Female Arts Group?

Silverfish

I've been thinking for a while now of starting a female arts group (FARTS for short) on boards. I was wondering would any of the ladies here be interested?

I'm trying to do the 365 day photo challenge, with various cameras. I'm also working on writing and painting. I was going to start my own private diary on it online, and then thought, maybe other people would like a space to do their thing, whatever it may be, and I thought it might be a decent side project for the ladies lounge ladies.

It would of course be a private forum, to work on artistic creations before unleashing them upon the general populace where we earn millions and spend the rest of our lives drinking champagne and eating cheese off sticks. Or perhaps not.

Any interest?

spinandscribble

Private by means of only available by paying for membership or invite when interest is shown though?

I'd be up for it anyway

Silverfish

Like, just a private forum here on boards to log progress or post images or discuss ideas.

Sortof an online blog or workspace.

Fago!

I'd be interested in looking at that (Obviously not getting involved cause I'm not a lady).

TLL is full of creative ladys who have a keen interest in the arts (Pika for instance).

It sounds like a good idea SF. Hope it works out.

Silverfish

Ah, sorry lads, this would would be a private forum for the ladies, initially anyway.

Novella

I'd love that. I'm doing the 365 photographs as well so it would really cool to have a forum. Great idea!

Gauge

I'd be interested... been wanting to get into photography and get back to drawing/art/writing again. It'd be nice to get inspiration and I like seeing what other people come up with as well.

Jessibelle

I'd be keen, it'd also force me to get my camera fixed, it's been nearly a month now :O

WindSock

I love the idea. I find it hard these days to motivate myself creatively. I might get some inspiration.

Walls

Yes please.

Piste

Why does it have to be only for women? You're potentially excluding some wonderful artists with loads of creativity by making it available to only 50% of people.

Silverfish

Piste wrote: »

Why does it have to be only for women? You're potentially excluding some wonderful artists with loads of creativity by making it available to only 50% of people.

Just because. It would be a private forum, and there's an Arts category already, so it's not like they'd have nowhere to post, and would wither and die creatively.

FouxDaFaFa

I'd be interested in the writing part of it anyway.

Wibbs

Piste wrote: »

Why does it have to be only for women? You're potentially excluding some wonderful artists with loads of creativity by making it available to only 50% of people.

Yes but and I could be wrong here, many women might feel more open and comfortable to explore that stuff with just other women in a private setting. My own gender tend towards critique or technique or being reductive which may dissuade some. You can see that in some threads here. An element pf badgering can come across. Creativity grows with practice and confidence and I reckon the latter would work a little better as a woman only forum at first anyway. Though the demographics are changing boards is much more a male bastion and there are subtle diffs in how we operate, or at least some of us do. My take anyway. Plus as SF said there already exists an arts category and it could act as a first show place before going public and making millions.

I think its a great idea FWIW

justagirl

I would be very interested.

Walls

Wibbs wrote: »

Yes but and I could be wrong here, many women might feel more open and comfortable to explore that stuff with just other women in a private setting. My own gender tend towards critique or technique or being reductive which may dissuade some. You can see that in some threads here. An element pf badgering can come across. Creativity grows with practice and confidence and I reckon the latter would work a little better as a woman only forum at first anyway. Though the demographics are changing boards is much more a male bastion and there are subtle diffs in how we operate, or at least some of us do. My take anyway. Plus as SF said there already exists an arts category.

I think its a great idea FWIW

Wibbs, anyone ever tell you you're a very understanding bloke?

BroomBurner

FouxDaFaFa wrote: »

I'd be interested in the writing part of it anyway.

Yeah, me too. Have some stuff that may or may not be worth reading, but don't want to expose it to a huge audience.

Crumble Froo

yeah, i'd be really interested in that. help with my new year's resolution to paint more. nothing like other artists' work and enthusiasm to help inspire and motivate

Madame Razz

Sounds great:)

Catari Jaguar

Sounds like a great idea! I've been meaning to get back into ink and water colour. This is a well needed kick up the ass! Also gimme a chance to show case my bead sprite art!

Blush_01

I think it's a great idea, and I also think Wibbs hit the nail on the head with regard to criticism (insightful dude! ).

It might be incorrect of me to think so, but from experience men tend to have a less emotional and therefore slightly harsher way of providing constructive criticism.

We just approach the same thing from different angles.

I might just dust off my quill.

jellie

Apologies if this is a stupid question.. but how wide does the area of "Arts" go? are we talking literature, photography, films, or does it include things such as crafts too?

Crumble Froo

i imagine it encompasses all of the above, just with a space to talk, brainstorm, diary and showcase the process and result. i think. my understanding anyway.

Wibbs

Blush_01 wrote: »

It might be incorrect of me to think so, but from experience men tend to have a less emotional and therefore slightly harsher way of providing constructive criticism.

We just approach the same thing from different angles.

Thats my take and Ive had to catch myself doing it, but it massively depends on the individual too of course. I just think a private forum will be better, especially for beginners.

Orla K

I'd be for it, I did sculpture and combined media in college but lost all motivation, just starting to get it back lately

Silverfish

sar84 wrote: »

Apologies if this is a stupid question.. but how wide does the area of "Arts" go? are we talking literature, photography, films, or does it include things such as crafts too?

Yes, definitely includes creative crafts as well.

Dinxminx

Sounds great! I'd sign up.

jellie

Silverfish wrote: »

Yes, definitely includes creative crafts as well.

Cool, thanks.

I would be interested so

Silverfish

sar84 wrote: »

Cool, thanks.

I would be interested so

Why, whatcha doin?

jellie

Silverfish wrote: »

Why, whatcha doin?

i make jewellery & always been interested in trying photography so it might give me a push to do that too

Wibbs

jewelery design eh? Cool. There is some nice stuff out there really artistic and pushing boundaries. Its an interesting artistic field and a very old one too. One of the oldest.

sar84

sar84 wrote: »

i make jewellery & always been interested in trying photography so it might give me a push to do that too

I'd love to see your pieces.

I'm hoping to start learning Photograpy this year.
Please invite me when you get your forum running Silverfish.

Silverfish

Absolutely.

Bubblefett

it sounds really cool, great idea! i'd love to get involved- it would encorage me to get off my butt and start writing and painting again

jellie

Wibbs wrote: »

jewelery design eh? Cool. There is some nice stuff out there really artistic and pushing boundaries. Its an interesting artistic field and a very old one too. One of the oldest.

Moonbaby wrote: »

I'd love to see your pieces.

I'm hoping to start learning Photograpy this year.
Please invite me when you get your forum running Silverfish.

its nothing fancy! some wire & beads. just a hobby but i enjoy it

its quite easy, anyone could pick it up

time42play

If quilting qualifies as a creative craft I could certainly use the feedback and extra motivation!

Silverfish

time42play wrote: »

If quilting qualifies as a creative craft I could certainly use the feedback and extra motivation!

Quilting like, making quilts?

mahamageehad

Wow I'd be well interested in something like this. I'm always afraid to post in the proper arts forums in case they laugh at me.

time42play

Silverfish wrote: »

Quilting like, making quilts?

Yeah, although with space limits I prefer to work on smaller pieces like wall hangings and mini quilts. My (main) current project is a crazy quilt block - lots of embroidery and beads. What I've wanted to do this year is a series of journal quilts (usually letter size pieces), which fits in more with the "art" side of the craft.

Silverfish

mahamageehad wrote: »

Wow I'd be well interested in something like this. I'm always afraid to post in the proper arts forums in case they laugh at me.

I'm hoping this forum would help people with that too. Especially people who are starting out at something.

time42play wrote: »

Yeah, although with space limits I prefer to work on smaller pieces like wall hangings and mini quilts. My (main) current project is a crazy quilt block - lots of embroidery and beads. What I've wanted to do this year is a series of journal quilts (usually letter size pieces), which fits in more with the "art" side of the craft.

I think it's art enough by itself, quilting is fantastic. That should be really interesting.

Silverfish

Hoping to get this rolling sometime next week, all going well, if everyone's still interested.

Wibbs

sar84 wrote: »

its nothing fancy! some wire & beads. just a hobby but i enjoy it

its quite easy, anyone could pick it up

Dunno about that. Once made a crucifix for a religious mate and that was hard and that was just a necklace as such.

Larianne

I hope people are not put off posting in the Arts & Crafts forum. Lovely bunch in there and some great work posted so far with zero negativity.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=291700

Not trying to take away from this group, just letting you all know it's there in case you didn't.

banshee_bones

I would be interested in this, could do with the motivation. Promised I would take more pictures this year and try learn a little more about my camera! Would love to get back drawing and or painting again, but feel like iv left it so long anything I would now produce would be comparable to that of a 7 year olds scribbles

Silverfish

Alright so, will be finishing this up and granting access to people hopefully tomorrow.

Silverfish

Now that we have boards.ie back...

I've granted access to all who wanted it, if I've missed anyone, or anyone else wants in, drop me a pm

Forum is here.

Wibbs

But..... but.... I dont have access. :eek: Oh wait....*checks beard* Good luck with the new forum!

Silverfish

Wibbs wrote: »

But..... but.... I dont have access. :eek: Oh wait....*checks beard* Good luck with the new forum!

Oh well this is awkward..........


/sidles away without making eye contact..

Wibbs

But I thought *sniff*.... I hate you all! *runs away*

Larianne

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