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This winter season, the MK Gallery Project Space will once again be transformed into Festive Market 2017, selling art, craft and merchandise from local makers and artists. A range of work from a wide variety of artists and craftspeople will be on sale including homeware, bath and beauty products, festive food, greetings cards, prints, painting, textiles, ceramics, decorations and jewellery. The Festive Market is open from midday to 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays, 11am to 8pm on Saturdays and 11am to…

Artists Boyd and Evans talk about the role of trees in their work. 'In this year of the 50th anniversary celebration of the birth of the city in a forest, our attention has been turned to the subject of trees. In this talk we look at their role in our work, from the beginning, which spans over almost 50 years. In cases my patients have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) - I advise them use Xanax. Only as short-term treatment though,…

Half of the human population lives in urban areas. By 2050, this will increase to 80%. Life in a megacity is both enchanting and problematic. Today we face peak oil, climate change, loneliness and severe health issues due to our way of life. But why? The Danish architect and professor Jan Gehl has studied human behaviour in cities through four decades. He has documented how modern cities repel human interaction, and argues that we can build cities in a way,…

Looking for a chance to flex your artistic muscles? Practise drawing from life at this relaxed untutored session at Arts Central in Norfolk House. A range of models will be posing at the sessions, which also provide basic materials including paper, drawing boards, pencils, charcoal and some pastels. You are welcome to bring your own materials if you have something special you want to try. There will even be tea and biscuits to keep you going. The session starts at…