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Free mini-masterpiece magnets Can you get more out of digital?
to make the town brighter When Chris Milne of Blackthorn School of Photography started advertis-
ing photography courses in The Link over fi ve years ago, fi lm was still
The Swindon Magnet- drawing to doodling, in use but diminishing, as the quality of digital cameras was rising and
izer Project is looking painting to photog- the costs tumbling.
for small original piec- raphy, sculpture to Now everybody uses digital, bil- confi dence in the studio and out-
es of art to be attached sewing - however you lions of shots are taken, but the doors.
to magnets and dis- create your work, the question is, are they any good and And, just as important nowa-
played in November project would love to could photographers do better? days, students will learn how to
and December. hear from you.” Having completed a refurbish- enhance and manipulate images
Project organiser She added that ment of the Blackthorn school using Photoshop and other com-
Sarah Checksfield A magnetic artpiece she’s hoping for a near Purton, including consider- puter software.
hopes for at least to be displayed wide ranging collec- able investment in new, faster Chris said, “photography is just
160 submissions to be displayed tion but as the pieces will be dis- equipment, Chris and fellow tu- as creative as it ever was, but the
outdoors on metal surfaces in the played in public, they need to be tors are in a much better position huge change has been the control
town’s cultural quarter between the family friendly. However the number to help photographers understand you now have to do almost what
Wyvern Theatre and the Town Hall of places is limited and artists must and utilise the full capabilities of you want on your own computer.
Studios. The exhibition starts on 26 live in Swindon. their equipment. The opportunity to show off your
November, from 12.30pm. The project has received funding Beginners’ courses cover the work at a reasonable cost is now
What’s interesting is that not only from Swindon Does Arts camera and its controls and using greater as well - both online at
are the public encouraged to view To participate return the form it as a creative tool. Students learn gallery sites, and on paper in al-
the magnets, they can take one at www.swindonmagnetizer.co.uk about light and composition and bums, prints as well as on cards,
home to display on their fridge. There is no charge to enter and explore techniques needed to pro- mugs and wall decoration. Online
Sarah said, “this is an amazing you will even receive a ‘thank you’ duce quality images with a mini- is great but nothing beats a beauti-
opportunity for the creative of all magnet of your work. mum of manipulation afterwards. ful print.”
levels and persuasions to get their For information, assistance, For the more advanced photog- See www.photography-courses.
art on show to the wider public and guidance or encouragement, mail: rapher, courses look at lighting, com for details of the weekend and
contribute to making Swindon a [email protected] composition and poses to build midweek courses on offer. There’s
brighter place. still time to book one to enhance
“I’m hoping for mini-masterpieces your technique before Christmas
from professionals, amateurs, newly Posh Frock Swap in aid of Walk the Walk or make an early booking for the
qualifi ed, retired and budding art- Sunday 6 November, 6pm; Broome Manor Golf Club, Pipers Way New Year.
ists; anyone of any age who’d like Beat the credit crunch - fi nd a new outfi t for your Christmas party See the site also for details of
to see their work displayed in this Tickets £10, incl fi nger buffet and glass of sparkling wine gift vouchers that a beginner or a
unusual fashion and have their art more advanced photographer will
on someone else’s fridge. From Call 07708 110629 for tickets www.walkthewalk.org appreciate.

Special
£2.00 for adults
admission
children & concessions
and £1.00 for
Under 3s go free

3 and 4 December 2011, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2TA

Get your fill of seasonal shopping and musical entertainment as
you experience the magic of STEAM this Christmas. You’ll find
a fantastic array of unique market stalls offering fine gifts
plus scrumptious confectionery and fayre.
There’s also the chance to meet Santa in his Grotto
STEAM for a small extra charge.

Museum of the Great Western Railway For more details call 01793 466637

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