News

25 March 2010

'Elements of the Land' at Bianco Nero gallery, North Yorkshire

From 25th June to 31st July, Dorothy will be exhibiting landscape works alongside Janine Baldwin and Jackie Stonehouse. Further details will appear in due course here: www.bianconero.co.uk

25 March 2010

Exhibition in Duns Castle

A group show of artists in this beautiful Borders setting will include some of Dorothy's work. Exhibition open Friday 9th to Sunday 11th & Friday 16th to Sunday 18th April, 10am - 4pm. Mid-week viewing by appointment, telephone 01361 883211.  For more details, go to www.artamatoria.co.uk

03 december 2009

Christmas Exhibition at Art Amatoria Gallery

Dorothy will be showing some new oils on canvas, as well as some drawings, at Art Amatoria, 10 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh. The Christmas exhibition runs until the 19th December. For more details, go to www.artamatoria.co.uk

01 june 2009

The Art Tour 2009, including poetry workshop

Dorothy's studio at Catton Lea will be open to the public for two saturdays and six sundays during the Art Tour, from 11am to 5pm. The dates are June the 13th, 14th, 21st and 28th, and July the 5th, 12th, 18th and 19th. For further details about the art tour please go to www.networkartists.org.uk/art_tour

Once again this year, we will also be hosting a poetry workshop to complement the open studio. The workshop will be held on the 19th July from 2pm till 5pm, and will be for adults and children. The tutor, Helen Lawrenson, is an award-winning poet and experienced teacher. The results of the workshop will be compiled into a pamphlet, and each participant will receive a copy. The cost will be £5, including all materials and refreshments. If you are interested in taking part in the workshop, please email Dorothy.

01 june 2009

Website redesigned

www.dorothylawrenson.com has been redesigned by www.saosilvero.com

01 june 2009

Poems published in Edinburgh Review

Three of Dorothy's poem's have been published in the latest edition of the Edinburgh Review (no.126: Passing Place). It can be ordered online here: www.edinburghreview.org.uk

04 april 2009

Work featured in 'the Edinburgh School of Painting' exhibition at the Lemon Street Gallery, Truro, Cornwall.

The catalogue can be viewed here: www.lemonstreetgallery.co.uk/Edinburgh-09-flipbook.htm

12 december 2008

Shortlisted for J D Fergusson Arts Award

Dorothy was among the seven artists shortlisted for the 2009 award, administered by the J D Fergusson arts Award Trust.

01 may 2008

Solo exhibition at Sofi's Bar, 65 Henderson Street, Leith

Dorothy will be exhibiting some pictures in Sofi's during May (exact dates to be confirmed). This will be a selling exhibition, featuring mostly figure drawings, with some small landscape works.

29 april 2008

Poetry workshops at Catton Lea during Art Tour 2008

Following last year's successful debut event, we will once again be offering poetry workshops to complement Dorothy's open studio at Catton Lea during the Art Tour. Experienced tutor and prize-winning poet Helen Lawrenson will help beginners and the more experienced explore ideas and techniques for writing poetry.

The dates and times will be as follows:

  • Saturday 28th June: 2pm-5pm (for adults)
  • Saturday 5th July 2pm-4pm (for children)

Whether you are new to poetry or have written before, come along for a fun afternoon with refreshments and all materials provided. The cost of the workshop is £5. To book, ring 01434 683 118 or 07906 129 623, or email Dorothy.

28 april 2008

Art Tour 2008 in Northumberland — now with pub nearby!

Dorothy's studio at Catton Lea will be open to visitors for six Sundays and one Saturday during June and July. Neighbouring studios will also be open; why not make a day of it, and see several artists at work? After that, you could call in for a pint of Allendale Best Bitter at the Crown at Catton, which will be reopening in May!

For more information about the Art Tour look out for brochures around the region, or visit www.networkartists.org.uk