Bearpark Artists Co-op, County Durham bannermakers have recently completed two original banners and one replica.
“ East Lancs GMB Banner ” |
“Hole-in-the-Wall” Crook “ |
Wear Valley District Commemorative Banner” |
The Wear Valley Banner is an original design and the “Hole-in-the-Wall” replica was painted on specially commissioned woven silk using a traditional Jacquard weaving technique. Both were painted in oil, and were blessed by the Bishop of Durham at a ceremony at Bishop Auckland Castle in March 2010.
The GMB Banner is an original design painted in acrylic on canvas.
We take commissions to design and produce original banners.
We would like to develop the tradition using new symbols and imagery.
We also produce traditional quality replica banners in both oil and acrylic.
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School Banners.
We have produced banners for eight schools in Seaham working in partnership with the Seaham, Dawdon & Vane Tempest Heritage Project. Bearpark Artists Co-op has also made a school and community banner for Bowburn & Parkhill.
Two artists spend a day in each school and give the children an introduction to the historical role of miners` banners; their symbols and structures. After a practical collective drawing workshop the children paint the borders of the banner and produce imagery to symbolize the past, present and future. We also ask them to think about their school and where they live; what makes them different and special. These ideas are taken back to the studio where the artists integrate them into a design keeping to the spirit of the children's work.
Enquiries.
For a Miners` Lodge, a Trade Union or a school we welcome your enquiry.
We are happy to discuss any queries you may have regarding costs and materials.
We may be able to advise on potential sources of funding.
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Murals
Bearpark Artists Co-op accepts commissions to produce public artworks. Examples of our murals can be viewed throughout the site.
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