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		Workshop Details and Biography *Land Art -* Nicholette Goff Quiraing Lodge is a tranquil corner in which to think, imagine and be creative. Land artist Nicholette Goff will lead workshops using the shores and grounds around Quiraing Lodge as inspiration to make sculptures and land imprints from natural materials. We will look at the work of Andy Goldsworthy, Chris Drury and other land artists. We will read poems and other writings by artists who have been inspired by Skye. We will listen to the natural sounds, songs and music of the area. And we will look at other 2 and 3 dimensional work by artists inspired by Skye. Most importantly, we will have fun, be creative and learn lots! The week starts with a 2-day workshop for youngsters, followed by a more involved workshop for adults over 3 days Small Footprints on the Shore - Land Art Family Days July 7th - 8th 2003 For children aged between 6 and 15 years, accompanied by an adult. You don't need any previous experience. A list of simple things to bring will be sent on booking. Come for both days if you can but you will be welcomed on either day. Refreshments will be provided including picnics on the beach! There will be a number of simple, fun projects during the 2 days, some of them on the beach close to the Lodge. Some of your creativity will be washed away by the tide or the weather, and some can be taken away as permanent art! SOME EXAMPLES OF BEACH ART - Sand Drawing. There’s lots of sand at low tide, and we will see who can make the most creative sand drawing! Prints in the Sand. Your own footprints or handprints cast on the shoreline, in plaster with water from the bay. You will be able to take the cast home with you as a memento! Temporary artwork on the shoreline. We will walk along the shoreline collecting materials to turn into sculptures at appropriate places. Video and photos. We will video and photograph some, perhaps all, of the above, and participants will be able to take away a record of even temporary artwork! £20 each day, £35 both days, B&B extra. Top of Page Absence and Presence - Land Art Workshop - Nicholette Goff July 9th - 12th 2003 Responding from a variety of starting points: intellectual; intuitive; filmic and literary, the work produced during this three day workshop could be land art, video or writing, or a combination of all three. Each day will have an individual focus, but all three build towards a comprehensive body of work. Day 1 Land art and writing Day 2 Simple video animation techniques in the landscape Day 3 Writing, storyboarding and making a short film in the landscape The workshops are for adults (16+) who are interested in land art, writing or video-making. You don't need any previous experience. A list of simple things to bring will be sent on booking. Bring a video camera if possible. Come for three days if you can but you will be welcomed on any day. Residential fee - £300 inclusive of 4 nights accommodation, 3 days workshop, tuition and practice, reasonable materials. Non-residential fee - £215 Non-residential fee, per day - £85, including evening meal Non-residential fee, per day - £70, without evening meal. Top of Page Nicholette Goff Click here for Workshop Details Nicholette is a freelance artist, lecturer and workshop leader, currently employed part-time as Education Officer for Stour Valley Arts, organising sculpture workshops in King's Wood, Challock, Kent. As a practicing artist she has exhibited her sculpture, video and land art widely over the past 20 years. Nicholette has curated many exhibitions, and has been involved in education both as an administator and teacher / leader for many years. Click here for a list of Nicholette's exhibitions and other details Top of Page