Art in Action at Waterperry
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Art in Action is an arts and crafts festival held in the grounds of Waterperry House
in Oxfordshire
. For 4 days each summer artists and craftsmen set up their studios in the many marquees so that visitors can watch them at work. The public are able to question and learn from the artists, as well as to buy or commission art. .
Art in Action provides a creative environment in which artists and craft workers can demonstrate their skills and engage with the public.
. The first Art in Action took place in 1977 with around 50 artists and 14,000 visitors. Since then it has grown to some 400 artists and performers and 25,000 visitors. It is now an annual pilgrimage for many people interested in the visual arts. The event is organised and staffed by 600 volunteers from the School of Economic Science
.
Each Art in Action marquee hosts artists of a similar discipline such as painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, calligraphy, illustration, textiles, woodwork, metalwork, jewellery, ceramics and glass. Some artists and performers come from countries around the world. In a large "Market" marquee, over 100 designer makers sell their produce. These include leatherwork, toys, ceramics, glass, jewellery, hats, body care and textiles.
Art in Action offers a range of practical classes which are available for children or adults. Examples include pottery, jewellery making, wood carving, glass engraving and water colours. Some classes for adults are run by UK art colleges and institutions. These have included City and Guilds, the Prince's School of Traditional Arts
, the Guild of Glass Engravers, the Art Academy
and West Dean College
.
Live performances include music recitals, performing arts, lectures and storytelling for children. Visitors can also enjoy the Waterperry Gardens and a guided tour of the recently completed frescoes on the walls of Waterperry House.
Waterperry
Waterperry is a village beside the River Thame about east of Oxford in Oxfordshire and close to the county boundary with Buckinghamshire.The Church of England parish church of Saint Mary the Virgin has Saxon origins and notable medieval stained glass, sculptural memorials, Georgian box pews and...
in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a county in the South East region of England, bordering on Warwickshire and Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Wiltshire and Gloucestershire ....
. For 4 days each summer artists and craftsmen set up their studios in the many marquees so that visitors can watch them at work. The public are able to question and learn from the artists, as well as to buy or commission art. .
Art in Action provides a creative environment in which artists and craft workers can demonstrate their skills and engage with the public.
. The first Art in Action took place in 1977 with around 50 artists and 14,000 visitors. Since then it has grown to some 400 artists and performers and 25,000 visitors. It is now an annual pilgrimage for many people interested in the visual arts. The event is organised and staffed by 600 volunteers from the School of Economic Science
School of Economic Science
The School of Economic Science , a registered charity based in Mandeville Place, near Oxford Street in London, provides courses in what it calls "Practical Philosophy" and "Economics with Justice". The courses are based on the Hindu philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, which sees an underlying unity in...
.
Each Art in Action marquee hosts artists of a similar discipline such as painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, calligraphy, illustration, textiles, woodwork, metalwork, jewellery, ceramics and glass. Some artists and performers come from countries around the world. In a large "Market" marquee, over 100 designer makers sell their produce. These include leatherwork, toys, ceramics, glass, jewellery, hats, body care and textiles.
Art in Action offers a range of practical classes which are available for children or adults. Examples include pottery, jewellery making, wood carving, glass engraving and water colours. Some classes for adults are run by UK art colleges and institutions. These have included City and Guilds, the Prince's School of Traditional Arts
The Prince's School of Traditional Arts
The Prince's School of Traditional Arts is a school in London which teaches students at the postgraduate degree level, and short open courses and in the community....
, the Guild of Glass Engravers, the Art Academy
Art Academy
Art Academy, also known as Art Academy: Learn painting and drawing techniques with step-by-step training in the PAL regions and in Japan, is an art training software for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It was developed by Headstrong Games, and published by Nintendo...
and West Dean College
West Dean College
West Dean College is situated in the West Dean Estate, of West Dean near Chichester. The Estate was formerly the home of the poet and patron of the arts, Edward James. He was an avid admirer of the Surrealist movement, and formed one of the largest collections of their works during his lifetime...
.
Live performances include music recitals, performing arts, lectures and storytelling for children. Visitors can also enjoy the Waterperry Gardens and a guided tour of the recently completed frescoes on the walls of Waterperry House.