Events
On Saturday 2nd June 2012 a Fairy World Record attempt will take place at Strawberry Fair on Midsummer common, Cambridge, UK
Strawberry Fair launches its attempt to enter the Book of World Records, by aiming to smash the current world record for the largest gathering of fairies in one place. The Kids Area at the Fair will include a large fairy costume making marquee and a children’s parade will join the adult fairies on the central Village Green at 3.30pm for the record attempt. The Fair invites adults and children to portray fairies in any way they wish, as long as they include wands, wings and a tutu in their outfit. Fairy kits will be on sale at the Fair. A new Fairy Queen & King and a Fairy Princess & Prince will be crowned, based on their costumes, after the count-up.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your wings and wands and join in the fairy fun at Strawberry Fair and maybe you could be a part of Fairy history at this years Strawberry Fair. visit our Fairy Diary to see more Faery Events, Fairs and Festivals taking place in 2012…
The Goblin King is getting very excited as he and his clan prepares for the Goblin Ball THIS FRIDAY 4th May in London at the Old Vic Tunnels.
The Goblin King contacted FAE magazine personally to offer a discount code for our readers and fans to go to the Ball for the special price of £20 instead of £30 – if purchased online!)
Just enter the special code:RUNES to receive your discount from the Goblin King himself!
Visit http://bookings.oldvictheatre.com/single/SelectSeating.aspx?p=15010
You’ll see the promo box is in the top right hand corner
For more details on the event see www.goblin-king.co.uk – This event is sponsored & supported by FAE Magazine
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Liz Bolton of ‘Project Primrose’ is holding a Fairy Ball at Carnglaze Caverns in Cornwall on 19th May
There will be music from Pippa Lusty and Malachite, plus many more amazing performers. A raffle will also take place including prizes from Alexandra Dawes, Marc Potts and Kelly Potts Martinez. The poster has been designed by artist Anthony Spears.
Tickets are £20 for adults and £5 for children.
To book call Pip at Carnclaze Caverns on 01579 320 251
Project Primrose was created to unite and mobilise those special caring people across the world who want to help personally care for these loving orphans that are facing extreme hardship in the Ubuntu Orphanage, Duncan Village, S Africa.
Imagine the setting, a fairytail castle in France! Then allow your imagination to really soar as you see yourself taking part in Brian Froud’s first ever faerie art master class, and just when you thought it could not get even better! Wendy Froud appears and facilitates a master class where she will share many things including how to breathe life into a sculpture through an understanding of “anatomy with integrity.”
For a fairytale experience with the Froud’s Book now! Visit: www.chateaubelcastel.com
WHEN: 4-11 August | 11-18 August or 18-25th August 2012
WHERE: Chateau Belcastel, in the midi-Pyrenees region of France
WHAT: Master classes by renowned artists Brian and Wendy Froud with a holiday in a medieval castle that is an historical monument that is a tribute to art, music and architecture.
INCLUDED: Master classes, a private reception and a fine dinner in the castle with the artists, Wendy and Brian Froud. Stay for a week in a wonderful private or semi-private house in one of France’s “Most Beautiful Villages,” Walk across the bridge for warm croissants in the morning, and enjoy them on your own patio or prepare dinner in your own kitchen. More
Project materials, a VIP tour of the castle and transportation to & from the market and local airport or train station is also provided. (There are no additional costs except meals.)
Please note: Wendy’s classes have already sold out for the first week! Spaces on all classes are limited, so early booking is advised.
DETAILS OF WENDY FROUD MASTER CLASSES
Beginning with a guided visualization, Wendy will show students how to access the unique gifts that can only be discovered by flexing one’s own imagination. She will enable the class to understand how to breathe life into a sculpture through an understanding of “anatomy with integrity.” The master model-maker will share her knowledge and technical expertise about how to construct an armatured creature that is fully capable of expression through movement. The head, hands, upper torso and feet will be sculpted while participants gain knowledge of proportion and technique. Students will work with the artist to paint their sculptures and finally finish them with embellishments of hair, costumes and accouterments. Wendy has given similar, abbreviated creative workshops in the past, and her students have always been overwhelmingly pleased about the artistic growth and inspiration they gained.
DETAILS OF BRIAN FROUD MASTER CLASSES
The Liminal Line – Drawing the Unseen | Brian will share his insights into the inner world of Faerie and teach his unique process of using a sketchbook and pencils to express and develop style, emotion and characters. Students will discover new realms of their own inner creative spirits when Brian shows them how to build pathways to new places in their imaginations.
He will show participants how the expressive use of line and color is a response to an impulse that exists in everything around us, and how to use it effectively as a tool when developing characters and finished drawings.
Both master classes are serious but light-hearted workshops, with no previous or professional experience required.
For more info and details of how to make your dreams come true, visit: www.chateaubelcastel.com NOW!
What better time than on Easter Sunday to announce two very special performances taking place at this years 3 Wishes Faery Fest!
Skewbald Theatre Returns to 3 Wishes Faery Fest with daily performances of :
‘Down the Rabbit Hole – An adventure in Wonderland
and The Clever Baker in Faeryland
2012 marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s story of a little girl called Alice who goes searching for adventure. Skewbald Theatre are celebrating by taking audiences on a magical journey through the Mount Edgecombe Estate and into the curiouser and curiouser world of Wonderland. Here the Queen of Hearts is hosting her very own Wonderland Games and only she decides who will win and loose. Can you keep your head? This is a fun packed strolling theatre production suitable for all ages.
The Clever Baker in Faeryland
The Clever Baker in Faeryland – An interactive storytelling adventure for young audiences
Skewbald Theatre bring to life this funny and enchanting folktale from Scotland using their magical ingredients of storytelling, music, song and puppetry. It is the tale of Annie, a wonderful baker who gets stolen away by the King of the fairies to bake cakes for his kingdom.
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Clever Baker at 11am & 12pm
Down the Rabbit Hole at 3pm-5pm
Performances are included in the ticket price of the 3 Wishes Faery Fest
For more info and updates join the Faery Events newsletter here: www.faeryevents.com
The Laidley Worm of Spindleston Heugh
World Première of The Laidley Worm of Spindleston Heugh
Sunday April 29th, Exeter Picturehouse, 11.00am
This magnificent, multi-layered Northumbrian tale tells the story of a princess who is turned into a dragon. The forty minute film by Chagford Filmmaking Group features local children, a giant toad, some scary little imps and a very wicked stepmother. Dozens of volunteers worked alongside industry professionals to create this film of one of our nation’s most compelling fairytales.
Adults £7.00, children £5.00. (suitable for age 6 and above)
visit www.fairytalefilms.co.uk for tickets and further info
Photo credits: The creepy fountain was created by names well-know to FAE readers. Designed by Alan Lee, it was superbly sculpted by Armorel Hamilton and James Ewing. The actress playing the beautiful and evil toad queen is Maxine Fone. Photo credit: Brian Skilton.
WIN TICKETS TO 3 WISHES FAERY FEST
in Sprit & Destiny magazine (April edition)
To enter visit the www.spiritanddestiny.co.uk or buy the magazine in your local newsagents. Competition ends on 17th April 2012.
BRIAN & WENDY FROUD will be special guests at the Spring Avalon Faery Ball and Fayre in Glastonbury on 10th and 11th March 2012 ♥ http://www.faeryevents.com/faery-events/spring-avalon-faery-fayre
Brian and Wendy Froud will be sharing their knowledge and skills in talks and workshops throughout the course of the weekend, and will also be special guests at the Avalon Faery Ball. for more details join the free newsletter on the Faery Events website.
About WENDY FROUD:
Wendy Froud was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1954. She graduated with a BFA in Fine Art (concentrating on fabric design and ceramics) from The Center For Creative Studies College of Art and Design in Detroit.
Wendy moved to New York where after receiving one of her puppets as Christmas gift from the Muppet’s art director, Jim Henson asked her to come and work on their newest project, “The Dark Crystal” where she met her husband to be, Brian Froud. Wendy worked not only on The Dark Crystal but on the Muppet Show, Muppet Movie, The Empire Strikes Back (as fabricator of Yoda) and Labyrinth as well.
Since moving permanently to Dartmoor, England, Wendy has concentrated on making models and mythic figures. She has illustrating three books – “A Midsummer Night’s Faerytale”, “The Winter Child”, and “The Faeries of Spring Cottage” – with author Terri Windling.
Wendy has recently published (published by Imaginosis) a book of her own writings illustrated with her dolls and figures -The Art of Wendy Froud. She also writes for magazines and has had her fiction writing included in two anthologies – “Sirens and Other Demon Lovers” and “Trolls Eye View”.
Wendy teaches sculpting, doll and model making and mask making workshops incorporating mythic and faery imagery and meditation. Her latest project is The Heart of Faerie Oracle – a deck of oracle cards with book, illustrated by Brian Froud and written by Wendy Froud. This was published in March of this year (2010).
Wendy has exhibited in Museums and galleries in the U.S., U.K., Europe and Japan and her work is in private collections throughout the world. She is an Academician of the British SouthWest Academy of Fine and Applied Arts.
About BRIAN FROUD:
Brian Froud was born in Winchester, England in 1947. He grew up in Kent and graduated with a first class honors degree from Maidstone College of Art.
He began his career by illustrating book covers and quickly went on to illustrating many books including “The Land Of Froud’, The award winning “Faeries” with Alan Lee and more recently “Lady Cottington’s Pressed Faery Book” and “Good Faeries, Bad Faeries”.
Brian also designed the award winning and cult films “The Dark Crystal” and “Labyrinth” for Jim Henson.
Brian’s most recent books are “The Faery Oracle” with Jessica Macbeth and “Lady Cottington’s Faery Album”, the republished classic “The World of The Dark Crystal” “The Runes Of Elfland” , “Goblins! “ , “Brian Froud’s Secret sketchbook” , “Lady Cottington’s Pressed Faery Letters” , “Brian Froud’s World of Faerie” – “ The Heart of Faerie Oracle” with Wendy Froud.
Brian’s most recent book is “How To See Faeries” created with author John Matthews.Brian has exhibited in Museums and galleries throughout the U.S, U.K. , Europe and Japan and his work is represented in private collections throughout the world. He is an Academician of The British SouthWest Academy of Fine and Applied Arts.
Brian has worked with many distinguished authors including:
Terry Jones, Ari Berk, John Matthews, Terri Windling, Charles Delint and Jessica Macbeth.
Avalon Faery Ball
Saturday March 10th 2012
Announcing the line-up for the Spring Avalon Faery Ball on Sat 10th March 2012:
3 Daft Monkeys
Steampunk Faery Ziazan La Diva
Faery Belly Dance with Cara B and more!
Plus the Avalon Faery Fayre on 10th and 11th March. a free event at Glastonbury Town Hall, somerset, UK.
More details coming soon at: www.faeryevents.com. the Avalon Faery Ball, Avalon Faery Fayre and the UK’s 3 Wishes Faery Festival are all hosted by by ‘Karen Kay’s Faery Events‘.
Art from ‘How To See Faeries’ © Brian Froud worldoffroud.com
Christmas is a very busy time of year for the Christmas Fairies and Elves. They work in glittery offices helping Santa plan and prepare for his magical journey. They file all Santa’s letters, measure chimney pots, design new toys, make cards and labels, train the reindeer, plan a route for Santa’s magical journey amongst many other secret Christmas chores.
Every year, Santa has a team of Christmas folk who run secret Christmas fairy workshops. The workshops are usually run just before Christmas so that Children throughout the land can learn about the world of the Christmas Fairies/Elves and celebrate with our magical fairy folk.
‘Make A Wish Entertainment’ will be holding Christmas Workshops on the following dates in 2011:
Wakefield – Saturday 3rd December
Leeds – Sunday 11th December
Harrogate – Sunday 4th December
Shrewsbury – Saturday 17th December
To book a place contact info@fantasykidsclubs.co.uk or call 01924 281365.
