Artist and former Head of Arts, Dawn Burrows is opening a new art gallery at Beaumont, Jersey to promote the work of local artists and craftworkers.
Dawn (pictured with her dog Bali) says: “The Colour Rooms will bring plenty of colour into January with beautiful arts and crafts, creative courses including painting, drawing, mixed media and creative writing.
“The opening exhibition showcases the work of more than 20 creatives and we will be holding an exhibition focusing on a different artist every month.”
January is a time for change, for growth and personal goals and a great time to learn something new or reconnect with an earlier creative passion.
With over 30 years’ experience as Head of Art, Photography and Textiles in three island schools, Dawn says that she is always learning herself and emphasises the importance of staying curious and open to new media, techniques and inspirations.
Her own work can be described as vivid, exuberant and full of life, often inspired by the beautiful island environment and produced in a range of media including oils, acrylics, inks and watercolours. She often aims to capture the early morning dawn light, walking her dog Bali along the east coast.
Dawn said: “The Colour Rooms will have a great community feel, with people able to pop in and see artists and craftworkers in action, have a coffee and a chat and feel inspired.”
Events can be booked such as Paint and Pour and Drink and Draw and Dawn also offers therapeutic arts sessions having a qualification with IATE, the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education, London, and support for GCSE and A Level arts students.
There is something for everyone at The Colour Rooms, we hope you will pop in and say hello from January 18th.
The Colour Rooms is located at Jersey’s Beaumont (formerly the Anna Trigg wedding shop).
Opening: Friday 17th January with a private viewing of the opening exhibition 6-8pm
Public opening : Saturday 18th January
Open times:
- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10-5
- Saturday and Sunday 10-4
