definition

Com´mon`ty

n.

1.

(Scots Law) A common; a piece of land in which two or more persons have a common right.



Friday, May 24, 2013

Spring Fling this weekend!


Some Spring Fling highlights for this weekend, 25th-27th May, 10:30am - 5pm. Enjoy the fantastic array of events and open studios! 




Photographs in order: Kim Ayres, Clare Melinsky, Adam Booth. 

Launches and previews
·      Be the first to get hold of beautiful hand-printed silk scarves, and other items, from textile artist Laura Perry’s new range which is being launched at Spring Fling. Wallaceton, nr Dunscore.
·      Renowned architectural blacksmith Adam Booth will be launching a “By Piper’s Forge” range of beautifully designed items including fire irons, candlesticks, letter racks and objet d’art. Kirkpatrick Durham.
·      Textile designer Emma Kerr will be launching a new range of silk screen printed T shirts featuring animal and naturalistic designs as part of her Elkbi brand. Kirkcudbright.
·      Acclaimed cabinetmaker Daniel Lacey is previewing a small range of limited edition furniture.  Dr Cat Barlow will also be on hand to talk to people about a project that Daniel supports which aims to revive the biodiversity of Langholm Moor.  Langholm.

Have a go
·      Have a go at creating your own delightful print of Colin Blanchard’s Spring Fling Chicken – a Scots grey seen among harebells. Your own artwork for just £10. Waterbeck, nr Lockerbie.
·      Do a doodle – artist Janina Harrower is opening up her summerhouse for adults and children to have fun doing some drawing of their own. Springholm.
·      Make your own lino cut – Clare Melinsky will have printmaking kit available so visitors can roll ink onto a piece of lino then make a print using her small cast iron press. Tynron.

Portrait photos
·      Photographer Roger Lever will take portrait photos of visitors to his studios as part of the pilot for his fantastic 1000facesscotland project. They can then buy them for just £5. Dalbeattie.
·      Be a star, portrait photographer Kim Ayres will photograph all visitors who would like to join in as Humphrey Bogart and will pin their pictures to the walls of his studio. Buy your own copy for a tenner. Castle Douglas.






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