Hosted by local artists, Julie Arnall and Nicky Nunn, visitors were able to try their own hand at print making and drawing with a dipping pen and find out firsthand how Julie and Nicky’s drawings and prints are made.
Councillor Alex Daar, East Herts Executive Member for Communities, said: “The range of different activities on offer between now and the end of October is amazing. I found my visit to see Julie and Nicky at work fascinating and I'd urge everyone to see if there’s an event that appeals to them. Arts in East Herts is a fantastic opportunity to get a taste of something different, whether taking part in an artistic or cultural event, workshop or taster session or simply going along to an exhibition or performance.”
Julie Arnall said: “Nicky and I are delighted to be involved in this new creative showcase. Arts in East Herts gives us the chance to reach a wider audience. We are passionate about what we do and hope that our open studio has inspired some of our visitors to give something new a try.”
There will be something on offer every single day over the next two months and in every corner of East Herts. Most Arts in East Herts activities and events are free of charge and residents can find full details in a searchable listing on the council’s website.
Arts in East Herts is supported by Government funding. Most of the organisations taking part have successfully applied for funding of up to £1,000 each.
Julie Arnall studied Fine Arts at Wimbledon College of Art and moved to Bishop’s Stortford 12 years ago. She works a practising artist and art teacher, running a popular monthly life drawing class in Much Hadham and regular drawing and printmaking classes around Sawbridgeworth. Her prints can be seen in the Green Dot cafe in Bishop’s Stortford. Budding printmakers can find out more on Julie’s upcoming classes by emailing her at arnall18@gmail.com. Alternatively, they can find her on Instagram: @julie_arnall_art or Facebook: JArnallArtist
Nicky Nunn is based at Parndon Mill Studios in Harlow and works in paint and printmaking. He is best known for his contemporary drawings of dogs using a traditional dip pen and ink. His website www.nickynunn.com gives more information on his work and details of how dog commissions can be made.
