Artist residencies can take many forms. But they all in some way provide an artist with the time and space to grow their practice. At Friday Lunch we often hear from artists at the start of their residency at Deveron Projects. This week we are taking a different perspective to consider residency as a process, with Huntly-based artist Fi Thomson. 

Fi’s practice spans painting, drawing and performance. Using the landscape as a starting point, Fi's practice investigates a bodily relationship with the natural world. Earlier this year Fi was on residency at Peacock supported by the RSA Residencies for Scotland scheme. Peacock is a printmaking workshop in Aberdeen. They specialise in media such as intaglio, screenprint, lithography, risograph and letterpress. Peacock's technical staff supported Fi in experimenting with converting their drawings into etchings. For Friday Lunch, Fi will share how this residency opportunity enabled them to learn new skills in a supportive environment. 

To learn more about Fi’s work click here to visit their website and for Peacock click here.

Accessibility

Friday Lunch is usually attended by 15-25 people. It takes place in Square Deal (22 The Square, Huntly AB54 8BR), the creative and community hub on Huntly Square. There is a guide to visiting Square Deal online here. This includes information on travelling to the venue, photos and plans of the space, and sensory information. This is a family friendly event and children are very welcome. We have highchairs and children’s cutlery/crockery available.

If there is anything we can put in place to make it easier or more comfortable for you to attend, please ask. This could include specific seating, sitting near an exit or loo, or other needs. You can get in touch by emailing bruce@deveron-projects.com or calling 01466 794494.

If you would like to bring your own food, this is fine!

This event is free, but donations of £2 to cover the cost of ingredients and any travel/access costs for the speaker are very welcome.

Allergens/dietary Notes

The meal for this event will be announced, but will include vegan and gluten free options.

Food at this event is prepared in a kitchen that may have traces of nuts, seeds, dairy and other allergens. Everything is clearly labelled. Please let us know if you are planning on coming along and have any food allergies by emailing Bruce - bruce@deveron-projects.com.

About Friday Lunch

The sharing of food is a great leveller. On the second and fourth Friday of the month, we invite people who live or work in and around Huntly to speak about things they are passionate about – this could include their work, a project, an area of research or hobby. Topics are broad and change every time, from nature to community development, writing to food, history to social justice among many others. Find out about Friday Lunch here.

About the HOME Programme

This event is part of our HOME programme. Through regular events and artists’ residencies, HOME supports the everyday and creative practices of cooking and eating, chatting and caring, sharing skills and learning together. HOME regular events include Friday Lunch, as well as the monthly Food Chain cookery workshop and a stall at the Huntly Farmers' Market. These events celebrate local knowledge and experiences, and explore what it's like to live and work in and around Huntly. Through this work we aim to build more complex understandings of Huntly and its place in the world.

If you'd like to contribute to the HOME programme, or know someone who you'd love to hear from, then get in touch with us on: info@deveron-projects.com.