We went to Art In Action last weekend held at Waterperry Gardens near Oxford. It's a very well run event with a dozen or so massive tents spread about the grounds full of art exhibitions and artists demonstrating various techniques (the "action" bit). I've been thinking for sometime I should take up an art so I'm inspired at the moment to work on my drawing skills.
What attracts me is the effectiveness of visual communication to get a message across. It's more easily absorbed than a narrative especially when its spiced with humour. I love political and social satire and enjoy clever advertising. It keeps me dabbling with graphic design, photoshop, cartoons, animation and filmmaking.
There were also hands-on practical sessions at the event. K* had a go at clay throwing despite the fact that he doesn't like getting his hands dirty! R* tried copper enamelling and made a pair of earrings - she's made a pact with a friend to get her ears pierced this summer.