Exhibition and gallery dates are rolling in, so it's time for an update on the JH calendar. 2010 was a busy year with all the exhibitions and events that have become regular features on John's calendar. Commissions though, always come as a welcome surprise, sometimes with deadlines that keep his brushes busy all hours. Lucky that the best technique for handling watercolour is - quickly! Visitors often raise an eyebrow at John's use of a hairdryer, since he has little 'on top' but, for drying his many layered washes, it's a great tool. Further to our 2010 news: The Faculty has now been awarded to St Peter's for the stained glass window which John was commissioned to design for our village church. He now looks forward to liasing with the craftsman. We've noticed the galleries are becoming less specialised, showing a wider range of media and styles. No doubt in times of economic strain, there's a desire to please all comers. I mention this to encourage you to ask to see what's in the stockroom! Interesting this year, to note the rise in popularity of small JH abstract paintings. In Dubai recently, John painted at the Majlis: two large, and one huge landscape, which were part of an exciting commission awarded to the gallery by a major bank in Abu Dhabi. If you happen to travel to Dubai, we recommend you visit this magical gallery in historic Bastakiya, near the Old Fort museum. Busy now with some intensive illustration work for a second book: 'Kazembe's New Kabudulu'. Due to go into print soon, it's a charity fundraiser for the Nkhudzi Bay Community Trust, supporting a lakeshore village in Malawi. The following year plan may be amended from time to time. For info see contacts below.
A regularly updated collection of John's work is to be found at the galleries mentioned.
You are also welcome to view ongoing work at our home. Hoping to see you at sometime through the year. With best wishes, Stella + John. 
7 - 27 JANUARY
THE MAJLIS GALLERY
'Describing Space'.
JH leads a series of two day watercolour workshops at the gallery. APR 2 - 30
FINE ART UK
36 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BT. 01531 632557
Spring Exhibition of Watercolours. Three gallery artists. 17 APRIL
KNAPP + PAPERMILL WILDLIFE RESERVE
Alfrick, Worcs WR6 5HR. 018868 32065
JH paints al fresco all day. APR 22 - MAY 5
CENTRAL GALLERY
2 St Ann's Rd, Malvern WR14 4RG. 01684 891771
'Through the Eyes of the Artist'
JH shares an exhibition with three Worcestershire artists plus Bevere ceramics.
Preview: May 21. Open daily inc Sun. 10 - 5pm MAY 21 - 30
VALE ARTS TRAIL + OPEN STUDIOS
JH studio open to visitors 10 - 6pm daily. Closed Sunday 22nd May.
Artist at work most days. Brochures available for details of other venues in the area. MAY 27 - 30
BIRTIES of WORCESTER
Friar St, Worcester WR1 2NA. 01905 28836
Exhibition to include all gallery artists as part of the Worcestershire Arts Trail. AUG 2 - 17
ELGAR BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM
Lower Broadheath, Worcester WR2 6RH. 0870 608 2608
Three Choirs Festival Fringe.
An exhibition of work by JH and David Birtwhistle. AUG 12 - SEP 30
HANBURY HALL
School Road, Droitwich WR9 7EA. 01527 821214
JH shares a Summer Exhibition with David Birtwhistle
in the Long Room at this interesting National Trust House. AUG 22 - 30
HEREFORD CATHEDRAL
'The Palace Art-Fest' Great Hall and Gardens, Bishops Palace.
Invited artists and sculptors. Preview: Sun 21st 5 - 7pm. Tickets £10.
Open daily: 10 - 5pm, Sunday: 12 - 3.30pm Free entry. NOV 26 - DEC 2
THE SPORTS PAVILION
Sands Rd, Inkberrow WR7 4HJ
Annual Exhibition of JH Watercolours'
Preview: Friday 25 Nov. 6.30 - 9pm
Open daily 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 29 Nov 7.30 - 9pm: Charity cheese and wine evening
In support of Inkberrow Millennium Green Trust.
Live music: Bellini Strings. Tickets £5.
RAFFLE DRAW for JH Painting of the Millennium Green. NOV - DEC
PICTURES FOR PRESENTS
Christmas shows at all the galleries.
www.birtiesofworcester.com
www.fineartuk.net
www.beveregallery.com
www.elgarmuseum.org
www.martinsgallery.co.uk
www.themajlisgallery.com
www.woldgalleries.com
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