The Consett In Focus photographers have been busy this month with their new project, documenting and recording all aspects of Consett’s Art / Crafts and Culture ahead of Durham Counties ‘City of Culture’ bid.
Tom Welch provides guitar tuition at Blackhill Community Centre for players ranging from beginners to experts who want to keep up to speed.
The group meet on Saturdays at 12.30 and play along with Tom who then gives them hints and suggestions to improve their techniques.
Tom is both well qualified, and has a wealth of experience to give to his students. And has good sense of humour.
(Images: Chris Bruce)
Tommy says he learnt his skills with a chain saw from felling trees. He started carving using those skills and an interest in Art dating back to his school days. He uses a wide range of tools on the sculptures, but the chain saw remains the most used tool.
His sculptures are usually done on site but he is keen to do more and more 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 complete more people-based sculptures.
It was a privilege to photograph Tommy and spend some time with him whilst he worked, I love his thought that by creating his award-winning sculptures he is giving a second life to a tree.
(Images: George Ledger)
March sees St Ives Church holding coffee morning concerts, giving the community a chance to visit the ‘Miners Cathedral’ and listen to first class local musicians. The church is blessed with a fine acoustic that lends itself to all manner of music, particularly choral and brass band performances. Other musicians included in the programme are Wendy beck – Flute and Anne Marie Gardener – Soprano
(Images: Steve Webb)
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