Special Art Weeks Event - Thursday 22 September 4.30pm to 6.30pm

SAW and The Great Crane Project invite you to a special Art Weeks Event

4.30 - 5.30 Tour the exhibition with refreshments at Muchelney Abbey.This exhibition showcases inspirational work by the lead artists alongside artwork created by school and community groups.  Featuring wire work, papier mache sculptures and over 70 life size painted crane cut-outs, installed inside and out at the beautiful English Heritage Muchelney Abbey historic site. Crane Talk at 5.30 at adjacent Muchelney Church with Damon Bridge, Great Crane Project Manager. £2 donation to church funds on the door.

Booking essential via SAW 01458 253800 info@somersetartworks.org.uk

SAW Projects - Cranes at Muchelney Abbey

Somerset Art Weeks
17 Sept to 02 Oct

SAW showcases art work created by school and community groups as part of our ongoing partnership with The Great Crane Project. 
During 2010 and 2011 we engaged artists Fiona Campbell, Kitty Hillier and Hilda Vaughan to lead a series of art workshops inspired by The Great Crane Project.
Discover wire work, papier maché sculptures and over 70 life-size painted crane cut-outs, installed inside and out, at the beautiful English Heritage Muchelney Abbey historic site. Works by the lead artists also on show.

Address: Muchelney Abbey, Muchelney, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0DQDates & Times: 10am - 5pm Daily during September, 10am - 4pm October

Short Breaks Workshops 16 and 23 August 2011

These workshops were a unique opportunity for young people with a disability and their families to join SAW and The Great Crane Project to discover the wonders of cranes.  Together we explored the wetland habitat at Greylake Nature Reserve in the morning.

Reserve visits led by Damon Bridge, Roger Lucken and Ethne Conlin

On the way to the Hide

Hilda made everyone a sketchbook to record drawings and observations

Learning about the wetland habitat and The Great Crane Project

The afternoon was spent at nearby Othery village hall, creating crane-inspired artwork under the guidance of professional artists Hilda Vaughan and Kitty Hillier.   

As well as painting life size crane cut-outs there was a range of paper-based activities

At the end of the afternoon each person showed the group what they had made. 

The artists were amazed at how engaged everyone had been throughout the day and some truly fantastic art work was created.  Well done everyone!


Look out for the Somerset Art Weeks exhibition at Muchelney Abbey, showcasing art work from this project.

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Cranes Leave Slimbridge - Back to Somerset

On 5th August Carol, Damon and Beccy dismantled the Slimbridge exhibition.  The cranes prepared for a bumpy trip back down the M5 in the back of the pickup, ready to be stored away safely until we install the exhibition at Muchelney Abbey as part of Somerset Art Weeks 17 September - 02 October.

Nature in Art Workshop Days

Somerset Art Works and The Great Crane Project are running Nature in Art Workshop Days for disabled young people and their families. 

Funded by the Somerset County Council Short Breaks Scheme, these days provide an opportunity for families to enjoy spending time together and get involved in an interesting project. 

There are two separate workshops:

Tuesday 16 August 10.30am - 4pmor
Tuesday 23 August 10.30am - 4pm

This is a unique opportunity for family groups to join Somerset Art Works and The Great Crane Project to discover the wonders of cranes.  Together explore the wetland habitats at Greylake Nature Reserve in the morning (this reserve has good accessibility) and then spend the afternoon at Othery  Village Hall creating your own crane-inspired artwork under the guidance of professional local artists.  Art work created will be displayed at historic Muchelney Abbey during Somerset Art Weeks 17 September to 02 October.

This Short Breaks activity is for disabled young people (up to 19) and their families/ carers.  Cost - £10 per family. Transport available if required. Booking essential via Somerset Art Works  01458 253800 info@somersetartworks.org.uk  www.somersetartworks.org.uk