited edition boxed collection of 26 prints. The print collection featuring etchings, lino prints, collographs, photo etchings and chine colle prints reflects prints executed at Prospect Studios and Manchester Artists Studio Association in the last 25 years. Artists from as far away […]
A one off opportunity to buy some unique presents! Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th of December . The Boo Christmas Fair, Waterfoot, Lancs. Members of Prospect Studio Print class will be showing and selling their work at The Boo! in Waterfoot. The Boo an established puppet theatre for 20 years , will have events, […]
Members of the Prospect Studios print class will be showing their prints at Bury Art Museum from the 30th November 2013 to the 22nd February 2014.The exhibition including the work of 27 artists will feature a variety of printmaking techniques.Work is for sale sand the museum shop will feature a selection of mounted prints and […]
10 printmakers from Prospect Studio have just completed their editions to be sent to Hot Bed Press. The prints which will become part of the Hot Bed Press 20:20 national print exchange, feature a range of subjects and techniques.
Members of Milnrow Art Group, exhibited the results of a short residency with printmaker Alan Birch at the new Library in Rochdale. The Festival was officially opened by the mayor, and artists were in such illustrious company as Carl Ann Duffy and Simon Armitage who performed over the weekend. The group showed a selection of […]
Alan Birch will soon be working with Milnrow Art Club, working on the theme of the work of Tim Bobbin. Artists will be producing series of drypoints , a election of which will hopefully be exhibited as part of Arts and Literature week in Rochdale. Watch this space as the project develops.