Spirit of Birkenhead Institute

WILFRED OWEN AND THE SPIRIT OF BIRKENHEAD INSTITUTE

The imposing facade of the Birkenhead Institute was one of the most iconic to rise in the town during the Edwardian period. The embryonic talents of the young Wilfred Owen were nurtured there. Through its dark panelled corridors patrolled the stern form masters and eager prefects. Renowned for its sports, science and arts, it shaped the character of its pupils into outstanding ambassadors of a bygone age.

The original school was demolished in the 1980s but its proud edifice was preserved by one of its most timehonoured veterans. Art master David S W Jones created dozens of meticulous line drawings of his beloved Birkenhead Institute and these capture the true sense of time and place of the school’s fabled past.

At the Wilfred Owen Story and Gallery the public can view the most complete exhibition of these remarkable works that also depict other familiar Wirral landmarks. To coincide with this historic portfolio will be the unveiling of a specially commissioned ceramic replica of the Birkenhead Institute, created by Janet Holmes.

Taking her inspiration from David Jones' original sketches she has magically recaptured the spirit of the Birkenhead Institute; the cradle of Wilfred Owen’s genius.

Wilfred Owen Story and Gallery

34 Argyle Street 

Birkenhead 

Wirral

CH41 6AE

Tuesday 14^th June 2011 to Saturday 16^th July 2011

Tuesday – Friday 11.00am – 2.00pm

For Saturday opening please phone 07539371925 or visit www.wilfredowenstory.com

Burton Manor

My exhibition at Burton Manor Atelier highlighted what a Hidden Gem is embedded in the Cheshire countryside. The beautiful surroundings are an inspiration to my work. Having a workshop at Atelier has opened up an amazing potential for me.

I am offering ceramic workshops and anyone who may be interested please contact me through the website or on 07903337995

Hidden Gem

I am holding a solo exhibition at Burton Manor Atelier Gallery, where I also has my own workshop.

http://www.burtonatelier.co.uk/

Tuesday 8th March - Sunday 13th March. 11.00pm - 3.30pm

I am looking to start ceramic workshops that I will be holding in the evneing or on Saturday or Sunday mornings.

At the exhibition at Atelier I will be offering a taster eseiin on Sunday 13th March 1.00pm - 3.00pm for anyone who would like to have ago.

Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham

I was very pleased with my exhibiting at the Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham from 11th January 2011 to 20th February 2011. 

I includied wall hangings at the exhibition. These are created by impressing natural objects into the clay or taking impressions with clay. This is the first exhibition were I displayed work on the walls as well as 3 dimentional pieces. 

I also held a demonstration day on the 4th February. This was very sucessful and enjoyable.

 

Staacks Birthday Celebration Exhibition

My work will be included in the Staacks Gallery, Banks Road, West Kirby, birthday celebration exhibition. The gallery has been open twelve months and I am very pleased to be asked to be part of their birthday celebrations.

The exhibition will run from the 1st to 31st October 2010.