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Richard Prentice - Blackbird Ceramics

Richard Prentice Howard Jones Art in Penallt Claire Lovell Creates Gallery h.Art John Piper farOpen Worcestershire Open Studios Craft Potters Association

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They are powerful in nature, and require a discerning eye to yield the greatest pleasure. They consist of still life and figurative images, mostly captured in a domestic environment.

Her pieces are usually around 100cm by 150cm and are unframed (although framing can easily be arranged). The price range is from around £750-£2,000.

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Val is based in Sheffield, but her work has been exhibited in numerous art galleries throughout the UK. Several works have been purchased by public and private galleries.

They have also been included in a number of catalogues.

To see more of Val Robinson’s work, please visit her website, www.valrobinsonpainter. com or the Saatchi Art website, saatchiart.com/valrob, also the UKArt website, artuk.org/ discover/artists/robinsonval-b-1944.

2 COVER CREATIVE RICHARD PRENTICE

RICHARD PRENTICE When Blackbird Ceramics opened in July 2016, in the harbour village of Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire, it marked the beginning of the life Richard Prentice had been dreaming about since he was a young child. His interest in ceramics was ignited at an early age, with school trips to museums and galleries in the 1970s. He became fascinated by the versatile and beautiful nature of clay, and the legacies left behind from generations and cultures working with this natural raw material.

This early fascination is evidenced in Richard’s work today where he is inspired by classical forms, yet makes them contemporary and relevant to today. His pieces are also evocative of the beautiful surroundings where he lives.

Having moved to Pembrokeshire nearly ten years ago, his studio is located on one of the world’s most stunning coastlines. Richard is always mesmerised by his surroundings, he says “There is a great deal of inspiration here, the landscape is constantly changing - from heavy grey Atlantic storms, to the sea being like a mill pond of aquamarine and blue hues, only interrupted by the cathedral’esque quality of the rock formations that take your breath away.”

Translating the elements from the Pembrokeshire coast into design, form and style are his priorities. ”Evoking a feeling or essence of what exists here is as important in my work as

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leaving space and ambiguity to allow my audience and clients to explore their own thoughts, draw their own conclusions, their own feelings, and relate it to their own story,” says Richard, who strongly believes emotion is critical in art. ”Working with ceramics in such an incredible environment supports my ability to create pieces of ceramic art and studio pottery that have a real sense of place, and are rooted in their environment.”

Richard works primarily with three types of clay: Earthenware, black grogged clay, and Fine Bone China with its clay sourced from Cornwall. The techniques he uses are broad, from slab pots, slip casting, hand coiling and throwing pieces on his vintage foot pedal potter’s wheel. ”I don’t like to restrict myself to a specific way of creating my work, I design my pieces and spend a lot of time considering the best way to make each piece.”

Richard’s ‘Sea Globes’ and ‘Sea Urns’ are exquisite forms that act as canvases for his contemporary complex glazing techniques and multiple firings. Each piece is finished with platinum, gold or copper detailing and every Sea Globe or Urn is unique, with the artist working and over-working glazes to create stunning and dramatic effects. ”I don’t hold back when I am working on these pieces, I take risks, I’m constantly pushing myself, and whilst some pieces don’t survive the process, those that do are truly memorable.”

Richard is also keen to create pieces that reflect the industrial past of Pembrokeshire and developed Colliery Pots that are inspired by the collieries near to where he lives and the old trams that used to carry coal in front of Blackbird Ceramics Gallery to the Saundersfoot Harbour. These pieces are both iconic and beautiful in their form with a close connection to the historical, cultural and industrial past of where they were made, which is reflected in their design. They are slab pots, made from black grogged clay with hand thrown chimneys to reflect the derelict collieries around Pembrokeshire. They are finished with gold and copper lustres, which not only represents the richness of minerals found underground in Pembrokeshire, but also the royal connection, as Queen Victoria reportedly insisted Saundersfoot coal was supplied to every royal residence. In March 2017, Colliery Pots were exhibited at The Woolf Gallery, London as part of Welsh Art Week and Wales Week London.

Richard’s work has sold to collectors from around the UK, and further afield including Canada, U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Europe. His gallery, situated in the bustling harbour village of Saundersfoot, is a great place to meet the artist and see his work.

To find out more about Richard Prentice and his studio pottery, please visit www.blackbirdceramics.co.uk or you can find him on Twitter @theartfulpotter, Instagram @blackbirdceramics or at his gallery at 12a The Strand, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire SA67 8JW

4 ART HOWARD JONES

HOWARD JONES

Howard’s style is impressionistic with a strong leaning towards the abstract. He studies out of doors as much as possible in order to find inspiration for his studio work. His subject matter is varied, his landscapes aiming to depict the moody and uncompromising Welsh weather, whilst the buildings and cityscapes tend to offer sharp dynamic contrasts in tone and geometric shape. Line tends to dominate the initial process which then allows for the larger shapes to integrate, a sort of stitching together technique. Two styles seem to be apparent between his watercolour work and his mixed media & oil. The latter two showing off his tendencies towards abstract. The one area of cross-over between the two styles being the underlying line work.

As a child in the sixties, he was extremely fortunate to have visited many parts of Europe due to the adventures of his somewhat nomadic parents. Howard believes that this had some affect on his artistic development, mostly positive, but more importantly, it possibly nurtured an appreciation for the transient aspects in life. This could account for the loose style.

His studio is in a converted chapel situated in Taffs Well just outside Cardiff. Although his studio is not open to the public, he will welcome potential clients by prior appointment. It is here that Howard feels at his happiest, enjoying the opportunities to paint between his tutoring duties. Howard is a much sought-after tutor offering guidance at intermediate and advanced level.

2017 saw an unprecedented interest in Howard’s work from a number of eminent galleries. Three solo exhibitions at: Off the Wall Llandaff, The Waterfront Gallery Milford Haven and y Galeri Caerphilly. Regularly showing at: Creates Gallery Monmouth, The Albany Gallery Cardiff, Off the Wall Llandaff, Waterfront Milford Haven, Y Galeri Caerphilly.

Having clients both in the UK and more recently the USA Howard is now looking to expand his audience, welcoming enquiries from both professional and private clients. website: howardjonesart.co.uk email: howardjonesartuk@gmail.com

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6 EXHIBITION ART IN PENALLT

ART IN PENALLT 31 August - 2 September 2018 Art in Penallt was formed nine years ago when a small group of local artists and residents in the village of Penallt came together to organise an exhibition of high quality, contemporary art. The event is now recognised by artists, makers and visitors from far afield and this, our 8th year, promises to be even better than before as we continue to attract top artists and makers like the potter Walter Keeler (our Patron) and the portrait artist Richard Wills, not only to show but to demonstrate as well.

Over 130 leading local and international artists and makers have showcased their work and sales are consistently high. Curator Ann Bradley and her team carry out the process of sifting applications from interested exhibitors and from January onwards are hard at work developing each year’s fine art show.

Selecting exhibitors from many applicants is never an easy task and to ensure that the show brings

in exciting new blood the team normally does not select exhibitors for more than two consecutive years.

This sometimes makes for tough choices.

The event is centred on Capel Pentwyn, an imaginatively converted Arts and Crafts period church, a small but light building with excellent wall space. The church is transformed each year from a luxury holiday home into an art gallery.

Alongside Capel Pentwyn, in the middle of the village, is Babington Meadow, a novel ecological village recreation area. This becomes a further display area and also demonstrations by artists and makers, all set under large marquees. The two adjacent sites complement each other, the chapel being a calm, quiet space full of interesting, original artwork whilst the Meadow is an animated centre of creative activity.

The show will open in Capel Pentwyn on the evening of Thursday August

30th with a free drinks reception where the public can meet the artists.

There will also be an art course in Pelham Hall over the weekend.

The main exhibition in Capel Pentwyn runs from Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September and is open from 10 to 4. Demonstrations and further exhibits will be on show in Babington Meadow on both the Saturday and the Sunday when delicious, locally prepared snacks and drinks will be served on the chapel terrace.

Of course, the highly regarded Inn at Penallt is just around the corner for those making a day of it and the Michelin starred The Whitebrook is a 5 minute drive down the Whitebrook valley. The Boat Inn, a famous real ale pub on the banks of the Wye also provides excellent bar meals. The Inn at Penallt has a rolling display of artists’ work from the exhibition throughout the year.

Their work includes wall art, dishes, bowls, vases, mirrors and fused glass jewellery.

Deborah is a professional contemporary sculptor who specialises in stone. She carves the stone until she reaches a kind of ‘skin’ after which it has a life of its own.

Her work has been exhibited across the UK including Gloucester Cathedral, Norfolk Cathedral and St Stephens Walbrook, London.

She is a founder member of the ‘Cotswold Sculptors Association’.

She welcomes sculpture commissions from private, pubic and corporate clients and runs 3D sculpting courses at her workshop at Gloucester City Works.

Highly featured, her work has appeared in two solo shows in public buildings, group exhibitions in museums and private galleries, including Rome and New York and her paintings are in numerous private collections including Australia, Japan, the USA and Europe.

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Ali has a workshop based in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, where she creates ‘one of a kind’ pieces of contemporary adornments, inspired by architecture, the sea and nature.

She started her creative life as a mature student at Hereford Art College, and is largely self taught as a jeweller.

Ali shows her work at contemporary craft fairs, in a select few galleries, is part of the Worcester Guild Contemporary Craft, and has an open wokshop during h.Art Week.

MONIQUE OLIVER

All of Monique’s paintings are created by pouring the paint directly onto a canvas from cups and despite the unpredictability at play using this technique, Monique works in a very deliberate style, combining control with spontaneous reactions.

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They have trained at various venues across the country, and as a result, their work combines a vast array of techniques creating a broad range of work where there is something for everyone.

DEBORAH HARRISON

Black Cat Glass Designs is Becci Meakins and Rich Hamblin. They have been creating fused, slumped and stained glass pieces in their garden studio for the last 6 years.

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PAT H A N D L E Y

PETER DIXON

Peter Dixon has been turning wood as a creative pastime since the mid-90s, much of the time whilst living and working in Africa and South Asia, and being both inspired by the work of local artists and makers and working with a range of exotic woods.

Painted in acrylic these are based on images she has taken locally or on her travels elsewhere. Clouds change by the minute but Pat captures that stunning moment above a landscape or seascape.

Now UK based, Peter enjoys turning wood with unusual character and colour, sometimes adding carved and pierced features, using stains, pyrography and occasionally metallic ‘coldcast’ to accentuate cracks and voids.

Sometimes, he makes simple, useful things like mugs or jugs, on other occasions his work is less straightforward, making demands, and even challenging the user to negotiate with an unexpected pot to do an ordinary job.

He hopes his pottery brings with its seriousness, some humour and sensual pleasure.

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Walter Keeler’s work grows from his passion for pots from the past and the joy of making and firing, it also inevitably reflects the world and times in which he lives.

After painting a variety of subjects in various mediums for over 30 years, Pat is now concentrating on a series of sky paintings. These are up to a meter square and seek to capture some of the incredible displays that nature provides daily.

Sharon Curtis is delighted to have been selected to join ‘Art in Penallt’ this year as one of 29 artists exhibiting at Capel Pentwyn.

Sharon is a local artist with a studio in Ross-on-Wye and she produces vibrant contemporary limited edition reduction lino prints and hand-cut paper art.

Sharon is part of the Worcester Guild of Contemporary Craft and has an open studio during h.Art week.

Victoria bases all her work on nature, the local flora and fauna that can be found if you look closely and take your time. From finding and photographing the subject matter; to the hours of focusing through a magnifying lamp, sewing the tiny stitches that slowly create the image, patience and stillness are an absolute necessity.

The methodical stab and pull of the needle, studying the smallest detail on a spider’s back or the colour graduation of a butterfly’s wing, helps Victoria to find an understanding and peace with nature. There is beauty to be found in unexpected places if you take a closer look, focus and have patience.

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Sarah Wygas has a passion for producing aesthetically pleasing functional pieces. Recently, Sarah’s focus has been to develop glazes which enhance the forms she makes. Sarah is also developing pieces which are more experimental in scale.

Sarah has been selected to show work this year at the New Designers in Islington, London, also at Art in Penallt. She also has a wide range of items at The Court Cupboard Craft Gallery near Abergavenny.

The inspiration for Richard Wills’ work derives from his environment and the people of the environment. Richard’s work is based on observation, whether interpreted realistically or in the abstract. His understanding of the potential of different medias is essential in allowing him the freedom to convey atmosphere and sensation into his work. Draughtsmanship and the understanding of the mediums is essential to his work. Richard’s approach to painting has a classical background.

Having been associated with Art in Penallt since its conception, Richard is very pleased to become a Patron.

SARAH WYGAS

Tracey-Anne has had a passion for wildlife and has painted natural history subjects for as long as she can remember, having settled on watercolour as her ‘medium’ at about the age of 13. She gets immense pleasure from combining these two interests and also hopes that her work will inspire interest in, and support for, wildlife in general, and in our wonderful native flora and fauna in particular. Originally from London, and now settled in the beautiful Usk Valley, Tracey-Anne exhibits her paintings locally and in national wildlife exhibitions, and paints in a variety of styles, from the simple portraits she calls her ‘specimen boxes’ to more experimental ‘frame-breaking’ paintings, but always depicting her beloved natural history.

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CLAIRE LOVELL

Claire’s huge excitement as a painter is derived from her vivid sense of colour in every sphere of life. Her inspiration comes from the sights and sounds of her morning walks amongst the glorious hills in Monmouthshire, her travels to the coasts of Devon, Cornwall and Scotland, and the summer heat of southern France.

She loves how her surroundings, whether inland or by the sea, are ever shifting, and ever changing in mood and tone, texture and light, ‘literally from one minute to the next.’ At times she is almost overawed by how much colour and energy is out there, and thus occasionally feels an urge to simplify, creating large areas of colour… where she hopes to create a space in which she and the viewer can feel free.

She loves wildlife and is drawn to its tender and fragile aspects - a flock of birds flying over a big blue sea, or a group of baby moorhens feeding by a

lily pond while her dog sleeps in the foreground. She also finds inspiration within her kitchen, with the vibrant colours of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers, and various ceramic jugs or pots often being composed into a still life.

She works mainly in oil, but sometimes uses watercolour to loosen up, or to inspire a larger oil painting. Like any true artist, she is always striving for something better and never underestimates the complexities of handling paint! Of course, she has her own techniques and ways of working, but ‘it has a will of its own’ and she is often ‘amazed, sometimes baffled by what happens once the process of painting begins’. As she says ‘It’s never easy, there is a constant feeling of being unsettled when not painting. Yet when I start to work, I face a new dilemma as my vision of how the painting should be is sometimes completely different

to what emerges, as if something else has taken control. Knowing when to trust that and not interfere is key, but it’s not always obvious’.

To see more of Claire’s work, please visit clairelovellpaintings.co.uk or visit her Facebook page www.facebook. com/clairelovellpaintings or you can call her on 07811532597.

12 GALLERY CREATES GALLERY

CREATES GALLERY Creates Gallery is involved in a number of projects over the summer months beginning with our current exhibition that ends on the 28th June.

This exhibition celebrates local and international artists, showcasing the best of British Fine Art, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, and also Jewellery by Master Jeweller Paul Hatton.

The gallery will be joining the Forest and Rivers Open Studios this year, which runs from the 7th to the 15th July. This will coincide with our Summer Exhibition on show from the 3rd July to the1st September. The exhibition will include a vibrant display of work by well-established artists and makers, from near and far. Open Studio brochures will be available to collect from Creates Gallery or via the farOpen website (www.faropen.co.uk).

The gallery is also working with artists and industry professionals to run various creative workshops at the Priory in Monmouth. If you would be interested in joining one of our workshops, please either contact the gallery directly or visit our website for a detailed list of forthcoming events and courses.

Our summer workshops information will be updated shortly to include our range of young adult and children workshops happening throughout the Summer Holidays. To register your interest, please email info@createsgallery.com.

Classes will be available for all abilities and levels. (www.createsgallery.com).

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EXHIBITING ARTISTS

LUCIANNE LASSALLE

LUCIANNE LASSALLE

The Poet

Narcissus

Bronze

Bronze Resin

Limited Edition No. 9

Limited Edition No. 5

£2100

£2300

WALTER KEELER

WALTER KEELER

Extruded Jug with Thorns Earthenware £492

Large Extruded Salt Glazed Jug Earthenware £1825

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

WENDY POWELL

Solstice Mixed Media on Board 64cm x 66cm £650

PAT HANDLEY

Sunset over Laugharne Acrylic on Canvas 100cm x 100cm £1250

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WENDY POWELL

Purple Reign Mixed Media on Board 52cm x 60cm £700

PAT HANDLEY

Cumbrian Weather Acrylic on Canvas 100cm x 100cm £1250

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EXHIBITING ARTISTS

CHRISTINE SHORNEY

CHRISTINE SHORNEY

Woodland 6

Woodland 5

Acrylic on Canvas

Acrylic on Canvas

65cm x 95cm

65cm x 95cm

£950

£950

PHIL ROSS

PHIL ROSS

Wine Tasters Watercolour on Paper 80cm x 60cm £695

Sunday Afternoon Watercolour on Paper 80cm x 60cm £695

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

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KIP KAVALARES Night on the Thames Acrylic, Acrylic Ink & Charcoal on Canvas 100cm x 70cm £750

KIP KAVALARES Distant Shores Acrylic & Acrylic Ink on Canvas 100cm x 70cm £750

MONIQUE OLIVER

MONIQUE OLIVER

Deconstructed Shoreline Acrylic on Canvas 61cm x 61cm £850

Slip Stream Acrylic on Canvas 61cm x 61cm £850

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EXHIBITING ARTISTS

WARREN DAY

WARREN DAY

Cottage with Round Window

Awres Glow

Mixed Media

(Near Mallard’s Pike)

45cm x 64cm

Mixed Media

£995

56cm x 81cm £1495

CHRIS LANGLEY

CHRIS LANGLEY

Brecon Cottage

Tranquility

Acrylic on Canvas

Acrylic on Canvas

40cm x 60cm

40cm x 60cm

£750

£500

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

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HOWARD JONES

HOWARD JONES

The Blue Stream Acrylic 51cm x 51cm £500

The Sand Path Mixed Media 51cm x 51cm £500

DEBORAH HARRISON

DEBORAH HARRISON

Pococurante

Anthozoa Dove grey Alabaster 24cm x 24cm x 15cm £2,200

Brown Alabaster 56cm x 38cm x 22cm £3,100

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PAUL BURGESS Return of the Seven Limited edition 7/50 50cm x 66cm £450

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

PAUL BURGESS River Barn Limited Edition Print 41/50 50 x 50xm £425

PAUL HATTON The Bishop Sterling Silver Ring, set Burmese Ruby and Diamonds in Rose Gold. £800

PAUL HATTON Heart Bracelet Sterling silver with Rodolight Garnet £295

Many pieces of Paul’s recent collection are available at Creates Gallery

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

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MARK LUMLEY

MARK LUMLEY

Conglomerate I Mild Steel (Rusted) 53cm x 24cm x 30cm £POA

Buddha II Mild Steel (Rusted) 50cm x 32cm x 20cm £POA

CLAIRE LOVELL

CLAIRE LOVELL

Still Life with Sardines Oils 45cm x 50cm £POA

Window Shopping Oils 60cm x 60cm £POA

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EXHIBITING ARTISTS

KARINA SHAW Zebra Oils and Acrylics on Canvas 30cm x 80cm £750

KARINA SHAW Herefordshire Bull Acrylics on Canvas 60cm x 60cm £1250

MARY EDWARDS

MARY EDWARDS

Living the Dream Oil on Board 28cm x 24cm £235

The Last Bale of Summer Oil on board 25cm x 20cm​ £199

22 EXHIBITION h.Art : OPEN STUDIOS

h.ART : OPEN STUDIOS 8 - 16 September 2018

h.Art is a must for the creative and curious Don’t miss h.Art - Herefordshire Art week if you are someone who’s looking for a genuine life enhancing experience which will stay with you.

Be inspired to get creative or add something special and meaningful to your home. Meet some truly talented and interesting people and find out what’s behind their artwork, craft techniques and designs.

Artists open their studio sanctuaries to the public and get together to put on exciting exhibitions in fascinating locations. Many of them only do this once a year, giving you the rare opportunity to talk to them about their creative practice and what makes them tick, and of course buy or commission direct, so you get a real connection to the artwork.

“I love the arts and crafts that I have discovered in Herefordshire and would really like to be there for at least part of h.Art Week. I admire your county so much for having the

insight to recognise the necessity of supporting creativity; and as a lover of Herefordshire itself, h.Art is a winwin opportunity for me!” Liz Roberts 2017 visitor from Liverpool This year, over 400 artists are participating at 125 venues across rolling Herefordshire. Many offer you the chance to get creative yourself with workshops on offer from drop-in sessions to longer workshops, where you can learn new skills. Book some leave, come on holiday, relax over two weekends, you’ll discover and experience a huge range of art, craft and design. Meet some wonderful artists face to face and see some hidden gems whilst you explore.

“We always enjoy h.Art very much and make regular purchases, as well as eating lunch several times” 2017 visitor There are so many artists and venues to choose from. Just mentioning a few you might not want to miss: Chris William’s evocative landscape paintings and drawings, a fabulous

eclectic mix of artists at Canwood, Ed Elliot’s striking wood and bronze sculptures, Karlin Rushbrooks’s beautiful blown glass and glass/ metal sculptures, Kate Kato’s intricate paper sculptures inspired by nature, James Burnett- Stuart’s and Dave Mullin’s earthy functional pottery, Julie Cooper’s and Siwan Gillick’s abstract oils and David Colwell’s perfect designs in wood. There are many, many more, too many to mention, so get a preview of what might appeal to you on the website.

“Thank you to all those involved in h.Art - especially the participating artists, all of whom made me feel very welcome at the venues.” 2017 visitor h.Art Guides including a pull-out map are free at various tourist locations from late July. But if you prefer, you can pre-order a h.Art guide online (posted late July).

Contact h.Art through the website www.h-art.org.uk

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Exhibiting Artists:

Following the enormous success of the Arts and Crafts Alive in Brockhampton last year, the organisers have made some changes to broaden the scope of the exhibition. There will be 24 artists exhibiting, many of whom are new and have not exhibited in h.Art or Herefordshire before.

There will be live demonstrations during the week. Some artists hope to replicate examples of the exceptional work to be found in All Saints’. This will include stone carving, embroidery and textile work.

All Saints’ is of course an exhibition in itself, with exceptional tapestries by Edward Burne-Jones which were made in the William Morris workshops. There is also wood carving by George Jack and stained glass by Christopher Whall.

Jenny Crisp - Willow grower and basket-maker Peter King - Metal sculpture Marie-Therese King - Batik artist Clare Robertson (Missfire) - Artist in Metal Mizuki Takahashi - Contemporary jewellery Chris Champness - Fluffy Stuff Erica Pinney - Ceramics Myra Fricker - Contemporary glass Rachel Padley - Ceramics Sophie MacCarthy - Ceramics Caitriona Cartright - Stonemasonry & letter cuttings Rolf Hook - Sculptures in wood Sarah D’Arcy - Exterior ceramics Gilbert Crawford - Furniture, design & manufacture Kim Davies - Wood turning Sandy Bently - Paintings Gabrielle Hanson-Smith - Paintings Dawn Cripps - Embroidery Jennifer Chance - Wildlife art Tanith Rouse - Contemporary jewellery Kirsten Saunders - Textiles & knitting Lesley Conning - Textiles Emma Roberts - Textiles hugo@perkinsrail.co.uk Angel Tarantella - Paintings 07977 040723

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This exciting show features stunning outdoor sculptures

by Simon Probyn, Frances Warren, Alan Richardson and Glenn Morris, textile and mixed media landscapes

by Helen Crawford, furniture by Gilbert Crawford, photography by Sean Crawford, wirework by Becky Crawford and papier mache by Ardyn Griffin. Silk paper making and stone carving demonstrations and refreshments.

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Timothy Hawkins’ Art College education and subsequent training in woodwork honed the skills he already possessed. He has been a Master Craftsman furniture designer maker for many years, creating contemporary as well as traditional furniture for domestic, corporate and public spaces as well as places of worship.

Using conventional methods and making from solid wood, Tim sometimes incorporates materials such as glass and metal and especially enjoys creating pieces which also stand their ground in the world of Art. Timothy Hawkins Gallery & Fine Furniture Ltd. hawkins.timothy@btconnect.com 14 Church Street www.finefurniture.co.uk Hereford 01432 507007 HR1 2LR

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ALI TREGASKES - VENUE 45

SHARON CURTIS - VENUE 44

Sharon Curtis is an Artist based in Ross-on-Wye specialising in Contemporary Reduction Lino Prints and Hand-cut Paper Art. Visit Sharon’s open studio for h.Art (Venue 44) to view her artwork. Throughout the week she will be working and giving informal demonstrations, exhibiting alongside two other open studios (Ali Tregaskes, Venue 45 & Joe Windsor, Venue 46) Unit 7, Brunel Workshops Ashburton Estate Ross-on-Wye HR9 7DX

MADE IN ROSS - VENUE 43

WOBAGE - VENUE 39

Wobage makers Gallery features the work of the resident crafts people. Potters, Jeremy Steward, Andrew Mc Garva, Patia Davis, and Sheila Herring. Furniture maker Ben Casson, Jeweller - Claire Hodgson, Basket maker Clyde Hoar, and textile Artist Clare Mc Garva.

Opening times 10am - 5pm Thursday to Saturdays March to December inclusive, other times by appointment.

Summer special Exhibition during the hArt week in September, 7th -16th other events please use.

Made in Ross is a co-operative of local arts and crafts producers living within 20 miles of the beautiful market town of Ross-on-Wye The unique work created by these artists and makers is on display to view (and buy) upstairs in the historic Market House in Ross-on-Wye. Come and see the wide range of affordable hand-made arts and crafts on offer and meet the individual artists and makers behind these original works, the gallery is open every day.

The Market House, Market Place Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5NX

madeinross@gmail.com www.madeinross.co.uk 01989 769398

Ali is a designer maker creating ‘one of a kind’ etched and oxidised sterling silver jewellery, for both men and women; inspired by nature, the sea and architecture.

Based in a unique setting of individual workshops, alongside two other artists, within easy walking distance of the town and many other venues.

Come and visit Ali whist she’s working, see her set up & lots of beautiful work to purchase.

Brunel Workshops Ashburton Ind estate HR9 7DX

www.alitregaskes.com atregaskes@gmail.com 07810530202

Jane portrays her love of rural life and animals through the medium of paint and charcoal. She is passionate about capturing the personality of her subjects aswell as the texture of their fur, wool and hair, through sensitive brushwork and mark making. Originals and prints available. Commissions for pets and favoured animals taken.

Cider Barn Gallery countrycanvas.co.uk Mistletoe House Combe, Nr Presteigne joneill@countrycanvas.co.uk 07903 936952 Powys LD8 2HL

JANE O’NEIL - VENUE 106

Orchard House Glewstone, Ross-on-Wye, www.sallyboehme.co.uk Herefordshire info@sallyboehme.co.uk HR9 6AP 01989 770598

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Sally Boehme creates polymer clay buttons, beads and mixed media jewellery using beads of various materials plus wire, yarn and fabric. Beading kits are available in her own designs. Sally will also be exhibiting paintings inspired by the world around her. She runs polymer clay and bead weaving workshops from her home and nationally, please see her website for details.

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JOHN PIPER

Fabrics, Prints and Original Works John Piper is one of the major figures of 20th century British art and design, whose joyful, creative and dynamic works reflect his fascination with architecture and landscape.

This exhibition offers a collection of over 60 colourful fabrics, limited edition prints, and original paintings and drawings, all of which are for sale. They capture a wide range of locations throughout England, Scotland, Wales - and into Italy and France.

The exhibition will take place at The Framers Gallery, 36 Windmill Street, London, W1T 1JT and will be open at the following times: • Monday 10th September, 2 pm - 5 pm • Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th September, 10 am - 5.30 pm • Saturday 15th September, 11 am – 3 pm A private view is available by invitation or request from 6 pm 8.30 pm on Monday 10th September.

The Framers Gallery is in an excellent location just off Tottenham Court Road and is close to Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road tube stations, further information can be found at: theframersgallery.co.uk Further information concerning the exhibition can be obtained by contacting Dr Richard Turkington, FRSA, Director, Fifties Art at: Tel: 07714 106386 Email: richard@fiftiesart.com Website: www.fiftiesart.com

farOpen

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farOpen Saturday 7 July - Sunday 15 July Forest and Rivers Open Studios (farOpen), first established in 1995, is a nine-day art trail, for artists, craft makers and creative businesses to open their studios. We also present art in galleries and encourage group exhibitions to raise artist’s profiles, sell artwork and promote the fantastic diversity of talent, both professional and amateur. The Forest of Dean is bounded by two rivers, in both England and Wales, a beautiful location to sell artworks to local buyers and visitors to the area.

to Monmouth, Chepstow to Gloucester. We offer a website page and creative activities to members and the public.

farOpen is a volunteer-led, not for profit organisation, run for and by artists and arts supporters. It is funded by artists’ membership subscriptions and advertising.

Its officers are Christine Waygood, Chair, Uschi Arens Price, Secretary and Dorota Rapacz, Treasurer.

Brochures available from public libraries, tourist information, cafes, galleries in and around the

​ lease do support our advertisers, where you have P the opportunity, as they are helping us to keep the event going.

For details of membership levels, open studios, pricing and to download an application form please go to the membership section.

Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, or check our website, www.faropen.co.uk, for studio locations on an interactive map.

Our priority is to get art seen and sold, to create Look out for our banners and flags. opportunities and contribute to the community. The Contact us on distribution of our brochure and other marketing material reaches from Hereford to Cheltenham, Ross forestandriversopen@gmail.com

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07966 376490 www.maryannehawes.com

01594 530324 www.maryedwardspaintings.co.uk maryedwardspainter@gmail.com

MissFire - STUDIO 31

Mary Edwards - STUDIO 30

Oil painter Mary Edwards depicts intimate moments of rural life and the people who live in it. Many of her paintings explore the interaction between people and the animals they share their lives with - from domesticated and farm animals to those living in the wild but sharing our environment.

Mary’s work has been exhibited far and wide, including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, The National Assembly for Wales and the National Eisteddfod of Wales.

Deborah Harrison - STUDIO 12

Maryanne Hawes - STUDIO 4

Maryanne Hawes is showing her work this year in her new studio/gallery space which nestles at the edge of a field overlooking woodland at her home just outside Chepstow. Maryanne’s work reflects the places that are special to her; the Wye Valley and Cornwall in particular.

These mixed media, abstract, expressive landscapes result from the unseen energy of people and places, as well as Maryanne’s personal experiences and memories.

Original paintings are available to buy, as well as prints and cards.

Studio 12 is at Gloucester City Works, the home of Gloucester Scrapstore.

Once you are on Alfred Street, go through the pair of black gates and the entrance to Deborah’s workshop is at the rear of the large red corrugated shed which is a building opposite the scrap store. Deborah’s sculptures are also exhibited in the cafe, where you can have a drink and slice of cake.

07967 643268 debsjharrison@hotmail.com www.debsharrison-sculptor.co.uk

Establishing MissFire in 2008, Clare’s obsession with colour and nature are the basis of her original metal sculpture. Vibrant and graceful interpretations of floral forms are added to the series each year.

A visit to her studio and the opportunity to talk about her creative process will make you aware of just how much skill and hard work goes into creating each unique and innovative piece, from tiny acorns to towering foxgloves.

A warm welcome awaits...

07538615027 www.missfire.co.uk

Rebecca is showing some of her new work in her studio overlooking the Wye Valley. As a painter she has always been inspired by nature and all its glory. As Cezanne said” Painting from nature is not copying the object, it is realising one’s sensations.”

Other artist sharing the space with Rebecca are: Philip Bews and Diane Gorvin: sculpture for public spaces and Annie Tyhurst: textile artist July 7-8 and July 14-15 07964563155 Hunters Lodge, Hewelsfield, Glos. GL156UT

July 7-8 and July 14-15 07843 082475 annietyhurst47@gmail.com

‘A treasure trove of gemstones and pearls hidden deep in the forest, well worth a visit.‘ All of Isobel’s jewellery is created in her little studio surrounded by deer and bluebells. Over 300 designs, including textiles, embroidery, felting, wirework, beading and clay, all topped off with gemstones and pearls.

Come and browse and enjoy a complimentary coffee.

Individuals and groups, coffee mornings, shopping afternoons, prosecco evenings or just pop in for a gift for a friend.

07799062350 thelittlegalleryintheforest.com

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Annie uses felt, fabric and found materials to create landscapes and small hangings.

Inspired by walks with her little dog around the Wye Valley, she also upholsters furniture and makes cushions and nuno-felted scarves.

Find her at Studio 39 in Hewelsfield, where she is sharing a studio with artist Rebecca Weissbort.

The Little Gallery in the Forest - STUDIO 44

01594 372223 info@moniqueoliver.co.uk www.moniqueoliver.co.uk

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Monique’s light and spacious studio, located at Colliers Yard, Drybrook is a popular destination with gallery trail visitors. Some of her work will also be on display at: Creates Gallery Monmouth, Taurus Crafts and Dean Heritage Museum. In addition, she is delighted to be exhibiting at Art in Penallt over the August Bank Holiday.

For full details of Monique’s opening times for the farOpen event & her other exhibitions:

Monique Oliver - STUDIO 33

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CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July

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10.30 - 4.30 daily

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18 Designer-Makers Open Garden with sculptures for sale Tea room open serving home-made cakes & light refreshments Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Road, Malvern WR14 3AG

www.elmsliehouse.co.uk

WORCESTERSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS

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WORCESTERSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 25 - 27 August 2018 9am - 6pm

Discover a variety of art and crafts created in Worcestershire this August bank holiday weekend, when artists and arts organisations open their studios, homes and shared spaces for three days at 81 different locations across the county.

Now in its fourth year, the Worcestershire Open Studios event provides an exclusive opportunity to venture into otherwise unseen creative spaces and talk to artists about their inspiration and creative processes. Discover exciting artwork, fascinating techniques and unusual materials right on your doorstep.

A diverse collection of original arts and crafts made by over 170 Worcestershire artists will be available to see and buy; from drawing, painting, printmaking,

young artist or have never set foot inside an art gallery, you’ll definitely receive a warm welcome.

Guides containing details of all the venues and opening times are available to download from the website or to pick up from libraries, Tourist Information Centres and other locations.

To find out more and plan your trip, visit: worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire Open Studios is a not-forprofit organisation and is sponsored by Bevere Gallery and Malvern School of Art.

photography and glassmaking to ceramics, jewellery, textiles and mixed media. With such a fantastic variety, there’s something to suit every taste, from contemporary to traditional, 2D to 3D. As well as introducing you to their creative habitats, some artists are also offering a chance to try out their crafts, with demonstrations and have- a-go sessions.

Entry to all venues is free, so why not go on a creativity-packed adventure, uncovering parts of Worcestershire you’ve never seen before. It’s the perfect way to spend a bank holiday weekend.

Whether you’re an art lover, a budding

Sally’s studio is in the city of Worcester, on the ground floor of her home and is where Sally cuts and print reduction prints using lino. Her work, sketchbooks, cutting tools, inks, and press are all to hand for visitors to see her demonstrate and to try their hand.

Sally also runs workshops from there. Sally’s other passion is painting with pastels; her work in this medium will be on display as well as the tools and media she uses.

18 Elizabeth Avenue, Worcester, WR3 7HQ 07796 181276 / 01905 454259 sally@sallyannemorgan.co.uk www.sallyannemorgan.co.uk

37 Nunnery Lane, Worcester, WR5 1RQ

07762 351192 susanbirth@btinternet.com www.susanbirth.com

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SUSAN BIRTH - STUDIO 22

Visitors to Susan’s home studio can expect to see plenty of colourful original artwork complemented by simple white frames and mounts. There will be photo displays showing the various stages of certain paintings, examples of work in progress and a selection of giclée prints and greeting cards for sale. Susan would like visitors to feel comfortable, browse for as long as they wish, ask questions if they want to and never ever feel under pressure to buy.

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Valerie is a self taught artist who specialises in drawing and watercolour.

Living in the city of Worcester she is surrounded by the beautiful Worcestershire countryside and its wild, and not so wild, inhabitants, which are her main inspiration. She works from life where ever possible, sketches and postmortem studies.

Her finished work is completed in her small studio at home.

Valerie also gives workshops at the Bevere Gallery.

1 St Stephens Terrace, Droitwich Rd, Worcester, WR3 7HU

01905 26560 www.valeriebriggs.co.uk

Heather creates fantasy female and animal sculptures and paintings, some based on Alice in Wonderland (usually with a steampunk twist!), tea light holders and pierced lamps inspired by the female form, sculpted from translucent porcelain or earthenware clay. These give a cosy, atmospheric glow to a room; the piercings throw patterns of light onto walls or ceilings. This year Heather is offering sculpture tuition in her cosy home studio, she believes everyone needs a bit of art therapy!

36, Kingfisher Close Worcester WR5 3RY

07754442274 HeatherSweetMoon.com

The Art Pad The Old Place, Main Street, Offenham, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 8RX

01386 424728 wendy@theartpad.co.uk www.theartpad.co.uk

Kamala’s whole house and garden is open as a gallery for Worcester Open Studios, which will take you on a journey into colour. Her original art, unique rose bead jewellery and hearts, cards, prints etc. will be on display and available to buy. Ground floor easy access. Refreshments available. 10 - 5.30pm daily.

52 Church Road Malvern Link WR141NH

07896310779 01684566462

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07876 642611 davidskidmoreart@gmail.com www.davidskidmoreart.co.uk

KAMALA TODD - STUDIO 61

An eclectic career followed by redundancy gave Wendy the opportunity to explore her real passion and start a new career in fused glass. Inspired by her cottage garden, Wendy uses the glass for colour, texture and light to create large fused glass flowers.

The imagery in Wendy’s work is close to nature, sometimes abstract but always colourful. Her unique style of creating large and small-scale pieces blend with the natural surroundings of garden or parkland.

David Skidmore is an award-winning wildlife Artist, a member of The Wildlife Art society International, and capturing the natural world in all of its glory is his passion.

Predominantly working in graphite pencil, David aims to produce work that captures the very essence of the subject, inviting the viewer to discover more every time they view it. David’s work is available in local galleries and also through his website. He also considers commissions.

50 Stoke Road Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 3EG

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Printmaking is an extension of drawing which is why I like it and find the various processes fascinating, addictive and frustrating all at the same time!

My Coloured etchings are mainly printed on various handmade papers with aqueous pigment - the torn edges distinguish these prints and all are unique as the colours can vary from print to print, these are then mounted onto Somerset etching paper, and hand-printed in limited editions.

I have made lots of new work for Open Studios this year which include etchings, collographs, paintings, mixed media and cards. patkingstudio@gmail.com 6 Sandys Road, 07976 941376 Ombersley www.patkingstudio.com WR9 ODY

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Sean Crawford

Clare Conrad

Siwan Gillick

8-16 September Meet a myriad of artists Chat about the creative process in an artist studio Seek out group exhibitions Discover hidden talent in Herefordshire

www.h-art.org.uk

Harriet Wilson Peter King

Mizuki Takahashi

CRAFT POTTERS ASSOCIATION

CERAMICS

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CRAFT POTTERS ASSOCIATION As the national body supporting UK studio ceramicists, the Craft Potters Association plays an important role in the lives of hundreds of ceramic makers.

3. CPA Fellows are peer nominated

by Selected members and granted by the CPA Council in recognition of their work and influence in supporting the CPA and UK ceramics.

Set up to ‘promote and develop high quality pottery’, the CPA has spent 60 years supporting UK studio ceramics through their gallery, magazine, annual events and wide range of members’ benefits.

4. Honorary Fellowship is awarded to makers who have demonstrated a lifetime’s work supporting the ceramics industry.

CPA membership is staged at four levels: 1. Associate membership is available to anyone who wishes to join the CPA’s network of makers, collectors and general ceramics enthusiasts.

Currently Associate members stretches to nearly 1,000 both in the UK and overseas.

2. Makers who’ve reached a significant degree of skill and proficiency in their craft can apply for Selected membership, which gives them voting rights on CPA business and the opportunity to show and sell their work in our London gallery.

The CPA’s gallery on Great Russell Street, the Contemporary Ceramics Centre, was until recently the only gallery in London exclusively showcasing ceramics works. As well as supporting a regular turnover of exciting exhibitions by important and emerging UK and international makers.

First published in 1970, Ceramic Review magazine – originally the CPA’s newsletter – is an important and successful vehicle that continually fuels interest in international studio ceramics.

Every year, the CPA stages a number of exhibitions and opportunities for members to showcase and sell

their work beyond the CPA gallery.

The two major CPA-run exhibitions; Oxford Ceramics Fair and Ceramic Art London, have gathered pace over many years to become cornerstones in the UK ceramics calendar, with Ceramic Art London, staged near Kings Cross every March, this year attracting over 5,000 visitors and staging talks by the likes of KeithBrymer Jones and Grayson Perry.

Those who choose to join the CPA benefit from a wide range of offers and opportunities. From discounts on Ceramic Review, materials, events and ceramic works at the Contemporary Ceramics Centre, to exhibition opportunities at Oxford and their new show in York, to membership on their online forum and a weekly e-newsletter detailing important opportunities.

CPA membership really is the best way to further your career by joining the UK’s largest network of potters and ceramic artists.

Visit www.craftpotters.com for more information

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GABRIELE KOCH

LESLEY MCSHEA

Lesley is an established Professional Potter / Ceramicist producing mainly wheel thrown durable functional wares.

She references elements of ancient artefacts, period garden ornamentation and architecture in her work. Lesley produces a wide variety of functional, individual, one-off pieces including: elevated stemmed vessels, birdbaths, sconces, lidded bowls, vases, and candle bowls.

Church Street Workshops Guttridges Yard 172 Stoke Newington Church Street London N16 0JL www.lesleymcshea.com

Sandy Brown Museum Old Glove Factory Newquay St, Appledore Bideford, EX39 1PJ

01237 478 219 sandy@sandybrownarts.com www.sandybrownarts.com

All pieces are hand built and some are burnished to achieve a tactile surface.

Their distinctive patterning is achieved in a carefully organized smoke firing.

Recent high fired work combines black stoneware clay with porcelain.

contact@gabrielekoch.co.uk www.gabrielekoch.co.uk

MANDY CHENG

SANDY BROWN

The Sandy Brown Museum and Gallery houses Sandy Brown’s studio and also an impressive continuous evolving exhibition of her work. This includes Sandy Brown’s ceramics for A Modern Banquet, for Afternoon Tea, painterly Sculptural Vessel forms, large outdoor Sculptures, and information on her Temple masterpiece.

Visitors are very welcome, please email before coming.

Gabriele’s work concentrates on simple forms, trying to integrate balance and tension, stillness and movement, expansion and the containment of volume, precision and spontaneity.

Being creative and technically minded, Mandy decided to focus on Nerikomi technique, in porcelain, and hand-built her pots. She like the challenge of creating illusive and intricate patterns. Mandy’s works are designed to look graceful and minimalist, conjure a feeling of lightness.

Her creations are both functional and decorative: beautiful objects to behold and use.

Stockist : Contemporary Ceramics Center, London Website : mcporcelain.blogspot.com

01749850208 mail@christineannrichards.co.uk www.christineannrichards.co.uk

Emily’s handbuilt, painterly ceramic vessels explore surface decoration, where panels of clay are treated with layers of coloured slip to achieve the desired depth of surface.

Her soft colour palette draws inspiration from the clouds and landscape; surfaces hold similarities to misty skies, memories of a walk, or a view across the sea.

Each piece is explored much like the composition of a painting, and each piece becomes an interpretation of an earlier impression or experience. A painting in clay.

07763 400 527 mailme@emily-kriste.co.uk www.emily-kriste.co.uk

Educated in Switzerland, Kirsti studied paintings and ceramics in Rome and then ceramics at Manchester Collage of Art. When she moved to England and got married, Kirsti changed from earthenware to stoneware.

She is making plates and bowls for daily use. Every item is different, and KirstiI uses stoneware colour glazes, often mixing them for special effects. Her designs are drawn from nature - animals, birds, fish and flowers.

01619 804504 kfattorini@hotmail.com www.kirstifattorini.com

K I R S T I B Ü H L E R FAT T O R I N I

CHRISTINE-ANN RICHARDS

Somerset Arts Week: 15th – 30th September, open 11-6 (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)

E M I LY- K R I S T E W I L C O X

Journeys to China and Japan have very much influenced both her classical thrown porcelain and bespoke garden ceramics, both of which will be exhibited during Somerset Arts Week in the chapel and garden of her home in Wanstrow, near Frome, Somerset.