Christmas Showcase Virgin Soldiers
Dorey the Wise
Gemm
Saturday 10th October A lively mix of original music.
Christmas Bizarre 2011 Saturday 10th December 3rd year for this excellent fair showcasing over 30 regional artists and makers work. This year the 'bizarre' came from Alice in Wonderland themed installations and decorations.
Syd Arthur & Laura J Martin Saturday 12th November Stripped down psychadelic folk melodies from Syd Arthur and amazing support from
rising star Laura J Martin.
Cocos Lovers + Will Varley + Ladies of the Lake Saturday 1st October Cocos Lovers are an eight-piece folk roots band. Producing a fantastic mix of traditional English folk inter-woven with Eastern and African rhythms their intricate musicianship and full band harmonies make them a favourite on the festival circuit.
Tom Williams & the Boat
with support from Lauren Bransby
10th September With their most recent single, ‘Get Older’ scoring them plays across BBC Radio’s 1, 2 and 6 and their debut album, ‘Too Slow’, acclaimed by 6 Music as their album of the day, the Kent band have made huge inroads into the nation’s consciousness. Photo by Jaqui Sadler
River Walk, Talk, Draw and Eat
Taster workshop on 23rd July A day
long creative experience with artists Denise Franklin and Sarah Palmer. The class was based in the art room then walks were taken along the river pathway close to the school grounds. Lots of experimenting with materials and processes using a variety of papers, pencils, charcoal, inks etc. "Absolutely loved it, massively inspiring and it certainly opened up my creativity and enjoyment of drawing"
Rye River Walk
16 - 22 July Exhibition of drawings, paintings and ceramic pieces inspired by walking along the river Rother. Duncan Curtis played Latin and River inspired accordion at the opening celebration.
Rye College Student Exhibition Rye College GCSE Art, Textiles and Photography final exam work. There was a preview on Wednesday 29th June 6 to 8pm and was open to the public again on 2nd July 10am to 1pm.
East Sussex Contemporary Art Fair 2011
24th to 26 July
Memories Project Presentation Afternoon
10th May 2011 Presentation of artwork to Rye College students with Anne Cockerham, Julian Hanshawe and the Mayoress.
ustream Live Broadcast
Tuesday 12 April The Rapdramatic Team broadcast live using ustream. More info HERE.
Spring
13th March 2011 Showcase of work produced over a weekend masterclass for early career performance poets.
Sneak Preview
11 & 13th March 2011 Sneak preview of Nick Archers new work before it left for the Paris Art Fair.
The Fabulistics
12th February 2011 lively reunion gig of 13 piece soul band led by Rob McCaig.
Creatives Tea Party
January onwards 2011 Regular informal networking meetings for all kinds of visual artists to catch up on local news and events over tea and home-made cake!