The Galloway Gazette: Wigtown Book Festival 2012 programme announced

THE 14th Wigtown Book Festival programme was release this week and it looks sets to be yet another corker.

Running from 28 September to 7 October, the week will feature more than 175 events in Scotland’s National Book Town. Organisers of the festival in the national book town, now also …
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Plumbs:The Woman Who Covered a House

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By Hannah J on www.Plumbs.co.uk

Last month we told you about a special event whereby installation artist Alice Francis would be attemping to cover an entire Galloway Cottage as part of the country’s premier open studios arts and crafts event – the Spring Fling. …
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The Scotsman: Fabric of the Building

Couch project on Page 2 of the Scotsman on the 2nd of June 2012.

BBC: In pictures: Spring Fling in Dumfries and Galloway

Spring Fling 2012 featured on BBC website's 'In Picture' section: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-18279906

Own Art: Spring Fling!

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Each year Dumfries and Galloway hosts one of most successful open studios event of its kind in Scotland.

Spring Fling 2012 takes place from 2 - 5 June and in celebration of its 10th birthday will host a four day event.

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Culture 24: Spring Fling celebrates ten years with Jubilee bank holiday open studios across Dumfries

Open Studio Event: The Spring Fling, Dumfries and Galloway, various locations, June 2 - June 5 2012.

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Perhaps it’s the light, the sense of space or the stunning landscape and coastline of Dumfries and Galloway that makes it such a draw for artists, writers …
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Craft Scotland: A Closer Look at Spring Fling 2012

Craft Scotland Feature - A Closer Look at Spring Fling 2012

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This year the annual Dumfries and Galloway open studios arts and crafts event, Spring Fling, celebrates its 10th birthday. Spring Fling is a great opportunity to meet some of the most creative and …
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Scotland on Sunday: Alice Francis plans to wrap an entire Dumfries and Galloway cottage in a rose-

Scotland on Sunday by Moira Jeffrey

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AS AN artist who left behind two cities – London where she grew up and Edinburgh where she studied – to live the rural life in Dumfries and Galloway, Alice Francis might not have expected to end up …
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Plumbs: Cottage to be Transformed into a Sofa

Plumbs Blog by Hannah Jones

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Published by HannahJ under Amusing Anecdotes, Events, Grand Designs

At Plumbs we pride ourselves on our ability to cover almost anything, but this latest venture brings a whole new meaning to our motto! Installation artist Alice Francis is endeavouring …
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PR WEB: Plumbs Can Make Loose Covers to Cover Almost Anything - Even a House!

Installation artist Alice Francis is set to question social convention as she transforms a traditional Galloway cottage into an oversized sofa with the help of Plumbs Loose Cover Specialists. The project comes as part of the annual Spring Fling: Scotland’s premier art and craft open studios event.

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Yahoo News: Plumbs Can Make Loose Covers to Cover Almost Anything - Even a House!

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Installation artist Alice Francis is set to question social convention as she transforms a traditional Galloway cottage into an oversized sofa with the help of Plumbs Loose Cover Specialists. The project comes as part of the annual Spring Fling: Scotland’s premier …
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American Craft Council: Scotland - The High Road to Craft

By Laura Anderson

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Fàilte gu Alba – Welcome to Scotland.

So says the sign that greets you when you cross the border on the major road from England into Scotland, a land rich in contemporary and historic craft. The work goes well beyond …
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Spring Fling Motion Lodged In Parliament

Motion S4M-02856: Joan McAlpine, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11/05/2012

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That the Parliament congratulates the Spring Fling arts and crafts open studios event in Dumfries and Galloway on celebrating its 10th anniversary; understands that the annual event has attracted …
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Scotland.Org: Artist to wrap cottage with fabric for Jubilee

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IT'S a perfectly good look for an interior – floral stretch fabric for a traditional Galloway cottage.

Just one thing. The fabric is actually on the outside.

Local artist Alice Francis is to wrap the exterior of a cottage near Castle Douglas in …
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BBC: Ukulele teen Zoe Bestel releases first single

A 14-year-old girl from Dumfries and Galloway is hoping for musical success as she releases her first single showcasing her ukulele skills.

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Singer-songwriter Zoë Bestel is a third-year pupil at the Douglas Ewart High School in Newton Stewart.

Her first single, 35 Missed Calls, …
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Artists & Illustrators Magazine: Things to do this Month

Artists & Illustrators Magazine June 2012

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The Jubilee weekend also sees the 10th annual Spring Fling (2-5 June) open studios event take place across Dumfries and Galloway. The only question is do you go for the art or the hog roast? 

Visit Scotland’s Spring Fling open studios this June!

By Natalie Osborn

Published in CRAFTS BEAUTIFUL on 03 May 2012 

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From fabulous hand-made furniture to superb slipware – the annual Spring Fling open studios event is a showcase for some of Scotland’s finest crafts makers.

This year’s event runs from 2-5 June, …
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Striking a chord: Musicians united by the ukelele

By DANI GARAVELLI

Published in THE SCOTSMAN on Thursday 3 May 2012 

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TEENAGER Zoë Bestel is the latest pop sensation to champion the ukulele. Dani Garavelli finds out why she chose an instrument so long out of fashion to express her musical talent …
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Spring Fling Sprinkles Some Harry Potter Magic

Spring Fling sprinkles some Harry Potter magic

Friday Apr 27 2012

by Sara Bain, Dumfries Standard 

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THE artist who gave the Harry Potter book covers their magic is among the speakers for this year’s Spring Fling lecture series.

Clare Melinsky, who created a …
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Herald Scotland: Arts News

Herald Scotland

Arts news

Published on 24 April 2012

Carrie McAdam

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n Whisky brand Cutty Sark hosts a workshop on Making a Low Budget Feature Film - the Payoffs and Pitfalls at Edinburgh Filmhouse on Saturday, as part of a series of free panels …
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Have a Spring Fling to Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

The Cumnock Chronicle

18 April 2012

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A very special long weekend at Scotland's premier arts and crafts open studios event

A visit to Scotland's premier arts and crafts open studios festival is the perfect way to enjoy the Queen's diamond jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Spring Fling arts event unveils app with Deko

The DRUM 

16 April 2012

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Spring Fling arts event unveils app with Deko

Dumfries and Galloway arts and crafts open studios event, Spring Fling, has unveiled an iPhone app with Deko, with an Android version expected to follow shortly.

The app for the …
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Wall Street Journal: Your Red-Hot Guide to Creative Events in Scotland This Summer

Market Watch - The Wall Street Journal

April 12, 2012

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2012 is the year of Creative Scotland, making it the perfect time to experience the country's culture and creativity for yourself. Fantastic events and festivals showcase some of the most exciting creative talent and experiences …
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ArtMag Open Studios Feature

ArtMag:

Open studios

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Potter Hannah McAndrew. Photo: Angus Bremner (Spring Fling)

Get a glimpse into the life of an artist or craftmaker learn what inspires them and find out about their creative process

Every year artists and craftmakers …
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Artists & Illustrators Magazine: Margaret Walty Blog Post

Artists & Illustrators Magazine

Blog by Margaret Walty

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Spring Fling 2012

Margaret Walty will be taking part in Spring Fling, an open studio event across Dumfries and Galloway over the Jubilee weekend of the 2nd to the 5th of June 2012. For details …
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CTC: Cycle Clips Magazine

Cyclists Touring Club (CTC)

Cycle Clips Magazine

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Fancy a Fling?

No, not that kind – a bike ride in the beautiful countryside of Dumfries and Galloway visiting the annual Art and Craft Open Studios event. The Dumfries and Galloway CTC ride takes place on …
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Dumfries Courier: Getting a taste for Spring Fling

Article in Dumfries Courier on the Taster Exhibition of Spring Fling 2012. Click on the image above to enlarge and read the article.

Dumfries & Galloway Standard: Spring Arrives for Artists

Spring Fling taster exhibition featured in Dumfries & Galloway Standard. Click on image to enlarge and read the article.

Dumfries & Galloway Life: Spring Fling Platform for New Talent

The Young Artists Bursary and mentoring project was featured in the March issue of Dumfries & Galloway Life's Arts News. Click on the image above to enlarge and read the article.

More information about the Young Artist Bursary and Mentoring Project can be …
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