This year Pafos is European Capital of Culture 2017. As an artist who has been regularly visiting the Pafos region for over 15 years now I am honored to be able to announce that I am having a show at Cyprus College of Art as part of Pafos 2017.

http://www.pafos2017.eu/en/

The Lempa Link explores my relationship with the area and the many other artists and creatives that pass through - many of which call Lempa a second home. Also exhibiting as part of the show are Grahame Parry, Stass Paraskos, ...
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I'm just back from a two week residency at Cyprus College of Art in Lemba where I created a variety of paintings and drawings all inspired by the surroundings of the college site. Surroundings include the sculptural wall that surrounds the college as well as natural cacti, spring time flowers and dazzling bright white light. 

To see more of my updates from this two week period please follow this link: www.facebook.com/sarahjanemasonartist

Images of work to follow soon.
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Are you interested in drawing but dread sitting in a silent room with a nude life model and lots of "serious artists" rubbing their chins and peering at their easels?

Then this may be the perfect course for you! 

Experimental drawing is a five week course based at Leeds College of Art. The course is workshop based so each week there is something new to explore, new tools to experiment with and new techniques to try out.

Put the fun, curiosity and experience back into your art work!

The next cour...
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A new term has started at Leeds College of Art and my short course of Art, Design and Culture has started again. 

Art, Design and Culture is a ten week evening class aimed at beginners or those who are returning to art after a long break. Session content varies from week to week but every session you will learn about: key artists or designers and relevant art and cultural history; experiment with new materials and techniques; produce artworks and have time to use your reflective sketchpad/jo...

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This month two major arts campaigns are joining forces to create an even more exciting project than ever before!

Working with John Jamiesons SILC in Leeds on the Let's Make Books project has been an absolute pleasure so far with teacher Alison Innes supplying an unfaltering supply of knowledge about the pupils and also being a huge source of creativity and inspiration. Early on in the project Alison mentioned The Big Draw and asked if I'd like to get involved and link it with the Let's make Bo...
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As per usual summer has come and brought with it not only some unexpected good weather (for a change) but also the expected craziness of super busy days caused by multiple projects all kicking off at once.

From publishing new books with Dixon's Trinity to running a mixed media course at the Leeds College of Art Summer School it really is all go, go, go!!! And that's without even mentioning Strong Voices continuing with fantastic partner trips to The Discovery Centre and Leeds City Museum, runn...
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Summer is fast approaching and for me that means the REALISE programme will be up and running again and I just can't wait!

This year's programme is running from July 9th - August 29th three afternoons a week from 12-4pm. It is aimed at 16-19 year olds who are not in education, employment or training over summer and are interested in exploring their potential through the Creative Arts.

If you join the programme you get a weekly West Yorkshire bus pass, lunch included, two trips into Leeds city c...
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What exciting news! I am starting an adults only art group. So get those kids in bed, park your partner in front of the box and hot foot it down to the fully equipped studio at ArtBugs for a fantastic evening.

All sessions are artist led by myself, but this is not about learning how to paint a certain way or everyone producing the same type of tapestry!

This is sooooo much more fun than that!

Come along for a chance to explore materials, create anything you desire, develop skills if you wish, ...
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I will be showcasing my work with Entirely Art at The British Craft Trade Fair 2012.

Details are as follows so why not pop along for a looksie: 

BCTF 2012, The Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, Sunday 15th to Tuesday 17th April. Entirely Art can be found at Stand 111A

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So I have sent my postcard across to my swap partner in South Africa and I am eagerly waiting for mine to wing its way across the Atlantic from the USA. Can't wait to see what I end up with :)

Here is one side of my postcard. Most of the main part of the postcard is in fact made from PVA and as such is pretty transparent. This means it doesn't scan too well and a lot of detail gets lost in translation. Anyhoo, you will get the rough idea!

I created this with layers of PVA glue that I subtly dye...
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On The Edge is basically a pilot Arts Festival that is getting the city ready for Leeds Fringe which is going to take place from 2012.

The festival is taking place at Temple Works a former mill of huge proportions that is set to become one of the cities up and coming Arts venues. It is going to feature a range of local up and coming talents including performance artists 'Skeleton Project,' theatre company 'Urban Sprawl' and of course yours truly along with a host of other exciting artists!

Over...
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Yesterday, marked the end of Saltaire's first stand alone Arts Trail and it has been the busiest trail yet with thousands of visitors to the village. There were twelve open houses, children's activities and a fantastic makers fair.

Our house has had a constant stream of visitors throughout the weekend, with steady sales and fantastic feedback from a variety of audiences.

I would like to say a big thank you to Jill Smith and Laura Slater for exhibiting so beautifully at my house and for bring ar...
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Roll up, roll up, read all about it! I've two pieces of exciting news for you!

1. Friday May 27th is 'Hot on the Catwalk' Rose and Brown's vintage fashion show with a selection of vintage stalls, cabaret seating and the all important catwalk. I will be helping tomorrow night by strutting my stuff on the catwalk and I am getting very nervous! So if you can come along and lend some support, perhaps a few whoops from the back of the room, then please do. Tickets are a measly £5 and that gives yo...
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'Are we Going to Scarborough Fair...' Currently on show at the Bradford Playhouse in the theatre bar, open most days! (See the Bradford Playhouse website for details of events and general opening hours.)

 A collection of previously unseen works on board accompany '7 on 5', which is doing a bit of a UK tour at the minute!

On '7 on 5' I am trying to find a more permanent home for this set of canvases as it is simply to large to store in my studio when it is not on display. I would hate to have to...
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Whilst surfing around the world via my laptop I discovered the most fantastic beach related web page, it's so good it's almost a sister to my Beachy Things Project on Facebook!!! (If you've not seen the Beachy Things Project page yet simply go to the 'Home' page and click on the link. It'll take you straight there!)

It's called The World Beach Project and has been developed by internationally renowned artist Sue Lawty (resident artist at the V&A museum in London.) The aim of the project is to...
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