Cantiana ArtsFest 2009
A local ArtsFest in the Kent countryside, a festival of music and art
Welcome to the Cantiana Artsfest page, organised by the Cantiana choir
This year the Artsfest will be held on Saturday 18th July between 12 noon and 6pm at Lynsted Church, Lynsted near Teynham. As usual there will be a mixture of live music and art of many descriptions. All artwork is for sale. Lunch will be served, and there will be a truly artistic variety of cakes available to buy with your tea and coffee.
| Music Programme |
| 1pm |
Rhiannon Rae |
Guitar & Vocals - selection of popular songs from 60s onwards - see www.rhiannonrae.co.uk |
| 2pm |
Cantiana |
Summer concert programme |
| 3pm |
Chrysalis |
Jazz & blues trio, keyboards, violin & vocals |
| 4pm |
tba |
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| 5pm |
Cantiana |
A reprise of the Spingtime singalong with Cantiana members taking the lead and audience participation expected! |
| Artists (so far...) |
Sioux Peto
Sioux has just graduated from Canterbury College with a visual art degree and will be displaying her latest work.
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Les Roberts
The sculptures are combinations of used automobile components welded to form contemporary, symmetrical, sharp, clean, angular shapes. Although some of the sculptures bear similarities, each piece is unique. Some of the examples have practical uses eg clocks, table lamps, candelabras and make a striking centrepiece. |
Paula Trower
Tillys Art - a selection of brightly coloured 'wet-on-wet' watercolour poppy paintings, displayed in mounts, frames optional extra. Also contemporary photographic works can be purchased unmounted. Limited editions apply. See website for more details of work to be exhibited.
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Barbara Roberts
"Creative Corsages" - hand made corsages using a variety of materials and techniques to create an individual look to add to any outfit. Ideal for Summer and Winter wear. All corsages have lockable back fastenings and can be pinned to jackets, cargigans, coats, bags and hats to make an outfit more contemporary. |
Amy Roberts
A range of charcoal life drawings, accompanied by other artistic pieces including vibrant screen prints. There will also be a selection of hand-crafted jewellery |
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Ag47 |
| Ag47 is a partnership, run by two friends Dave Kilford and Jeanette Cook. From our studios in Kent, the two of us design and make jewellery, mainly in silver and semi-precious stones. Even with our most popular designs, we vary the interpretation so that each piece is unique. We also work to commission and are happy to discuss your requirements. |
| Colin Barnard |
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| Figurative and abstract sculpture in wood, stone, clay, papier maché, glass and anything else he can carve, model or shape in some way is exhibited by Colin Barnard from the Polka Dot Art Centre in Teynham. |
| Gillian Simpson - Woolly Hearts |
| Handmade corsage flowers and delicate kid mohair blooms, made in Kent using hand dyed British mohair. Quirky felted and embellished bags. Summer wraps, luxury hand-knitted throws in exquisite colours and fibres, rolled felt accessories. |
| Greg Reed - artist |
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| Realistic and imagined scenes from nature and the everyday world, often influenced by sunlight to create outlines and atmosphere. Painted in oils on canvas, wood and sometimes other surfaces. |
Jenni Rogers Jewellery
Hand made jewellery |
Leo Lyons & Anne Hughes |
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Eva Blume
- Potter
"I enjoy working with 'houses'. I often go out to find new ideas in towns and in the countryside. I throw, use moulds and slabs in earthenware, using a mixture of techniques - carving, incision, sprigging and piercing. I am a member of Kent Potters Association and have shown my work at craft/ceramic shows, libraries and local events. Earlier work is included in Jane Waller's book 'Colour in Clay'". |
| Swale Arts Forum |
| An independent voice representing the work and interests of artists and arts organisations across the borough of Swale. Regular forum meetings and numerous opportunities for networking provide contacts with new audiences intended to sustain the growth and vitality of all our members. |
Call to Artists and Performers
Artists who wish to exhibit can download an entry form here. For enquiries about exhibiting, please contact Elaine or phone 01795 890436.
Musical performers who are interested in taking part on a voluntary basis (all proceeds go to charity) can contact Lis by email or phone 01795 886847
To find out what sort of thing we get up to, have a look at last year:
The 2008 Artsfest
Click here for a report of the day
Click here for the details of the 2008 programme for the Artsfest held on 5th July 2008
Where to find us
Lynsted is just off the A2 between Faversham and Sittingbourne, Kent. For directions, click here.
| Click on the button for a closer view of where the church is: |
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