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SEA EMPRESS is a publication produced in association with the Sea Empress project by artist Abigail Sidebotham and hosted by the Reading Room in Manorbier, Pembrokeshire.
This is edition one of a series including Tide, Deep Time, Animism and Memory.
You can read the first issue here
You are warmly invited to an exhibition of book works made by children at Manorbier School during workshops led by artist Abigail Sidebotham
Private View: Thursday 14th July / 10.30am – 11.30am
Open: Friday 15th and 16th July / 10am – 4pm
The Reading Room, Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, SA70 7SY
Alongside her residency at the Reading Room in Manorbier Abigail Sidebotham has delivered a five week education project with Manorbier Primary School exploring the Pembrokeshire coastline and the impact of the Sea Empress Disaster on the natural environment.
The children visited the ‘Fieldwork’ exhibition by artist Dail Behennah at Oriel Myrddin Gallery in Carmarthen and looked at how the artist used walking and collecting natural objects in her work. Then they worked with Abigail Sidebotham to explore their local environment through drawing and mark making and the interaction of oil and water through marbling to create their own books.
This project was supported by Oriel Myrddin Gallery with thanks to Manorbier Primary School. The ‘Sea Empress’ Project is supported by Heritage Lottery Fund and Beatrice Plunkett.
Artist Sean Vicary uses found objects from nature to create powerful animations, and it all starts with drawing and observation. Come for a walk in the nature reserve and be guided through a range of drawing exercises to fill up your sketchbook along the way.
Saturday 25 June 2016
Meet at 11am at The Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cardigan, SA43 2TB
(by the willow badger)
Free/ No need to book
Sketchbooks and drawing materials provided.
Open to all, from complete beginners to experienced sketchers. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Come dressed for being outdoors and wear sensible footwear.
