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The York Art Workers' Association is an eclectic group of
craftsmen, artists, conservators, academics and others who share a serious
interest in the arts. Members represent architectural craftsmanship, other
applied arts, all fine arts, architecture and conservation. We welcome not only practitioners in these
fields, whether amateur or professional, but anyone with a keen interest or
appreciation of art and design. We exist
to extend and share our knowledge and experience through a widely varied
programme of monthly talks, normally on the first Monday of the month (doors
open at 7pm, meetings start at 7.30). We also organise occasional courses, workshops, outings and
social events. Our talks are open to anyone.
We meet at Southlands Methodist Church, Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1NX. There is parking at the church, on nearby streets and in the local car park by the shops, a few minutes' walk away. There is cycle parking too and it is on a bus route. There is level access and the meeting room is on the ground floor.
Admission: members £3, non members £7.
There is no need to book - please feel free just to turn up!
If you would like to know more about the association, please email info@yorkartworkers.org.uk, or come to the next meeting; we will be very pleased to see you.
Monday 2nd December
Marcus Jacka
Wood worker/ Furniture maker
Craftsman and former physicist Marcus Jacka founded Non-Standard Studio to "create innovative contemporary designs that are handcrafted, using traditional methods".
With extraordinarily fine technical and artistic craftsmanship Non-Standard Studio has established a national and international client base. In his words "There is a small niche between the worlds of production furniture manufacturing and the bespoke. It allows experimentation and the development of ideas, without the dispiriting drudgery of continual repetition. In this talk Marcus will describe the process of designing, making, and trying to make a living from making, some of his favourite pieces.
Marcus also works closely with like-minded architects, interior designers and artists creating bespoke and responsive designs for both private and public spaces. These collaborations include Waldo Works, The Duncombe Park Estate, Lutyens Furniture and Lighting, Berdoulat Interior Design, and in the USA, Garde and Jeff Koons.
NB We will hold our short AGM at 7pm, and Marcus's talk will be followed by our Christmas Buffet.
Where, when and how much?
We meet at Southlands Methodist Church, Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1NX. There is parking at the church, on nearby streets and in the local car park by the shops, a few minutes' walk away. There is cycle parking too and it is on a bus route. There is level access and the meeting room is on the ground floor.
All events are on the first Monday of the month unless otherwise stated.
Events start at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm – please aim to be seated by 7.15pm.
Admission: members £3, non members £7. Half price for students. The fee for membership for 2024 is £22
Membership and programme enquiries to: info@yorkartworkers.org.uk
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