Ogilvie Vaile Conservation, Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan SY7 0JU 07780 616067 www.ogilvievaile.com Specialising in the conservation and restoration of fine art. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881 Until 31 May ‘Evolving Shropshire’ The story of the collections, evolution and discoveries. Until 2 June ‘Lost and Found’. ANGELA GLADWELL M.A. (RCA) - paintings. Plus rock pools, wood, stone, museum artefacts and specimens. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Ragleth Gallery, 1 Sandford Place, Church Stretton SY6 6DY 01694 723225 April A contemporary gallery full of original art. Sculpture, paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, prints, photographs, automata and more. 2 May - 9 June GERRY PLUMB. 13 June - 21 July NATALIE TOPLASS. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 4 April ‘Landscape Real and Imagined’. ELERI MILLS, solo show. Also exhibiting - HALIMA CASSELL, JO SWEETING - sculpture. DENNIS FARRELL, GAIL ALTSCHULER ceramics. LOCO STUDIO GLASS - glass. 11 April - 9 May ‘Conversations’. SHARON GRIFFIN & ZOE TAYLOR contemporary paintings and sculpture. Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. FBC Manby Bowdler Gallery, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 Until 10 April in theatre foyer ‘The Cabinet of Secret LIves’. ARTY PARTY present images of secret lives viewed through doors. Mon-Sat from 10am. Rock Church, DY14 9SD 01299 832833 11 - 13 April Easter Art and Craft exhibition. 150+ artworks for sale from 35+ artists, craft stalls and refreshments with watercolour artist JOHN INSTANCE. 11am-4.30pm. Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH 07811 042478 April Rustic homewares, fine art and craft. Local makers. Turned wood, slipware, lavender products, textiles, cards and gifts. Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm.
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Art & Craft Workshops Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £40 per year. ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY SCHOOL - POTTERY WORKSHOPS Newbridge on Wye, Mid Wales. Courses/workshop throughout the year. Throwing, Hand building, glazing, kiln firing and much more. Clay and equipment and your own wheel included. For more details 01982 552854 / alexallpressceramics@gmail.com / alexallpress.co.uk QUILTING WORKSHOPS Available at Hay on Wye, Hereford + Ledbury. All levels taught. Beginners welcome. Small groups. Expert tuition. Jacqueline on 01981 501043. Bee-spokequilts@hotmail.com GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Discover your creative potential at my workshops covering, Art, Textiles and Sewing Techniques, catering for the experienced and inexperienced. Flexible dates to suit you. 01432 760961. STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS Monthly in Llangarron HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris, sculptor, leads an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Full tuition, safety equipment and tools provided. Stone available if required. Copious refreshments guaranteed. 01989 770776. Frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO Creative workshops including lino printing, glass fusing, jewellery making, fabric printing, traditional glass painting, stained glass. The Art House Studio, Weobley, 07467 941208, www.thearthousestudio.co.uk CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce. We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Enamelled Jewellery, Felt-making, Glass Fusing, Hand Block Printing, Hedgerow Medicine, Mosaics, Painting, Pastels, Photography, Plant Dyeing, Spinning and Weaving, Rag Rug Making, Sewing, Stained Glass, Stonecarving, Woodblock printing, Drawing, Quilting and Upholstery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home treasure it – or give it with pride!
BASKETMAKING USING RUSH Presteigne. Courses available throughout the year covering many techniques. Small groups and all levels taught. All materials and equipment included. For more information see Rushmorebaskets. com or contact Clair at rushmorebaskets@gmail.com 07713 514902. April & May MADE IN ROSS WORKSHOPS Every Thurs eves - Learn to Knit with Chris. 5 April - Beginners Jewellery, make a silver ring with Jackie. 11 April - Make a recycled tin can dragonfly. 16 May - Needlefelt a bird. Upstairs in the Market House, Ross-on-Wye, 01981 769398, www.madeinross.co.uk April DE KOFFIE POT WORKSHOPS Every 3rd Thurs - Drawing Club, 7.30pm, all ages welcome, 7.30pm, free. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753. April ENAMEL WORKSHOPS Make your own beautiful pieces of glass enamel. Turn them into fab pieces of jewellery or treasure them as mini pieces of art. Three hour taster (9am - 12 noon) £40. 8, 9,10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 29, 30 April. More dates available. The Severn Studio, The Old School Campsite, Shelve. info@creativeoutdoorsuk.com www.creativeoutdoorsuk.com April THE HIVE, BELMONT WORKSHOPS 3 & 24 April - Buzzy Beats! Creative, music with Mary Keith for under 5s. 8 April - Lino Printed Tote Bags, for ages 8-13 years, 10.30am-12.30pm, £12. 16 April - Easter Pottery for Adults, 7pm, £25. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970. April TRUMPET CORNER WORKSHOPS Mons - Knit, Stitch & Natter Group, 1-4pm, £2. Weds - Knit and Craft Group, 10am-1pm, £2. Weds - General silver classes, 10am-12.30pm, £125 for block of 5 classes. Sat monthly - General silver classes, 10am-12.30pm, £40. Trumpet Corner Tea Room & Gallery, near Ledbury, 01531 670082. April & May CARAD WORKSHOPS Every Wed - Morning Makers Group, 10am-1pm, free to join. Every Thurs - Art and Crafters Group. Bring your own crafts and join for a cuppa and a chat, 1.30-3.30pm, donation only required. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810561.
