East Midlands Art Event for the Gifted and Talented

Lynne runs a successful event for the gifted and talented students of the East Midlands

Lynne ran a successful event for the gifted and talented students of the East Midlands on June 7th 2008. She worked specifically with a core group of participants aged 14 years. The day was organised by Derby City Council. The day was challenging and intensive, focusing on the portrait using advanced teaching and learning methods. Students were encouraged and guided to sketch directly with paint (not pencil) and this technique helped them to view art with a new way of seeing, allowing them to grow in creative confidence and self-esteem. The morning was spent looking at the work of Lucian Freud and then students sketched focusing on foundation drawing and facial dimensions. The afternoon was spent working directly on canvas on a coloured-ground and creating a self-portrait from first-hand observation. At the end of the session time was made for group reflection, evaluation and celebration. The group of students worked extremely hard throughout the day and the results were brilliant!

If you would like to book an event or art course with Lynne contact her directly at

Posted on 16/06/08 at 16:19 | Permalink

Lynne Celebrates the Launch of Museum of Childhood

Lynne Celebrates the Results of her Consultancy with The National Trust.

Lynne joined invited guests at the official launch of the new re-furbished Museum of Childhood on Tuesday 3 June 2008. The Opening ceremony was performed by Gethin Jones from BBC’s ‘Blue Peter’.

The National Trust’s Museum of Childhood, at Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire, has re-opened after a massive £2.2 million transformation. The museum is now bigger and more spectacular than ever, the museum provides children and adults with the chance to compare and discover childhood experiences from the 19th century to the present day. Lynne was delighted to lead the consultancy in 2007 with various groups across the age ranges to design the display for the ceiling of the Home Gallery, this new display incorporates 'slices' of three bedrooms from different eras, suspended from the ceiling. Lynne and the Museum are delighted with the results. The museum has increased in size by 50% and been transformed into eight new galleries whose themes include outdoor adventure, work, home, school, babies, toys, stories and imagination. The new galleries include interactives for people of all ages. For more information contact: 01283 585305 (Infoline) 01283 585337 Fax: 01283 585139 Email:

Posted on 06/06/08 at 18:43 | Permalink

Living Derby Launch

From the 3rd of May until 11th of July, Living Derby have an exhibition at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery to celebrate and showcase the work it has been involved with so far.

So what is Living Derby??

In the beginning...A group of individuals and companies based at Banks’ Mill (Derby University’s creative business unit) came together in 2007 to form Living Derby, a Community Interest Company. A partnership of wide & varied talents, the board incorporates sound commercial sense, rich creative practice and a set of strong, shared values. Living Derby share a deep belief in the creative potential of Derby’s citizens and together work towards an inspired, creative city with a strong sense of its own identity. Lynne is really excited about being a part of this dynamic team.

Please free to visit the exhibition and view examples of the projects Living Derby have been working on. There are a selection of films that have been created by Derby organisations, as well as portraits and publications.

For more information about Living Derby contact Lynne or visit http://livingderby.squarespace.com/.

Posted on 03/06/08 at 10:10 | Permalink

Meet the Artist - Lynne Opens her Studio

Open Studios 27th – 29th June 2008

Lynne will open her studio 3.2 to the public this summer. This is your chance to meet Lynne and other creatives, wander five floors of an old Victorian rope factory, converted into 38 creative studios. Meet contemporary artists, creative services, photographers, designers and makers. You can browse, purchase or commission highly original contemporary pieces of work. Children can also take part in an arts trail, which is suitable for ages six and over./images/news/SudburyHall.jpg

Friday 27 June 5pm-8pm, Saturday 28 June 11am-5pm and Sunday 29 June 11am-4pm

Admission is free and refreshments are available. Five floors of studios, ramp access to ground floor only. Accompanied children more than welcome.

Banks’ Mill Studios, 71 Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB Tel: 01332 594170 Email: Web: http://www.banksmill.org.uk

Posted on 21/05/08 at 12:30 | Permalink

Lynne Exhibits her Painting at the new Derby City Hospital

Following its launch in October 2007 Derby Hospitals Arts Programme AIR (Arts to Aid Well-being) goes from strength to strength. Lynne will be exhibiting her artwork during Spring and Summer 2008. Lynne’s painting can be seen on the 2nd floor in the corridors at the Intensive Care Unit.

The Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust vision is to create a unique patient and family friendly environment in the new Derby Hospital. The aim is to aid the creation of a therapeutic environment that supports the healing process and provides positive distraction and engagement.For further information on the program or to locate Lynne’s artwork please contact the Arts Coordinator on or telephone 01332 343816.

Posted on 21/05/08 at 12:27 | Permalink