SAW Reflects are events at SAW where we gather to reflect, either on our exhibition programme or the wider world. Over food and discussion we dive into how an art work or occasion relates to ourselves, our world and our beliefs. It’s a relaxed space open to all, with the hope of providing a bit of creative nourishment, space to think and ‘be’.

Here’s what’s been happening so far in 2024…

Tuesday 9th January
6.30 – 8pm at SAW
Resolutions and bookbinding
Turning over a new leaf – either bring a new sketchbook with you, or join in with some bookbinding to make a new one (materials provided*); space and time to jot down creative hopes for 2024 and a ceremonious letting go of anything beyond our control! Also, soup!

Tuesday 30th January
6.30 – 8pm at SAW
SAW Takeover Artist #1: Octavia Hands // Revalued
Come see the work of the first of three artists selected to exhibit space at SAW in 2024; we’ll share soup and chat through the ideas/thoughts/feelings that the work evokes.

WEDNESDAY 14th February
6.30 – 8pm at SAW
Pancakes and the pursuit of wonder
What makes you say ‘wow’?  We’ll consider wonder, and with the help of a bit of sound and visuals, hopefully experience a moment of it. We’ll enjoy both sweet & savoury pancakes – food will be provided by the Shieldfield Methodist small group.
Please let me know if you’d like to join us so we can get enough food in.

Tuesday 27th February
6.30 – 8pm at SAW
SAW Takeover #2 – Founding // Liam Aldridge, Bethan Harris, Maura Hawkes, Anna Mud & Lucy Thomas
‘Founding’ showcases the work of five artists who work with found objects and foraged natural materials. The artists explore how this approach allows for affordable and environmentally conscious ways of making. At SAW Reflects, we’ll share soup then discuss the work in the exhibition and the questions it raises.

Tuesday 12th March
6.30 – 8pm at SAW
SAW Takeover #3 – Close But No Varz // Lucy Turner
Close But No Varz is a project exploring how the pressure of being a working class artist can turn passion into obsession. What happens when a vase no longer works as a vase? What happens when an artist no longer works as an “artist”? At SAW Reflects, we’ll share soup then discuss the work in the exhibition and the questions it raises.

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After a busy first three months of 2024, we’ll have a bit of a break in April around Easter. In May – June time we’re planning on some SAW Reflects events outside in the SAW Garden, and perhaps also an outing to see an exhibition together outside of SAW. Dates for these will be posted on here once confirmed.

For further info about SAW Reflects, email enquiries@saw-newcastle.org
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