Summer Art 2017

SUMMER ISSUE 08 2017

Creative & Cultural LIving

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elcome to the Summer 2017 Issue of Art, your free guide to the very best galleries in Cornwall and beyond. Some big names of the art world are dominating our galleries this summer and their stunning exhibitions are proving to be real must-sees! I find that art in the South West is constantly adapting and it’s so wonderful to see fresh work from rising creatives sitting beside the works of some of Cornwall’s original pioneers. Our selection of galleries is ever-growing and with this guide you can work your way around viewing them all. Spend hours, days and even long weekends experiencing the best today’s art scene has to offer.

From seasonal shows to cultural cuisine, this is your guide to get you loving art this summer.

Enjoy exploring!

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Front Cover: Kristin Vestgard, New Chapter, Oil 30 x 20cm. Courtesy of Cornwall Contemporary

Galleries 01 Gallery Tresco 02 Q Tearoom & Gallery 03 Celia Creeper The Loft Studio 04 Little Feathers Gallery 05 Jo Polack Studio Gallery 06 Jon Tremaine Gallery 07 Emily Nixon 08 Porthminster Gallery 09 St Ives Society of Artists 10 Sandra Blow R.A. 11 Art House Gallery 12 Sloop Studio 13 Sharon McSwiney 14 Tate St Ives 15 Westcountry Editions 16 The Bank Square Gallery 17 Jackson Foundation Gallery 18 Morvah School House 19 The Roundhouse and Capstan Gallery 20 Yew Tree Gallery 21 Newlyn Art Gallery 22 Julia Mills Glass Designs 23 The Tyler Gallery

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Exclusive 01 | Winifred Nicholson: Liberation of Colour Falmouth Art Gallery | 24th June - 16th September This summer Falmouth Art Gallery is one of only three venues in the UK, and the only South West venue, to host an exhibition of Winifred Nicholson’s work, Liberation of Colour. Curated by the artist’s grandson Jovan Nicholson the exhibition showcases a selection of Winifred’s work from her career.

02 | Shelley anderson Lighthouse Gallery | 14th September - 12th October Bronze sculptor and master craftsman, Shelley Anderson, will be exhibiting his new work at the Lighthouse Gallery from the 14th September to the 12th October. Anderson’s unique and extraordinary sculpture work epitomises Newlyn’s maritime culture and will later go on to tour across the South West.

03 | NORTHERN LIGHTS & SOUTHERN STARS Yewtree Gallery | 2nd September - 30th October As well as his distinctive collages, the innovative Yorkshire artist Mark Hearld shows a collection of slip decorated platters in this autumn exhibition.

Equally fascinating are the wood carvings and wall-hung constructions (all connected with seafaring) by Alex Malcolmson, Terry Shone’s ceramic ‘flatbacks’, Angie Lewin’s inimitable prints of coastal plants, Robina Jack’s and David Garland’s colourful pottery and Guy Royle’s jewels. Open Tues-Sat 10.30 – 5pm.

SUMMER 2017 04 | ST IVES SUMMER SHOW AND SCULPTURAL CERAMICS SHOW Porthminster Gallery | Until 3rd September 2017 The award-winning Porthminster Gallery celebrates its tenth summer in St Ives with two “must-see” selling shows: Firstly, the summertime delights of St Ives and Cornwall from the unique perspectives of eight established artists; and secondly, a fascinating review of contemporary sculptural ceramics, with works by eight international names. Plus, a changing display of artworks by major post-war St Ives and British artists.

05 | Drawn to the valley Theatre Royal | Until 16th September An art collective consisting of around 150 member based in the Tamar Valley area who aim to bring their area of natural beauty to life through art. They are holding a Printmakers Exhibition in the gallery at the Theatre Royal with around 40 artists showing their pieces. From 2nd - 10th September, artists will be opening their doors for Open Studios 2017, where people will be able to see the artists at work and get the chance to buy one off, or limited edition pieces.

06 | John Armstrong: Dream and Reality Penlee House Gallery | 16 September - 18 November The first major survey of his work since 1975 this exhibition examines the diverse range of work produced by this intriguing artist. Armstrong studied briefly at St John’s Wood School of Art but was essentially self-taught. Although his paintings show the influence of Surrealism, Armstrong was never a Surrealist; instead he forged a very personal style that confronted conventional ideas and beliefs with a blend of ironic wit and personal symbolism.

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Gallery tresco August at Gallery Tresco will be an interesting period where a mix of regulars and new artists will produce three very diverse shows inspired by the Isles of Scilly. Opening on the 5th August the first exhibition will showcase paintings by Tom Rickman, Teresa Pemberton and Jenny Ulyatt; the second show opens on 15th August and features Anthony Garratt, Flynn O’Reilly and Alasdair Urquhart; and the final hurrah will present work from Maggie O’Brien, Melanie Max and Theo Crutchley-Mack

opening on 25th August. Autumn heralds our annual display of work from the Falmouth Drawing Show which commences this year on Friday 20th October. Every show has an opening night reception, all welcome, from 6-8pm with wine and canapés.

Gallery Tresco, New Grimsby, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, TR24 0QE T: 01720 424 925 E: gallery@tresco.co.uk W: www.gallerytresco.co.uk gallerytresco

Open Monday - Saturday, 9.30am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm Top Left: Pick Up In The Heat Haze, Neil Pinkett Top Right: Take Me To The Sea, Marie Mills Middle Right: Walking Around The Island, John Bampfield Bottom Left: Into The Green, Imogen Bone Bottom Right: Agapanthus, Rosemary Trestini

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q tearoom & gallery

Q Tearoom and Studio Gallery offers a bright and welcoming atmosphere showcasing a stunning selection of artwork alongside their popular tearoom café. Boasting a wide range of original artwork in all mediums, lino prints, Raku ceramics, fused glass and photography along with a range of original cards all for sale.

Throughout summer, the gallery hosts a regular Artist in Residency. A member of staff is constantly on hand to provide in depth knowledge of all of the gallery’s artists work and techniques. This independent gallery and creative hub has curated some of the best art in Cornwall in their calm and refreshing space and looks forward to welcoming visitors from far and wide.

Q Tearoom & Gallery, Quay Road, Saint Agnes, Cornwall.

T: 01872 857045

CELIA CREEPER the loft studio Over 30 years ago Celia fell in love with Cornwall & moved here after studying Art at Richmond College. Since then she has gradually developed and refined her style, which has been heavily influenced by her love of the Cornish landscape.

She paints with oils, bold, bright large canvases, together with delicate watercolours. From the originals she produces a large selection of framed and unframed prints. She also creates lino prints and driftwood art. Much of Celia’s work consists of commissions.

She can be found most days in her studio which is through the courtyard of Churchtown Arts, St. Agnes.

A picture framing service is also available from The Loft Studio.

Open Monday - Saturday 10am-5.30pm.

Please phone if you wish to make an appointment The Loft Studio, Churchtown Arts, 5 Churchtown, St. Agnes, TR5 0QW T: 07531439409/ 01872 553229 W: www.celiacreeper.co.uk

Top: Trevaunance Cove (Painting No.15)

by Celia Creeper Right: Stretchy Stippy Stappy by Celia Creeper

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little feathers gallery

jo polack studio gallery

Little Feathers Gallery invites you in to browse, relax and enjoy all the beautiful things including Maria’s unique handmade jewellery, Gary Halls “truth to nature” paintings and prints as well as a collection of high quality work including sculpture, glass, candles, stationary, books and cards.

Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4.30pm Please see website for Holiday opening times.

Little Feathers Gallery, 18 Church Town, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0QW T: 01872 554303 E: littlefeathersgallery@hotmail.co.uk W: www.littlefeathergallery.co.uk

A refreshing chance to experience a working studio and beautiful gallery combined.

Explore walls of vibrant underwater cliff faces singing with anemone. Iridescent mackerel and detailed seaweed studies are expertly stitched into contemporary hangings and framed art.

Jo roams rockpools, swims in nearby coves and collaborates with ecologists, environmental groups, historians, fishermen and divers. Hidden gems of the sea are brought to the surface by her unusual, playful techniques. Alongside her marine themes her signature hummingbird eco-sculptures hang from the beams and much sought-after Stitch Maps explore a sense of place.

This season’s Guest Artist, Tom Aylwin displays his Oak

Contour Box, depicting the St Agnes coastline and continuing Jo’s collaboration with artists who work on corresponding themes, creative processes and environmental issues.

Open Tuesdays – Fridays 10am-4.30pm plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Please contact regarding Saturdays or to arrange visiting outside of themes times.

Jo Polack Studio Gallery, Peterville, St Agnes, TR5 0QU (Find Peterville between main street of St Agnes and the beach) T: 07713945680 E: jopolack@hotmail.com W: www.jopolack.co.uk jopolack Left: Sea Fan Right: Mackerel This Way Bottom: Another World IV All work and all images by Jo Polack

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jon tremaine gallery

Emily nixon

Jon’s gallery and working studio space allows you to take a closer look into the artist’s wildlife portfolio. View his latest works and a full selection of limited edition prints, cards and recently released originals. Take this opportunity to view the brilliant technical skills that bring his clear passion for nature to life.

Jon’s collectors appreciate his drawings are a labor of love, taking up to 280 hours to create.

For him interpreting animal’s shapes and flora, weaving them together to create his fascinating drawings is the challenge, an intricate balance of juxtaposition of natural forms.

Open Monday – Friday 11am-4pm Check website for any changes Wildlife Artist Studio, The Old Forge, Lelant, Nr St Ives T: 07966 406474 E: artist@jontremaine.com W: www.jontremaine.com

Emily Nixon’s showroom and working studio is set in a Victorian warehouse a stone’s throw from Hayle Towans.

Luxurious crafted pieces in silver, gold and precious stones evoke the sense of Cornwall.

Visitors are welcomed into the artful setting of her beautifully restored showroom to try on pieces in the collection, often seeing work just finished.

Jewellery, including distinctive engagement and wedding rings, can be commissioned and you are invited to bring along inherited gemstones to incorporate into a very special bespoke design.

Open: Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm. Please ring ahead of your visit incase we are away at a show. Thank you.

White’s Warehouse, Foundry Square, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HH T: 01736 887599 E: Emily@emilynixon.com W: www.emilynixon.com

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porthminster gallery As featured on BBC TV, and voted the ‘Best Art Gallery in Cornwall’, Porthminster Gallery celebrates a decade in St Ives with its tenth annual ‘St Ives Summer Show’, along with a ‘Sculptural Ceramics Show’, until 3rd September.

One of the largest art galleries in town, Porthminster Gallery has an excellent reputation for its expertly curated shows of quality contemporary paintings, sculpture, prints and ceramics by established and emerging St Ives and British artists.

A changing display of highlycollectable Modern St Ives

and British art includes works by: Sandra Blow; Terry Frost; Barbara Hepworth; Patrick Heron; Roger Hilton; David Hockney; Matthew Lanyon; Peter Lanyon; Margaret Lovell; Alexander Mackenzie; Ben Nicholson; Victor Pasmore; Bryan Pearce.

This light and deceptively spacious gallery on the waterfront at Westcott’s Quay near the St Ives Arts Club, is close to bus/rail and car parks.

The gallery’s friendly and knowledgeable team look forward to welcoming you.

Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, 11am-4pm Porthminster Gallery, Westcott’s Quay, St Ives, TR26 2DY T: 01736 795888 E: info@porthminstergallery.co.uk W: www.porthminstergallery.co.uk PorthminsterGallery @PorthminGallery porthminstergallery Top Left: Nick Bodimeade Top Right: Linda Weir Bottom Left to Right: Margaret Lovell, John Pollex, Patrick Heron

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St Ives Society of Artists

The beautiful and imposing Mariners Church, which is just a stone’s throw from the harbour towering over the Sloop car park, has been the home of the St Ives Society of Artists since 1942. This impressive building houses two galleries: The Crypt and The Mariners, which is currently showing the Members’ work - paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewellery, cards and a fine selection of original unframed work. The Crypt will be showing work by Saul Cathcart, Simon Williams & Jeremy Diggle, BM Le Levier, ABNA, Paul Wadsworth, Penny Rumble and Mark Spray see website for dates.

Open 10.30am-5.30pm Monday to Saturday & 2pm-5pm on Sundays Norway Square, St Ives, TR26 1NA T: 01736 795 582 www.stisa.co.uk Top: Gurnards Head, Seb West

SANDRA BLOW R.A. Sandra Blow was one of the pioneer post war artists known for her dynamic large canvases.

She emerged onto the British art scene in the 1950s using acrylic paint, collage, and materials ranging from sand, ash and plaster to cement, sacking and torn canvas.

Inspired by her friendship with Alberto Burri the Italian Arte Povera artist of the 1950s.

Sandra Blow R.A. exhibited both nationally and internationally featuring in collections at MOMA New York, Tate and the V&A as well as in major private and corporate collections.

She spent the last years of her life in St Ives, inspired

by land and seascapes in an abstract form. Her famous work ‘Brilliant Corner’ can be seen at present in the studio.

Sandra Blow R.A. Studio Tours generally on Thursdays, by appointment £5 per head including refreshments at Bullans Court, Bullans Lane, St Ives. TR26 1RB. E: sandrablowestate@gmail.com T: 01736 797371/756006/798704

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art house gallery Spirit, style, flourish, flair; that’s what you’ll find at Art House Gallery along with unique fine art of the highest quality.

The gallery owner has studied the history of fine art with leading art scholars at Harvard.

She and her team share their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm and interest.

Always on the lookout for new talent, Art House Gallery features a diverse mix of mediums, blending representational and abstract

styles. The exhibition evolves all season with fresh and dynamic work. Our collection includes more than 20 of the most respected artists working in Cornwall today.

Art House Gallery is now considered one of the best galleries in Cornwall; please check out Facebook for the gallery’s latest news.

Art House Gallery, Island Square, St Ives, TR26 1NT T: 01736 794423 M: 07512 978 730 E: thearthouses@hotmail.com W: www.thearthouses.com Art House St. Ives Top Left: Tide, St Ives Harbour, Keran Gilmore Top Middle: Reflections, Trace Goldsmith Top Right: Lemon Bon Bon, Joe Armstrong Bottom Left: Sparkling, Geoff Smith Bottom Middle: Summer Bloom,

Opening times 11am-5.30pm

RIchard Harrington Bottom Right: In the Sea, Allan Storer

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sloop studios

Sharon McSwiney

Established in 1969 as one of the first communal craft courtyards within the UK, The Sloop Craft Market celebrates the art of the handmade from skilled makers.

The Studios are set back from the harbour of St Ives, where 12 makers use that space as a haven for creativity.

They all play a key role in providing awareness of their craft (jewellery, textile stained glass, painter, sculptor, photographer, ceramist, mixed media) & demonstrating their skills with an open studio ethos.

Open everyday 10am-5pm Check website for any changes Sloop Studios, Back Lane, St Ives, TR26 1LS T: 01736 796051 sloopstudios sloopstudios

Based in St Ives Sharon McSwiney creates a range of jewellery & metalwork.

Working in copper & brass she handcrafts decorative wall pieces featuring popular leaves & birds. Her quirky jewellery designs include hedgehogs, foxes & hares plus many more. She has developed a range of sea inspired designs including seaweed, seahorses & limpets for the home & as unique jewellery pieces. Special metalwork greetings cards are also available.

The Drill Hall space is a showcase for Sharon’s work but also displays a selection of

ceramics & unusual wooden sculptures by other artists most unique to St Ives.

Summer Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm Sharon McSwiney Unit 7, The Drill Hall, Chapel Street, St Ives TR26 2LR T: 01736 448293 W: www.sharonmcswiney.co.uk SharonMcSwineyMetalworkJewellery sharonmcswiney sharonmcswiney Etsy: SharonMcSwiney

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tate st ives Visit the iconic Tate St Ives, situated in a stunning location a stone’s throw away from Porthmeor Beach. See the very best of international modern and contemporary art, with a backdrop of views of the Cornish coast.

Explore The Studio and The Sea, until 3 September 2017, a season of two exhibitions about the ceramics studio, the ocean and the landscape.

That Continuous Thing: Artists & the Ceramics Studio, 1920 – Today is an exhibition exploring 100 years of ceramics with over 140 works from 50 artists from Europe, Japan and North America. Showcasing the rise of studio pottery in 20th century, including Bernard Leach, through to a number

of new commissions by a new generation of UK-based artists.

Jessica Warboys fills the ocean facing galleries with large scale paintings, films and sculptures. The coast and landscape are her source of inspiration: she makes use of the sea in the making of her sea paintings and draws upon pagan history and folklore in her films and performances.

Exciting things are happening at Tate St Ives, we launch our new extended gallery space on 14 October 2017. Opening with Modern Art and St Ives, exploring the history of art in St Ives. With double the current exhibition space, we will be able to show even more art.

For opening times and information visit our website: www.tate.org.uk/stives Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach St Ives, TR26 1TG Top Left: Jesse Wine I think you ought to know, I’m going through a creative stage some people find difficult to connect to 2016 © Jesse Wine.

Courtesy Mary Mary, GlasgowTop Right: © Tate.

Photo: Ian Kingsnorth Bottom Left: Jessica Warboys Sea Painting, Curve 2017. Courtesy of the artist and Gaudel de Stampa, Paris.

Photo © Tate Bottom Right: Bernard Leach Spherical Vase c.1927 © The estate of Bernard Leach

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WESTCOUNTRY THE BANK SQUARE GALLERY The Bank Square Gallery in St intention in the gallery is to EDITIONS

Westcountry Editions is a small publishing company mainly supplying Fine Art Prints of the four counties of the West Country to the public and galleries. We work alongside The Bank Square Gallery where you can see over 180 different images all painted by Nicholas and reproduced to a very high quality and finished with acid free mounts and gallery wraps.

We have lots of local views around the Penwith area and our ever increasing portfolio means you will always find that special picture from your holiday.

We have a great website from which you can purchase or come and see us at the gallery whilst you are in the area.

Wild West Art & Crafts Ltd 5 Bank Square, St Just Penzance, TR19 7HH T: 01736 788222 E: enquiries@nicholassmithartist.com W: www.nicholassmithartist.com The Path to the Creek, River Percuil, Nicholas Smith

Just is a small gallery that really packs a punch. Situated close to Cornwall’s UNESCO World Heritage site at Botallack along the rugged coastline of West Penwith with subject matter that is endless.

The gallery is filled with fabulous artworks from some of the best known artists in West Penwith and is the working studio of local artist Nicholas Smith whose finely painted land and seascapes capture the many wonderful aspects of this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Limited Edition Prints, Etchings, Pottery, Jewellery, Art Cards and Wood carvings complement the ever changing exhibition on the walls of this smart little gallery.

Nicholas states that his main

present great works of art in a sympathetic way with reasonable prices so that everyone can find something to take home with them as a reminder of their visit to Cornwall.

We are open all year and in all seasons.

Open Monday - Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Some Sunday and evening opening in the season.

T: 01736 788222 E: enquiries@thebanksquaregallery.co.uk W: www.thebanksquaregallery.co.uk Left: Carn Galver, Stephen Cummins Right: Copper Fumed Pots by Pat Armstrong Bottom: Gallery interior

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jackson foundation gallery A unique and ambitious venture celebrating the environment and natural world with the work of leading contemporary artist Kurt Jackson.

A large renovated exindustrial building in the centre of this thriving former mining town, the Foundation hosts an annual programme of quality contemporary exhibitions involving Jackson partnering with a variety of environmental and charitable organisations.

This exciting and versatile world class art centre is the ideal venue to view Kurt Jackson’s varied and eclectic

range of artistic expression spanning painting, poetry, sculpture, installation and film.

August sees the end of Jackson’s touring show ‘Bees (and the Odd Wasp) in My Bonnet’ - which attracted over 100,000 visitors while on display at Oxford University Museum of Natural History while from September a major new previously unseen body of work, ‘Cot: A Cornish Valley’ will be hung across galleries 1-3.

Please visit website for seasonal opening times.

Free Admission.

Jackson Foundation Gallery, North Row, St Just, TR19 7LB E: info@kurtjackson.com W: www.jacksonfoundationgallery.com JacksonFoundation @JacksonFGallery

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morvah The Roundhouse and schoolhouse Capstan Gallery

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Morvah Schoolhouse is a unique gallery, craft shop and café. Located in the hamlet of Morvah, on the B3306 between St Just and St Ives, the centre is a showcase for artists and makers inspired by the wild and ancient landscapes of West Penwith.

Our gallery hosts a programme of inspiring fortnightly exhibitions by local artists and our craft shop sells a wide range of traditional and contemporary crafts from over 40 local artists and artisans. Delicious local foods also available!

Opening Times: Tuesday – Sunday 11-5pm T: 01736 787808 W: www.morvah.com Morvah Schoolhouse

One of the most iconic buildings in West Cornwall, this unique circular gallery has become a magnet for selling some of the best of Cornish art, jewellery and craft in the area. Set on two floors, the Capstan Room and Net Loft have two distinct personalities, each providing a constantly changing showcase of Cornish excellence.

Expect to see work from many talented painters, including Paul Armitage, Romi Behrens, Michael Strang, Mark Poprawski, Mike Hindle, Neil Pinkett, John Piper, Maggie O’Brien, David Rust, Chris Hankey and Michael Praed.

Plus, sculptures and ceramics

by Philip Booth, Colin Caffell, Rebecca Harvey, Rick Henham and Lincoln Kirby-Bell.

If that wasn’t enough, there is also a fantastic display of jewellery, knitwear, woodwork,

photography and other craftwork created by local artists and craftspeople.

Open daily from Easter until late October, with limited opening during the winter months. Please phone the gallery before making a long journey.

The Roundhouse and Capstan Gallery, Sennen Cove, TR19 7DF. T: 01736 871859 E: roundhouse.gallery@btconnect.com W: www.round-house.co.uk Left: Light through the reeds by Maggie O’Brien Right: Misty moors by Colin Caffell Bottom left: Ochre view by John Piper

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YEW TREE GALLERY Facing the Atlantic, on the B3306 coast road to St Ives, the gallery shows exhibitions of contemporary fine and applied art by national and Cornish artists.

Guest Curator Jude Freeman presents ELEMENTAL this summer (14 July – 5 August).

Bringing together four artists inspired by the elements and their natural forms and forces, this exhibition explores flight, growth, tides and the seasons in Madeline Goold’s sculpture, Adrian Hemming’s paintings, Edmund McGowan’s ceramics and Jude Freeman’s etchings. Join the ‘Artists in Conversation’ on Sunday 23 July 2 -5pm for chats and refreshments.

‘NORTHERN LIGHTS & SOUTHERN STARS’ opens on 2nd September (until 30th October), curated by Gilly Wyatt Smith. A welcome return to the Northern artists Mark Hearld, Angie Lewin and Alex Malcolmson – and introducing flatback ceramicist Terry Shone, this exuberant exhibition is balanced by Robina Jack’s colourful decorated dishes, David Garland’s distinctive tableware and a new collection of Guy Royle’s gold and silver jewellery. In the sculpture gardens, brightly painted totem-like structures by Jill Fanshawe Kato peep through the late summer greenery.

Also available are John Maltby’s latest ceramic

sculptures, Judith Rowe’s slipware & Rita Seres’ necklaces. See the latest exhibits on the website.

Opening times: Tuesday – Saturday, 10.30am-5pm.

Yew Tree Gallery, Keigwin Farmhouse, nr. Morvah & Pendeen, TR19 7TS T: 01736 786425 E: gilly@yewtreegallery.com judeacfreeman@gmail.com W: www.yewtreegallery.com Top Left: ‘Ducks’, Mark Hearld Top Right: ‘Running Hare’, Terry Shone, Bottom Left: ‘Slow Wave Coming’ , Adrian Hemming Bottom Right: ‘Bessie Ellen’, Alex Malcolmson

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newlyn art gallery

julia mills glass designS

Craftschool An exhibition that focusses on the art of making, alongside a practical workshop space for craft-making. Craft from a range of makers will be displayed alongside artists’ film and photography that focusses on the art of making, One-hour ‘taster’ classes will be led each morning by regional makers (free with admission), with charged, full-day intensive workshops on Saturdays. Come in, get hands-on and have a go at making something! 22nd July – 16th September.

For details of our autumn exhibition featuring Robyn Denny please see our website.

Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5PZ T: 01736 363715 W: www.newlynartgallery.co.uk

Julia Mills Glass Designs can be found in the heart of Newlyn.

The gallery showcases a large and affordable range of Julia Mills’ glass, from intricate decorative pieces to large panels and wall hangings.

These bright and contemporary glassworks capture the colour and light of Cornwall in all its glory. With her workshop on-site, Julia regularly takes commissions for businesses, private houses and public spaces.

Also showing are a stunning range of local artists such as paintings by Emma Williams, Billy Burman and Catherine Harvey Jefferson, a wide selection of handmade jewellery, and ceramics by

Lincoln Kirby Bell, Sue Binns and Jane Wellens.

Julia Mills Glass Designs – Gallery & Workshop 1, The Coombe, Newlyn, TR18 5HS T: 01736 368905 E: info@juliamillsgallery.co.uk W: www.juliamillsgallery.co.uk

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the tyler gallery The Tyler Gallery, now celebrating its 16th year, specializes in art by modern and contemporary artists.

Being one of Cornwall’s leading contemporary art galleries we feature a wide range of up and coming and established Cornish artists.

We love what we do here at the Tyler Gallery and we pride

ourselves on working with paintings, pottery and sculpture of a distinct aesthetic. We bring a genuine passion for the subject, combined with expert knowledge of the art market that can be valuable both to the first time buyer and for businesses wishing to create a collection for their workspace.

The Tyler Gallery, 12 Brook Street, Mousehole, Cornwall, TR19 6RD T: 01736 731109 M: 07790 239467 E: info@thetylergallery.co.uk W: www.thetylergallery.co.uk Top Left: Mousehole Fishermans Square, Jack Pender Top Right: Breon O’Casey Bottom: Copper Fish, Michael Chaikin

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CORNWALL CONTEMPORARY “At the top of Chapel Street is Cornwall Contemporary, a dazzling white space opened in 2006 by Sarah BrittainMansbridge, its collections are a glorious showcase for Cornish artistic talent.”

The Independent.

Now in its 11th year, there is an emphasis on exhibiting paintings associated with Cornwall. Representing nationally and internationally known artists, the gallery has a reputation for showing quality, unique works by artists including Daphne McClure,

Melanie Goemans, Paul Lewin, Alasdair Lindsay, Maggie Matthews, Emma Dunbar, Emma McClure, David Mankin, Neil Pinkett, Ken Spooner and Kristin Vestgard.

With three floors of exhibition space, the downstairs galleries host a varied annual programme of solo and group exhibitions which change monthly, whilst the two upper floors show a changing mixed display of work by gallery artists. Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, art books and artist jewellery are always on display.

Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm 1 Parade St, Queens Square, Penzance TR18 4BU T: 01736 874749 W: www.cornwallcontemporary.com Top Left: The Call of the West, David Mankin, mixed media on canvas Top Centre: Summer Rockpool, Maggie Matthews, mixed media on canvas Top Right: Seated Man, Melissa Kiernan, porcelain sculpture Bottom Left: The Studio Sofa, Emma McClure Bottom Right: Daphne McClure Exhibition

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lighthouse gallery Situated in Causewayhead, Penzance’s bustling pedestrian shopping street, Lighthouse Gallery is now amongst the most established art spaces in Cornwall. Fresh and inviting, always something different, the perfect place to appreciate the work of Cornwall’s finest contemporary artists and new emerging talent, with an emphasis on quality. Lighthouse makes buying art fun and informal, why not start your collection! As members of the Own Art scheme, it makes it

even easier, ask for details.

This Summer Lighthouse has new works by Gemma Pearce, Michael Sanders and Mark Poprawski. Mark Preston’s solo exhibition ‘Capturing the light’ starts on the 24th August until 9th September. Please visit their website for full details.

Monday – Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm 54/55 Causewayhead, Penzance, TR18 2SS T: 01736 350555 E: post@lighthouse-gallery.com W: www.lighthousegallery.com Top Left: Scillonian Coming Home, Gemma Pearce Top Right: Calm Sea and Seed Heads, Longships Lighthouse, Mark Preston Bottom Left: Bronze Crab, Shelley Anderson Bottom Right: Fused Glass, David Pascoe

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Market house gallery

A Certain Kind Of Light: Light in art over six decades This exhibition explores how artists from the 1960s to the present day have responded to light, in painting, sculpture, photography and installation.

As part of the exhibition, and to mark the tenth anniversary of the opening of The Exchange, Cornwall-based artist Peter Freeman has updated Lightwave, the dramatic artwork illuminating the glass façade of the building that he first created when the Gallery opened in 2007.

A Certain Kind of Light is an Arts Council Collection touring exhibition.

For details of our autumn exhibition featuring Robyn Denny please see our website.

Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm The Exchange, Princes Street, Penzance TR18 2NL T: 01736 363715 W: www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Lightwave, Peter Freeman.

Photography by Steve Tanner

One of Cornwall’s largest galleries, now extended to a further three rooms on the first floor - showing a constantlychanging exhibition of quality Post War & Contemporary Cornish Art, Sculpture, Ceramics, Newlyn Copper and the largest selection of Art Glass in the County.

The Gallery has a permanent collection of Studio Pottery including Leach & Leach Apprentice work, also Troika Pottery from St Ives and Newlyn, all of which is available to purchase.

New for 2017: work by Ben Taffinder, Ben Catt, Chris

Hankey and a new range of paintings and ceramics by Simeon Stafford. There is also a new jewellery selection by Local Silversmiths Brett and Leni from Hayle and CJ Jane from Falmouth.

Please see our website for further details and forthcoming events.

Open Monday to Saturday, 11am-5pm E: markethousegall@btconnect.com W: www.markethousegallery.co.uk

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Penlee House Gallery & Museum The award-winning Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance, is the only Cornish public gallery specialising in the world famous Newlyn School artists (c.1880 - 1940) including Stanhope and Elizabeth Forbes, Walter Langley, Harold Harvey and Laura Knight.

In recent years, the gallery has built an international reputation for its year-round programme of temporary exhibitions, which offer the unique opportunity of viewing major Cornish works, borrowed from public and private collections across the UK, a stone’s throw from where they were created. Changing displays mean that there is always a different selection to see.

Set in an elegant Victorian house and park, Penlee House also covers West Cornwall’s archaeology and social history, and offers an excellent café and shop, with full wheelchair access throughout.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am throughout the year, including Spring and Summer Bank Holidays. Winter closing at 4.30pm (November to March), Summer closing at 5pm (April – September). Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Morrab Road, Penzance TR18 4HE T: 01736 363625 • W: www.penleehouse.org.uk

Top: Stanhope Forbes 1857-1947, Chadding in Mount’s Bay, 1902, Oil on canvas, 98.5 x 153.5 cm, Worcester City Art Gallery © The Artist’s Estate / Bridgeman Art Library Below: Stanhope Forbes 1857-1947, The Convent, 1882 (detail), Oil on canvas, 86.5 x 76 cm, Private Collection © The Artist’s Estate / Bridgeman Art Library

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Lost Gardens of Heligan

Surround yourself with sculptures, curated gardens and jungle wilderness whilst indulging in Heligan café’s sumptuous selection of local and homemade cakes, quiches and salads plus much more.

The Potager

Rest at this stunning café hidden away in Constantine

by Falmouth. Serving amazing veggie breakfasts and wholesome lunches, explore the plant nursey and relax in one of their hammocks!

Penrose Kitchen

Not far from Truro city, Penrose Kitchen boasts delicious locally sourced and grown food overlooking the picturesque water gardens of Penrose. Stop for lunch after a morning of viewing the city’s best in art.

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The Digey Food Room

Located in the centre of St Ives on a quiet cobbled street, the Digey Food Room is surrounded by the town’s famous art scenes. Serving breakfast and lunch all day beside their deli and food store. www.digeyfoodroom.co.uk

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Voted No. 1 for their coffee and tea in St Agnes, Q Tearoom and Studio gallery are the only eatery in the St Agnes area to serve Tregothnan Loose Leaf Tea. Offering freshly prepared simple food and a place to relax whilst you browse their original and stunning selection of artwork.

Quay Road, St Agnes, TR5 0RS T: 01872 857045

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Strong Adolfos

Stop off at the Hawksfield hub on your exploration of Cornwall’s north coast art for some quality coffee and amazing food at the award winning Strong Adolfos. www.strongadolfos.com

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30 the cowhouse gallery Situated in the picturesque coastal village of Perranuthoe, The Cowhouse Gallery is run entirely by a group of local artists and craftspeople and this independence allows them to offer a wide range of original arts and crafts at very affordable prices. Paintings, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewellery, glass, woodturning and leatherwork are all beautifully displayed in this bright light art space.

In addition, the gallery has a changing list of guest exhibitors.

A stroll away is Perranuthnoe Cove and breathtaking coastal walks looking towards St Michael’s Mount in one direction and to Prussia Cove in the opposite direction.

Open daily from 10am-5pm The Cowhouse Gallery Lynfield Craft Centre Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, TR20 9NE T: 01736 710538 E: info@cowhousegallery.co.uk W: www.cowhousegallery.co.uk Top Left: Wendy Powell Top Right: Katharine Mair Bottom Left: Dave Whitton Bottom Right: Janeve Bainbridge

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THE SUMMERHOUSE GALLERY The Summerhouse Gallery is a beautiful, welcoming space showcasing the very best of Cornish art. Located only a stone’s throw away from the beautiful St Michaels Mount, we aim to create the perfect place to discover paintings, jewellery, sculpture and glass in a relaxed manner.

Throughout July we have held our celebration of female artists, in a show entitled ‘I Am Woman’, supporting Target Ovarian Cancer.

In September, we will be hosting a unique chance to watch two well known, and well loved Cornish artists, John Piper and Michael Praed discuss each other’s work in our show, Praed and Piper: Partners in Paint.

Here at the Summerhouse, we love to showcase a range of talented artists, ranging from the well established, to the up and coming. Expect beautiful pieces from Kit Johns, Michael Strang, Imogen Bone, Maggie O’Brien,

Mike Hindle and many more.

For more information on our gallery, and future events, please visit our website.

T: 01736 711 400 E: info@summerhousegallery.co.uk W: www.summerhousegallery.co.uk Top Left: Unrest, Amy Albright Top Right: Parsley Fields, John Piper Bottom Left: Three Bows, Winter

Harbour. Michael Praed Bottom Middle: Chakra, Eleanor Rose Bottom Right: Delphiniums, Michael Strang

32 Carla Regler Photography & Gallery

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Away from the bustle of the main harbour you will find Carla’s gallery full of exciting photographic art from Porthleven’s powerful storms of 2014 all captured on various medias. Large framed images enhance the tranquil scenes of Cornwall and make wonderful gifts. Plenty of photographic work to admire once inside as Carla has transformed this small space into a wonderful gallery and shares her space with other artists who photograph Cornwall both from the air and up close in detail from our local beaches.

The gallery is tucked half way up the main street on Fore Street

and almost next door to her wonderful partners Restaurant ‘Seadrift’ where you can also see some of Carla’s photography.

Carla runs various workshops on how to take pictures, learn about your camera and also the editing of the pictures ready to print, so pop in and find out about the courses.

Open all year, Wed-Sat, 11am-4pm T: 01326 354171 E: gallery@carlaregler.com W: www.carlaregler.com Top Left: Reflections II Top Right: Porthleven Curls Bottom: A Wave Awakening

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the CUSTOMS HOUSE GALLERY The Customs House Gallery overlooks Porthleven’s harbour side, offering a light and airy space in which to view a diverse collection of original work by established artists.

From paintings and sculpture to ceramics and jewellery you will find a broad range of styles and prices. The gallery is a member of the Own Art scheme and has an e-commerce website which showcases all available work.

An on-site bespoke framing service is also offered and you can be assured of the highest standard of workmanship.

Open all year round January to Easter Tuesday - Sunday 10.30am-4pm Easter to Christmas – Open 7 days 10.30am-5pm The Customs House Gallery Harbourside, Porthleven TR13 9JD T: 01326 569365 E: hello@thecustomshousegallery.co.uk W: www.cornwall-art.co.uk Top: St Michaels Mount, Joe Armstrong Bottom Left: A Walk Through The Meadow at Dusk, Heather Howe Bottom Centre: Boats Layed Up, St Just, Ben Taffinder Bottom Right: Low Tide Inner Harbour Porthleven, Roger Curtis

The Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group (CCGG) will be holding its Annual Exhibition of Members Work at the Old Lifeboat House Gallery in Porthleven, from September 23rd to the 29th. Open from 10am to 5pm daily, the exhibition features ceramics, glass and paintings from this vibrant group of Cornwall based artists. The CCGG regularly organises master classes in Cornwall with renowned international artists who have all helped further the CCGG aims of widening the appreciation of and participation in ceramics and glass making in Cornwall.

Exhibition entry is free and CCGG members’ work will be for sale. www.cornwallceramicsandglassgroup.co.uk

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The Homestead Woodland Garden

the watermens gallery

Situated three miles North of Helston on the B3297 Road.

With views from the Hillside across the Moor. A lovingly developed, relaxed and tranquil haven of divided gardens with planting giving all year round interest and habitat for wildlife; Deciduous Woodland; Wildlife Ponds & much more.

Pots; Sculptures; Home crafted Artwork & objet d’art adorn the grounds creating structure and atmosphere.

Open: Thursday - Sunday: 10am-4pm Adults; £4.00 or £5.00 by appointment to include the private gardens The Homestead Woodland Garden, Crelly, Wendron, Helston, TR13 0EU T: 01326 562808 E: homesteadholidays@btconnect.com

The Watermens Gallery is situated on beautiful Custom House Quay in Falmouth. This was once the studio of Henry Scott Tuke, one of the pioneers of the famous Newlyn School movement. For the last 19 years, it has provided a gallery for many talented artists and sells a wide range of locally made arts, crafts and giftware for all pockets. SOPHI BEHARRELL is the permanent Artist in Residence and can be seen working on her latest canvas or commission everyday in her studio. She specialises in beachscapes, cliffscapes and rockpools, which are hugely in demand, making her one of the most popular artists in the South West art circuit. A warm welcome awaits and hopefully you’ll find a little piece of Cornwall to take home with you.

Open Monday - Sunday, 11am-5pm (Hours vary in the Winter Months) Closed Tuesdays The Watermens Gallery, Custom House Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3JT T: 01326 312165 M: 07971 283975 E: sophi@beharrell.net W: www.cornishartgallery.com Bottom Left: Ox-Eyed Daisies on the North Cliffs of Cornwall Top Right: The Watermens Gallery Bottom Right: Gentle Currents III

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Trelowarren Gallery Cornwall Crafts Associations flagship gallery at Trelowarren has a whole new look this year.

With a stylish new refit, this has enhanced the exhibition space and therefore the work.

The Summer Exhibition runs until Sunday 3rd September.

It will be well worth a visit as the wonderful, creative and inspiring work from our members’ is second to none.

Open daily: 10.30am-5pm Trelowarren Gallery Cornwall Crafts Association, Trelowarren, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston Cornwall TR12 6AF T: 01326 221567

NEW FINDS Shelly Tregoning Having graduated with a BA in Fine Art from University College Falmouth in 2011, painter Shelly Tregoning has been quietly developing her outstanding talent, and an impressive body of work, at her studio at Helston’s Cornubian Arts & Science Trust. Her wonderfully disconcerting oil on linen ‘non-portraits’ contrast the physicality of human form with the fragilities revealed in the details of human gesture. As a relatively new artist taking a highly distinctive creative path, Tregoning has already been selected for the National Open Art Competition, RWA exhibitions and prestigious Threadneedle Prize Exhibition, and is certainly one of Cornwall’s, and the UK’s, most promising painters. www.shellytregoning.net

Sally Tully West Cornwall based ceramicist Sally Tully’s handthrown ceramics are alluring on many levels, both visually and in terms of their wonderfully tactile shapes and textured surfaces. Skilled in ‘slip resist’ glazing and a variety of other texturally intriguing techniques, she has an impressive talent for Ruku, a process by which newly fired, still hot ceramics are placed in a container of combustible materials - including horse hair, feathers and seaweed gathered from the Cornish landscape - that ignite and imprint their shape and colour on the pottery’s surface. Particularly desirable are her copper matt pieces, which are swathed in a rainbow of incidental, flame imprinted colour. www.westcountrypotters.co.uk/gallery/sally-tully

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art world gallery

brickworks

Art World Gallery is completely independent and family run

by Chris and Ellie. The gallery, established in 2000, moved to Falmouth from the Cotswolds, in 2015. It has a reputation for its collection of some of the finest contemporary artist from France and Italy, many of whom are exclusive in the UK to Art World Gallery. Since moving to Falmouth some wonderful Cornish artists have joined them. Chris and Ellie are very proud of their artists and will enthusiastically tell you all about them. David Jamin has been with the gallery for over 13 years; his work is strong, vibrant and filled with energy.

David started with the gallery as an unknown artist, yet sold to welcoming collectors right from the start, and since then he has become internationally acclaimed. Thomas Bossard is well known for his humour, encouraging us to never to let go of the child inside. These are just two of their French artists.

Cornish artists Simon Wilde and Rachel Damerell are abstract artists; Simon’s paintings are spiritual and calming with a jewel like pallet, Rachel’s are atmospheric and often referred to as “Turner like”, having great depth, yet soft and gentle. Add to this, a wonderful selection of ceramics, sculpture, glass and jewellery, and it makes the gallery a real must to visit.

b.r.i.c.k.w.o.r.k.s. is an educational ceramic studio running a series of classes, taster sessions and one off workshops for all abilities, alongside an open-access facility for makers and artists.

Clay techniques are learnt in an explorative and relaxed environment. The studio is open to the public and sells a selection of handmade ceramic items. b.r.i.c.k.w.o.r.k.s. is situated in the heart of the creative hub Jubilee Wharf, Penryn, with views down the River Fal, a perfect place to feel inspired. Run by Rosanna Martin MA RCA.

Opening times Mon – Sat 10am-5.30pm Sunday 11am-4pm Top: Mélodie d’été, David Jamin, Acrylic on canvas, 60x60cms

Art World Gallery, 62 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3DS T: 01326 219323 E: info@artworldltd.com W: www.artworldltd.com

Centre: It’s Him again, Thomas Bossard, Oil on canvas, 60x60cms Bottom: Une pause dans la bibliothèque, David Jamin, Acrylic on canvas, 80x80cms

Open to the public Tuesday - Friday, 10am-5pm.

Evening classes and weekend sessions operate outside these times. For more info or to book contact us.

E: rose@brickworksceramics.co.uk W: www.jubileewharf.co.uk

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THE POLY GUILD Situated in the heart of Falmouth, The Poly Guild is our contemporary design and craft shop, located on the Ground Floor. The Guild stocks a range of beautifully made work from artists and craftspeople who live in Cornwall or who have studied in Cornwall.

Work includes textiles, jewellery, ceramics, prints, glass and 3D work, exclusively available in Falmouth through The Poly Guild, making the range truly local and distinctive.

Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-7pm The Guild, The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EG T: 01326 319461 W: www.thepoly.org Top: Tree of life, Felix Packer Above: The Poly Guild Top Right: Joanna Bury Middle Right: Heather Scott Bottom Right: Julia Whiting

41 FALMOUTH art gallery The award winning Falmouth Art Gallery is family friendly and free.

It has an outstanding collection of over 2000 artworks that includes 19th and 20th Century Master painting, British Impressionist paintings, the RCPS Tuke Collection, contemporary prints, automata, photography and a children’s illustration archive.

We have a vibrant exhibitions programme featuring selected works from the collection and loans from artists, museum collections and private lenders.

From July – December you can enjoy: Winifred Nicholson: Liberation of Colour (24 Jun – 16 Sept); Roll up! Roll up!

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Trelissick Gallery Cornwall Crafts Association’s stunning gallery at Trelissick Garden is a hub for vibrant creativity. This busy colourful gallery is certainly one of Cornwall’s best and most popular.

The Summer Member’s Exhibition runs until 24th September. Running from 22nd June – 3rd August is a Focus

on Ceramicist Ben Barker. Ben says of his work, ‘each piece is unique and conceived at the time of making’. Our last Focus of the summer is on Knitwear designer Corinne Carr 3rd August – 24th Sept. Corinne’s beautiful sweaters are not only chic but extremely hard wearing.

Open daily: 10.30am-5.30pm Trelissick Gallery Trelissick, Feock, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6QL T: 01872 864514

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THE GUILD OF TEN Tucked behind Truro Cathedral, The Guild of Ten is an independent gallery run by a cooperative of highly skilled makers. Cutting-edge jewellery in silver, gold and castresin, designer garments for all occasions, sophisticated knitwear and gorgeous children’s clothes, a wide selection of decorative and domestic pottery, ceramic

sculptures, wood artifacts and leather bags make this gallery the perfect place for unusual gifts.

On show now: New recycled lamps by Reworked!

A craftperson will be present in the gallery to give you a friendly and warm welcome.

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5.30pm 19 Old Bridge St, Truro, TR1 2AH T: 01872 274681 W: www.guildof10.co.uk Top: Reworked: Lamps Centre: Jenny Yates: Diamond ring Left: Sharon McSwinney: Seaweed Candle holder

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st mawes gallery

SPindrift

A husband and wife run gallery overlooking the sea in beautiful St Mawes. Harry and Faye have created a bright space with a relaxed atmosphere, where you can enjoy a variety of Cornwall and UK painters and sculptors.

With a diverse collection ranging from contemporary paintings to carved sculptures.

The artists include Jeremy Houghton, Laurence Murley, Gerry Hillman and Nicholas St John Rosse.

Open 7 days a week, 10.30am-5pm 10 Kings Road, St Mawes, TR2 5DH T: 01326 279099 E: harry@stmawesgallery.com W: www.stmawesgallery.com Top: You Shall Go To The Ball, Jeremy Houghton Middle: Trawling in the Shallows, Nicholas St John Rosse Bottom: Hidden Cove, Gerry Hillman

Spindrift is an established gallery of Cornish art that was opened by Cynthia Greenslade in 2006. Paintings and prints of the cliffs and countryside of The Roseland and items made from the bounty washed up from the sea are complimented by the blues and greens that run through the gallery in the selection of ceramics, jewellery, glass, sculpture, driftwood and cards.

Amongst their regular exhibitors are - Chris Prindl, Jane Adams, Nicki Martin, Laetitia Miles, Paula Gray, Sue Gregor, Lucy Kemp, Lawrence Gibson, Carla Jennings, Penny Price, Jen Williams, Sarah Drew, Monique J Jones, David Fry, Deborah Martin, Claire Harris, Jason Webb, Livvy Wiegand and Cynthia.

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 10.30am5.00pm or by appointment 8 The Quay, Portscatho, Truro TR2 5HF T: 01872580155 W: www.spindrift-gallery.co.uk

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The Square Gallery has a reputation for showing original art, lovingly collected and assembled. It celebrates the differences in each artist’s approach and there is an array of paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and artefacts that inspire, intrigue and provoke a response. The gallery embraces how artists develop as well as welcoming new exhibitors, enjoying their progress and success. Artists include Rosie Scott, Robin Leonard, Lynn Golden, Kirsten Jones, Jenny Buckingham, Trevor Price, Philip Lyons,

Imogen Bone, Vicki Gillow, Kieth Bunt, Sally Spens, Carol O’Toole and Jilly Ballantyne.

From the smallest card to the largest painting, The Square Gallery likes to encourage the artists with confidence, enthusiasm and discernment.

The result is a lively and exciting mix of work in a friendly space.

The Square Gallery, 5 The Arcade, Saint Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT T: 01326 270720 W: www.thesquaregallery.co.uk

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ATISHOO GALLERY

THE OLD WORKSHOP

Atishoo Gallery is located just up the hill from the historic harbour in Charlestown, near St Austell and is owned by artist couple Liz Hackney and Paul Clark.

Selling a fabulous collection of paintings, pottery, prints, jewellery and homewares, the gallery specialises in promoting UK based designers and artists.

New to the gallery this year is lampwork glass jewellery by Beach Art Glass, printed aprons and tea towels by Zoe Wright, and lots of new designs by the ever popular Emma Ball.

Add to this a huge selection of art cards and a bespoke picture framing workshop making Atishoo Gallery an essential stop on any visit to Charlestown.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

Closed from 22nd - 29th August.

See website for opening times.

Atishoo, 71 Charlestown Road, Charlestown, St Austell. PL25 3NL T: 01726 65900 W: www.atishoogallery.co.uk atishoodesignsgallery

The Old Workshop is a wonderful historic building situated next to the main car park at Charlestown near St Austell. Converted from an old gunpowder store, after extensive refurbishment, it houses three very interesting businesses.

‘The Craft Kiln’ is a showcase for Cornish Crafts, where you can meet the makers and purchase a unique handmade gift.

‘Cscape Art’ is the gallery and studio of artist, Sarah Blakey, and her photographer husband, Mick. Here you can see the artist at work and perhaps invest in an original painting or photographic print.

‘Sail Loft Emporium’ houses a fine array of antiques, collectables, vintage and retro items. Around 50 cabinets and stalls all under one roof.

Open every day April to October, 10.30am-5.30pm. Reduced opening hours out of season see website for details.

The Old Workshop, Charlestown Road, St Austell, PL25 3NJ T: 01726 66639 E: mail@cscapeart.co.uk W: www.theoldworkshopcharlestown.co.uk Top: The Old Workshop, Charlestown Above: Solitary Sailing Boat, Sarah Blakey Below: Fused Glass by Carlyon Design

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MID-CORNWALL GALLERIES Mid-Cornwall Galleries is open throughout the year and is located on the A390 east of St Austell, just a stone’s throw away from The Eden Project, Charlestown and Fowey.

Housed in a former Victorian school, the space has proved perfect for their regularly changing exhibitions.

The work for sale is chosen for its quality and originality and even after all this time (they opened in 1980), they never cease to be amazed and delighted at the shows resulting from the incredible diversity

of work by nationally and internationally renowned artists, craftsmen and women.

They gather together new collections of paintings, etchings, prints, ceramics, many

by Fellows of the Craft Potters Association, blown and formed glass, silks, jewellery, sculptures, turned wood, clocks, mirrors and many other wonderfully made pieces.

Enjoy seeing some of the finest original work in the country.

Open Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm January & Bank Holidays 11am-4pm Wheelchair access on request Mid-Cornwall Galleries, St Blazey Gate, Par, PL24 2EF T: 01726 812131 E: info@midcornwallgalleries.co.uk W: www.midcornwallgalleries.co.uk MidCornwallGalleries MidCornwallGall Top Left: Amanda Hoskin -

Summer Flowers on the Hall Walk Top Right: Ross Emerson - Leaning Clock Bottom Right: John Maltby - Wise Owl

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aRTist’s FOCUS SHELAGH SPEAR Influenced by the distant orient, ancient medieval manuscripts and the magical world of folk art Shelagh Spear’s work is rendered in simple Cornish clay. Her whimsical figures are fast becoming collectors’ items as people fall in love with their gentle fairy-tale feel.

Shelagh explains “My figures are a personal response to the human condition. They reflect what I see, maybe subverted or taken a stage further...”

Growing up in Cornwall her passion for ceramics began at an early age watching her brother William who was also a potter in

Falmouth. “I saw, at first hand, piles of mud converted into fabulous pots. It`s that magical alchemy of the firing process; what starts out as a lump of mud, albeit rather special mud, gets converted in the kiln into artefacts that will long outlast their maker.” Shelagh’s own work uses Raku clay from St Agnes which she fires to 1215°C.

Shelagh has recently moved and is converting an old outbuilding into new workshop.

“Curiously it`s located just over the wall from where I did my ceramics degree at Falmouth campus. I haven`t done “Open Studios” for decades, but maybe I`ll do it next year to celebrate my new work space!”

It seems life has come full circle.

51 Gribbin Gallery

Award-wining Gribbin Gallery is ideally placed on the South Coast Path to take in views of St Austell Bay. The gallery is just above the popular sandy beach of Polkerris.

Art is available in a variety of media by artists from Cornwall and further afield, many of which capture an essence of the wonderful landscape that surrounds us here in the South West.

Since opening in 2012 the gallery has held exhibitions, drop-in workshops and fairtrade fortnights; more are planned this year, please call in or check our facebook page for details.

Summer: Monday-Saturday 11am-5pm Winter: Monday-Saturday, 11am-4pm Gribbin Gallery, Village Hall, Polkerris, Cornwall PL24 2TL T: 01726 810116 W: www.gribbingallery.co.uk gribbingallery Top: After the Storm, Jenny Aitken

52 the byre gallery The Byre gallery on the edge of the village of Millbrook in south-east Cornwall exhibits stunning works of design-led craft and contemporary fine art by leading and emerging makers and artists from throughout the UK. The Byre is open for three exhibitions a year – spring, summer and Christmas – and is a must-visit destination for all lovers of fine art and work in ceramics, glass, jewellery, metals and textiles.

Each exhibition is specially curated to give a suggestion of how art and craft can look in the home rather than shown in more traditional gallery setting.

Exhibitions for 2017 feature work by makers showing at The Byre for the first time including Jenny Ayrton, Kerry Harding

and Siobhan Purdy, as well as exciting new pieces from gallery favourites including Lucy Burley, Jill Holland, Remon Jephcott, and Ruth Shelley.

T: 01752 822936 M: 07711 873796 E: elaine@thebyregallery.co.uk W: www.thebyregallery.co.uk Bottom: Midsummer Night, Siobhan Purdy Below: Tipi Tea Sandcast Glass, Jenny Ayrton

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limekiln gallery

Create Art & Design Gallery

Celebrating 10 years as the mainstay of contemporary art in South-East Cornwall, the Limekiln Gallery knows how to bring the best out of this wonderfully atmospheric corner of the county.

In a beautiful riverside setting, the gallery’s four main exhibitions loosely follow the seasons, and feature the pick of sculpture and painting from the wider Tamar Valley area alongside a few exceptional imports. The very popular drawings and etchings by gallery co-owner Ley Roberts can always be found within.

Rounding out the whole are collections of the finest local ceramics, glass, jewellery and printmaking as well as a friendly and warm welcome.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11am-5pm Limekiln Gallery, Commercial Road, Calstock, PL18 9QT T: 01822 834654 E: info@limekilngallery.com W: www.limekilngallery.com limekilngallery @limekilngallery limekilngallery Top: Jo March with Dan Chapple ceramics Bottom Left: Ceramics by Adela Powell Bottom Right: Etching by Ley Roberts

This innovative gallery and design shop at Bedruthan Hotel & Spa offers an array of striking contemporary art and sculpture, as well as an eclectic handpicked selection of jewellery and design-led homewares and gifts. The art is also available to buy online.

Exhibiting artists for 2017 include: Alex Morton, Jenny Aitken, Terrance and Katrina Wagstaff, Claire Henley, Dena O’Brien, Emily Nixon, Victoria Walker, Jasmine Bowden, Lucy Davies, Mike Hindle, Joe Armstrong, Peter Boex, Sarah Duncan, Saul Cathcart, Victoria Young-Jamieson & Yvonne Coomber.

Open: Monday - Sunday, 9.30am-5pm Create Gallery, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Mawgan Porth, TR8 4BU W: www.createcornwall.com www.bedruthan.com Above: Awakening, Joe Armstrong

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WAVE 7

Craft fusion

Situated in a two-storey barn conversion and listed grain store, Wave 7 gallery resides just outside the picturesque village of Port Isaac. Blending contemporary with traditional, Wave 7 exhibits a wide variety of art and craft pieces, from stunning paintings to delicately crafted glass, ceramics, jewellery and woodwork.

Also based in this unique gallery is the working studio of abstract hand-painted mirror artist Victoria Mead. There is also ongoing ‘Art Days’ – a selection of full day courses in a variety of arts and crafts from painting, photography, textile and felting, mirror design and jewellery making. Contact the gallery for more details.

Summer Opening Times: Tuesday – Sunday 10.30am-5pm Winter Opening Times: Wednesday – Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm Plain Street, Trelights, Port Isaac, PL29 3TW T: 01208 880605 Top: Daymer Bay, John Griffiths

Situated on the edge of the market town of Holsworthy on the Cornwall/Devon border, the Craft Fusion Studio Gallery displays the stunning and original work of leading Cornish glass artist Gregg Anston-Race.

All the work displayed is made by Gregg, a member of the Cornwall Craft Association who is passionate about the very organic glass he creates.

Strongly influenced by the rugged Cornish landscape,

his glass is renowned for its originality, strong clear colours and use of unique techniques.

Gregg, who works in the adjacent studio, is always happy to discuss his work and to create work for individual client commissions.

4, Tamar Business Units Ind Est, Dobles Ln, Holsworthy EX22 6HL T: 01409 254333 W: www.craftfusion.co.uk

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jo downs handmade glass Jo Downs is one of the world’s most respected fused glass designers, and her handcrafted work is inspired by the beautiful Cornish coast. This year sees new collections of gorgeous giftware including coasters, bowls and hangings alongside statement interior pieces such as panels, art frames and wall mounted installations. Jo also undertakes architectural and home interior projects by private commission. Find Jo Downs Galleries at Market Place St Ives, Middle Street Padstow, Fore Street Fowey, Fore Street Tintagel and at the Launceston studio, where you

can also see Jo and her team at work.

Launceston studio gallery open: Monday – Saturday 9am-5pm Closed Sunday Other galleries in St Ives, Fowey, Tintagel and Padstow open: Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 11am-4pm Jo Downs Handmade Glass, 27g Pennygillam Way, Pennygillam, Launceston PL15 7ED T: 01566 779779 W: www.jodowns.com Top: Shoaling Fish Bottom: Celtic Coast

‘Art at The Beach’, Mawgan Porth is a beautiful little gallery with a wide array of artworks in various mediums and styles including artworks by locals and students, with commissions available.

Art Lessons Fun, highly informative lessons in sketch, perspective and paint are available for all ages and abilities, enabling even novice students to produce fantastic artworks within hours. Teambuilding, inset training days and art events are also available. Where better to learn to paint and draw than such a beautiful beach?

T: 07818 838 524 W: www.artatthebeach.co.uk