Kalamitsi Amygdali Arts Group: May and June Dates

Once again we are grateful to the Kalamitsi Amygdali Arts Group (KAG), based in the Vamos region of Crete (which is a 30—45 minute drive away to the West of Rethymnon—so just a hop, skip and a jump) for keeping us inspired with a whole host of activities and events to take us through the summer months. These include workshops / classes / concerts / drama productions and skill sharing opportunities. And in June there will be the fabulous Vamos Arts Month - you will be able to read more about this on the following page. Here in the Bugle we give you just a few highlights, but we hope this gives you a bit of an idea of what is on offer.

You can find out more online from the following links:
www.amygdali.com or by getting in touch by emailing Francesca@amygdali.com and / or phoning Francesca or Phil at the following numbers: 28250 22515 / 6945 020497

KAG will be hosting an Art, Crafts and Local Produce Market on Friday May 11th at Liakoto Art Cafe in Vamos. They hope to be offering a diverse range of work, including jewellery, textiles, wood and ceramic pieces, greetings cards and photography as well as art and craft books, materials and equipment. There will also be locally produced and homemade foods such as cheese and honey. And it is important to note that they will be featuring quality, home produced goods and produce only. Doors will open to the public at 10am and the market will stay open until 2pm. Hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available. If you need more information just get in touch!

Watercolour Workshops with Francesca Harrison

These workshops will take place on May 23rd-24th and May 25-26th, 10.30-am - 1.30pm. Meeting at Liakoto Art Cafe, Vamos. Cost (including materials and tea or coffee) €50 for two days. These two day workshops will suit beginners as well as those with a little more experience. There will be an option to work on a still life or landscape painting.

Numbers are limited so if you wish to book one of these two day workshops please get in touch with Francesca as soon as possible.

In June, to coincide with the Vamos Arts Month, there will be an exhibition of 'Fairy World Paintings’ by Francesca Harrison at the Liakoto Art Café, Vamos Sunday 24th June to Saturday 30th (Opening 11:00 Sunday 24th).

OPEN ART EXHIBITION June 11th - 24th

The 3rd KAG Open Art Exhibition, which will take place at Taverna Bloumosifi during Vamos Arts Month, is open to all artists, amateur or professional, over the age of eighteen. Artists are invited to submit one piece of work in any two-dimensional medium: painting, drawing, original prints, photography and mixed media. There will also be a limited space available for sculpture. Please note that the artist must provide the display plinth for this. €15 entry fee plus 10% commission if the work is sold during the exhibition. All entrants must register in advance and by Friday 25th May at the latest.

For further information and an entry form please email Sara and Roger Gilding at rogsara@otenet.gr

A Change in the Way that KAG Operates Bookings

Francesca and Phil Harrsion from KAG write: In these rather more difficult times we will be relying more on pre-booked reservations for our events. This will help to ensure that such events are well attended and financially viable. So if you wish to come to an such an event you will need to reserve seats by email. 'Friends of KAG' will continue to enjoy priority bookings and exclusive 'Friends' events. If you would be interested in becoming a 'Friend of KAG' please contact us for details. We fully intend to continue providing a diverse and entertaining range of events in our area. We hope you appreciate the need for this small change and we thank you for your continued support which makes what we do possible.

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