Forth Valley Open Studios 2015 Brochure by Forth Valley Art Beat

openstudios F O R T H VA L L E Y

6-14 June 2015 Over 140 artists throughout Central Scotland participating in studios, galleries & pop-up exhibitions

www.forthvalleyopenstudios.com

Welcome to Forth Valley Open Studios 2015

year six

6-14 June 2015

Artists across Central Scotland open their doors

Contents Welcome PopUp Shows The Corridor Commission Area Map The Trossachs The Campsies Falkirk Area The Ochils Directory Forth Valley Arts Guide Adverts

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Forth Valley Open Studios takes place from Saturday 6th to Sunday 14th June 2015. The studios are organised around 4 coloured routes with numbers and maps. When visiting studios look out for the bunting and directional arrows to help you ďŹ nd each studio. Studio times may vary so please check times carefully. Please note not all venues take credit or debit cards so do take other payment methods.

working studio Opening Hours: Each studio entry lists the time and days it is open, using the format below.

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Indicates the days a studio is closed.

This brochure can be viewed in full or downloaded from our website.

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To help also plan your visit please use our navigational App. With facilities for Take Me There, Near Me, and a My Map feature, the App will help navigate yourself around the studios. For further information visit: www.forthvalleyopenstudios.com info@forthvalleyopenstudios.com

Welcome Lys Hansen, Honorary Chair FVOS Once again, it is with great pleasure that I wish the Forth Valley Open Studios artists and makers a very successful week ahead. To the many visitors, I wish a splendid adventure and hope you will enjoy meeting many of the artists and discussing their ideas and techniques. This is such a special opportunity, too, for the artists to see a public reaction to their creativity. In an age of mass production, to which we are all subjected, what is made by hand becomes very special indeed. We should all thank Avril Nicol and her team for the efﬁcient organisation and administration of the Open Studios event; without them the event would not happen. The artists who are participating deserve our thanks, too, for the same reason. I am very pleased to tell you that this year there are 140 artists taking part, and also that Strathcarron Hospice, Denny will be exhibiting the artworks of their patients. There will be three POP UP exhibitions at three different locations: the Tolbooth Gallery in Stirling; the Forth Valley Royal Hosptial at Larbert and at the Makers Gallery and Bistro in Alloa. These will be showing simultaneously. Well! What more can I say!!!! Except that the show must go on, so please, let us all enjoy wonderful June and a celebration of our gifts!!!

Lys Hansen with Avril Nicol at Lys’ 2014 exhibition Love + War + Paint

Avril Nicol, Project Co-ordinator FVOS Forth Valley Open Studios is centered on its talented artists and makers who welcome the public in to their studios and workspaces. We cannot thank you enough for your support over the past six years. It’s also a great pleasure to have many new and returning artists participate this year. We have introduced a Forth Valley Art Guide section to the brochure and website, where we are supporting and promoting year round exhibitions, events and workshops in the area. We hope visitors to the area during the nine day event will return to attend these events later in the year. Hope you have a fantastic time!

Pop-up Shows + Corridor Commission Forth Valley Open Studios are hosting three Pop-up Shows this summer

POP UP SHOW

The Pop-up shows will exhibit the work of artists participating in this year’s event. Each Pop-up show will have a mixture of artists and disciplines from the Forth Valley area. Look out for the star symbol next to the artist’s names to see who is taking part. A detailed list of exhibitors can be found on our website.

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15 May to 28 June 2015

The Corridor Commission - Installation by Sarah Calmus at Falkirk Community Hospital

Showing a range of artists and disciplines from across the Forth Valley Open Studio routes

Forth Valley Open Studios and NHS Forth Valley have commissioned Sarah Calmus, a visual artist to create a large temporary work for the main public thoroughfare in Falkirk Community Hospital, to be part of FVOS public sites programme in June. The project will commence in June, visitors can meet the artist and see the work in progress during the ﬁrst weekend of open studios event. The Corridor Commission will remain in FCH until end of July.

Tolbooth Gallery

Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE

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Showing a range of artists and disciplines from across the Forth Valley Open Studio routes

Forth Valley Royal Hospital

The Makers Gallery & Bistro

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Unit 3, The Makers Village, Ludgate, Alloa. FK10 2DE

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Art Unlimited

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Atelier Smiddy Brae, Braco, By Dunblane FK15 9QQ Tel: 01786 880686 Mob: 07761 277296 Email: lys.hansen@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.lyshansen.co.uk

The Studio High Craigton, Kinbuck, Dunblane FK15 0JJ Tel: 01786 823678 Mob: 07760 447000 Email: woolnwoodscotland@gmail.com Web: www.wool-n-wood.co.uk

Ashﬁ eld Village Hall, Ashﬁ eld FK15 0JX Tel: 01786 825636 Email: heather@hrbrennan.plus.com

Visit Lys in her beautiful studio and see her exciting work and engage with her in discussing some of her ideas and her vision. She has many large paintings and small jewel-like pieces and drawings, prints, painted wood pieces (see picture). Lys likes to discuss her techniques and her creative process. There are small sketches available for purchase, as well as catalogues, books and postcards.

Down to last year’s success, we are once more opening our doors. The enthusiasm for the social enterprise aspect of Wool-n-Woods work was overwhelming. The bags continue to be made from wool sourced in Scotland and combined with the African fabrics and wooden buttons. The knitting needles are progressing well and the Malawi artisans continue to produce some lovely items. Come and see us again.

We are a group of twelve artists who have been successfully exhibiting for almost two decades. We offer a diversity of styles and media from abstracts to ﬁgurative and expressive landscapes, assemblages, printmaking and ceramics. In fact, something for everyone.

Directions: Braco is on the A822 off the A9 just north of Dunblane. Smiddy Brae is in the centre of the village beside the hotel/restaurant. Look for the lifesized blue horse-head on the gable. Lys is pleased to talk to you and show you work, with tea.

Directions: Take the B8033 from Dunblane towards Braco. Pass a sign for Ashﬁeld, go round a big bend continue a further 200m. Turn in to drive on left. We are the wooden houses at the top of the drive. Plenty of parking. 2 miles from the ﬂyover.

Directions: On A9 north, take 2nd exit to Dunblane (marked Dunblane/Kinbuck); on A9 south, take Dunblane exit. Turn right onto B8033 to Kinbuck. Turn left for Ashﬁeld after about half a mile and follow signs to village hall.

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McSpoff-ART Mains of Balhaldie Cottage, Dunblane FK15 0NB Tel: 07767 871270 Email: spoffart@btinternet.com Web: www.mcspoffart.com

Denada, 14 Lawder Place, Dunblane FK15 0NF Tel: 01786 821055 Email: jeremywyatt@hotmail.co.uk Web: jeremywyatt@weebly.com

The Garden Shed, 74 Menteith View, Dunblane FK15 0PD Tel: 01786 825025 Mob: 07737 961660 Email: chezgilmour@googlemail.com Web: www.linkedin.com/pub/sarah-gilmourba/99/bb2/61b

Sarah creates large scale highly textural animal artwork with a twist.

Jeremy works primarily in acrylic, in a variety of styles and themes. Inspired by the natural and spiritual world, old photographs, music and poetry, he has work from a few inches up to large canvases, as well as prints and cards. Jeremy also produces illustrations for children’s books, and wildlife publications. It is always a joy to see old friends and new at our wee studio.

I have been an artist and designer for many years and now I’m developing my attention to painting Scottish landscapes using oils. My inspiration comes from the Scottish Colourist particularly Francis Cadell. The seasons light of Scottish Landscapes are beautiful, the scenery awe inspiring. I try to reﬂect this in my paintings. Please call in for a chat and tea, it would be lovely to meet you.

Directions: McSpoff-ART studio situated 4 miles north on A9 from Dunblane.We are the 3rd right farm drive after the Shell garage/Little Chef. From the North we are 1 mile after Greenloaning/Braco ﬂ yover, we are the 2nd farm drive on left.

Directions: Head north through Dunblane on Perth Rd, past the Hydro/Doubletree hotel. 1/4 mile on, after the pelican crossing, turn left onto Daniel avenue. Lawder Place is next right, we are at the top with orange dots on the front door !

Directions: From B8033 Perth Road turn onto Kippendavie Road. After 90 metres turn RIGHT onto Ochiltree. Continue 275metres to the ﬁ rst turning on the LEFT, Menteith View. Continue up the hill to the top. No 74 is on the RIGHT past 5 metal bollards.

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Lorna Dairon

Sarah Bramley

Tillyrie Crafts

Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media

Painting, Mixed Media

Textiles, Jewellery

18 Newton Crescent, Dunblane FK15 0DZ Tel: 01786 825421 Mob: 07733 010240 Email: lcatf@aol.com Web: www.lornadairon.co.uk

Newton Cottage, St Margarets Drive, Dunblane FK15 0DP Mob: 07525 437916 Email: sarahbramley@me.com Web: www.sarahbramley.co.uk

Irene Aylott, Tillyrie, Ramoyle, Dunblane FK15 0BB Tel: 01786 824090 Mob: 07851 018338 Email: tillyrie@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.tillyriecrafts.co.uk

My art reﬂects my interest in the natural world and my particular passion for Scottish landscape. Typically, my work is textural and atmospheric and created using a variety of drawing, painting and mixed media techniques. Original artwork which includes landscapes and seascapes will be available for sale along with a variety of art cards and prints. Visitors welcome.

Edinburgh College of Art BA (Hons) graduate, Sarah, is a full time artist who specialises in acrylics. Drawing inspiration from subjects such as World War 1, Victorian medical history, and elements of Scotland, from the wildlife, to derelict houses and bothies. Sarah endeavours to bring atmosphere and evocative depth to her works.

Tillyrie Crafts specialises in sterling silver jewellery using freshwater pearls and semi precious stones. This includes a range of innovative jewellery with a nature theme including birds, trees and ﬂowers. Additionally I make scarves, shawls and baby goods - either hand knitted or made with Harris Tweed and Liberty fabrics. A warm welcome awaits with tea, coffee and home baking available.

Directions: From the Perth Road, Dunblane, turn uphill onto The Crescent. Turn left at the crossroads then straight through the mini roundabout. Continue straight ahead and look out for signage. The house is located on the right.

Directions: From the Perth Road turn up The Crescent, and continue following the curve of the hill up until you reach a crossroad. Turn left up St. Margaret’s Drive, Newton Cottage is the ﬁ rst house on the left with black eaves and a modern extension.

Directions: The studio is in Ramoyle which is a narrow street connecting the Cathedral and Perth Road in Dunblane. Tillyrie Crafts is on the left hand side if approaching from the Cathedral.

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Landscape+Seascape

Painting

Hilary Barker

Sandra Stewart

prices £5-£500+

Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media

Painting, Drawing

Studio No 12, Lane at rear of 12 Charles Street, Dunblane FK15 9BY Tel: 01786 824279 Mob: 07748 738897 Email: tomﬁ sh20@btinternet.com Web: www.mckenzielandscapeandseascape.co.uk

Torrie Byre Studio, Mid Torrie Farm on the B8032, by Callander FK17 8JL Tel: 01877 330203 Email: highlandcowart@btinternet.com Web: www.highlandcowart.com

Boquhapple House Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QJ Tel: 01786 850685 Mob: 07887 404195 Email: sandgd@btinternet.com Web: www.sandrastewart.co.uk

McKenzie Landscape and Seascape welcome you to Studio No. 12. On show will be latest artworks and works in progress by Tom McKenzie and Fiona van Baardwijk. B.A.(Hons) P.G.C.E. Tom specialises in land and seascapes in oils. Fiona’s work is of a much more contemporary nature in oil and acrylic. The two very contrasting styles provide interesting viewing.

Highland Cattle themed originals, prints, greetings cards & gorgeous mugs, by Hilary Barker. Serious, fun or slightly wacky, small paintings or big canvasses, there is something here for everyone. Other animals & wildlife manage to squeeze in, plus the occasional landscape for a bit of “big sky” feeling. Come & view, have a cuppa, meet the friendly Highland coos themselves!

I paint and draw animals and local landscapes in a variety of mediums. Recently I have been drawing dairy cows using pen and ink, and am working on painting my Highland cows Iona, Highlay and Maisie. I sell a variety of paintings, drawings and cards. By June when you visit we will have new Highland calves and our wildﬂower meadow will be in ﬂower.

Directions: Coming north into Dunblane from M9 turn left at the ﬁ rst roundabout into Claredon Place, 2nd left into George Street. Up the hill, turn right along George Street to Keystore shop. Turn left and left again into the small lane to Studio No. 12.

Directions: Mid Torrie Farm is 5.5 miles along the B8032 from the A84 outside Doune, on left. OR, if approaching from Callander, take A81 south out of Callander, then B822 Thornhill road and immediate left onto B8032. We are about 1.5 miles along here on right.

Directions: Boquhapple House is 1/4 mile from Thornhill on Aberfoyle Road (A873). The roadend is the 1st left after the 40mile/hr limits. You can see the house from main road: go straight down track & over cattle grid. It is the same roadend as West Moss-side.

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West Moss-side wild makers

Charmian Pollok

Darren Rees

Weaving with willow and other wild + natural materials

Mixed Media, Papermaking/ sculpture

Painting, Drawing

West Moss-side Organic Farm and Centre Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QJ Tel: 01786 850428 Mob: 07870 156502 Email: kate@westmossside.com Web: www.westmossside.com

West Moss-side Organic Farm and Centre Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QJ Tel: 01786 850428 Mob: 07870 156502 Email: charmianpollok@btinternet.com Web: www.charmianpollok.co.uk

West Moss-side Organic Farm and Centre Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QJ Tel: 01786 850428 Mob: 07803 921989 Email: darrenreesart@btinternet.com Web: www.darrenrees.com

This year West Moss-side is excited about all things wild: wild places, wild forms, and wild nature. Our regular artists are joined by local creative artists Georgia Crook (installations, free standing sculptures in willow and mixed media), Kate Sankey (weaving and twisting natural materials) and this year we are pleased to welcome silversmith Gillie Welstead with her evocative jewellery.

After studying as a mature student at Glasgow School of Art from 1988 -1992 in ﬁne art, I have worked with three dimensional pieces using found objects and handmade papers. All my works relate to the environment and ‘contain’ a walk.

As an artist and naturalist Darren spends lots of time in search of the wild. This year he was awarded the coveted post of Artist in Residence with the Scott Polar Research Institute in Antarctica so expect paintings and drawings of penguins, albatrosses, whales and lots of ice.

Directions: West Moss-side farm road is on the left just past the de-restriction speed sign - 1/4 mile out of Thornhill village on the Aberfoyle road (A873). Follow the farm road to the bottom (one mile). Please don’t rely on sat nav beyond Thornhill village.

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Jill Dow

Graham Tristram

Painting, Drawing, Textiles

Painting

Painting, Drawing, Printmaking

Libby Yule

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West Moss-side Organic Farm and Centre Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QJ Tel: 01786 850311 Mob: 07443 478892 Email: elizabeth.jill.dow@gmail.com

West Moss-side Organic Farm and Centre Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QJ Tel: 0131 662 8305 Mob: 07743 912363 Email: graham@studiotristram.com Web: www.studiotristram.com

Low Town Studio 25 Low Town, Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3PX Tel: 01786 850269 Mob: 07810 166317 Email: libbyyule@aol.com Web: www.libbyyule.com

Close to my home lies the North Common, an area of uncultivated land separating village gardens from the ﬁelds beyond. It is colonised by native plants - many are the same “weeds” which as a gardener, I constantly battle against, but which as an artist, I ﬁnd both fascinating and beautiful. These few untamed acres provide precious habitat for many wild creatures, and endless inspiration for me.

I paint in a farmed landscape where the untamed edge is never far away. Control is temporary. Cut grass grows, the unused footpath eventually becomes impassable, buildings decay when left untended and nature takes its course – towards the wild. The constant change of light and sky is an inspiration and a reminder of renewal. Works in oil pastel, acrylic paint and mixed media.

Recent works are inspired by a trip to Venice. Painting medium ranges from watercolour and acrylic to pen and ink. Batik work also on display.

Directions:West Moss-side farm road is on the left just past the de-restriction speed sign - 1/4 mile out of Thornhill village on the Aberfoyle road (A873). Follow the farm road to the bottom (one mile). Please don’t rely on sat nav beyond Thornhill village.

Directions: From Stirling take A84 then A873 to Thornhill. At the end of Thornhill Main Street turn left down Kippen Road. After about 100 yards take ﬁ rst right into Low Town. The Studio is about 200 yards on the left.

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Batik courses and individual tuition are available, please contact artist for details. A selection of cards and smaller item are also for sale.

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Camphill Blair Drummond

Ann Shaw

David Tapner

Mixed Media, Textiles, Glass prices £5-£250

Printmaking, Photography, Digital prices £5-£250 Art + Video

Painting, Photography

Intouch Workshop, Courtyard Building, Blair Drummond House, Cuthil Brae, By Stirling FK9 4UT Tel: 01786 841573 ext 401 Email: andrea@camphillblairdrummond.org.uk Web: www.camphillblairdrummond.org.uk

Plaka Studio 5 Pendreich Road, Bridge of Allan FK9 4LY Tel: 01786 832287 Mob: 07543 671260 Email: annshaw@mac.com Web: www.annshaw.co.uk

“Upstairs” in The Westerton Arms Hotel 24 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan FK9 4HR Mob: 07766 577503 Email: davidtapnerart@gmail.co.uk Web: www.davidtapner.co.uk

We will be exhibiting a wide variety of work created together with our students in our specialist workshops including glasswork, baskets, textiles, pottery and mosaics.

Ann Shaw, former journalist on The Herald and a graduate of Glasgow School of Art will be showing work using art and technology to reﬂect new ways of looking at the world around us.

I create various pieces in most mediums, oil, acrylic, watercolour, pen, ink, and mixed media. My work covers sea and landscapes, abstracts and ﬁgurative work. I strive to create a connection between a painting and the viewer, focusing not just on view, but on the atmosphere mood or emotion. I carry out private and corporate commissions, as well as exhibiting in select galleries.

We are a residential and creative and therapeutic work environment for adults with learning difﬁculties.

Directions: From Stirling take A84 towards Callander. About 3/4 mile (past Safari Park on right) turn right signposted Camphill, Cuthil Brae, Campsite. Straight on over hill, cattle grid and round over 2nd cattle grid to car park.

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Visitors will have an opportunity to: - make work on iPhones and ipads - create their own mud paintings ...or enjoy the sculpture garden. Directions: On entering Bridge of Allan from the north take ﬁ rst turn on the left into Blairforkie Drive after crossing the bridge.Follow signs uphill to golf club (1 mile). Plaka studio on your left just before golf club.

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Directions: Upstairs in the Westerton Arms Hotel. On the junction of crossroads on Henderson Street and Union Street.

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&Collective

Edwina Bracken

Lorraine Robson

Painting, Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery

Painting, Drawing

Sculpture, Ceramics

&Collective Art Gallery 28 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan FK9 4HR Tel: 01786 359864 Email: info@andcollective.co.uk Web: www.andcollective.co.uk

&Collective is a contemporary art gallery hosting a new featured artist every 6 weeks, specialising in a diverse range of ﬁne art, drawing, painting and printmaking. Their work is exhibited within the gallery along with our constantly changing selection of original hand-made art works, ceramics, sculpture, prints, unique jewellery and contemporary crafts.

Edwina Bracken is the current featured artist at &Collective, the exhibition runs from 29th May - 9th July. The idea of using objects and introducing sound to challenge the inherent objecthood of painting is one particular route Edwina is presently exploring. This research and experimentation is helping to ﬁnd new directions in the expanded ﬁeld of painting.

Lorraine Robson makes beautiful, contemplative, hand-built ceramics paying homage to ancient skills while embracing contemporary inﬂuences.

Directions: & Collective sits in the center of the main shopping street in Bridge of Allan, Henderson Street which is also BofA’s main thoroughfare, the A9.

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Lorraine will be exhibiting a new body of work funded by Creative Scotland – Empty Vessels – “To research and develop new work informed by armoury collections and reﬂecting on issues of dementia, memory and identity.”

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Pam McGibbon

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Charlotte Anker

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St Saviour’s Church Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan FK9 4PU Tel: 01786 833827 Email: sylvia@broomﬁ eldres.plus.com

Monte Verde Designs 47 Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan FK9 4AU Mob: 07761 976102 Email: fountainservices@tiscali.co.uk Web: www.monteverdedesigns.com

Hillview Studio, 19 Hillview Drive, Bridge of Allan FK9 4BU Mob: 07593 603622 Email: charlotte@twintage.co.uk Web: www.twintage.co.uk

Font of Art is a collective name for a group of different artists who gather together under one roof in this atmospheric venue during the week of FVOS. This year there are painters using all mediums, with a variety of styles, sizes and prices. There are also crafters in jewellery and in textiles including tweed and tartan. Cards, both handcrafted and those printed from art work are available.

Unique jewellery, hand-crafted from wire and glass beads; many created by some of the UK’s ﬁnest bead artists. Our ‘Rock Pool’ range is reminiscent of the sea shore. Every bead is a work of art. Hold them up to the light and discover their hidden depths. Choose your own beads and have them made into jewellery of your own design. Bring your old bead necklaces to have them refashioned.

After years of working with paint and pencil I moved from Denmark to Scotland and were immediately fascinated by the colours found in the Scottish Highland. One late night the idea of twintage was born. Tweed with a contemporary twist. So I am now sewing my way through layers of tweed or drawing lines with my needle or pen. At my studio you will ﬁnd colourful paintings and woolen plant pots.

Directions: From Henderson Street turn into Fountain Road (opposite the Royal Hotel). The Church is on the far left at the junction of Fountain Road and Keir Street.

Directions: In Fountain Road, park near the bus-stop at the entrance to Allanvale Road, against the stone wall. Cross over Fountain Road. Walk up the side of No 45, following the arrows and bunting until you reach No 47, which is round the corner at the back.

Directions: When arriving at Hillview Drive you will ﬁnd a yellow house with the number 19. Follow directions towards my garden from where you will enter my lovely studio. If the weather is right there should be an outdoor exhibition as well.

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Jaine Marriott

Emma Jo Webster

Mosaic

Textiles, Weaving

Gio Martin

Painting, Drawing, Sculpture

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Macrobert Arts Centre University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA Tel: 01786 860624 Mob: 07765 240398 Email: jaine.marriott@phonecoop.coop Web: www.jainemarriottmosaics.co.uk

Macrobert Arts Centre University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA Mob: 07931 552535 Email: emmajo@webstertapestries.fsnet.co.uk Web: www.emmajowebster.com

Macrobert Arts Centre University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA Mob: 07942 493084 Email: gio.martin@hotmail.co.uk

Jaine Marriott’s handcut mosaics are inspired by the colours, patterns and textures of the natural world. She is particularly interested in working with slate; contrasting its toughness and durability with the fragility and delicacy of china and glass.

Emma Jo Webster designs & hand weaves contemporary tapestries - specialising in portraiture & colourful abstracts. She works mainly to commission and exhibition, and also enjoys teaching tapestry, often holding classes in her studio. At the Macrobert there will be the opportunity to see some of her large scale tapestries too.

Gio Martin is an illustrative artist who works mainly in gouache and pen on textured paper. Her figurative drawings often start with a word or phrase, bringing in natural elements such as flowers, trees or birds to create visual poems. The figures are often whimsical looking off to the distance remembering dreams and memories.

Directions: Macrobert Arts Centre - Tel 01786 466666 www.macrobert.org - is located at the heart of the University of Stirling campus. There is parking available on campus, though it can be busy during term time.

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Eloise Kerr

Mark Gentleman

Painting, Mixed Media, Printmaking

Painting, Jewellery

Photography

2 Grant Place, Causewayhead, Stirling FK9 5QX Mob: 07535 650557 Email: callycarmichael@googlemail.com Web: www.carolinecarmichael.co.uk

Forth Street Studio, 8 Forth Street, Fallin, Stirling FK7 7HE Mob: 07787 516546 Email: eloisekerr@gmail.com Web: www.eloisekerr.co.uk

Forth Street Studio, 8 Forth Street, Fallin, Stirling FK7 7HE Tel: 01786 396990 Mob: 07751 698367 Email: studio@mgentleman.co.uk Web: www.mgentleman.co.uk

My work has always been inspired by social anthropology and how human beings engage with each other and the world around them. Each piece tells a story. Visitors, young and old will have the opportunity to create their own work of art and tell their own story.

Eloise Kerr graduated from The Glasgow School of Art in 2006 with a BA Honours in Design. Since then she has been working on community art projects, undertaking various art and design commissions and developing her own work in various disciplines. Inspired by patterns and forms found in nature, her recent work explores environmental issues and connections between art, science and ecology.

I graduated from Blackpool & Fylde Art School in 2005 with a BA Honours in photography. I use traditional medium format (ﬁlm) and digital cameras to capture Scottish landscapes and details found within urban environments, with particular attention to light and composition.

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Directions: Coming from Stirling on Causewayhead Rd turn left at the trafﬁc lights. Continue along Dumyat Rd turn right onto Chisholm Ave and then left onto Grant Place. No 2 is the ﬁ rst house on the right. The studio is in the garage.

Directions: Take the A905 from Stirling towards Fallin. Drive along Fallin main street and Forth Street is 3rd on the left, after Ochil Street. The studio is situated in the garden of a residential property on the corner of Forth Street and Wallace Place.

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Feel free to come and browse the selection of postcards, prints and framed prints I will have for sale in the studio. Directions: Take the A905 from Stirling towards Fallin. Drive along Fallin main street and Forth Street is 3rd on the left, after Ochil Street. The studio is situated in the garden of a residential property on the corner of Forth Street and Wallace Place.

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Jim Galloway

Artlink Central

Jewellery

Painting, Ceramics

Painting, Drawing, Mosaic

The Tin Mine, 7 Moss Road, Fallin FK7 7JF Mob: 07714 984825 Web: www.thetinmine.blogspot.co.uk

27 Weir Street, Stirling FK8 1FH Mob: 0788 496526

Cowane Centre, Cowan Street, Stirling FK8 1JP Tel: 01786 450971 Email: info@artlinkcentral.org Web: www.artlinkcentral.org

I have been designing & handcrafting unique pieces of jewellery since 2008 using predominantly sterling silver with non-precious metals, acrylic, resin & precious stones.

Jim studied Fine Art under John Houston at Edinburgh College of Art in the 1950s and practiced ceramics since the 1970s. Exhibits include gas ﬁred stoneware, functional and decorative, as well as a range of oil and watercolour paintings, including paintings of his pots!

Artlink Central is well-known for its inclusive work across Forth Valley with people in prison, hospitals, schools and communities who face barriers to expressing themselves, to their health and wellbeing or to their learning. This year Artlink Central will be showcasing the work of Michael Davey, an emerging artist who is exploring a range of creative opportunities with Artlink Central. With a bold and courageous approach to exploring his creativity, Michael will show some of his large works created over the last year.

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Each piece of jewellery offers a special opportunity to own a truly individual and original design. Design inspiration can be drawn from any source and commissions are always welcome. Directions: From Stirling, follow the A905 to Fallin. Continue along A905 in Fallin & after the 2nd set of pedestrian crossing trafﬁc lights, take the immediate right, then follow the road ahead into Moss Road, the property is 50 metres on your left.

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Directions: Weir Street is off Raploch Road which connects Back ‘o Hill Road and Drip Road in Raploch, Stirling. Turning off Raploch Road, the gallery in the ﬁ rst cul-de-sac on your left. It can also be reached by foot in two or three minutes from the Community Campus of Forth Valley College on Drip Road. Weir Street starts at the side of the college (pedestrian access only) and our Gallery is in the last cul-de-sac on the right before reaching Raploch Road.

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Directions: Artlink Central Ofﬁce Gallery - On entering the Cowane Centre, please follow signs to Artlink Central.

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POP UP SHOW Catherine Froy

15 May to 28 June 2015

Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media

prices £50-£500+

Knockhill House, 8 Kingstables Lane, Stirling FK8 1BY Tel: 01786 474484 MobL 07984 678888 Email: catherine@csfroy.com Web: www.csfroy.com

I studied at the Slade School of Art, and have worked as an artist continuously since completing a 2-year post-graduate course. My work takes an abstract form using thinned down acrylic or watercolour either on linen canvas or paper. I occasionally make collages. The work that you will see includes recent paintings and drawings inspired by incomplete buildings within the old town of Stirling. Directions: Kingstables Lane by foot runs from the right of John Cowane’s House on St Mary’s Wynd to Upper Castle Hill. Knockhill House is 50m from St Mary’s Wynd. Vehicle access via Barn Rd and Castle Court - look out for off-white house left of garages.

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Showing a range of artists and disciplines from across the Forth Valley Open Studio routes

Tolbooth Gallery

Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE

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Iona Leishman

Chris Hastie

Paul Howarth

Painting, Drawing

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Church of the Holy Rude St John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED Tel: 01786 824417 Mob: 07773 347780 Email: iona@ionaleishman.co.uk Web: www.ionaleishman.co.uk

Back Walk Studio 5 Clarendon Road, Stirling FK8 2RN Tel: 01786 469001 Email: hastie.chris@gmail.com Web: www.hohadesign.co.uk

Back Lane Studio Off Queens Road, Stirling FK8 2QX Tel: 01786 469360 Email: suzanne74howarth@btinternet.com Web: www.hohadesign.co.uk

Closely following residencies at Stirling Castle & Cowane’s Hospital, Iona has been welcomed especially for Forth Valley Open Studios to inhabit another ancient space in which to create and exhibit her work. Best known for paintings and drawings made through free imagining style, her work evokes lucid links across time and between the past and present City.

The working studio of a professional illustrator displaying some of his ‘ classic car’ commissions plus new paintings, graphics & print work. We are delighted with our third collaboration with Paul Howarth’s Back Lane Studio. The show is enhanced by artwork from some of Scotlands best artists and craftsmen.

After 5 years of Forth Valley Open Studios it would be unrealistic to make claims of another year of innovation, we continue to be dedicated to improving our limited creative skills. We are proud to maintain our co-operation with Chris Hastie’s Back Walk Studio, both shows are supported by work from some of the regions most talented artists and artisans. Proﬁts from all sales are donated to Strathcarron Hospice.

prices £5-£500+

Directions: The Church of the Holy Rude is ten minutes walk uphill from Stirling centre , ﬁve minutes from Castle & adjacent to the Old Town Cemetary. Public parking available on Spittal Street. Exact opening times 11-5pm Monday - Saturday, Sunday from 12.30pm

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Proﬁts from all sales will be donated to Strathcarron Hospice. Directions: From Albert Place turn into Clarendon Road (opposite Clarendon Place). The studio is n the corner with Greenwood Avenue. Public parking available ne

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Directions: Enter Queens Road from either Dumbarton Road or Victoria Place. Back Lane Studio is almost opposite to Stirling Golf Club.

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Greer Ralston

Kate Langley

Painting, Drawing

Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media

Elin Isaksson

44 Glass

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4 Bellﬁ eld Road, Stirling FK8 2AN Mob: 07981 011155 Email: greer.ralston@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.ralstonﬁ neart.com

Bearside House, Polmaise Rd, Stirling FK7 9PU Mob: 07971 529485 Email: kateatbearside@aol.com Web: www.katelangleyportraiture.weebly.com

Elin Isaksson Glass Touch Estate, Braehouse, Stirling FK8 3AH Mob: 07968 871439 Email: info@elinisaksson.com Web: www.scotlandglassblowing.co.uk

Greer Ralston is a Glasgow School of Art graduate, who has worked as a professional artist/ lecturer for many years. Greer’s work incorporate both her passion for ﬁgure and her love of animals. The family whippets often appear in the paintings but so do images of hares..... Greer used to watch and draw these as a child. There is also a strong equestrian element to the work.

I specialise in portraits of people and animals, mainly in oils and acrylics. My ‘studio’ is my front room and you will be able to see me in action as I work and explain the many stages and thought processes involved in tackling a portrait!

Directions: The studio is in Bellﬁeld Rd which runs up to the old Stirling Royal Inﬁ rmary. It is close to Central Scotland Police Headquarters.

Directions: Coming thru Stirling, drive along King’s Park Road with park on your right and straight on into Polmaise Road, past the private hospital on right, turn right over the motorway bridge and then left for 200yds to white house, and right down lane.

We make hand blown glass gifts and bespoke sculpture for interiors & gardens. Range includes chandeliers, candle holders, vases, oil lamps & sculptural pieces. Designs are contemporary in simple Scandinavian forms. During Open Studios we will hold extra glass blowing courses ‘Blow a Bauble’ 7th of June and ‘Make your own Paperweight’ 14 of June (book in advance). See our website on how to book.

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Directions: From Cambusbarron follow Touch road about 300m.Take 1st left and follow the private road with the burn running alongside. When road divides keep right and follow rd up the hill, take a right turn at the 4th cattle grid and follow dirt track to end.

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Diana Hand

Sarah Hill

Mary Mackay

Drawing, Mixed Media

Painting, Drawing

Easter Poldar Farm, Thornhill, by Stirling FK8 3QT Mob: 07403 414312 Email: info@dianahand.com Web: www.dianahand.com

Birch Grove Cottage, Burnside, Kippen FK8 3EF Tel: 01786 870535 Email: sarahhillartist@live.com Web: www.sarahhillartist.com

Burnbrae, Redgatehill, Kippen FK8 3HS Tel: 01786 870071 Mob: 07729 358111 Email: marymackinnon@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.marymackaystudio.co.uk

Diana Hand works in different media including printmaking, drawing on paper, sculpture, and textiles.

This year I have included ﬁgurative painting and drawing which I have been focusing on more. Portraits seen as landscapes of the mind together with the movement of dancers and musicians. Using a limited palette of mostly oils and pastels, I like to push my own boundaries and try to express what I see and feel.

I graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in June 2014 and I am keen to continue, expand and explore the ideas that developed during my last year at college. The starting point for my work is usually ‘place’ and as I build up in layers each one informs the next so that the completed piece can be quite abstract and at other times less so. Each painting is like a journey of discovery.

Directions: Take the A811 from Stirling, turn left at the roundabout, signposted Kippen, turn left at Kippen Cross into Burnside. Birch Grove is a white cottage with a blue door on the right.

Directions: Follow the A811 from stirling, follow signs for Kippen, At Kippen Cross follow the B822 through the village towards Fintry; past the school, garage and Y junction. Follow the signs from the Y junction. DO NOT DEPEND ON SAT NAV.

prices £25-£500+

She has recently written and illustrated a book “Drawing Horses in 15 Minutes”, which will be published by Ilex Press in May, 2015. Copies of the book will be available at the Open Studios event, and Diana will explain how she researched the book and the drawings. Directions: Take the A811 from Stirling about 6 miles to mini roundabout near to Kippen turn-off. Turn right onto B822, follow road for two miles. Turn left at farmhouse on B822 (FVOS signs here), continue down tract to Easter Poldar. NO DOGS PLEASE.

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The Family Tree

Sarah Kenchington, Emma Bowen,Pester + Rossi, Rowan Mace, Belinda Gilbert Scott

Painting, Weaving

Sculpture, Painting, Photography, Digital Art, Woodwork prices £25-£500+

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Courtyard Cafe, Knochraich Farm Kippen Road, Fintry G63 0LN Tel: 01360 860132 Mob: 07719 186518 Email: cowtan@weefoot.com Web: www.katherinecowtan.co.uk

Oakwood Studios, Kippen Road, Fintry G63 0LP Tel: 01360 860572 Mob: 07748 047736 Email: dovetailscotland@gmail.com Web: www.dovetailscotland.com

Side Burn, Claylands Farm, Balfron G63 0RR Tel: 01360 449183 Mob: 07986 811548 Email: bgilbertscott@gmail.com Web: www.belinda_gilbert_scott.co.uk

Having trained and worked for 15 years as a woven textile designer, Katherine is now enjoying working as an artist. Her love of nature and the local Scottish countryside are the main sources of her inspiration. Her oil paintings are a direct response to what she sees, and her aim is to capture in her paintings a sense of place, colour, texture, space, light and mood.

Steve McLean has been designing and building high quality furniture, turnings and carvings to order from local Scottish hardwoods for 15 years. Stephanie McLean studied Graphic Design at Glasgow Metropolitan Collage and now runs her own bushiness Trilogy Designs. Rebecca McLean studied Contemporary Art at Forth Valley College and is now developing her painting skills at her studio in Fintry.

The open studio is an opportunity to bring together this dynamic playful group of Scottish based artists. The artists involved utilise a variety of media including drawing, painting, sound and performance work. The group will use the location of a barn and wild gardens to place and perform new work, creating an immersive environment to be experienced by the audience. Event on Saturday 13th 8.00pm free but contributions welcome.

Directions: From Stirling and the A811 take the B822 through Kippen, then over the hill to Fintry. The turning for the Courtyard Cafe at Knochraich Farm is on the right hand side of the road on the bend just before you enter the village of Fintry.

Directions: Follow the B822 through kippen and head towards Fintry. 1.5 miles short of Fintry just after Hill-view Cottage on the left, look for a blonde dry stone dyke wall bounding a belmouth entrance to Oakwood Studio’s.

Directions: Turn off from A81 at Fintry, about half a mile you will see old Ballikinrain Castle School on right, Claylands Farm left. PASS the farm house to the back entrance of the farm, turn down the track towards the green Digester. Follow signs to Side Burn.

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Gillian Cooper

art4you Scotland

Adelaide Shalhope

Mixed Media, Printmaking, Textiles

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Painting, Drawing, Printmaking

Mixed Media, Photography, Textiles

21 Greek Thomson Road, Balfron G63 0RE Mob: 07939 092790 Email: info@gilliancooper.co.uk Web: www.gilliancooper.co.uk

1 Ballochruin Farm, Balfon Station G63 0LE Tel: 01360 449101 Mob: 07981 768081 Email: info@art4youscotland.co.uk Web: www.art4youscotland.co.uk

1 Southwest House, Gartness, Balfron G63 0NJ Tel: 01360 551074 Mob: 07809 469572 Email: ashalhope@hotmail.com Web: www.adelaideshalhope.com

Using dye, print, paint and stitch, Gillian Cooper transforms plain fabric into atmospheric installations and art work. Gillian teaches textile techniques and design to small groups from her home studio ranging from weekly beginner classes to two year courses at City&Guilds level. During FVOS, Gillian will be offering visitors drop-in taster workshops in textiles.

art4you Scotland is an art centre offering weekly art classes & workshops. We are exhibiting a broad spectrum of work in a variety of mediums created by our teaching artists Ewen Duncan, Vanessa Lawrence, Frances Douglas & many of our regular students.

I work with a variety of media -- wax, paint, textiles, wood, metal, found objects -- to create mixed media assemblage and small sculptures. I draw. I paint. I take abstract photographs. My process is meditative and intuitive and through it I explore the poetry of the every day and the beauty of the overlooked.

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Directions: From Stirling, take the A811, then turn left onto A875 after Buchlyvie. Once in Balfron, turn right at the Saffron Indian restaurant. The studio is in the last house on the left. Please park on the drive.

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Ewen’s oil paintings focus on landscape, Vanessa is inspired by animals & Frances passion is watercolour; students work reﬂects their interests. Directions: Heading from Balfron to Killearn on A875 turn right at the Fintry Cross Roads towards Balfron Station, continue for 1 mile. art4you Scotland Studio is on the right at Ballochruin Farm.

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Strathcarron Hospice

Ivor Hart

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The Shed, 16 Coneypark Place, Banknock, Bonnybridge FK4 1TZ Tel: 01324 875571 Email: craftycatart@aol.com / swompyjac@aol.com

Strathcarron Hospice, Fankerton, Denny FK6 5HJ Tel: 01324 826222 Email: angela.gillies1@nhs.net Web: www. strathcarronhospice.net

Artists’ Studios Springﬁ eld, 1b Winchester Avenue, Denny FK6 6ES Mob: 07941 702880 Email: info@ivorhart.co.uk Web: www.ivorhart.co.uk

Julie Cully - I have a small cosy studio where I enjoy making artworks, this maybe watercolour painting to textiles. I like working with texture so I make bags cushions, dolls and pictures . My work is varied and fun.

Strathcarron Hospice provides Palliative Care to people with a terminal illness living in the Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. We exhibit a wide variety of work created by patients who attend our Day Care unit. The collection will include paintings, decoupage, weaving, sewing, knitting & reﬂective work. People will also be able to view our Yarn Bombing within the grounds of the Hospice.

If you visit Artists’ Studios during Open Studios week you will see my latest paintings in acrylic as well as drawings in a variety of media. I have also recently returned to printmaking. Prints in a variety of techniques including Intaglio, Collagraph and Etching will be available to view. Also there will be cards, works in 3D and limited edition digital prints on display.

Directions: On arriving at Denny take the B818 road signposted Fintry and Strathcarron Hospice is 3/4mile on the left.

Directions: Artists’ Studios is easily accessed from the A883 Denny to Falkirk road. Turn into Winchester Avenue and take the ﬁ rst entrance on the left. There is free parking.

Liz Hendrie - I am delighted to be exhibiting this year. I have come to art later in life & enjoy working mainly with pen, ink & watercolour. My work is mainly traditional with ﬁne detail . Directions: Take junction 7 off of M876 Haggs and turn right at mini roundabout. Drive through Banknock, take the last right into Coneypark before exiting the village. Turn ﬁ rst left and arrive at No 16 on the left at the bottom of the street.

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Lesley Anne Derks

Larbert’s Wee Art Group - Andy McGuire + Marjory Sime

Jewellery

Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media

Studio 1B, Delta Studios Unit D2, Lochlands Business Park, Larbert FK5 3NS Tel: 01324 555500 Mob: 07551 624670 Email: elainemckay@blueyonder.co.uk Web: www.elainemckayjewellery.co.uk

Studio 2, Delta Studios Unit D2, Lochlands Business Park, Larbert FK5 3NS Tel: 01324 555500 Mob: 07947 694597 Email: laderks@yahoo.com Web: www.laderks.co.uk

Larbert’s Wee Art Group, Marjory Sime’s Art Studio 1 Main Street, Larbert FK5 4AB Mob: 07935 238113 / 07984 534931 Email: marjorysime@hotmail.com art@andymcguire.co.uk Web: marjorysime.com / andymcguire.co.uk

Elaine McKay creates contemporary silver and gold jewellery in her Larbert based studio. Her work is inspired by natures shapes and curves which are then transformed into stunning pieces of Jewellery. The processes she experiments with are a mixture of traditional silversmithing skills and the innovative using CAD and 3D printing/milling. All work undertaken - commissions, remodelling & repairs.

Lesley Anne Derks graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1999. She is now an established artist working from her studio in Larbert. She paints predominantly cityscapes and has exhibited extensively throughout the UK and abroad. Her work has appeared in leading magazines and newspaper articles. As well as originals a selection of giclee prints will also be available.

Welcome to our art studio where you can view a selection of artworks by the studio artists as well as professional artists Marjory Sime and Andy McGuire. Andy is a self-taught artist working mainly in oil and pastels and in a realist style. His works include landscapes, wildlife and portraiture. This year Marjory will be presenting ﬁgurative, ﬂoral and seascape works in oils.

Directions: Camelon to Larbert: Pass the golf course on left, continue along Stirling Road, turn left at the the viaduct and drive to the end of the estate. Larbert cross to Camelon: Turn right under the viaduct, drive towards the end of the estate. Follow signs for the indoor Karting Centre. Delta is located next door.

Directions: Larbert cross to Camelon: Turn right under the viaduct, drive towards the end of the estate. Follow signs for the Indoor Karting Centre. Delta is located next door.

Directions: From Falkirk follow Camelon and signs for FV Royal Hospital at Larbert Cross before the hospital you are there! - From Stirling follow A9 and follow signs for FV Royal Hospital go past the hospital to Larbert Cross. We are right next to the Tea House.

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Teresa Majorek

Painting, Mixed Media, Textiles prices ÂŁ10-ÂŁ500+

Showing a range of artists and disciplines from across the Forth Valley Open Studio routes

2 Roebuck Park, Stenhousemuir, Falkirk FK5 4QE Tel: 01324 876890 Email: tjmajorek@gmail.com

My work is inspired by patterns and colours I observe in our local countryside and its people. I use a variety of media (watercolour, acrylic paints, pastels and mixed media) to create my interpretation of the world around us. My thread based work (hand embroidery) includes personal portraits and landscapes. I am always looking to develop new perspectives to my art. A warm welcome awaits you.

Forth Valley Royal Hospital Stirling Road, Larbert FK5 4WR

Open Tues to Sat 10am-6pm

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Directions: Approaching on Stenhouse Road - Roebuck Park (unadopted) is on right. From Stenhousemuir Main Street, Roebuck is on left (just passed entrance to Larbert HS). On Roebuck Park, follow around L bend and No 2 is 2nd from last house (red and gold gates).

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Loco Mosaics

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Catherine King

Mary Ross-Tadla

Mixed Media, Jewellery, Glass

Painting, Printmaking

28 Sainford Crescent, Falkirk FK2 7QF Mob: 07973 886161 Email: rhona@locomosaics.co.uk Web: www.locomosaics.co.uk

The Studio 8 Cannons Way, Falkirk FK2 7QG Tel: 01324 617430 Email: catherine.king@mail.com Web: www.catherineking.org.uk

The Little Barn Studio 65 Franchi Drive, Stenhousemuir, Larbert FK5 4DX Mob: 07906 069482 Email: thelittlebarnstudio@thelittlebarnstudio.com Web: www.thelittlebarnstudio.com

Rhona Torrance makes a range of mosaics, including artwork, jewellery and signage, for personal, community and commercial use. Rhona loves different textures and bright colours, and uses lots of materials in her work, from stained glass and tiles to recycled materials like bone china, ceramics and slate. Her work is inﬂuenced by nature, the sea, animals and places she’s visited or lived.

I look forward to your visit to my studio where you can browse at your leisure a selection of new ﬁnished work, work in progress, personal sketchbooks, giclee prints and cards. Demonstrations will be in progress in print or watercolour. If you are visiting this area on a day I’m not open, phone or email to arrange for the studio to be open for you by appointment.

This is my third year into my journery of art, continuing my interest in painting using oils, acrylics and watercolours to express myself in large format,

Directions: Find my studio at 28 Sainford Crescent.

Directions: Approaching from Carron roundabout (B902), take the road signposted Carron Phoenix, travel over Carron bridge and turn right into Park Rd (opposite Soo-Hoose pub), ﬁ rst left into Sainford Cresc then ﬁ rst left onto Cannons Way. (Map on website)

Directions: From the A9 Falkirk-Stirling road, turn onto the Bellsdyke Road at Larbert, A88, continue through 3-roundabouts then turn right at the fourth onto Edward Avenue, then ﬁ rst right into Franchi Drive.

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Elaine Petrie

Sarah Calmus

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23 Thomson Crescent, Elmwood, Falkirk FK1 5PZ Tel: 01324 613458 Mob: 07872 006840 Email: alidabydesign@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlidaByDesign

Antonine Silver Jewellery 60 Majors Loan, Falkirk FK1 5QG Tel: 01324 637629 Mob: 07974 423023 Email: antonine.silver@gmail.com Web: www.antoninesilver.com

Main Corridor, Falkirk Community Hospital Westburn Avenue, Falkirk FK1 5QE

I work mainly in ceramics. From delicate lace embossed pieces, often framed & personalised, or shaped into bowls - to exotic colourful butterﬂies quirkily escaping from their frames. Elegant bunting to magical ‘dream pockets’ & heart sconces, sometimes with an ‘edge’! I’ll also have my paper ﬂutterbye frames on view, and whatever else I’m working on. Pop in for a chat, I’d love to meet you!

Elaine Petrie is based in Falkirk. She works mainly in silver and semi-precious stones and has trained in Scotland, Cornwall and Milan.

Sarah has been invited to create a Geometric Timeline Installation in the corridor of the Falkirk Community Hospital. By using coloured string she will create geometric shapes that interlink with one another that will spread along the corridor. The project will commence in June, visitors can meet the artist and see the work in progress during the ﬁrst weekend of open studios event. The Corridor Commission will remain in FCH until end of July.

Directions: From Falkirk town centre, follow B803 towards High Station area.Turn right at trafﬁc lights onto Slamannan Road. At roundabout, turn onto Lochgreen Road, then 2nd right to Skythorn Way, left onto Craighorn Dr, then 2nd right into Thomson Cres.

Directions: From Falkirk High Station: cross car park, turn right down Drossie Road to Major’s Loan. From Falkirk Town Centre: Follow signs for hospital (located on Major’s Loan) continue past hospital to junction at top of hill (junction with Gartcows Rd.

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Her designs apply contemporary design principles to organic shapes and textures. Many of her best-loved pieces are inspired by the Antonine Wall - a UNESCO World Heritage site - and the natural landscapes along the Forth and Clyde and Union Canals.

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Directions: Falkirk Community Hospital is located in the centre of Falkirk. Enter the hospital via the main entrance on Westburn Avenue, follow signposts to the main corridor to ﬁnd the Installation.

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The Park Gallery

Susan Smith + Sandy Ferguson

Lavinia Kilbride

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Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk FK1 1YR Tel: 01324 503789 Email: artsandcrafts@falkirkcommunitytrust.org Web: www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/ park-gallery/

Thornbridge Studios 42 Thornbridge Square, Falkirk FK2 9BA Tel: 01324 870914 Mob: 07590 802660 Email: susan.smith.art.yoga@gmail.com sandyiaferguson@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.susanmcsmith.com

Studio Shed, Upper Westerpark, Falkirk Road, Linlithgow EH49 7BA Tel: 01506 847342 Mob: 07825 869451 Email: laviniakilbride@yahoo.com Web: www.weewoolies.co.uk

Fabrizio Gianni | Fantasia 1 May - 30 August a genuine photography legend. He has had a stellar career which began in ﬁlm and moved into fashion photography. Fantasia his exhibition at The Park Gallery will focus on his work for Fashion magazines such as Italian Elle, Italian and French Vogue, GQ. Harpers Bazaar and Figaro to name but a few. Fabrizio has lived and worked in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York and Tokyo and now lives in Falkirk.

Susan is a Fine Art graduate and established painter & printmaker. Runs Greenpark Weavers. Exhibits widely in Scotland. She often works outdoors and then develops the work further in the studio. Sandy is a textile artist, manipulates a wide range of materials, mostly hand dyed natural ﬁbres from wools, silks, linens etc. Adding embellishments–glass, crystal, precious stones, embroidery etc

Lavinia has been making and designing wee woolies animals and birds for over four years now. She was inspired to make them when she saw a cat which had been needle felted in a shop in Edinburgh’s, Grassmarket. She has exhibits locally in The Line Gallery, Linlithgow and has had exhibitions in the Burgh Halls and Howden Park Centre in the past. She can also do special commissions.

Directions: By train Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston. By car, free parking: The car park is accessed via Seaton Place (past the high ﬂ ats); additional parking available at Estates Avenue. Disabled parking available.

Directions: Enter Falkirk via the A904 (Grangemouth Rd/Falkirk Rd) from the East, Forthvalley College on the right. Through next set of lights, before the Toyota garage, turn left down Thornbridge Rd. Take 2nd entrance on right into Thornbridge Square (no. 42).

Directions: The studio is behind the house called Upper Westerpark, there is a large grass verge in front of the house, the studio and garage are painted pale green. There is parking in Ashley Court or next to the St Ninians Church at the West Port.

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Siljes Elisabet Thorin + Hephzibah Kilbride

Photography, Ceramics, Printmaking

Mary Dove

Harry Sullivan

Painting, Drawing, Printmaking

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The Line Gallery 238 The High Street, Linlithgow EH49 7ES Tel: 01506 670268 Email: elisabet@thelineonline.co.uk Web: www.thelineonline.co.uk

Doocot Studio 10 Grampian Crescent, Grangemouth FK3 0DH Tel: 01324 486397 Mob: 07508 714360 Email: marydovescotl@yahoo.co.uk

67 Albert Avenue, Grangemouth FK3 9AT Tel: 01324 474252 Mob: 07897 624737 Email: harrysullivan@gmail.com

Hephzibah Kilbride creates striking functional ceramics and prints. Her bowls, vases and cups are a pleasure to use every day. Zibah is originally from the USA, a graduate of Maine College of Art. Siljes Elisabet Thorin is interested in the intensity, clarity and uncertainty contained within a moment frozen in time. Her photographs suggest a narrative, hinting at something beyond the image itself.

Drawing is the starting point and strong basis for all my art. I work in a variety of media as dictated by my response to different subject matter. I frequently ‘sketch’ outdoors producing pen and ink/watercolour pieces. This year I have been developing my skills in printmaking and have also been working on sculptures in metal. I love strong tonal and colour contrasts.

I move between representational and abstract work, simply trying to ﬁnd harmony and balance in both the process and the ﬁnished painting.

Directions: At Inchya roundabout take exit A905. Continue to next roundabout, go straight through to trafﬁc lights. Turn left onto Kersiebank Ave. Then 1st left into Tinto Drive. Take 3rd left into Cairngorm Rd then 1st right into Grampian Cres. Continue round the crescent.

Directions: 50 yards from the BP ﬁ lling station on Boness Road, turn into Duke Street. Then turn left on Oswald Avenue. First right from there takes you into Albert Avenue. 67 is 150 yards away on the right. Please park on the street.

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Directions: The Line Gallery is on the lochside of Linlithgow High Street, some 10 minutes from the train station. Linlithgow is 15 minutes from Edinburgh and 10 from Falkirk by train and clearly signposted from the M9. Signed car parks available throughout town.

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Culross Pottery + Gallery

Hetty Williams

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The Sycamores, Low Road, Inch, Kincardine on Forth FK10 4AH Tel: 01259 731603 Email: elianeb@btinternet.com Web: www.ﬂ eur-de-lys-glass.co.uk

Sandhaven, Culross KY12 8JG Tel: 01383 882176 Email: camilla@culrosspottery.com Web: www.culrosspottery.com

Resin Studio, 29 Hillfoot Road, Dollar FK14 7BD Tel: 01259 743729 Email: hetcal@yahoo.co.uk

I love working with both glass and wool. I create elegant dichroic fused glass jewellery and unique felted corsages. My ﬂoral stained glass panels and sun-catchers, jazzy fused glassware and vibrant garden mosaics will be on show at my studio.

Camilla has been working in the pottery for 15 years making both thrown and handmade functional stoneware as well as her famous medieval watering pots. Most of her work is ﬁred using a gas reduction kiln and often incorporates textures printed into the clay using found objects and local fauna. Her work is on display in the gallery along with other local ceramics and a variety of other artwork.

I make my work by embedding natural objects into translucent resin. Themes include the sea and woodland. Some pieces are illuminated to create colourful wall art and other larger pieces are used to make unique tables. I also make bowls and dishes with seaweed, shells and woodland ﬂora. Please feel free to pop in for a look and see how the work is made.

Directions: Come to Main Square and village green, between the Palace and the Town House. Closest parking in West Car Park 50 yards away and disabled parking outside Pottery.

Directions: At the tower clock on Bridge St (main Rd) turn up Burnside. At the top of Burnside turn right (by golf club) then take the ﬁ rst left on to Hillfoot Rd. The cottage is at the top of the hill on the left hand side at the junction with High St.

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I am looking forward to sharing my passion for my work with you and to discuss the various creative processes involved. Directions: At the roundabout on the Eastern Bypass of Kincardine, take the B9037 exit for Longannet/ Culross, turn ﬁ rst right following the T Junction sign. Pass Inch Farm / Sawmill on your left, after 0.5 mile, The Sycamores is the last house on your right.

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Susan Grasekamp

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Louise Martin

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16 Heathwood Crescent, Tillicoultry FK13 6QP Tel: 01259 753449 Mob: 07800 649669 Email: jimbo245@btinternet.com

12 Dollar Road, Tillicoultry FK13 6PA Mob: 07545 048612 Email: info@susanlgrasekamp.com Web: www.susanlgrasekamp.com

141 West Stirling Street, Alva FK12 5EL Mob: 07789 992579 Email: tapestrylou@hotmail.com Web: www.louisemartintapestry.com

This is my 3rd year at The Open Studio Event and my main focus will be Watercolour with a few Acrylic works. A mixture of landscapes and cityscapes will be the basis of the exhibition but I will have some “highland coo” portraits as well. There will also be some prints available of some of my art works.

You’re most welcome to pop along to my home gallery and workshop to browse a range of paintings, prints and hand-painted gifts My work focuses on home and family themes, as well as ﬁgurative works and colourful cheerful landscapes which will brighten any wall. Help yourself to fresh tea/coffee and homebaking whilst you browse. Hope to see you soon!

Louise’s work is often inspired by the landscape of the countries she has lived and travelled in. Mongolia, Egypt, India, Turkey and Iceland feature in her current woven tapestries, each using a different palette of colours, yarns and techniques. This year Louise will be including a new body of work inspired by a recent residency in Finland. Cards, books, looms and yarn will also be for sale.

Directions: From Tillicoultry clock tower, take the 3rd entrance on the left after the roundabout in the direction of Dollar. Turn into the driveway then take a right across the front of Westbourne House and drive around the back.

Directions: My pretty white and blue semi-detached house is situated on the A91, Stirling to St Andrews road, which runs through Alva. If you are coming from Stirling it is situated on the right hand side after the library and before the shops.

Please feel free to pop in for a look and a chat, tea/coffee will be available. Directions: Leave Tillicoultry on the A91 and turn left into Harviestoun Grove. Proceed up the hill and turn right into Heathwood Crescent, over the rise and you will see my parking signs, number 16 is on the right. My studio is well signposted from the A91.

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The Makers Gallery + Bistro

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Unit 3, The Makers Village, Ludgate, Alloa FK10 2DE Tel: 01259 214951 Mob: 07545 048612 Email: events@makers-gallery.co.uk Web: www.makers-gallery.co.uk

The Makers Gallery & Bistro is a vibrant bistro and gallery shop situated in the heart of Alloa. The bistro boasts delicious menu of fresh summer produce, as well as a unique selection of speciality scones, surrounded by an array of local and international art and design. The social enterprise supports education, progression and employability in the local area through their trainee programme, which has been nominated for a Business Inspiration Award 2015 by Learn Direct.

26 May to 27 June 2015 Showing a range of artists and disciplines from across the Forth Valley Open Studio routes

The Makers Gallery & Bistro

Unit 3, The Makers Village, Ludgate, Alloa. FK10 2DE

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Directions: Entering Alloa on the A907, Stirling to Clackmannan Road, The Makers Gallery & Bistro is located with The Makers Village (former Ludgate School), just off the roundabout leading on to Ludgate. Free car park and on street parking.

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Marcelle House

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Natty Maid Printmaking and Design Unit 7d Makers Village, Ludgate, Alloa FK10 2DE Mob: 07762 239903 Email: mandy@nattymaid.co.uk Web: www.nattymaid.co.uk

6 Marshill, Alloa FK10 1AB Email: marcellehouseartists@gmail.com

Since 2012 I have been developing a commercial range of textiles, stationery and homeware under the brand name Natty Maid and it is here in my wee studio in Alloa where it all begins in the form of a hand pulled print. Why not pop along to see working on my collagraphs and linocuts and maybe even have a go at pulling a print yourself.

Welcome to Marcelle House, a ﬁne villa in the heart of Alloa, home to 16 studios. This once forgotten gem is now a vibrant hub of creativity - painting, life drawing, portraiture, printing, luthier, yarn-bombing, weaving, philosophy, artisan chocolates, bespoke children’s couture, music, poetry, spoken word, and tango: every day is different in this growing community, why not come and see....

Directions: Entrance to Maker Village is at top of Ludgate immediately after 1st set of speed bumps. Enter building through brown double doors which face car park entrance. Go through door into hallway and turn left. Go through ﬁ re door ahead and you’re there.

Directions: Entering Alloa on the A907 (Stirling to Clackmannan), Marcelle House is located on the roundabout opposite The Makers Village. This stunning villa is easily recognisable with its ﬂ uted columns and portico. We have excellent parking to the rear.

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Anker, Charlotte Aylott, Irene Barker, Hilary Bowen, Emma Bracken, Edwina Bramley, Sarah Calmus, Sarah Carmichael, Caroline Cooper, Gillian Cowtan, Katherine Crook, Georgia Cully, Julie Dairon, Lorna Derks, Lesley Anne Dove, Mary Dow, Jill Duncan, Ewen Eunson, Jennifer Ferguson, Sandy Froy, Catherine Galloway, Jim Gentleman, Mark Gilbert Scott, Belinda Gilmour, Sarah Gourlay, Eliane Grasekamp, Susan Hand, Diana Hansen, Lys Hart, Ivor Hastie, Chris Hendrie, Liz Hill, Sarah Howarth, Paul

Painting, Drawing Textiles Textiles, Jewellery Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media Drawing, Mixed Media, Animation Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media Painting, Mixed Media Installation Painting, Mixed Media, Printmaking Mixed Media, Printmaking, Textiles Painting, Weaving Mixed Media, Willow, Paper Painting, Mixed Media, Textiles Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Jewellery Textiles Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media Painting, Ceramics Photography Painting, Mixed Media, Animation Painting Glass, Jewellery, Textiles Painting, Digital Art + Video, Prints Drawing, Mixed Media Painting, Drawing, Sculpture Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Painting, Drawing Painting, Drawing Painting, Drawing, Printmaking

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Isaksson, Elin Johnstone, James Kenchington, Sarah Kerr, Eloise Kilbride, Hephzibah Kilbride, Lavinia King, Catherine Langley, Kate Leishman, Iona Mace, Rowan Mackay, Mary Mackay, Elaine Majorek, Teresa Mann, Lesley Marriott, Jaine Martin, Gio Martin, Louise McGibbon, Pam McGuire, Andy McKenzie, Tom McLean, Rebecca McLean, Stephanie McLean, Steven Melaragni, Alida Pester + Rossi Petrie, Elaine Pollok, Charmian Ralston, Greer Rees, Darren Robson, Lorraine Ross-Tadla, Mary Sankey, Kate Shalhope, Adelaide Shaw, Ann Sime, Marjory Smith, Susan Spofforth-McOuat Stewart, Sandra Sulllivan, Harry

Glass Painting Mixed Media, Performance, Music Painting, Jewellery Ceramics Needle Felting Painting, Printmaking Painting, Drawing Painting, Drawing Painting, Sculpture Painting, Mixed Media, Printmaking Jewellery Painting, Mixed Media, Textiles Textiles, Felt, Wood Mosaic Painting, Sculpture Mixed Media, Textiles, Weaving Jewellery Painting, Drawing Painting Painting, Drawing, Sculpture Painting, Photography, Digital Art + Video Sculpture, Woodwork Ceramics Mixed Media, Music, Performance, Film Jewellery Mixed Media, Papermaking, Sculpture Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media Painting Sculpture, Ceramics Painting Weaving with willow + other wild materials Mixed Media, Photography, Textiles Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media Painting Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Painting Painting, Drawing Painting, Mixed Media

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Tait, Mandy Tapner, David Thorin, Elisabet Torrance, Rhona Tristram, Graham VanBaardwijk, Fiona Webster, Emma Jo Welstead, Gillie Williams, Hetty Wyatt, Jeremy Yule, Libby

Printmaking Painting, Photography Photography Mixed Media, Jewellery, Glass Painting Painting Textiles, Weaving Jewellery Mixed Media, Resin Bowls, Illuminated Resin Painting, Drawing, Book Illustration, Multi Media Painting, Drawing, Textiles

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GALLERIES + ART ORGANISATIONS &Collective Art Unlimited art4you Scotland Artlink Central Camphill Blair Drummond Culross Pottery + Gallery Falkirk Community Hospital Forth Valley Royal Hospital Macrobert Art Centre The Makers Gallery + Bistro Marcelle House Strathcarron Hospice The Park Gallery Tolbooth Gallery West Moss-side

Painting, Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery Painting, Printmaking, Mixed Media Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Painting, Drawing Mixed Media, Textiles, Glass Ceramics Art Installation - Temporary Commission Pop-up Show - Selection of FVOS Artists Weaving, Painting, Mosaic, Sculpture, Textiles Pop-up Show - Selection of FVOS Artists Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media Painting, Mixed Media, Textiles Photography Pop-up Show - Selection of FVOS Artists Weaving, Painting, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Sculpture

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artguide guide F O R T H

V A L L E Y

June

Summer Exhibition featuring treasures from the permanent collection June – September University of Stirling Art Collection Exhibitions. For further information about exhibitions and events www.artcol.stir.ac.uk

July Joan Doer Solo Exhibition 10th July - 20th August Joan’s work is abstract but her source material is often derived from her immediate surroundings - simply walking around the beautiful city of Glasgow has given her countless creative ideas. &Collective Art Gallery, Bridge of Allan www.andcollective.co.uk And Yet it Stands by Iona Leishman 18 July to the end of August An exhibition of paintings commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Marie de Guise, mother of Mary Queen of Scots Stirling Castle’s Chapel Royal. Exhibition free with Castle admission ticket Open daily 9.30am - 5.15pm www.ionaleishman.co.uk www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk A Show In A Week Summer School for Young People S1+ Mon 20 - Fri 24 Jul, 9.30am - 5pm Performance Fri 24 Jul, 7.30pm Create a show in a week with Director Lucy Wild & technical team. Devise, rehearse & put on a performance to be proud of. You must be able to commit to the full week, including the performance. Cost £100. www.macrobert.org or call 01786 466 666

Hosts & Champions An Art/Sport Summer School for P4 - P7s Tue 21 - Thu 23 Jul, 9.30am - 4.30pm Macrobert & University of Stirling’s Sports Centre is offering a summer school, themed around the Hosts & Champions: Scotland in the Commonwealth Games. Half of each day will be at the Gannochy Sports Centre trying out a range of sports & the other at Macrobert, exploring sport through art. Cost £75. www.macrobert.org or call 01786 466 666.

August Bea Last Solo Exhibition 21st August - 1st October Bea Last focuses on movement, energy & memory, through the medium of paint onto canvas, paper & sketchbooks. &Collective Art Gallery, Bridge of Allan www.andcollective.co.uk

Creative Experiences for Pre-School Children & Their Grown Ups Recommended for ages 2 - 6

September

Story Trails (Meet at Box Ofﬁce) 1st & 15th July, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm Join Storyteller Daniel Serridge for a story walk around some of the University’s most interesting sculptures. Why is there a giant roman sandal on the hill behind Macrobert and why does the loch have a tap?

Exhibition by artists Kate Downie, Emma Scott-Smith & Fanny Lam Christie September – December Reﬂecting on their time living & working in China. University of Stirling Art Collection Exhibitions For further information about exhibitions and events www.artcol.stir.ac.uk

Dance Workshops (Workhouse) Wed 8 Jul, 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm A fun dance workshop for Under 5’s & their grown-ups led by Linzi McLagan - don’t forget to put on your comfy shoes. Art Workshops (Wallace’s Den / Arthouse) Wed 22 Jul, 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm Get inspired by our visual artist Greer Pester & try out a range of materials - work in small groups & learn to do things you can try out at home too. Music Workshops (Workhouse) Wed 29 Jul, 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm Come sing, dance & play with Naheed Cruickshank props, puppets & live music to entertain & enjoy. Tickets for all sessions are £4 each. Lasting approx 40 - 45 minutes. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Find out more about summer opportunities visit - www. macrobert.org or 01786 466 666.

Older – Solo Exhibition by Ann Shaw 1st – 30th September Challenging Sterotyped images of older people through painting, video & photography. Dunblane Museum www.annshaw.co.uk www.dunblanemuseum.org.uk Alan Davie - A retrospective 12th September – 24th October One of Scotland’s most internationally recognised artists with works in galleries & public collections across the world. This exhibition celebrates his life & work, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Grangemouth mural. The Park Gallery Falkirk www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

Stirling Fringe Festival 18th -26th September Venues throughout Stirling & BofA Offering an ambitious programme of music, comedy, theatre, spoken word, art, children’s events & poetry. www.stirlingfringe.com Cane & Rush Seating Weekend with Susie Bishop 19th & 20th September Two-day course 10am - 4:30pm Weekend workshop in cane & rush chair seating restoration. Bring along your own chair if you have one or maybe you would like to make a small stool? Cost: £150.00. Additional small charge for the cane/rush. www.westmossside.com Drawing & Painting Weekend Course at Art4you Scotland Saturday and/or Sunday 19 & 20 Sept 2015, 10am – 4pm, £75/£150 incl. all materials, lunch & refreshments, small group max 10 Please contact Claudia or Ewen Duncan on 01360 449 101 or info@art4youscotland.co.uk for further info or to book a place.

October Gillian McFarland Solo Exhibition 2nd October - 12th November Gillian McFarland has an interest in the impact of things on each other. Gillian’s works are undoubtedly beautiful, soothing & intrigue. &Collective Art Gallery, Bridge of Allan www.andcollective.co.uk Traditional Willow Baskets with Georgia Crook 3rd & 4th Oct 2 day course 10am – 4.30pm This 2-day workshop will introduce you to the basic techniques for making traditional willow baskets. You will make one completed basket and there will be time to practice the different elements of a basket; the base, weaving techniques and the border. www.westmossside.com

Willow Square Work with Jane Wilkinson 10th - 11th October 10am - 4:30pm This 2-day workshop will introduce you to the basic techniques for making traditional willow square -work baskets. You will make one shopper with a handle or a trug and there will be time to practice the different elements a the basket - especially the square work , weaves, border & handle. Cost: £150 www.westmossside.com Drawing & Painting Weekend Course at Art4you Scotland Saturday and/or Sunday 31 Oct & 1 Nov 2015, 10am – 4pm, £75/£150 incl. all materials, lunch & refreshments, small group max 10 Please contact Claudia or Ewen Duncan on 01360 449 101 or info@art4youscotland.co.uk for further info or to book a place.

November BofA Contemporary Arts Festival 7th November 10-5pm Hosted in venues spread across the town the Contemporary Arts Festival exhibits a fantastic selection of Scottish Artist & Makers. www.bofa-artsfestival.co.uk Winter Warmth 7th November 15 – 09th January 2016 The annual exhibition will showcase original, high quality art & design work from a wealth of artists, designers & craft makers in Scotland & UK. Focusing on textile design, in all its forms. Majority of works will be for sale & available to take away. The Park Gallery, Falkirk www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition 13th November - 31st December &Collective ﬁnal exhibition of 2015 is their annual contemporary jewellery show, hosting 20 jewellers from all over the UK. The show will also include a selection of ceramics, glass & prints. &Collective Art Gallery, Bridge of Allan www.andcollective.co.uk

December Scottish Birchcraft with Bryce Reynard 5th December 10am- 4:30pm The Birch tree provided all that was needed for life and work in Northern Scandinavia - baskets, buckets, containers, shoes, mats etc. Bryce uses many of the designs & techniques in his work and he has a fund of knowledge about the tree & its uses which he will share. Cost: £75 www.westmossside.com Festive Decorations with Kate Sankey 6th December 10am-4:30pm Kate will introduce you to the techniques of weaving, braiding & plaiting to make unusual pieces. Combining techniques from a variety of crafts & materials (New Zealand ﬂax, river rush, birch craft, straw, and willow craft) but using soft rush, ﬁne willow & some moss collected from Flanders Moss & the farm. It is a culmination of ideas & creations. Cost £75.00 www.westmossside.com

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Artists. Designers. Craft Workers. Studios. Galleries. Exhibitions. Who We Are: Forth Valley Open Studios was ﬁrst launched in 2010. FVOS is a Community Interest Company, and as such is a not for proﬁt, self funded organisation. With this in mind we would like to thank our volunteers, the participating artists and the local community who support the event and help make it happen.

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Thanks to: Amy Drewery – www.bofa-artfestival.co.uk www.andcollective.co.uk Babs McCool Charitable Arts and Wellbeing Coordinator Forth Valley Royal Hospital First4Frames – www.ﬁrst4frames.com The Makers Gallery & Bistro – www.makers-gallery.co.uk The Tolbooth – www.tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk Design + Illustration - www.platformdesigns.co.uk

Forth Valley Open Studios registered in Scotland as a Community Interest Company Limited by Guarantee No. SC410605 DISCLAIMER Visitors to studios mentioned in this brochure and on the website and app visit entirely at their own risk. Adults are responsible for the supervision of any children in their care. Those involved in this brochure, website or app cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any of the public during their visits to the studios. Artists’ studios and makers’ workshops are working environments and may contain hazardous tools, machinery and materials, so care must be taken when visiting them. Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this studio guide, Forth Valley Open Studios cannot be held responsible for any variations, errors or omissions.

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