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SARA EASBY

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ABOUT

Currently visiting tutor for drawing at RWA Bristol and Aardman Animations.Member of Dockyard Creatives Studios Bristol.I have taught art and design for more than 30 years with particular emphasis on the merits of drawing.Beginning my career at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre, I worked as a theatre and dance designer for various repertory and touring companies, including at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs. I co-founded and ran a puppet company, Vynelle Fantasy, in the 1980s and also worked on many community projects and art installations throughout the UK. I was lead artist during
the re-location of the Children’s Department, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth (1992-95).

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2000 to present: Visiting tutor for life drawing at Aardman Animations
2007 to present: Visiting Tutor for drawing at RWA Drawing School
2009 - 2016: Life drawing tutor for design/scenic students at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
1996 - 2012: Life drawing tutor for Animation at University of the West of England
Part time Lecturer for Foundation Course at University of the West of England
1985 - 1992: Part time Lecturer for Foundation and GAD courses at Plymouth College of Art and Design
1985 - 2001: Costume Supervisor for University of Bristol, Department of Drama, Theatre, Film and TVExhibitions include:
2024 Tutors Exhibition at the Royal West of England
2024 “Why Do We Celebrate Women’s Art” at Wisbech Gallery
2016 Braett Solo exhibition at the Grant Bradley Gallery, Bristol
2011-2016 Paintings on hire to Third Dimension HQ Filton, Bristol
Paintings on hire to PRWS Accounts Bristol
2010 Bristol Guild - Objects of Desire
2010 Craft in the Bay Cardiff - Exhibition of soft sculpture
1999 - 2016 Exhibiting paintings in annual shows for Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory
2007 "Ladies Who Lunch”- Room 212 Glos. Rd. Bristol
2006 ‘The African Garden’- Room 212 Glos. Rd. Bristol
2005 Textile hanging for The Easton Family Practice at The Charlotte
Keel Health Centre, Bristol
2004 Solo exhibition of paintings at Severn Shed Bristol
2003 Work on consignment at edgarmodern art Bath
2003 Exhibited as member with Spike Island Printmakers
2003 Solo exhibition of paintings at 4 Breams Buildings London
1998 -1999
All Women Work and the Magdalena Project: SAAC Studios Cardiff
Installation at Lower Machen Festival: St Michael’s Parish Church
Installation at the Old Library Gallery Cardiff
Installation at Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery
Solo exhibition of drawings at the Wickman Theatre Foyer
Installation at Prema Arts Centre Glos.
Installation at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre Cardiff BayTraining
2021 Foundation Diploma in Tapestry Weaving at West Dean
2016 Certificated Master Practitioner INLPTA
1989 MA in Fine Art, Cardiff Faculty of Art and Design, South Glamorgan Institute
1983 Design for Dance Arts Council bursary
1979 Theatre Design, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
1977 BA (Hons) in Fine Art First Class, Leeds Metropolitan University
1974 Foundation Course, Plymouth College of Art and Design

CONTACT

If you'd like to know more about my work, or about purchase or commissions or mentoring please contact me here.

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