CAPTURED IN CLOTH with KATE DOWTY – April 13th -28th.
Free admission. Open daily 11am -5pm.
Kate is a contemporary textile artist who uses a mixture of improvisational techniques to create colourful wall-hangings.
This current collection of work celebrates locations close to her home where the landscape, the coastline and the colours of West Dorset provide on-going inspiration. The colour and movement of the sea, the textures of the stunning cliffs of the Jurassic Coast and the patterns created by the patchwork of small fields scattered over the hillsides are all included in the mix. Everything changes with the time of day, the weather and the seasons thus providing an endless source of opportunities for interpretation in fabric and stitch.
Some of the pieces are very simple, others are heavily embellished. All are colourful and demonstrate an enjoyment of the effects that result from adding dense stitching to cloth.
All of the work is for sale as are smaller pieces, cards and postcards.
THE RUSSIAN HERMITAGE ENSEMBLE – at St. Peter’s on Tuesday April 30th at 7.00pm.
The Hermitage Association, formed in St. Petersburg in 1997 to keep alive the great traditions of Russian sacred music and folksong, includes the finest soloists from theatres and concert companies of St. Petersburg – Kirov Opera and Ballet, Maly Opera Theatre, St. Petersburg Concert and others. Although touring the UK since 1998 this is their first visit to St. Peter’s.
The concert is in two parts, the first consisting of motets and liturgical settings from the Eastern Church written within the last 300 years. The Russian folk songs in the second part display a range of emotions and, with their rhythms and melodies, convey all that is characteristic of the great ‘Russian soul’.
The tickets are £10 available from the Bridport Tourist Information Centre at The Town Hall, Bridport and on 01308 424901.
STEPHEN BISHOP – a solo exhibition of his latest paintings – Saturday May 25th to Sunday June 9th
Stephen returns to St. Peter’s, his venue of choice in Dorset, for a one-man exhibition displaying his latest vibrant works. He has been a regular exhibitor at St. Peter’s since 2004 during which time his painting has progressed in an impressive direction. His new exhibition “Turning Tides” includes a return to Stephen’s favourite subject matter of the sea along the Dorset coast. Stephen has a renewed enthusiasm for working outdoors armed with discoveries made in the studio. He has a lifelong fascination with the interplay of light on the sea. Buffeted by wind and rain or scorched by the sun is to feel alive. The exhibition will also feature a range of new abstract works.
The exhibition will be open every day from 10.30am until 4.30pm and is invigilated by the artist.
THE DORCHESTER PIANO TRIO
This well-known Dorchester Piano Trio – Sally Flann (cello), Russell Dawson (violin), Peter Oakes (piano) – will perform at St. Peter’s on Saturday June 29th at 7.30.
The programme consists of:
- Frank Bridge: 3 Miniatures
- Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Opus 67 INTERVAL
- Beethoven: Piano Trio in B flat major, Opus 97 ‘Archduke’.
Tickets are £10 (students £2) available from the Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Bridport on 01038 242901.
ART@EYPE6 – Saturday July 20th to Sunday July 21st
This popular exhibition of art by local artists returns to the Centre for its sixth showing. More information to follow.
Please keep in touch with events on our web site at www.eypechurcharts.co.uk
