August Fundraising Exhibition RNLI Lifeboats

The month of August is seaside holiday times for many of us and we mainly all have an enjoyable time but for some that is not so true.Our charity exhibition 'Wish You Were Here' this month is raising funds for one of Studio 61 favourites the RNLI Lifeboats.  Karina has a painting in The Mowzer Gallery, Mousehole, Cornwall owned/run by Penlee Lifeboat Crew Member Josh Sim who is also an artist.

With her hubby and son both surfers they donate to the RNLI monthly in the hope that they never need them.

Derbyshire artists joining Studio 61 Gallery owner Karina Goodman are John Connolly, Mary Smith, Valerie Dalling, Sue Whatton, Anne Menary, Fay Shoesmith and Geraldine Curtis 

The charity was founded, with royal patronage, originally as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck in 1824, this was later re-named the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in 1854.

 "Down to the beach" oil by Karina Goodman 
on display at Studio 61

The RNLI’s lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved more than 139,000 lives since the charity’s   foundation in 1824.The biggest single rescue was in 1907, when lifeboats from Cadgwith,  Coverack, the Lizard and Porthleven rescued 456 people from the liner Suevic.

For the RNLI’s first 100 years or so, lifeboats were mostly launched and recovered from their local beaches. In many communities, hauling the lifeboat during launch and recovery was done by women, as most of the men were on board. Often, farmers loaned their horses to help bear the weight.

"Portrait of a lifeboatman" by Geraldine Curtis

These days, most large, all-weather lifeboats are designed to be launched from a slipway, or to lie afloat. But beach launches are still common, especially with the smaller, inshore lifeboats. Specially adapted tractors are now used to do the hauling.

 

The way in which people use the sea has changed dramatically since the RNLI’s foundation. More people are using the water for leisure, and the lifesaving service the RNLI provides has had to change accordingly.

In 2001, the charity’s lifeguards began patrols on some of the most popular beaches in Dorset and Cornwall. RNLI lifeguards are now present on more than 160 beaches around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and rescue thousands of people every year.



Fundraising efforts in the mid 19th century were focused on the wealthy, and it wasn’t until the late 1880s that the RNLI saw how generous the general public could be.

With 92% of  total income coming from generous donations and legacies, RNLI depend on dedicated volunteers and supporters to save lives at sea.


Your support means their lifeboat crews can reunite the 24 people they rescue each day with their families. 

A snippet from "Wish you were here" by Anne Menary Textiles


Information sourced from: RNLI Official Website

Summer School News

Schools will soon be out and hopefully the sun will keep on shining. Studio 61 has lots of creative events this Summer so please check out my painting days, workshops and tuition for individuals and the family ...

I will be in my studio all of August painting so shout up if you fancy joining me, hopefully out in the creative courtyard.... Karina x

July Charity Exhibition The National Autistic Society

July's charity exhibition is for The National Autistic Society



A FUNDRAISING EXHIBITION BY KARINA GOODMAN STUDIO 61 AND DERBYSHIRE ARTISTS...with 25% going to charity and many originals at a special price to support this..

 "your support is great appreciated... Thank you"  Karina

This months artists are John Connolly, Patricia Lane, Mary Smith, Abi Burlingham, Kate Beinder, Anne Alldread, Mel Anderson and Karina Goodman

The National Autistic Society is the leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families.
They provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for autistic people.
Started in 1962 by a small group of friends who were frustrated at the lack of understanding and help available for themselves and their children.
Then, the term 'autism' was virtually unknown among the general population. Incredible as it now seems, autistic children were labelled 'psychotic' and 'sub-normal'. 'Cold', ' intellectual' parenting was blamed for the condition and the term 'refrigerator mother' was born, blighting families everywhere.
Getting a diagnosis was only the first of many hurdles parents faced, and those with children deemed 'uneducable' were confronted with the horror of the institution.
During the first year, the seeds of practically all their activities were planted and their first Parliamentary question was asked.
More than one in 100 people are autistic – that's around 700,000 people in the UK today.
The National Autistic Society's aim is to spread the understanding of autism and autism practice that they have developed over 50 years. The National Autistic Society give the very best information and advice possible to autistic people, their families and others so that more people can make informed decisions about their lives. The National Autistic Society pass on their knowledge to professionals working in education, health, social care and beyond. The National Autistic Society push wider society to understand autism better so that fewer people feel unable to engage with their communities.

You can help by donating, campaigning or volunteering with them. Or you can buy a piece of artwork during July and 25% of all sales go to The National Autistic Society.

Theres lots happening at The Gallery and this blog is here to let you know all about The Scene at Studio 61! See below for more details.

All set up in Colin's Shed

Sheds have always felt homely to me as I have many fond memories of being a little girl tinkering in the treasure chest that was my dads shed. Even now I'm still now much happier with a hammer and a drill than an ironing board and needle n thread so I am so pleased to be spending my weekend painting in a rather posh one. I'm taking part in Notts Open Studios as guest artist of friend Jackie Ward,  http://www.treehuggery.co.uk/

A very big thank you to Jackie and her hubby Colin for inviting me to be part of this lovely event. Looking forward to it once again. 

 

Brinsley Art Trail

Part of Notts Open Studios

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June

10am-5pm.

I will be at number 36 Moor Road

painting and demonstrating in oils.

 34 & 36 Moor Rd, Brinsley, Notts NG16 5AZ

Rushy Smeethe House, 41 Smeath Road, Underwood, Notts NG16 5GU.

1 & 6 Newstead Rd, Annesley Notts NG15 0AX

Refreshments Available

Karina xx

June’s Fundraising Exhibition - My Favourite Walk , Charity - Dog’sTrust

For the month of June we are  Fundraising  for the charity - Dog’s Trust  the exhibition theme is 'My Favourite Walk' 

The Artists taking part are:

Karina Goodman, Mary Smith  Martin Davis, John Connolly,  Natasha Braithwaite, Patricia Lane, Valerie Dalling, John Shiels, Fay Shoesmith, Paula Hallam, Diane Kane and Garden Gallery

           

Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust (formerly the National Canine Defence League) is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Thier mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. Here's what we do in a nutshell…

• Each year they care for around 16,000 dogs at their nationwide network of 20 rehoming centres. No healthy dog is ever destroyed.
• They run subsidised neutering campaigns in areas of the UK with the most acute stray dog problems.
• Their Education Officers give thousands of classroom presentations every year. Free teaching resources are made available to all schools in the UK.
• Their FREEDOM Project helps pet owners who are fleeing domestic violence by fostering their animals while they start a new life.
• The HOPE Project gives preventative veterinary care to dogs belonging to homeless people.
• They advise government on any matters concerning dog ownership.
• They have established a charity in Ireland that runs a rehoming centre in Dublin.
• They assist overseas animal welfare charities by training their staff in best practice.
• They rely on the kind generosity of the public to make this possible. So, if you love dogs, please make a donation today.

For more information go to their website: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/

Bruno The Gallery Dog.

               

The Gallery is Open, Tuesday to Saturday 10-5 Wed by appoint only . STUDIO 61 Leashaw, Holloway near Matlock DE4 5AT   

Saturday 11 June - Studio 61 Dabble Day -  Water Soluble Oils - lunch & all materials included £45

Dabble Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings available

Email karinagoodman@btinternet.com or sign up for newsletter at www.studio61gallery.co.uk

Studio 61 Peaceful Painting Days - Bring your paints, meet other artists, have lunch and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet.  Non-painters welcome to make, read and relax in a working art studio on a day closed to the public (Wednesday/Sunday)

More information and dates tbc via newsletter. sign up at http://www.studio61gallery.co.uk/

Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend

Derbyshire Open arts is upon us and Janice Allen Jewellery – Art - Glass joins Karina Goodman for a Silver and Skies weekend.



May Bank Holiday 28th - 30th 2016 - Opening hours Saturday - Monday 10 - 5pm
Silver and Skies is part of two further trails within the wider Derbyshire Trail g2g which runs from Cromford Studio and Gallery to Florence Nightingale Hall to Studio 61 Gallery.

And the wider Cromford Trail see map below for details.

Usual gallery opening:- Tuesday to Saturday 10-5 Wednesday by appointment only

Pixels and Paint Fundraising Exhibition For RNIB

Mays fundraising exhibition is raising money for RNIB.
Artists taking part are:  Valerie Dalling Martin Davis John Connolly Mary Smith Rob Knight and Connected16 Members and Bridget Winterbourne



The RNIB was founded by Thomas Rhodes Armitage, a doctor who suffered from eyesight problems.
In 1868 Dr Armitage founded an organisation known as the British and Foreign Society for Improving Embossed Literature for the Blind. This later became the British and Foreign Blind Association. In 1875 Her Majesty Queen Victoria became the organisation's first patron.

The organisation received a Royal Charter in 1948, and changed its name to Royal National Institute for the Blind in 1953. In 2002, RNIB membership was introduced and the organisation's name changed to Royal National Institute of the Blind. In June 2007 the organisation changed its name again, to Royal National Institute of Blind People.



RNIB is a national organization with branches and services throughout the United Kingdom. The charity's headquarters are in London, England. RNIB's patron is Queen Elizabeth II.
In October 2008, RNIB and Action for Blind People agreed in principle to combine some services across England. The new arrangement began in April 2009, resulting in Action for Blind People becoming an Associate Charity of RNIB.

RNIB's vision is of a world in which blind and partially sighted people enjoy the same rights, freedom, responsibilities and quality of life as people who are fully sighted.
RNIB's mission is to challenge blindness by empowering people who are blind or partially sighted, removing the barriers they face and helping to prevent blindness.
Find out more by visiting the website: http://www.rnib.org.uk/

Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend

Derbyshire Open arts is upon us and Janice Allen Jewellery – Art - Glass joins Karina Goodman for a Silver and Skies weekend. We will be sending out a further post nearer the time.



May Bank Holiday 28th - 30th 2016 - Opening hours Saturday - Monday 10 - 5pm
Silver and Skies is part of two further trails within the wider Derbyshire Trail g2g which runs from Cromford Studio and Gallery to Florence Nightingale Hall to Studio 61 Gallery.

And the wider Cromford Trail see map below for details.

Usual gallery opening:- Tuesday to Saturday 10-5 Wednesday by appointment only