an annual alternative art school
Qu
A multigenerational paintbrush aged 18-75, we teach each-other
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A multigenerational paintbrush aged 18-75, we teach each-other
Qu (pronounced ‘kwuh’) is an alternative art school organised by members Tanith Mab, Little Martin and Sim Edwards year 2025 (and Thea Luckcock 2024). It consists of a free 4-day retreat school in Whalley Range.
Our members are fluid.
Previous attenders : Tanith Mab , Foam Necklace , Sim Edwards , Thea Lucock , Tommy Ryoma , Suriyah , Rodwell , Remy , Rebecca , Chip Watsits , Renzniro , Oscar Rathsfelder , Manu , Maeve , Jamie , Isaac Rose , Huz , Fallen Lemon , Hannah C , Hannah Warren , Declan , Georgia , Preost , Chris Williams , Bink , Buffeee , Basit , Ayesha , Arvinda , The Grand Tour , Martin Rathsfelder , Kris , Adam Universe
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Qu 2025
7-10 August 2025
Timetable
Gallery
The classroom
Pip Watkins – Clear Light and New Cinema
The Grand Tour – Dreaming with Jeremy Clarkson
Renzniro – soundscape free writing
Jamie Allan – Cinecaravan
Adam – A Love Letter to the Cosmos
Maya B Kronic – ‘Jankspace and Cute Accelerationism (with special guest appearance from Amy Ireland)’
External Speakers
Preost – Being a 7 year old
Hannah Warren – Letters for the Lonely
Jamie Allan – Cinemacaravan
Staircase art trail
Going through anonymous feedback
Small group discussion : Why do you make art?
Full group discussion – worldbuilding in 10 years
Sensing Day
Qu 2024
7-11 August 2024
Timetable
Gallery
Muhammad Khan – ‘For God’s Sake’ screening and Director’s Q&A
Sam Fairbrother – ‘The Modern and The Serious’
Maeve Thompson
Sam Fairbrother – ‘The Modern and The Serious’
Sim Edwards – ‘Language has no downtown’
Pamp Bakery – Cake Design
Hannah Warren – modgepodgeing
Tile and Modgepodge outcomes
History of Badges
Martin Rathsfelder deep-dive
Tanith Mab zoom
Sound Bath
Alternative Living Tutorials