As part of the Punjab to The Potteries project, photographic artist Sam Ivin created 23 portraits of the people who contributed their experiences as part of the research. During the process of taking the portraits, Sam took a keen interest in the sitter’s individual stories and used his conversations with them as the basis for the decorations that he hand painted onto each print. Tailored to each individual, they include colourful patterns and symbols inspired by Sikh images and Punjabi fashion.

During this session, Sam will outline his time as a photographer, and the journey from documenting stories of migration in Settling to the Punjab to the Potteries project.

The workshop will discuss different types of portraiture and set practical challenges to take some yourself. You will then print your images and decorate them.

You don't need to bring any equipment to join the workshop; you can chose to use your phone or a compact camera provided by Sam.

PLUS, Sam is offering to troubleshoot one of your own photos! Simply email it along with your query to askus@appetite.org.uk by Friday 20 November and he will go over it with you during the workshop. N.B. you must be happy to share the image in front of the group.

 

There is no charge to book tickets for this event, although donations at the event are appreciated.

 

Getting there

Parking is free on campus after 5pm every day during the week and all day on weekends. If you are planning on arriving before then, there is a small pay and display car park on Union Square but please note this does become very busy.

Access Chapters Cafe is fully accessible. There are a number of disabled parking bays in close proximity on Union Square car park. There is ramped and flat access from the car park to Chapters Cafe.

 

More in the series

If you are interested in this event, why not check out the other events in the Punjab to the Potteries series?

Monday 13 November: Talk and creative writing workshop with playwright Sarah Bedi

Friday 17 November: Conversation and Q&A session with members of the project team covering concept, production, community engagement and next steps

You can also see the Punjab to the Potteries exhibition in Chapters Café until 25 November.

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Ordering tickets

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You can see the Punjab to the Potteries in Chapters Cafe at Keele University:
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am - 4pm

Parking is free on campus after 5pm every day during the week and all day on weekends. If you wish to visit on a week day during the day there is a small pay and display car park on Union Square but please note this does become very busy. 

Access Chapters Cafe is fully accessible. There are a number of disabled parking bays in close proximity on Union Square car park. There is ramped and flat access from the car park to Chapters Cafe. Chapters Cafe is a public cafe so it can become busy with customers during a weekday if you prefer a quieter time to visit we suggest after 5pm on a weekday or coming along on the weekend. 

     

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