Consett In Focus photographers have been busy this month with their new project, documenting and recording all aspects of Consett arts/crafts and culture ahead of Durham Counties ‘City of Culture’ bid .
Tom Welch offers guitar lessons at Blackhill Community Center for players ranging from beginners to experts who want to keep up to date.
The group meets on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. and plays with Tom who then gives them advice and suggestions to improve their techniques.
Tom is both well qualified and has a wealth of experience to share with his students. And has a good sense of humor.
(Images: Chris Bruce)
Tommy says he learned his skills with a chainsaw by cutting down trees. He began sculpting using these skills and an interest in art dating back to his school days. He uses a wide range of tools on the carvings, but the chainsaw remains the most used tool.
His sculptures are usually made on site, but he wants to make more and more of them in his local studio. Tommy’s main subject requests are usually wildlife-based, but he wants to develop his interest in the human form and do more people-based sculptures.
It was a privilege to photograph Tommy and spend time with him as he worked, I love his thought that by creating his award winning sculptures he is giving a tree a second life.
(Images: George Ledger)
In March, St Ives Church holds coffee concerts, giving the community the opportunity to visit the ‘miners’ cathedral’ and listen to top class local musicians. The church has beautiful acoustics that lend themselves to all kinds of music, especially choirs and marching bands. The other musicians included in the program are Wendy Beck – Flute and Anne Marie Gardener – Soprano
(Images: Steve Webb)
If you are part of an Arts, Crafts and Hobby group or know of individuals or groups who would like to be part of this growing project, please contact us at:
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