Papergirl Leeds

27 February 2012

We've moved!

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This blogspot site will no longer be updated but will stay open as an archive.

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9 May 2011

Opening Night

If you missed it, here's a few pictures of the Papergirl Leeds Exhibition opening night (before all the beers!)

All photos by Tom Martin.

Special thanks to Tim Ineaux, The Marvellous Tea Dance Co and Sophie Wilson x x x

12pm Saturday May 14th at Heart (Headingley enterprise and art centre), Bennett Road, Leeds, LS6 3HN

Join the LCAG for a showing of short films about cycling in all its different forms. Along with the films there will be opportunities to discuss and plan how we can make Leeds a better place to cycle in. After the films there will be a short tour of cycling hotspots in Headingley, councillors and MPs will be invited to join us to see for themselves the perils and joys of cycling around Leeds.

Films being shown (Click on titles for trailers):

Beauty and the Bike - Check out more information on the initiate here.

Way Back Home

Beijing Bicycle

26 April 2011

More Submission Photos

All photos by Lauren Robson:

FunkyKitten

Lydia Westerman

Exhibition Photos!

All photos by Laura Jordan.

The wonderful submissions

Here are some of the submissions for Papergirl Leeds shown in the April 2011 exhibition at TestSpace. We have tried to ensure that all submissions have been credited where information has been given - any mistakes, don't hesitate to get in contact!

The following photos are all by Heather Dunne.

Sophie Barras

Heather Dunne

Katie Rogers

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1 April 2011

Fair Fares Now - a Railway Adventure

Crafting a train of bunting to campaign for Fair Fares!

Papergirl Leeds are collaborating with the wonderful Climate Rush campaigning group and Craftivist Collective to fight for fair transport fares and we need craftivists to help please.

railwayadventure.wordpress.com/category/craftivism/

We need you to join us at Leeds Train Station at 2pm to sit on a picnic blanket, drink tea and eat our jam sandwiches whilst crafting petitions in the shape of train carriages. We will have all resources needed but it would be great if you could bring scissors, thread, fabric and even completed carriages with you if possible.

On the day before the stitch-in (9th April) we will be making start on the train carriage bunting at the Papergirl Leeds Exhibition space at Unit 2, Melbourne Street, Leeds, LS2 7PS.

This is a drop-in session between 12-6.

Here's a map (it's only 5 minutes from Primark)

Please could you leave note on the facebook event page if you're coming (so we know how many biscuits to bring!)

Feel free to bring goodies too :)

Across the UK other craftivists will be doing the same in their area on the same day at the same time. Join us in this non-threatening, kitch but thought provoking craftivism project.

Over the next four years the UK Government will hike rail fares by 31%, the highest raise in fares in a ...generation. We were promised 'fair fares' but instead prices are up and our trains are overcrowded. A complicated ticketing system makes it even more difficult for us to choose the train.

As the Craftivist Collective we are passionate about showing our love for our local and global neighbours. These unfair fares will stop people using trains when we need them to help us keep our carbon footprint down. They will hit the people living in poverty the most and stop them getting to their jobs and alienate them even more from society. They will be a great excuse for people to continue to go on shorthaul flights across the UK because it's cheaper and more convenient...the list goes on

This campaign is part of a big issue of inequality and global warming that we need to raise awareness of.

We want people to craft 4inch deep x 7inches wide fabric train coaches (patches like our Mini Protest Banners) with stats, facts, quotes, views on the devastating effects these train fare hikes will have on the world. Please help us make this petition. Cross stitch, hand embroider, write in fabric pens, whatever you can to get the issues out

ALSO:
Join us on the 16th April on our Train Adventure with Climate Rush. Join the 16th Event here

22 March 2011

Exhibition Time

Not long until the exhibition now folks!

Every single submission will be on show at the Papergirl Leeds Exhibition.

The Opening night is Friday 8th April starting at 5pm til late and we would love, love, love you to be there.

Come and eat, drink and be merry!!
(feel free to bring your own alcohol - it is a party after all!)

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The Marvellous Tea Dance Company - selling the most delightful cakes and teas. I'm not just saying that either, I can vouch for their yumminess :)

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Sophie Wilson - Paper-craft Moustache installation - "Know before you Grow"

You'll have to see it to believe it! Live construction of whimsical wonder!

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Tim Ineaux - a live set from the re# artist himself.

"Tim ineaux is doggedly pioneering the art of YouTube jockeying, in the firm belief that cloud sourced content will be the future of entertainment, regardless of the odd stray pixel along the way."

Think Girl Talk with pictures and you're only half way to understanding how awesome it will be!

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The Papergirl Leeds photo booth - capture the moment!

(all photos will be emailed out to participants so that you can cherish the event forever - we will also keep you updated with the Papergirl Leeds Newsletter)

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As well as more live art and a few surprises.......

So get your party hats and dancy shoes on!

Please can you let us know if you are attending the opening night so we can be aware of numbers asap. You can find the facebook event here.

Leeds Life Drawing

Papergirl Leeds and Leeds Life Drawing (LLD) are joining forces on the 14th April 2011. During the Papergirl Leeds Exhibition, LLD will be holding their usual life drawing event with us at TestSpace on Melbourne Street.

The session will run from 6.30pm - 8.30pm with all materials provided (and a good cuppa tea - made by me no doubt!)

At the end, the lovely participants will decide whether or not they want to add their masterpieces to the Papergirl Leeds Exhibition and then give it away for free!

Amazing!

If you want to buy a ticket, there are a limited amount due to space, but you can buy them here!

5 March 2011

Exhibition Space for Papergirl Leeds

We can confirm with you that the Papergirl Leeds exhibition will commence on the 8th April 2011 and run until the 17th April.

We are so, so happy to be working alongside TestSpace Leeds and holding the exhibition at their new creative space on Melbourne Street, Leeds near the Reliance Bar on North Street.

Check out the photos of the space from the beginning until now!