Sarah Jane Mason

Living Advent Window

December 31, 2010

As most of you know, I have recently moved to the quaint and artistic village of Saltaire and as soon as I arrived I was keen to get involved in village activities. So, this year I am taking part in the Saltaire living advent calender. For those of you with no prior knowledge of this, it is basically where 24 houses each decorate one window in a Christmas theme. The windows are then lit up as you would open an advent calender, one a day. I am number 2, and so my window has been lit from 2nd December.

I decided to really go to town with the idea of being the second window and as such, everything in my window comes in pairs from the baubles to the birds from the tealights to the angels. I even worked in just two colours, red and white, to further dramatise the effect.If you have not been and had a look yet, do pop over and have a wander around the village. There are maps available in most of the local shops so that you can wander with purpose!

I have had so much fun taking part and also watching for the other houses to light up there windows and compare and contrast everyone's themes and ideas. I hope that you enjoy having a look around too! You have until the last day of Christmas (January 6th) to have a nose so come on over!!!

Happy New Year to everyone, I hope that it is a prosperous one for all. Till next time xxx

Posted by Sarah Mason. Posted In : Out and About

South Square Salon Show

December 1, 2010

Hello, and a happy advent to all!

This festive season head down to the South Square Gallery in Thornton for a great Salon exhibition that showcases all the best of Yorkshire's new artists and crafts persons. A fantastic one stop shop for all osrts of unique gifts and goodies whilst soaking up some of the local culture.

I have on display a small selection of paintings in a variety of sizes on canvas, (all of which can be seen in under the 'art' tab on this webpage) All of the paintings are for s...
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Posted by Sarah Mason. Posted In : Exhibitions

Pizza Express Commission

November 15, 2010

Head down to the new Pizza Express restaurant at the Arndale Centre in Headingley to see my latest commissioned painting.

I was asked to complete a canvas based around the theme of 'Headingley' which was quite an open brief. As such, to provide myself with some direction I walked around the local area, picking up discarded items from the pavements, bus shelters and benches. These objects then formed the basis for my painting.

Have a look and see what objects you can spot hiding away in the blue...
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Posted by Sarah Mason. Posted In : Out and About

New Look Website

October 15, 2010

As some of you will realise from previous visits, things have been a changing here at sarahjanemason.com so that now you have access to lots more information! To help you navigate this vertiable tide of information, read on for some directional tips!

If you are looking for school based activities, click on the tab saying WORKSHOPS.

If you would like to see community projects and events, click on the tab saying PROJECTS.

If you are here for my personal portfolio, click on the tab saying ART.

If yo...
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Posted by Sarah Mason. Posted In : Updates

The Creativity Machine

October 4, 2010

This is a new project that aims to show what creativity can do to aid community cohesion.

For more detailed information on the project, have a look at the new 'The Creativity Machine' tab.

Currently this project is awaiting funding (which I am rapidly looking into!!) so watch this space for developments!

If you know of anyone who is interested in creativity and community cohesion that might be interested in sponsoring this project, please get in touch via the contact page!

With thanks to Keeley...
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Cardigan Triangle Art Day 2010

September 28, 2010

Hi there,

After thinking about this for a while I should have probably posted this before the event so you could come along, apologies if you missed it!

This Sunday (26th September 2010) I took over the downstairs rooms of Simon Stephenson's beautiful mid terrace in Headingley to display a selection of my artwork, jewllery and merchandise. Approximately 30 works of painting and releif sculpture were exhibitied on the walls with a wide selection of jewellery and postcards for sale on tables.

I ha...
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Posted by Sarah Mason. Posted In : Out and About

Feast Your Eyes @ The Halo

September 17, 2010

Here's the flyer for Saturday's awesome free event at the Halo site above Haslingdon. Pack a picnic, grab some friends, make a kite and have lots of fun!!!

We're meeting at St James Church in Haslingdon to walk up to the Halo site as there is no parking at the site. It is a short walk (about 3/4 mile) but is on quite an uphill slope so wear sensible shoes! If you are disabled, elderly or with babies then you are able to drive right up to the site.

Looking forward to it!

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Posted by Sarah Mason. Posted In : Out and About

Feast Your Eyes @ The Halo

September 16, 2010

Hello-ha,

Over the past couple of weeks I've been making kites with groups all over Rossendale Borough in conjunction with Rossendale Borough County Council. I've had such a blast working with such a wide range of people from toddlers at Dinky Links to an open day at the Horse and Bamboo Theatre. The whole project has been such a success and brought so much joy to so many people, that I am proud to have been a part of it. And it continues this Saturday...details below!

The council have o...
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Posted by Sarah Mason. Posted In : Out and About

Temporary Glitchs

September 3, 2010

Hi again,

Two posts in two days, aren't we the lucky ones!!!

This is just a quick message to apologise for some of the temporary glitchs currently on the webpage. some links aren't responding 100% of the time and my blog isn't allowing new subscribers at the minute. I'm sorry for all of the irritation this is causing and I'm working to get it fixed asap.Please come back in a couple of days for a fully functioning website or contact me via the contact page for further information.

Sarah Jane

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Posted by Sarah Mason. Posted In : Updates

Apologies and a Fresh Start!

September 2, 2010

Hi there,

Ok so first up, massive apologies for the lack of actual blogging that has happened on my blog page. It has been a rubbish effort and I accept that I should have done muchos better on this front and I promise to be tres, tres, tres better in future. I hope all is forgiven!

Secondly, and more importantly, a fresh start for you and me!!!! So, as you may have noticed, my website has had a bit of an overhaul and there is now loads of cool stuff for you to get your teeth into. This huge c...
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Posted by Sarah Mason. Posted In : Updates