WORKSHOPS - ARMENIAN INSTITUTE

ARMENIAN INSTITUTE



WORKSHOPS



Saturday, 26 June 2010, 11 am to 2 pm

Brunei Gallery, SOAS, Russell Square WC1H 0XG (Tube: Russell Square)



An array of arts workshops run by artists inspired by the current exhibition at the Brunei Gallery. My Dear Brother: Armenians in Turkey 100 Years Ago, documents social life and landscapes of historic Armenia through postcards while the ground floor exhibition is a moving display of objects from people’s homes from the same era and region.



Participants bring their own personal “ingredients”, we will provide paper, drawing materials, needle and threads, etc.



11.00-13.00 Our first “Scan-athon”! Digital collage/montage: bring along old photographs (landscapes, portraits, social occasions) to scan and use in the creation of new pieces of art. Professional artist, Will Maw is a fine artist who works in collage, printmaking and unique works on paper.



11.00-13.00 Creative fabric: any pieces of fabric, old lace or crochet you have lying around will be re-invented into works of art you are proud to display and use in the contemporary world. Workshop leader Alex Watson is an upholsterer who works exclusively with vintage furniture, re-purposing fine pieces to give them a new lease of life. Alex works with a variety of recycling fabric projects and is prepared to inspire and instruct the adventurous in ways to use the treasures lying in drawers at home.



11.00-13.00 Children's Workshop: Storyteller and artist Taline Haytayan will perform The Talking Fish and then help the audience to become the performers as they create puppets and props and re-tell it themselves. The new version will then be performed for friends and family. Parents are welcome to stay and take part.



12.00- 2:00 Armenian Antiques Roadshow: Bring your household treasures and share stories about your Armenian antiques and perhaps discover more about their origins and uses.



Picture: Origins and Exile (Part I) by Will Maw.

TREASURES OF ARMENIAN DAILY LIFE 100 YEARS AGO

Project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund



The Armenian Institute is grateful to the Heritage Lottery Fund for supporting this and other forthcoming events under the project: Treasures of Armenian Daily Life 100 Years Ago.