Sandwich Technology School was pleased to have Brenda Blethyn as a special guest at the opening of their new Silver Screen cinema in 2005. The 48-seater cinema was converted from a classroom, and was paid for by Creative Partnerships. Brenda kindly opened the cinema officially, and a great evening of diverse entertainment followed. Colin McGowan was invited to produce some live art during the evening.
Colin and Brenda
Colin works on one of the canvasses, and entertains school governor Gillian Southgate at the same time.
Colin with his three canvasses. He is working on the Ray canvas.
Colin with school governor Paul Southgate.
Colin with the finished Ray work.
Colin McGowan with calligrapher Julia Baxter, who runs workshops in the school, and ex-pupil Sinead Varlese.
Colin and Julia discussing the finer points of art......
Art teacher Bob Martin
Colin and Maria Stone, who masterminded the aquisition of the cinema, and is now Director of Creative Technology at the school.
Brenda Blethyn and her favourite piece. What a lovely smile !
Colin McGowan and Brenda Blethyn
Colin McGowan and Brenda Blethyn.
It was at this event that Brenda met film-maker Bruce Partleton. She later went on to make a cameo apprearance in a film made by the students. This is mentioned in her autobiography.
